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Anup Ghosh "Tabla" Dr. Suman Sharma "Sitar"
Melody of Joy
Genres: International Music, Classical

Track Listings (2) - Disc #1
1. Raag YamanAlap and JorVilambit Gat in Teen Tal 16 beatsMadhya Gat in Rupak Tal 7 beatsDrut Gat in Teen Tal fast 16 beats
2. Raag Anand (Melody of Joy)Alap and Drut Gat in Ek Tal 12 beats

CD Details

All Artists: Anup Ghosh "Tabla" Dr. Suman Sharma "Sitar"
Title: Melody of Joy
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Total Copies: 0
Label: Know India Org
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 6/25/2001
Genres: International Music, Classical
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 791022185928

Synopsis

Album Description

A beautiful piece of Indian Classical Instrumental Music. Dr. Suman Sharma (hold a Doctorate in Music) an excellent Sitarist, shows her skills and imagination in producing this masterpiece. Her presentation of Raag Yaman and Raag Anand is sweet and melodious. Raag Yaman : This is an evening Raag that uses 7 sharp notes in ascent and descent. Dr. Suman begins with an Alap (slow tempo), gradually builds up the tempo and performs compositions in Teen Tal (16 beats), Rupak Tal (7 beats) and finally fast Teen Tal. Raag Anand (Melody of Joy): is also an evening Raag. It is a sweet and soothing Raag that is joyous and cheerful. A rare Raag. Dr Suman performs it masterfully. A real treat to listen and sure to liven up any evening. She plays Alap (slow tempo) and Drut Gat in Ek Tal (12 beats).

CD Reviews

Great music, after a long time

rajiv sabharwal | USA | 08/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Listening to the compositions, I was pleasantly surprised to notice the depth of the understanding on the part of the performer. My initial reaction, when I picked the CD, was more of "let's see how another of those so-called Indian classical musician performs". Once I started listening, though, I realized that I could be listening to one of future superstars. The choice of Ragas was excellent, the accompanying beat was carefully selected and the performance was eclectic. Dr. Sharma, is not only a theoretical musician with a degree but also has magical fingers. She breathed life into a purely mathematical composition. Usually I judge a piece of music by the fact that how soon and how often does it make me close my eyes and think of those beautiful places where I want to be. This piece had an almost immediate effect on me in that regard. I would be eagerly awaiting her next title."

Wonderful Album

Rishica Arora | New Delhi, India | 01/27/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Melody of Joy is a wonderful album, joyous and relaxing and never boring. It's a pleasure to listen to such a marvelous piece of Indian classical music, which till now was a realm of great maestros like Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ud. Ali Akbar Khan Saheb."

Sweet Music From The Soul

Tony Ellis | Iowa | 09/10/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"For the musician, performance is a mirror to their soul. In her recordings and her live performances, Dr. Suman Sharma reveals a sweet simplicity that is evident in her personality and is a joy to hear in her playing. This music floats like a gentle breeze across the mind of the listener. It is settling, serene and indeed a joy to hear. She is masterfully supported in her playing by world-renowned tabla artist Anup Ghosh."