A few years back I got into classical music in a very abrupt and weird way. I won't go into details since this is a music subreddit but it was the result of an OD and since then ICM has been very instrumental (no pun intended) in my life. But as of late I don't feel the same joy I did in ICM, I enjoy listening and playing all the great compositions and raags I've been exposed to but it all has a sense of.... familiarity, you know? It feels lethargic listening to it even though I still enjoy and indulge myself in the genre

Sorry for the awkward and off topic post, but has this happened to anyone else? Please share your experiences if possible, it would be greatly appreciated.

I have a question about a song named "Sapna Vinani Raat" from movie "Hellaro" sung by aditya gadhvi.

So from timestamp 1:01, the song starts with an unusual beat, which i cannot understand, cannot deconstruct.

I'm little bit trained in indian classical, so i know about taals. I've counted it and its 12 maatra cycle but never I've ever heard it before. And division/structure of those 12 maatra is quite confusing so if anyone can shad some light on it.

I own a viola d'amore- a baroque, shoulder-held, bowed string instrument with 14 strings (7 melody, 7 sympathetic). The strings are tuned in fourths, with one odd third in the middle. Its strings span from A2 to D6, giving it ranges from low tenor up through soprano.

I was wondering, given the similarities to both Carnatic violin (in terms of shape, tuning, and technique) and sarangi (in terms of sympathetic strings), if anyone has tried popularizing viola d'amore in a carnatic style. I've seen someone play one in a Tunisian style, and there's a video of someone from Germany playing one in a Carnatic style, but has anyone from India ever tried to pioneer it? If so, who?

Here's that video of someone playing Carnatic viola d'amore:

https://youtu.be/A__bDTzunCA?si=Sm7F7vEJ6HZyPxex

I’ve been enjoying listening to Bhimaen Joshi’s Chhaya/Chhaya Malhar recently. I was wondering if anyone had the lyrics and meaning of the drut bandish. I’m also wondering why I can’t seem to find any other artists singing these Raags.

Thanks in advance!

https://youtu.be/Mm3PNXOd4JY?si=OMevzTchym25znHc

I don’t know if there are any ICM performers out there, but if you’re reading this, announce your concerts more than 24 hours in advance. More people will come if they have a few weeks to plan their work and child care. Here in the USA musicians announce their tours months in advance on social media and post again while they’re actually touring. I see many ICM performers announce their show less than 24 hours before showtime and it’s just not realistic to expect people to drop their plans for you.

https://youtu.be/QXJyMpxd210?si=fb1EOF4atRXgV01g

When I sing aa kar or even sargam the “a” sound always sounds a bit off for me… like the pronunciation of the vowel itself. Are there any tips or a pronunciation guide? I’ve tried following recordings but I’m having trouble matching it, and I notice multiple pronunciations. Thank you.

I’ve been learning Carnatic music for a while and the raga used to learn it is mayalavagowla. I really enjoy listening to ICM and what got me into learning vocal music was my yearn to one day master raga Durga, Suddha Saveri, Dvijaiwanti and Hamasadhwani. While I relate to those penatonic scale ragas, I don’t seem to feel the same for Mayalavagowla, which has made practice quite hard. I wanted to know if you have recommendations for good songs in this raga so I can listen to them and develop an understanding and interest into it with an aim that it helps make my learning more attached.

Here is a link to the YouTube video. Please take a second to subscribe, like, comment, and share! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilQKAmID4JY

Please share some insight about the type of Sitar a beginner should go for. Also give a comparison between rudra, carnatic veena, sitar and electric sitar. It would be helpful if you can also mention a price range since Sitar mostly are expensive.

I want to know the name of raag which is similar in structure to Raag Sarang. But instead of using both nishad, only komal nishad is used. Does anybody know the name of a raag like this? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qmgeuzSj-Io

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Hi folks! I've just uploaded a cover of Anant Manohar "Antubuwa" Joshi's bandish in Raga Malgunji, "Raina kari daravana lagi re." Please do take a listen!

Raga Malgunji is a wondrous creation. My tradition, the Mewati Gharana, conceives it as a compound of Ragas Khamaj and Gara with the connective tissue evoking shades of Bageshri and Rageshri. This raga is a great example of how folk or "Desi" ragas, like Khamaj and Gara, when given the fixtures of shastric or "Margi" ragas, like Bageshri and Rageshri, produces extraordinary dynamism. Many popular Hindi film songs have leaned on Raga Malgunji for composition.

Raga Malgunji has largely been propagated by the Senia (Rampur, Maihar) and Gwalior traditions. Antubuwa-ji's legacy continues through eminent folks like the Kashalkar brothers, his Joshi heirs, and countless others who've been deeply impressed by the rigor of his son, Gajananrao Joshi alias "Gajananbuwa."

I find this bandish really earwormy. It's simultaneously tender, despairing, fantasizing, and reflexive. Hence, I had to attempt it! :-D

Here's my cover: https://youtu.be/CJxoS8900w8

So I have been listening to this soundtrack for the last few days but wondering whic raags all the songs are based on- especially silsila yeh chahat ka.

Can anyone please suggest some books which has a huge collection of bandishes? Other than bhatkhande's books ofcourse.

Is there any Indian Classical Music piece or performance that you have listened to and felt that it is genuinely some of the greatest music humanity's ever made? Out of all the different eras and genres that exist in music.

Also share what makes it so great to you