java

Java is one of DMH's major epic works that is based on the music of the javanese gamelan. The gamelan is an ensemble that includes wooden-keyed and stringed instruments, as well as flutes, gongs and percussion. The music itself is thought to be the manifestation of kasekten a super-natural power. This communal offering of music, incense and flowers brings the musicians and the community together in an ancient multi-media event.

The three projects of "java" is DMH's offering to you as an introduction to this magnificent artform. 

Balungen is a relaxed, but very powerful piece that includes elements of the gamelan mixed with actual orchestral strings.

Laleyu is based on the field recording of a funeral processional that meandered through the forest. This stereo recording was then deconstructed into many stereo tracks that could then be panned around the immersive field to put the listener in the middle of the action. Composed music and vocalizations were then added to create a truly unique listening experience.

Credits:

david miles huber: (producer/artist – seattle/berlin), computer/vocals/perc
david miles huber: (ableton live and nuendo production – seattle/berlin)
emiliano caballero fraccaroli: (european assistant)Produced and recorded in seattle & berlin
drums: LAredd (berlin)
string Orchestration: Mike Matesky
string Contracting: Mike MateskyString
string session Studio: Glenn Sound, Seattle
strings: laurie wells, jean wells yablonski, micheal scott, mike walton, rebecca evans, william boyd, margaret brennand, karyn sorensen, ingrid fredrickson and andrea lersigni

released July 4, 2026