tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11598654000225237852024-03-19T16:51:09.987+07:00Indian Classical Music - Dilruba / Esraj / Tar Shehnai / TausFor students, enthusiasts, and the newly initiated. Alaaps, Shabad Kirtan Tunes, Bandishes, Songs, Even English Music in Raag!
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note: I'm moving future posts to www.HarSangeet.com - under the section "Manav's Blog"Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-43084285686914349082009-12-06T18:28:00.002+07:002009-12-06T18:32:32.307+07:00Counting Beats, Taals, Tihais, ChakkardarsAre you often Lost at an Indian Classical Music recital? Do you wish you could understand why so many people love the millions of great Indian Classical Music videos on YouTube ?<br /><br />From my experience, many people get impatient with themselves when they listen to Indian Classical Music because they don’t understand what’s going on.<br /><br />It’s actually <strong>very easy</strong> to understand if you ask the right people.<br />Even if you have NO clue about the technicalities of what Raag is being played, I think you can thoroughly enjoy a performance if you can follow the <strong>beat</strong>.<br />I know that’s how <strong>I</strong> started.<br /><br />There's <a href="http://harsangeet.com/2009/12/counting-beats-taals-tihais-chakkardars/">a workshop available</a> if you ...<br /><ul><li>want to understand how Taals work in the Indian system of music</li><li>as a listener, want to be able to count the beats so you know what’s going on – you’ll enjoy all the Indian Classical Music concerts you attend from now on because you can follow the beat. You’ll appreciate the millions of Indian Classical Music videos on Youtube much much more.</li><li><strong>easily</strong> learn to count the more complex cycles – like Vilambit (<em>VERY slow</em>) ektaal… and beats with fractions like “10 3/4 (10.75) beats” —– apply the same concepts when you listen to any other Vilambit taal or other cycles with 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 fractions.</li><li>Learn how Tihais and Chakkardaars work so you can enjoy them more</li><li><em>and Finally:</em> learn a very simple system for creating your own Tihais</li></ul> Everything in the workshop will be explained it to you in a way that’s straightforward, practical, and simplified as much as it can be.<br /><br />It's available on HarSangeet.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-64874328874204254482008-06-03T22:30:00.001+07:002008-06-03T22:32:35.820+07:00Relaxing Tune in Raag MeghHeard from a pretty old tape of Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Gambhir singing the Shabad: "Vin Bolia Sabh Kich Jaanda Kis Aagai Keechai Ardaas?"<br /><br />Sorry - not Title Raag though.<br /><br />I love this tune, especially when playing/singing it and thinking of what the words mean - It's so relaxing that it gives me goosebumps.<br /><br /><a href="http://harsangeet.com/2008/06/relaxing-tune-in-raag-megh/">Find it here . </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-84873038307092523822008-05-18T14:39:00.002+07:002008-05-18T14:42:19.817+07:00Raag Darbari (Mishr) - Simar Mana Raam Naam Chitare<span>it took several mistakes before it started flowing ..<br /><br />Tune for the Shabad: SIMAR MANA RAAM NAAM CHITARE<br />often heard sung by Bhai Niranjan Singh Jawaddi Kalan Wale .<br /><br />Mishr Darbari<br />14 beat<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/K-hwWttqB4g&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/K-hwWttqB4g&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />-<br />good Practice<br /></span>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-87204492336813490402008-05-12T23:04:00.004+07:002008-05-14T20:15:39.195+07:00Bhoopali at a World Music FestivalAjarn<span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">*</span> Maiya Singh Ji was invited to play at the "Rhythm of the Earth" world music festival - at Central World , Bangkok - May 2008.<br /><br />Satpal Singh Ji (Ustadji's nephew) is on Tabla.<br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">the Thai word for "Teacher"/"Ustad" is Ajarn - pronounced aa-charn<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Raag Bhoopali - Tintaal<br /><br />1.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLs6fM_4LYo&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bLs6fM_4LYo&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />2.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qjFTl2mCsUI&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qjFTl2mCsUI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />3.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NvNo2BlsB40&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NvNo2BlsB40&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Kindly excuse my playing - looking back at the video: I think my playing took more away from the music than it did add ... oh well - we had zero practice as a group before the event, so I shouldn't beat myself up about it too much eh?<br /> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ustadji and Satpal Singh were awesome though!<br /></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:85%;">We were initially given 1 hour stage time and were planning to play Raag Yaman. On the day, we were requested to cut it down to 20 mins due to various time constraints. Ustadji wanted to switch to Bhoopali, thinking that it would be easier for an audience unaccustomed to Classical Indian Music to digest and enjoy. my opinion: Good Decision ! <br /></span><br /></span></span>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-33969725042484788552008-05-07T11:12:00.009+07:002008-05-08T15:12:03.897+07:00Tanti Saaz workshop in Birmingham, UK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://gurmatsangeet.org/images/stories/saajwork_small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://gurmatsangeet.org/images/stories/saajwork_small.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I wish I could be there to join in the fun :)<br /><br />Announcement:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.Surjeetsingh.org">Ustaad Surjeet Singh</a> (student of the world famous Pt Ram Narayan) and grand-teacher of the <a href="http://www.GurmatSangeet.org">Gurmat Sangeet Academy</a> is leading a one day intensive strings workshop in Birmingham on Sunday 1st of June. <br />If you would like to improve your Taus/ Dilruba/ Esraaj or Sarangi skills, then this is the workshop to attend. All abilities will be catered for.<br /><br />The workshop will run from 10am to 4pm and will cater for all abilities. The fee for the day will be £10 (£6 for concs.).<br /><br />For more details, email info@gurmatsangeet.org<a href="http://gurmatsangeet.org/"> </a>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-88292983639772295582008-05-02T17:05:00.006+07:002008-05-03T00:34:13.164+07:00Dhol Experiment<span style="font-weight: bold;">IF</span><br />* You play tabla reasonably well<br />* You have a dhol handy - preferably one with a Plastic/Synthetic Skin on the Bass side.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experiment:</span><br />* <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Put some Atta on the Bass Side</span> - you'll have to experiment with quantity of Atta vs resulting tonal quality.<br /><br />* try playing with your hands - Phakawaj style<br />* If you know Khuley Bol - Perfect ! if not .. check out some videos on youtube and pretend ! :)<br />* also pls try playing some basic thekas - tintal , kaherva , rupak , dadra etc.<br /><br /><br />The thing is - I KNOW that it will sound good .. but am unable experiment for myself due to no-dhol-at-home syndrome.<br /> About a year ago, I had to play dholki for one of my sister's wedding functions - It sounded horrible. I put a fistful of atta on the bass side, and the moisture sort of crept in and caused the skin to loosen, wrinkle up and sound like a wet blanket when hit.<br /> I then cleaned off the Atta, wiped the skin thoroughly and waited 10 mins for it to dry. Once it was back to normal, I put a tiny bit of atta back on it. (the circle was about as big as the tip of my thumb - yep that's it .. very small.) Worked great !<br /><br /><br />So kindly try it out, and post some videos :)<br /><br />Thank you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-9747260024719705182008-04-28T20:35:00.004+07:002008-04-28T20:54:04.213+07:00Student Esraj Prototype: Sound Check + Instrument test<object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4xvIER1II1o&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4xvIER1II1o&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">An Esraj for students / beginners . </span><br />Prototype #2.<br />Made by a friend.<br />(#1 is with him)<br /><br />Sound Check + Instrument test.<br /><br />actually made for a private conversation btwn the creator and myself , but its here because I haven't posted in a while.<br /><br />the tune i'm TRYING to play is Saach Kaho Sun Leho Sabai in Raag Bihag , heard from recordings of Bhai Avtar Singh ji.<br /><br />other than that it's not in any coherent raag.Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-38245803288411801942008-03-19T11:45:00.003+07:002008-03-19T11:51:38.666+07:00Beachside BhimpalasiI've been working on putting together a few relaxing sounding tracks of Ustadji playing his Esraj (without the TarShehnai attachment) . I requested that he reduce the very energetic Tihais and Gamaks so the music sounds chilled out.<br /><br />I will then add some layers to the sound to make it sound nicer.<br /><br />I've managed to upload the first one to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/harsangeetmusic">myspace</a>. Do check it out and let me know what you think - it's the first track " Beachside Bhimpalasi 10beat " <br /><br />Once I'm happy with about 4 tracks , I'll make them available for download as a set (free) - If anyone's interested.Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-36116363843226275062008-03-01T23:38:00.005+07:002008-03-02T23:28:45.125+07:00So Kim Manas Roop Kahaye - tune<span style="font-size:78%;">Free Esraj Music MP3</span><br /><br />Recording of Me attempting to play the tune for "<a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/MnvattemptSoKimManasRoopKahayeTune.mp3">So Kim Manas Roop Kahaye</a>" <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">(right click and choose (SAVE LINK AS))</span></span>- composition heard sung by Bhai Baljeet Singh / Bhai Gurmeet Singh . This is another one of my all time favorite compositions - Find it and buy it if you don't have it. The original is AMAZING to listen to.<br /><br />Raag Alhaiya Bilawal<br /><br />Taal supposed to be Tintaal - Punjabi Theka - but I'm not exactly playing according to any beat. Was more focused on getting the Expression to match my memory of Bhai Baljeet Singh / Bhai Gurmeet Singh's version.<br />I'm pretty sure I can play it in beat too , I'll just have to record myself playing tabla for 10 mins and play it back while playing Dilruba.<br /><br />I made a few mistakes here and there , and my ending is clearly the wrong Raag ;) but hey - I'm still sorta happy with it.Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-29929920055743876252008-02-12T22:22:00.000+07:002008-02-12T22:22:50.929+07:00Awesome old Picture<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJEJMz4GH5-JqvIPBpffd1kg91OphUDf7snRExnBLx2YysZ2hb8FwIeDt14To7ZO6a8j1LQYwUmcOlre2OkZEbMXYTY5C8o1Y86X9Mr7MHaP3uxKxwMWeqDXlb-Yo-valUN7fRaxy-0s/s1600-h/beautiful-old-picture.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJEJMz4GH5-JqvIPBpffd1kg91OphUDf7snRExnBLx2YysZ2hb8FwIeDt14To7ZO6a8j1LQYwUmcOlre2OkZEbMXYTY5C8o1Y86X9Mr7MHaP3uxKxwMWeqDXlb-Yo-valUN7fRaxy-0s/s400/beautiful-old-picture.jpg" border="0" /></a> A Friend found this beautiful image in an old book on World Music.<br /><br />Starting from left:<br /><br />1st guy is holding an Esraj. Looks like there are no sympathetics. And there seem to be sound holes on the top section of the sound-box as well. very interesting ...<br /><br />2nd guy's instrument looks to be a Sitar.<br /><br />3rd guy's looks like a Veena - although I am not certain.<br /><br />4th guy is holding a Taus. Doesnt look like the ones you see nowadays - but very cool nonetheless.<div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-59933674324294939342008-02-12T22:09:00.000+07:002008-02-12T22:10:54.477+07:00<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCymJONm0G4AN565msmDlzhrONLJvfa_kT6QUz2KduxJtfi1023hRGzMKayLv3_ChW-nJZLDIdWA1D4PV4lcWbp7tpddCbyhKlczw46DwLiKjFUG_8btqilUHWA192pGTKFytt2Ly0em4/s1600-h/IMG_1335.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCymJONm0G4AN565msmDlzhrONLJvfa_kT6QUz2KduxJtfi1023hRGzMKayLv3_ChW-nJZLDIdWA1D4PV4lcWbp7tpddCbyhKlczw46DwLiKjFUG_8btqilUHWA192pGTKFytt2Ly0em4/s320/IMG_1335.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUya24vMyiC4DXnCgnBgcKuwb5yHmJfPGDpFqUHl6aPysMjI6eHcEc3Bg7EordbIT3GxY74xTqE7ZGFz5Z2sXWQ9s0DbPozRIN7EBnXVWXrGN45QJBlhuonbIqMI_94Fv3FaSf38SyQMU/s1600-h/IMG_1336.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUya24vMyiC4DXnCgnBgcKuwb5yHmJfPGDpFqUHl6aPysMjI6eHcEc3Bg7EordbIT3GxY74xTqE7ZGFz5Z2sXWQ9s0DbPozRIN7EBnXVWXrGN45QJBlhuonbIqMI_94Fv3FaSf38SyQMU/s320/IMG_1336.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br />with Bhai Sahib Gurmit Singh Shant and Jatha<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-28624290725459465062008-01-28T22:31:00.002+07:002008-03-02T23:25:27.074+07:00More of Bhai Gurmit Singh ShantRecorded at my place , 16th Jan 2008.<br /><br />I requested him to sing only "Vadde Taal"<br />He actually told me the names of the Taals later on, but I didn't write them down and therefore forgot them. If he visits your city - ask him - and let me know :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shant%20-%20Basant%2015bt%20partal.MP3">Raag Basant - 15 beat</a> .. Meanings: <a href="http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=4187">Basant Chariya Phooli Banraee</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/sharekirtan/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shant%20-%20Dhanasri%2018bt.MP3">Raag Dhanasri - 18 beat </a> .. Meanings: <a href="http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=2608">Har Charan Sharan Gobind Dukh Bhanjana</a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Right Click and choose SAVE AS to download the files !</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> ** Update on 22/Feb/2008 ** I was sharply reprimanded by a friend about the above recording. Apparently it's Raag Bhimpalasi, not Raag Dhanasri. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> I asked "what's the difference?"</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> I was told "Bhimpalasi = Madhyam is Vadi .. and Dhanasri = Pancham is Vadi "</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> I actually thought " errrr ... ok .. I'm still not going to be able to tell the difference . " </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">but said " theek eh ... If you insist - I'll mention it"</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"> ***</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/sharekirtan/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shant%20-%20Kalyan%209bt.MP3">Raag Kaliyaan - 9 beat + Raag Bihagra - Roopak</a> .. Meanings: <a href="http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=3867">Nain Mahinje Taras De Pasee Didaar</a> & <a href="http://www.sikhitothemax.com/page.asp?ShabadID=1818">Ratte Ishq Khudaae Rang Didaar Ke</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shant%20-%20Jai%20Te%20Gang%20Malkauns%2012bt.MP3">Malkauns 12 Beat</a> ..Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-62577954748539900892008-01-28T22:17:00.001+07:002008-02-29T15:48:42.758+07:00An Exercise in FocusI promised to upload more recordings of the New Year Diwaan at the Bangkok Gurudwara.<br />Here is one more recording of the <a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/sharekirtan/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shaant%20-%20Midnight%20Simran.MP3">Waheguru Jap Simran / Naam Simran - led by Bhai Gurmit Singh Shaant</a>.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Right Click and choose Save As to download.<br /><br /><br /></span>Listen to it LOUD.<br /><br />There are 2 levels of listening that you can access in this recording.<br /><br />The one you want to try getting a hold of is the sheer majesty of almost 1000 voices singing the Lord's praise in unison.<br /><br />See how it goes for you.<br /><br />as for me, well .. I still haven't been able to stop laughing at the guy on my right.<br />(<span style="font-size:78%;">updated 29/2/2008: In case you didn't catch it - I'm not being serious</span>)Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-68447247969278620522008-01-15T22:30:00.001+07:002008-01-15T22:32:15.675+07:00Raag MaajhJamming with Satnam Singh in Singapore<br /><br />Raag Maajh Alaap<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rnRD_K6eDh8&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rnRD_K6eDh8&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />then Changed Seating Arrangements .<br /><br />Raag Maajh Shabad<br /><br /><embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=6780145393112212002&hl=en" flashvars=""> </embed>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-77419837486535259672008-01-15T13:22:00.000+07:002008-01-15T21:32:20.990+07:00Baa Baa Black SheepI know this is a little off topic,<br /> - and it's not exactly new - but I just watched these videos again and realized that there may be a few who haven't seen them yet - so I must share.<br /><br />First One: Gurmukh Singh - Malaysia Wale. Gurmukh Veerji is blessed with true passion for Kirtan Seva. He can really connect with the Sangat and command their attention when he's on stage. He's **great** at difficult and old classical compositions.<br /> Here he is having some fun with one of his classes at Sammelan in Indonesia.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3EmkrsJvbBU&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3EmkrsJvbBU&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Next time he comes to Bangkok for Sammelan, I'll be sure to get some good recordings made. Including a Baa Baa Black Sheep with full vaja/tabla. heheh<br /><br /><br /><br />Here's another cool version - embedding is disabled .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efbb7FLCqpUMnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-67717630968653096782008-01-09T14:28:00.000+07:002008-01-09T14:38:33.060+07:00Maiya Singh - Instrumental Audio RecordingFree MP3 of Maiya Singh playing <a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/MaiyaSingh-Jhinjoti-7bt.MP3">Raag Jhinjoti - Roopak </a> 7 Beat Cycle. <span style="font-size:78%;">Right click the link and choose "Save Target As"</span><br /> Phone Rang towards the end again... seems to happen a lot eh?<br /><br /><br />I'm on Tabla . Testing out a new Banares-Made set I was thinking about buying off someone .. but I dont think I am going to: the Duggi/Dagga is way too tight and it doesn't suit my playing style.<br /><br />I'm thinking of getting a Set: high C# Tabla and Atta Wala Dhama - both with nut/bolt attachments. There's nobody in Thailand who's willing to change the poora on old tablas. It's hot and humid about 80% of the year and so Tablas wear out quite quickly<br /> - might as well get nut/bolt attachments and accept the slight decrease in sound quality in exchange for the security of being able to change the skins quickly and easily.<br /> Any suggestions ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-28128307254554342502008-01-02T00:11:00.000+07:002008-01-02T00:13:06.895+07:00Jamming with Satnam Singh in Singapore<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CFJmLXWxRlQ&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CFJmLXWxRlQ&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />TRYING to accompany Veerji Satnam Singh's alaap in Raag Kaliyaan / Yaman .<br /><br />Using Angad Singh's Esraj.<br /><br />Taken at Silat Road Gurudwara, Singapore.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-6773773199296641862008-01-01T13:17:00.000+07:002008-02-05T16:25:40.997+07:00Gurmeet Singh Shaant - Night Diwaan 31 Dec / 1 Jan<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Happy New Year :)</span><br />May you be blessed with a constant and greatly heightened awareness of the Joy present in your life. And may you be blessed with the power to make choices in your life that keep you connected to that Joy.<br /><br /><br />Audio recordings taken from Bangkok Gurudwara - 2008 New Year Diwaan.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/sharekirtan/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shaant%20-%20Aise%20Gur%20Ko%20Bal%20Bal%20Jaiye.MP3">Aise Gur Ko Bal Bal Jaiye</a> - Kanhra Partaal : Dhamar , Iktaal , TinTaal<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/sharekirtan/Gurmit%20Singh%20Shaant%20-%20Vadh%20Sukh%20Rainariye.MP3">Vadh Sukh Rainariye</a> - Bihagra Chanchal<br /><br /><br />I have question:<br />How would you ask an enthusiastic member of the congregation that <span style="font-weight: bold;">CANT SING FOR NUTS</span> to keep shut while you record one of the Greatest Ragis alive today ?<br />The guy sitting on my right was croaking away, enjoying himself thoroughly at my expense.<br /><br />And about 1 meter in front of me, towards my right, there was a kid about 11 years old, busy talking to his dad and fiddling with a plastic bag - I gave him a really mean stare to try get him to shut up and leave the bag alone, it finally worked.<br />Ok I can shut an annoying kid up, but how can you tell someone who's singing along to the Shabads to keep quiet? He was not doing anything WRONG. In Guru Darbar - we are all encouraged to sing the Guru's praises. I was stumped, so I let him be.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0);">Check out the recordings --- the whole Sangat sang along, it was awesome.</span> <span style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">- except for the totally off-key fellow on my right, and the annoying kid with his plastic bag.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Not that I have any problem with people who are not able to sing but enjoy doing it anyway - I just wish they were aware of it and were considerate enough to keep quiet while other people are trying to record.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"> I was sitting RIGHT in front , 2 meters from the stage. The Darbar hall was PACKED .. I couldn't have moved anywhere to escape his voice.<br /> He didn't do anything wrong .. It just bugged the heck out of me that I didn't get FIRST CLASS recordings.<br /></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I have 3 more recordings: One of the Simran we do from 11:55 - 00:05 , another Shabad, and Anand Sahib. But the guy who </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">cant sing</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> sings so bloody loudy that I can't stop laughing when I hear it - so I'll wait until I calm down a bit before uploading those.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Anyways:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I'm very happy that Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shaant, one of the most learned Ragis active today, is in town for another 2 weeks.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">And I'm REALLY happy with my recording equipment. When I listen to the mp3 files - it feels like I'm back there in the Sangat experiencing the aural atmosphere all over again.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Cheers.</span>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-193124853306697422007-12-29T13:16:00.001+07:002007-12-29T13:20:36.584+07:00Free MP3 Downloads - TarShehnai Instrumental - Sound CheckWas fiddling with the settings on my new equipment today and got this result for TarShehnai.<br /><br />I'm pretty happy with it - it sounds true to life / you can hear the instrument's natural reverb as well.<br /><br />The file is totally unaltered.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/Manav0007R09tarshehnai.MP3">0007 : TarShehnai - Raag Megh</a>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-36650651800545470102007-12-28T21:22:00.000+07:002007-12-29T13:12:41.102+07:00Free MP3 Downloads - Esraj InstrumentalAfter saving money for a while, I invested in some fancy new recording equipment today so I could make MP3 Files with decent sound quality.<br /><br />Here are 3 recordings I made within 30 mins of setting the whole system up:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/Manav0001R09.MP3">0001 : And then The Phone Rang </a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/Manav0002R09.MP3">0002 : Bilaval / Asa Based Alaap and Tune</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.harsangeet.com/pubdownloads/Manav0003R09.MP3">0003 : Controversial Raag based Alaap and Shabad Tune</a><br /><br />they're not rehearsed and nowhere near perfect -- only for sound check purposes.<br /><br />let me know your opinion on sound quality and how I can adjust it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-53798167487980794662007-12-02T21:13:00.000+07:002007-12-02T21:23:01.955+07:00Raag Shankara BandishTune that Maiya Singh Ji taught me about 3 years ago for the Shabad: "Khoob Teri Pagri Meethe Tere Bol" <br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SPIKaGKC8Y4"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SPIKaGKC8Y4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-13436890385602836972007-12-02T21:12:00.000+07:002007-12-02T21:13:36.970+07:00Mixed Tunes<object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EZ8hWA1edVI"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EZ8hWA1edVI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />I suddenly Remembered the Chorus for the song YE HOSLA from the movie Dor.<br /><br />Lovely tune.<br /><br />I've heard it only 3-4 times before. I never really TRIED to memorize it. It just sort of popped back into my head. <br /><br /><br />I also tried to fit a Bandish in Raag Tilak Kamod / Desh (not sure which) Set to TeenTaal into Roopak - for fun.<br /><br />There's one part in Raag Khamaj or Pahari (? I always get confused) which is supposed to be set to a Fast Kaherva - converted to Roopak.<br />That part ends with a hint of Bilawal.. It just sort of came out.Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-23710323483630866042007-12-01T19:00:00.000+07:002007-12-01T19:01:49.536+07:00Raag Random<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWhFKypniO4&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kWhFKypniO4&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Raag Random - Relaxing Music<br />heheh<br />Just played what I felt like.Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-28524485348723166592007-12-01T18:54:00.000+07:002007-12-01T18:58:55.547+07:00Controversial Raag<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o0-m4_zw5_o&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/o0-m4_zw5_o&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />Some people say this is the "Old School Basant" (Since the time Our Gurus about 400-500+ years ago)<br /><br />Some call it Raag Kaushik / Raag Kaushiki<br /><br />Others call it Raag Bin Shadja / Bin Kharaj<br /><br />I dont like to argue. I like to enjoy the music.<br /><br />Technically: The Mood of my Alaap doesn't feel quite right, I think I didn't put enough emphasis on the notes I'm supposed to.- I'm quite happy with the Jor though.<br /><br /><br />Here's an Awesome Awesome Awesome Recording of this Raag:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fH-fWHVyKEg&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fH-fWHVyKEg&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1159865400022523785.post-34578237480062341632007-11-08T23:35:00.000+07:002007-11-08T23:43:26.257+07:00Rageshri (Mishr?) - Shabad TuneTune I heard from Bhai Dilbagh Singh and Gulbagh Singh's rendition of "Mehrvan Sahib Mehrvan" -- lovely composition -- Not sure if it's original or not though.<br /><br />This is what I remember of it + improvisation:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0K56Ndw_2j0&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0K56Ndw_2j0&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />I was actually trying to record Gorakh Kalyaan (see old posts saying "Rageshri Without Ga") . But I couldn't play it the way Ustad Rashid Khan sings it in the recording I have. <br /><br />So I switched to this instead.<br /><br />Supposed to be Choti Tintaal &/or Kaherva .. <br />Was focused on the embellishments etc so didn't pay attention to timing.<br /><br />Enjoy :)Mnvhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11210116005318415294noreply@blogger.com7