The Essence of Indian Music
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In the context of Indian classical music, Gharanas indicate a comprehensive musicological ideology which directly affects the thinking, teaching, performance and appreciation of music. This ideology sometimes changes substantially from one gharana to another. And as a result different gharanas tend to have different ways of performing particular ragas although the essential nature of the [...]
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In Hindustani music, a gharānā is a system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage and/or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style. A gharana also indicates a comprehensive musicological ideology. This ideology sometimes changes substantially from one gharana to another. It directly affects the thinking, teaching, performance and appreciation of [...]
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Hindustani Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet as it is commonly referred to as binds in itself the heritage of Indian music. Traditionally originated in vedic ritual chants, it has evolved over time and stands diversified in several forms and categories — depending on its formal structure, alap and beats. The beauty of Indian classical music [...]
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I found a series of wonderful documentaries on Zakir Hussain while researching on tabla . Here’s the first video and you should be able to get the other videos in the series in the sidebar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3lXOSZLc-Q
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Sometimes I just wish there were no copyright at all. May be the entire copyright system is just flawed. Nevertheless, here are two songs for you: Tum Paas Aa Rahe Ho and Desh Ki Mitti. These are two songs which define the beauty of music. Enjoy!
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While the domain has been dormant for quite a while, please understand that this isn’t anything more than an expression of my personal dedication to Indian music. We’ve moved from music.binaryturf.com to http://www.musicwith.in. A domain is difficult to find these days but musicwith.in reflects upon the basic idea of the foundation of this site. There [...]
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Many wouldn’t be able to recall this name. I immensely admire the work of A.R. Rahman. When Duniya Dilwalon Ki was released, I was in hostel. I didn’t have a music system or even a walkman. The songs “mustafa mustafa” and “hello doctor” were doing the rounds those days. “Duniya Dilwalon Ki” is a Tamil [...]
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No popular musical reference would be complete without the mention of the legendary A.R. Rehman. I share a very special connection with Rehman’s music touches some never reached corners of the heart and expresses and draws out emotion like none other. As a run follower I also find it in order to mention that all [...]
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Sometimes you are able to appreciate art through respect than only by interest. If one doesn’t have the ear or the understanding to appreciate a performance, respect is one virtue which shall enable you to enjoy the ‘rasa‘ of the art. Something similar happens when I witness a performance by classical maestros. Though I didn’t [...]
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Living through these long years of life, I’ve experienced a lot of drama, emotion and music. And I’ve realized that somehow the music that you listen to during the phases, periods and times of life gets ingrained into those moments and memories. I purchased this melodious music album in the cloudy days of the year [...]
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