Memorial Day 5/27/2024, was the two year anniversary of when my Rudra Veena was delivered from Kolkata, India to my home in Florida on 5/27/2022. I originally took this video so that I could document my first experiences with my Veena. I have avoiding sharing this video, as I felt it really should require some editing, and perhaps some sound over the video itself (please excuse the film Gangs of New York, playing in the background). Although originally intended for personal use, after having had my instrument for two years, I am less self-conscious and happy to post the unedited unboxing video of my Rudra Veena. My friend Joe came over to assist me with the opening and initial inspection of the Veena. A Puja was performed the following day with my Guruji in attendance over video chat. Since my Veena has come to me, I have been able to help my Guru Madhuvanti Pal release an album through Sublime Frequencies “The Holy Mother”, the first vinyl LP to feature a female musician performing on the Rudra Veena. As well as having been able to travel to India to study and live with my Guruji for a short time. I am now currently working on doing everything I can too get back to India to study this music and this instrument.
Richard Frost 🙏
All thanks go to my Guruji Madhuvanti Pal.
The Rudra Veena was made by Guruji Madhuvanti Pal & Sanat Halder of Uluberia.
The cases were made by Dk Das Musicals of Kolkata, who prepared the instrument for shipping as well. Thanks to Mr. Dipen Das’s attention to detail, my instrument was able to safely make the voyage from India to Florida.
11 сен 2024
