This is the sequel to Vishram, a series that seeks to emphasise the calming properties of classical music. Santoor exponent Tarun Bhattacharya plays a lesser known raga, Basant Mukhari, from the introductory alaap through mid-tempo and fast compositi
ons. The intrinsic quality of the santoor, with its light graceful strokes and its resonance goes well with the theme of the album.
Tabla player Subrata Bhattacharya joins in from the mid-tempo (madhya laya), creating a percussive support without overt pyrotechnics.
Though the different sections are named ‘Stillness’, ‘Freedom’ and ‘Feel Yourself Fly,’ this is essentially a classical presentation of a raga. Definitely good to listen to if you are fond of Hindustani music, in which case it would be therapeutic too, but the question remains whether a listener who does not like classical music still gets therapeutic benefit.
The album has been conceptualised and produced by Narayan Agrawal.
JEEVAN 2
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Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia plays his charming flute in this album, which is a sequel to the album ‘Jeevan.’
The maestro chooses the raga Bhoopali as the base of his first composition. A haunting, cheerful approach marks the presentation, which is titled ‘Rejuvenation.’ Vijay Ghate accompanies on the tabla.
A brief, friendly jugalbandi between the flautist and the percussionist emphasises the sound range of the former and the percussive nonchalance of the latter. This is a live recording. The second piece, ‘Harmony,’ is based on raga Behag.
It begins with a slow alap, introducing the raga with long notes and gradual elaboration of the scale. This one is a soothing piece.
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