As James Ruchala put it, “the coolest thing in the history of recorded sound.” And he ought to know. Gongs, bells and chants from Bali. I can’t turn the damned thing off. It is at times beautiful and serene and at times balls to the wall. I wish I knew how to air Gamelan.
Jordan Hoffman is a New York-based writer and film critic working for The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Thrillist, Times of Israel, NY Daily News and elsewhere.
He is the host of ENGAGE: The Official Star Trek Podcast, a member of the New York Film Critics Circle and challenges you to a game of backgammon.
