Vilayat Khan & Bismillah Khan (Duets From India) ST 10483  Indian Classical LP Vinyl Record

Record Details

LP Title

Vilayat Khan & Bismillah Khan (Duets From India)

Artists

Vilayat Khan, Bismillah Khan & Shanta Prasad.

Shehnai

Bismillah Khan

Sitar 

Vilayat Khan

Tabla

Shanta Prasad

Instrumental

Shehnai & Sitar

Type

Indian Classical (Instrumental)

Language

Hindi

Label

Capitol Records

Sku No.

ST 10483

Side One (Duetto Jugalbandi)

• Raga : Gujaree - Todi

Both Ustad Vilayat Khan and Ustad Bismillah Khan handle their respective instruments with dexterity and skill to bring out all of the serenity and pathos of this Raga. During the first few minutes, with the help of short "alaps" they lay a foundation for the Raga and gradually unfold a vivid synthesis of harmony and the melody. The subtle "Taan" patterns (note combinations) used to embellish this performance demonstrate the performers artistic mastery.

Side Two

• Raga Chaiti - Dhun

Here is typically lilting flok tune of India's Uttar Pradesh region. It is immensely popular with audiences and draws its name "Chaiti" from "Chaitra," which is the first month of the Hindu calendar and the month during which it is most frequently performend.

• Raga Bhairavee-Thumree

This short but sweet work can be played at any time of the day or night.

Convention, however, holds that Raga Bhairavee be performed at the end of every musical performance. The "Gat" composition has for its mood the "Shringara Ras" (Love) and hence and atmosphere of romance is heard throughout. Both artists give memorably zestful performances, adorning their artistry with delicate touches of highly imaginative and skillful flourishes. The result is a compelling composition which remains in the heart long after the music has faded away.

LP Specification

Size

12 Inches

Speed

33 RPM

Record Condition

Excellent

Cover Condition

Excellent