Layung Senja Presents a Meditative Performance at Borobudur Temple
InJourney Destination Management (IDM) presents Layung Senja, a music performance initiative in the Borobudur Temple Tourism Park destination area, Magelang, Central Java, Saturday, February 14, 2026. The inaugural event is an exploratory space with a curation of local and national artists presenting a narrative, calming, and reflective repertoire.
In its inaugural edition, Layung Senja presented a collaboration between Bandung-based experimental electronic duo Bottlesmoker and professional sound healing practitioner Wiwit Sebrina. The performance was an audio-visual experiment that combined digital synthesizer sounds with natural vibrational tones, creating an immersive wellness experience.
IDM Commercial Director Gistang Panutur explained that the presence of Layung Senja is a response to the needs of modern tourists who seek quality and depth of meaning in a destination.
"Layung Senja was born from our commitment to providing an intimate and calming music experience. Here, music is not just a performance, but also a medium for self-meditation. This aligns with Borobudur's identity, which is closely linked to spirituality and mindfulness ( wellness tourism )," he said on Wednesday (February 11, 2026).
Bottlesmoker, consisting of Ryan Adzani (Nobi) and Anggung Suherman (Angkuy), is an experimental electronic group from Bandung that was founded in 2005. Through an approach they call bio plant sonic frequencies , Bottlesmoker does not just play instruments, but translates the biological life of plants into musical compositions.
In his creative process, Bottlesmoker records the microscopic movements of plants and translates them through audio devices into complex musical data. The plant's biological variables are converted into five technical categories: tone, scale (major/minor), tempo, pitch , and velocity (sound pressure).
The result is a blend of synthesizers and natural sounds, including the rustling of wind, birdsong, and trickling water, producing frequencies in the 200–1000 hertz range. Research shows that this frequency range can stimulate brain waves for deep relaxation.
"The concept of bio plant sonic frequencies is about listening to the often-overlooked sounds of living things. When these plant sound frequencies are played in the quiet and magical environment of Borobudur, their resonance becomes much stronger. We felt this was the most appropriate stage for this bio sonic experiment, where technology can be a bridge for humans to reconnect with nature and themselves," said Anggung Suherman, also known as Angkuy, of Bottlesmoker.
Complementing Bottlesmoker's organic electronic textures, Wiwit Sebrina guides the audience into a spiritual journey through crystal singing bowls . Wiwit presents a therapeutic sound dimension focused on releasing trauma and emotional tension.
This session is specifically designed to guide participants in stress relief through high-frequency vibrations. The vibrations of the crystal bowls can realign the body's energy, support cell regeneration, and bring participants' brainwaves into a deep meditative state.
"The high-frequency vibrations produced by crystal bowls are believed to be able to realign the body's energy and bring participants' brainwaves into a deep meditative state," explained Wiwit Sebrina.
Set against the majestic backdrop of Borobudur Temple at sunset, Layung Senja promises an immersive audio-visual experience. This blend of ambient electronics , field recordings , and the acoustic vibrations of healing bowls is expected to wash away urban fatigue, providing a profound, reflective sense of calm for every listener.
"This collaboration creates a sound ecosystem where music is not only present as audio entertainment, but as a catalyst for cell regeneration and inner healing," he concluded.
