For listeners Wikipedia cites my rendition of Nirvana Shatkam (Sextet of Salvation). ab mori baat is a famous traditional song in the khyal style. tabla baat, organ baat and choral baat are remixes from a live recording of the song; full baat is the song as originally performed. Some of my old content, including album Nirguni, is now available on my Amie Street page. Appreciation The language of raga music is a twin-CD lecture-demonstration which explains the art of khyal. Hear a short excerpt. If you want it, e-mail me. For learners santhaa, available here as a set of tracks, is a way to learn raga Yaman and a simple song in that raga. Station at KIAC and IACmusic.com Born in a musician family, educated in the gwalior gharana style of khyal (genre of vocal classical music of India). Leading performer in genre. Full bio at http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/bio.html The instrument in my hand is a tanpura (aka tambura). It is a drone - no melody is played on it. You can read more about it here Upcoming events: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/ Interviews: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/interviews.html Discography: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/discog.html Lecture-demonstration downloads: http://www.it.iitb.ac.in/~hvs/Veena/mp3s.html Note IAC limitation: you can only download one song at a time.
full baat This is the real "ab mori baat" in its traditional setting.
Nirvana Shatkam A six-verse declaration of self-knowledge
tabla baat "ab morii baat" is a well-known bandish song in raga Shuddha Sarang. This track is a tabla piece by Vishwanath Shirodkar. For the duration of this piece we switch roles - I become his accompanist.
organ baat You can hear the entire melody of "ab mori baat" in this instrumental remix. The source is the same recording of the song which tabla baat came out of.
choral baat rearrangement of the voices from a recording of "ab mori baat"
bandish sthayi (refrain) and antara (stanza) of song taught
Alap part 1 (new) part 1 of 2-part alap lesson
Alap part 2 (new) part 2 of 2-part alap lesson
Improvisation examples of improvisation in song "eri ali" in raga Yaman
tanpura for practice loopable tanpura for alap practice The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
tabla for practice tanpura and tabla for song practice - not loopable The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
Statement of Purpose At the beginning, I have described the aim of the CDs.
3/18/2009 8:38:14 AM I was referring to the music style. Thanks for stopping by always good to meet people from far flung places
2/24/2009 12:34:33 AM I was an early convert to the music you make BBC2 in the 70,s Sunday or Saturday afternoon?. I know now that you use your own chord progressions based on the tuning of the sitar. Thank you for sharing this wonderful music. Perhaps maybe one day our worlds could be together musically?.
1/20/2009 11:14:13 PM i pray that u keep giving us this peace through your voice.... nirvana shatkam .... it puts me in a state of meditational bliss... thank u.........wish u peace love and happiness.......
1/20/2009 11:02:16 PM aap ka sur bahut sundar hai... man karta hai ki aap aur kuch karein.... kuch naya sa...ab mori baat ab hamare station par hai...bahut sundar hai....
12/27/2008 5:34:28 AM Hi veenatai Just listening to Nirvana Shatkam now and can I say I hope it fulfills all your wishes. I thank you sincerely for the beautiful gift of your music and culture that you bring to us
11/16/2008 7:55:50 PM Thank you for stopping by the "Hugo's Hits" station...and what a coincidence...I was just watching Ravi Shankar's "Monterey" performance on DVD before visiting the station tonight... :) Hugh
9/26/2008 4:35:43 PM I just popped in for a taste and I grabbed a new tune !!! love Rob
9/4/2008 7:05:40 AM I put up your new choice to the station. Thanks for picking it. Cheers Moray
7/20/2008 12:39:13 AM A jar A is now up on the Artist's Selection station. Thanks for selecting it. Cheers Moray
7/15/2008 9:15:59 PM ..really like your music LORRAINE
6/29/2008 12:32:46 PM Thank you so much for sharing your music with us here!
4/4/2008 4:47:09 PM http://iacmusic.com/stations/KIAC4643.htm (Rainbow Effect) Come back to the station and describe a song of your choice with some beautiful colors! Thanks.
2/13/2008 3:55:21 AM Your music is not funny, it's beautiful. My ex girlfriend is Indian and I heard alot of the music she liked and got into the sound of india. My Free Man Lee Favourites station is a mixture of music & comedy and I feel honoured that you approached me to have your music on the station. I'm an advocate of world music and have a big place in my heart for the music of India. xx
2/1/2008 11:44:30 PM Very soothing music. It's great to know that Worldly music are appearing here now on IAC. Music speaks to all people, no matter where they are from. It's what connects us. Thanks for sharing your beautiful music with me and us here at IAC. Slimdog
1/19/2008 1:39:19 PM Hi, and a fruitful 2008 to you-----I am back on board after our summer holiday enjoying your latest --------as I sip my morning coffee! I hope we can continue building this site (IAC) into a place where all nations meet and exchange culture and ideas in the name of peace! love Robbie
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