Ustad Vilayat Khan never used Tanpura to get the effects of drone. He himself created the sounds you hear by plucking on 'Chikari' and other strings to get the effect. So ascending & descending notes are played without any amplification then those drone notes is the natural sound of a sitar. If you have criticism on his playing then I feel that he had a fuller view of the raag that he was playing and he is the master of his instrument and I mean nobody can understand the raag better than him.
the music is really introspective, very much soul searching , reflective kind, those who will understand and enjoy its sweetness, will be blessed with an amazing peaceful perception!!
For me, one of the best things about this video is the wonderful selection of Indian miniature paintings that accompany the raga. Wish I could own just one! My only complaint is that the tamboura mic is adjusted much too loud. This should have been discovered before the recording was made.
Great rendering thanks for the upload !! very nice feeling of freedom and relaxation listening to the legend.. as of today why 33 people dislike .. because they do not understand Music ... sigh!!
Is there kedar in this? Or just bhankar?.. Love the unique notes which start with marwa (evening) and then change to a early morning mood... Very much a hindustani raag innovation
C'est vrai que la Tempura est trop forte, c'est dommage, et que l'on ne le voit pas jouer; cependant, j'adore l'album des miniatures qui se développent devant nos yeux
Thank you for the analytical introduction to a charming raga but be careful to use the term ma tivra and not ma komal inexistant in Hindustani theory. Kedar uses both Ma and Ma tivra Mawra Ma tivra only.
