HarSangeet

Firodust

mnv — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:56:20 +0000

Here’s a little tribute to my favorite recordings of the magnificent, incomparable, Ragi Samund Singh Ji.

My little recording is a mish-mash of Raag Bin Shadja with obvious hints of Rag Hameer (but avoiding MA tivar). Some subtle hints of Raga Bilawal also showed up.

Aside from in old school Kirtan, Taal Firodust – 14 beats – is not commonly heard in Indian Classical music anymore. It was challenging to get the hang of, but was very rewarding once I was able to.

Make sure you’ve got good headphones on.

Sanu Ik Pal Chain Na Aavey

mnv — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:20:02 +0000

Sanu Ik Pal Chain Na Aavey – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Tere Bin Nai Lagda Dil Mera Dolna – Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Tu Maane Ya Na Maane Dildara, Assa Te Tenu Rab Maniya – Wadali Brothers

Inspired by the above 3 tracks, and played according to my limitations.

Included some improvisations – couldn’t copy U.NFAK’s alaaps .. not even close! Going to keep trying.

Sanu Ik Pal Chain has been stuck in my head for a week or so. Decided to play it , then decided to record it , and the other two also sort of flowed in.

It’s pretty relaxing – maybe because I was pretty relaxed when I recorded it.

Simar Mana – Bhai Niranjan Singh Jawaddi Kala Wale

mnv — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:43:30 +0000

By Request, here is a recording of me playing the tune for the immensely popular Shabad recording of ” Simar Mana Raam Naam Chitare ” by Bhai Niranjan Singh Jwadi Kala Wale

Raag Darbari , Iktaal

mnv — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:31:29 +0000

Raag Darbari
Iktaal – 12 beat cycle. Tried getting a big war-drum type effect.

I first heard the tune from Ragi Kalyan Singh Ji, singing the Shabad “Kaval Nain Madhur Bain”

Folksy Tune. Esraj with Snare Drum and Tabla

mnv — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:38:05 +0000

Tried a recording a folksy type tune. I still need to work out how to get the drums to loop correctly. I’ll get better at this soon.

Raag Bhairavi Attempt

mnv — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:26:19 +0000

Attempted play of Raag Bhairavi in Jhaptaal.
The tune was inspired by the Bandish for the Shabad “Koun Ko Kalank Rehyo Ram Naam Layt Hee” sung by Ustad Bhai Baljeet Singh and Gurmeet Singh Namdhari. I just fit it to a really relaxed 10 matra cycle at 60 bpm.

I hope you find it pleasant to listen to.

Shamsheer berehna maang gazab

mnv — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:09:49 +0000

Nice classical song in Raag Hameer / Tintaal (Teen Taal) from the 1980 Movie – “Mandi”.
Beautiful bandish – very complicated.

And here’s me trying to play it.
(Mp3 download)

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The version below seems to be the ‘first’ version.

Rohanpreet Singh’s Kirtan Program

mnv — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:22:25 +0000

Rohanpreet Singh was on holiday in Bangkok last week.
I got to accompany him on Esraj for his Kirtan program.

Rohanpreet Singh - TuThakurTumPeiArdaas KaheReBanKhojanJaaee (12566)
Rohanpreet Singh - Tu Prabh Data Daan Mat Poora (889)
Rohanpreet Singh - Dithe Sabhe Thaav (883)

You don’t really get an idea of how good his voice is because of the distorted sound in the recordings. The speakers in the Darbar Hall were too loud, and my recorder is too sensitive.
I’ve uploaded one file from the practice session as well so you get a clearer idea of how well he sings. Please note that it’s a very informal session that just happened to be recorded. Bhulla Chuka and Interruptions Di Maaf Karna
Rohanpreet Singh - Practice Session 1 (2891)
Rohanpreet Singh - Practice session - 2 (797)

Right click the links and choose “SAVE AS” to download to your computer.

I wish God blesses him with fantastic success in his music career, and I hope he continues to happily do Kirtan Seva like he does now.

Indian Classical Music with BeBot on the iPhone

mnv — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:28:37 +0000

I love this little app for the iPhone.
Here’s why:

Raag Malkauns – heard from Ustad Bismillah Khan.
This same tune is often heard on “Wedding Shehnai” type Cds – (most likely played by Ustad Bismillah Khansahib as well).

Bhai Gurmit Singh Shant – Aug26-2010

mnv — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:26:50 +0000

Bhai Sahib Gurmeet Singh Shant ji in top form.
Esraj Accompaniment by Maiya Singh ji.

Gurmit Singh Shant - GhanGarjatGobindRoop - Malhar - 12 (1288)
Gurmit Singh Shant - NanakBijuliyaChamkan - MeghMalhar - 16 (1144)
Gurmit Singh Shant - SanakSanandMaheshSamana - Dhanasri - 11 (965)
Gurmit Singh Shant - NarayanNindasKaheBhooliGavaree - Bhimpalasi - 16 (1078)
Gurmit Singh Shant - TuKunRey MaiJeeNama - Bhairavi - 16 (903)