As the form, structure,texture and instrumentation are so interwoven in Indian music it is not as easy as say, Irish music to create separate sections for instrumentation or styles, Nor should it be. Indian music perhaps more so than many other genres is a sum of its parts. Also the importance applied to Indian music has to be taken into account,this is more of a sacred form of music instead of a secular type. As this music is so deeply rooted in the belief system of the audience and performers, a certain amount of respect is necessary, not only in the study but also in how this information is presented.
In the following video the Arabic flavour of Hindustani music is very apparent:
Example of Hindustani Music Bada Khayal in Raga Yaman
This next video of Carnatic music allowing a comparison with the above:
Sudha Ragunathan: Carnatic (South Indian) Vocal Recital
Clearly there are similarities in both, melody ,drone and rhythmic elements are all present, the differences are apparent in the notes used however.In later posts these differences will be examined. Differences between North and south instrumentation, and the similarities will be observed as will the differences in structure and in the spiritual significance.
Reference:
'Example of Hindustani Music Bada Khayal in Raga Yaman' Shankar Mahadevan Academy uploaded 17 Dec 2011 (video)[online] available at:<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5iwSi5OIo> (accessed 11 October 2013)
'Sudha Ragunathan: Carnatic (South Indian) Vocal Recital' leopoldbloom uploaded 20 Oct 2006 (video) [online] Available at:<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh3Hpy699LY> (accessed 11 October 2013)
No comments:
Post a Comment