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About the album
Both Sitar & Sarangi are such mesmerising instruments that one cannot help but immerse in their music and partake in the ensuing ecstatic ambiance. And this is what happens when you listen to Classical Rendezvous, an entrancing combination of Sitar & Sarangi on two different albums, packed in one classic masterpiece. This beautiful collection is a dream come true for the admirable duo Murad & FATEH ALI KHAN , for it is the first album which has solo presentations by both of them. On the top of it, they have played purely in traditional style of Indian Classical Music, thus making this a masterpiece for music connoisseurs. In their words, "It has been our constant endeavour in this album to keep the purity of the Ragas and compositions the way we had originally learnt from our Gurus." This is what makes Classical Rendezvous closer to their hearts and strike a chord of the listeners' hearts.
The enthralling album of FATEH ALI KHAN features three different ragas: Raga Jhinjhoti, a late evening raga belonging to Khammaj family of ragas, Raga Abhogi, a raga of the night belonging to the Kafi That, and Raga Mishr Khammaj Thumri, a light raga with influences from many other known ragas. In the last track you would come across the spellbinding rendition of 'Dekho Dekho Ri Aise Na Dekho'.
With this culminates the communion with Sitar, which would keep resonating for quite long.. This culmination heralds the beginning of exquisite renditions on Sarangi by MURAD ALI KHAN . Album by MURAD ALI KHAN also features three sublime ragas: Raga Bageshree, Raga Purvi, and Raga Mishr Pilu.
Raga Bageshree, a late evening raga based on shringar ras, is played in a versatile way by MURAD ALI KHAN - Traditional Bada Khayal - 'Kaun Gat Bhayi', a Madhya (Medium) Lay (tempo) Bandish - 'Aye Ri Aye Main Kaise Ghar Jaaun', and a Drut Bandish - 'Apni Garaj Pakad lini Baiyaan Mori' which is a very popular Bandish in the world of Indian Classical Music. The next Raga Purvi belongs to Purvi Thaat, in this track as 'Peer Puran Param Paayo', played in a very traditional Saadra in Jhaptaal. The last one is Raga Mishr Pilu, most commonly used for semi-classical and light music, here featuring 'Mori Toot Gayi hai Aas Re', originally sung by the legendary ghazal singer Late Begum Akhtar ji. |
CONVERENGENCE
Where Sarangi meets Sitar
FATEH ALI KHAN , MURAD ALI KHAN , Aman Nath, Talvin Singh, Dr. Aneesh Pradhan, Pt. Fateh Singh
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| 1. | Infinity | 05:38 | PLAY |
| 2. | Déjà vu | 05:17 | PLAY |
| 3. | Autumn | 07:09 | PLAY |
| 4. | Ode to Granada | 06:06 | PLAY |
| 5. | Colour of Love | 06:40 | PLAY |
| 6. | Saturday Night in Delhi | 07:03 | PLAY |
| 7. | Temptations* | 06:05 | PLAY |
| 8. | Aurora’s Dream | 05:22 | PLAY |
Infinity
An invitation to embark on the blissful journey.
Infinity expands the awareness, opens the door to infinite space,
and takes one on the voyage to peace and tranquility. With a new
variation in harmony, this track is based on a cool jazz arrangement.
Déjà vu (Lyrics by Jigar Moradabadi)
This
track resonates with the past memories and invokes the feeling of
remembrance that echoes deep in heart.
Autumn
Invoking
the memories of autumn, this track spells silence after the rushing
breeze of this season. As the blowing wind scatters leaves all over
the earth and makes it appear like gold, the uplifting melody in
this track reflects the splendor of autumn.
Ode to Granada
Contemplative yet upbeat! This is an ode to
Granada (a Spanish City), well known as the city of musicians.
Colour
of Love (Lyrics by Hazrat Amir Khusrau)
This
song paints the landscape of love with the traditional composition.
Mohe Apne Hi Rang Mein Rang De Rangeele, penned down by the legend
Hazrat Amir Khusrau. The grate prolific poet, Amir Khusrau is also
credited with the invention of Tabla and Sitar. This track is our
tribute to this great virtuous legend.
Intoxicating! Truly a celebrative high-energy track, reflecting the usual rock sound of Delhi.
Temptations
Enchanting rhythms and ambient soundscapes in this track tempt to delve underneath the active perceptions to experience sheer relaxation and stillness.
Aurora’s Dream
In ancient Roman mythology, Aurora-the goddess of the dawn renews herself every morning and flies across the sky, announcing the arrival of the sun. a myth taken from the Greek Eos by Roman poets tells that one of her lovers was the prince of Troy, Tithonus. Tithonus was a mortal, and would age and die. Wanting to be with her lover for all eternity, Aurora asked Zeus to great immortality to Tithonus, Inspired by her unconditional love and longing for her beloved, this track creates an enriching and refreshing ambience.
Convergence is an invitation to experience the blissful moments of sitting beside a tranquil river streaming with the soft strains of musical instruments. It is a tapestry of a wide variety of styles such as Jazz, Latin, R&B, Rock, Psychedelic, Traditional and Lounge. Each track experience the magic of Convergence-where Sarangi meets Sitar!
Sitar-
FATEH ALI KHAN ,
Sarangi - MURAD ALI KHAN
Tabla – Talvin Singh & Dr. Aneesh Pradhan
Parhant – Pt. Fateh Singh Gangani
Flute – Kanchan Babbar
Vocal –Vasundhra & FATEH ALI KHAN
Voice –MURAD ALI KHAN
Guitar –Aman Nath
Composed by FATEH ALI KHAN & MURAD ALI KHAN
Music & Rhythm Programmed and Arranged by Aman Nath
Mixed and Mastered by Gurpreet Babra at DARI-RC Delhi
Recorded by Kanchan Babbar at RBQ’S Delhi
Produced by Ustad Ghulam Sabir Khan
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| 1. | Raag
Puriya FATEH ALI KHAN begins his rendition of the evening raag Puriya with a short alaap, which is followed by a vilambit gat in Teentaal. |
25:52 | |
| 2. | Raag
Jaijaiwanti This track starts with a short alaap and a presentation of two compositions in madhya laya Jhaptaal and drut Teentaal in the night raag Jaijaiwanti. The exposition is brought to a close with a jhala. |
31:36 | |
| 3. | Dhun The final piece on this album is a dhun in Mishra Khamaj. Influenced by the thumri-dadra forms, the composition is set to Dadra taal. |
07:15 |
14. |
The Indian Core Indian Song | 9.37 |
