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11
Dec 10

The Oldest And Finest Forms Of Human Expression Is Music

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MUSIC

 

The oldest and finest forms of human expression is MUSIC. Representing the most ancient literature is Vedas known to the world, are set to a distinctive melody that has been passed down through the centuries in an unbroken oral tradition. Being an abstract art form there are many definitions given to music. Invisible lines and colours of sound on the canvas of silence is a painting of a Music .Music is what we feel from the heart.. Music is like an in exhaustive spring and infinite space. There is music in cosmic breath. The waves of oceans, the embrace of bamboo branches, vibrations of atoms and heartbeats: music is omni present. Music can be divided into Western classical, Hindustani classical, Carnatic classical, folk, Jazz, Pop Music, Fusion, etc. Of these there can be further identification of Vocal and Instrumental music. Within instrumental there can be differentiation of percussive instruments as well as wind and string instruments. In India, the arts have been classified by the scriptures into two major streams known as margi and desi that can be roughly translated as classical and folk. Numerous texts such as the Sangeeta Ratnakara of Saarangadeva lay down the basic tenets of classical music.

The two major systems of classical music today are the Hindustani and the Carnatic. Though today they appear in diferent styles, they in fact have their origins in a common theory and source as is apparent from ancient treatises.

 

DIFFERENT TYPES OF MUSIC

 

TRADITIONAL MUSIC IS KATHAKALI

The orchestra is formed of two varieties of drums – the maddalam and chenda; the chenille which is a bell metal gong and the ilathalam or cymbals.Murpancharimelam It is the traditional temple percussion music.Panchavadyam the five instruments in a traditional temple music accompanying processions and pageants. The five instruments are Chenda, kuzhal, Edakka, Elathalam, Timila.

THIRUVATHIRAPPATTU IS AN OCCASSION TO CELEBRATE WOMANHOOD

The Thiruvathirappattu, a song typical to kerala which has got many varieties, is a reminder of the days when Thiruvathira was observed as an occasion to celebrate womanhood. The song accompanies Thiruvathirakali, a dance performed by women for everlasting marital bliss, on the Thiruvathira asterism of the Malayalam month of that is in December and January. The sinuous movements executed by the dancers around a oil-lit wick with lamp made of brass embody lasya or the amorous feminine charm and grace. The dance follows a circular, pirouetting pattern accompanied by clapping and singing. Thiruvathirappattu beginning “Gopala balakanae gopikakanda..” is an ancient song with a devotional tone and describes the romantic tales of Lord Krishna.

 

YOUTH ARE ATTRACTED TO MODERN MUSIC

 

The features are rhythmic element, melodies and hooks, a mainstream style, and conventional structure is nothing but a pop music.since from 19th century a profitable industry in America is pop music.In pop music a single person can give sing a song with orchesthra people.Today the youth is completely attracted to the pop music .Now the music is available through online with a special offers which of low cost to you.

 

Whatever the music it may be it reaches the hearts of the people and makes themselves to be a relaxed one.Music refresh the mind and help to concentrate on the work. I found one of the best sites is deals365.us

 

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17
Nov 10

UNESCO Adds 3 Indian Performing Art Forms To Heritage List

AHN News Staff

New York, United States (AHN) – Three Indian forms of performing arts, Mudiyettu, Chhau and Kalbelia, have found pride of place in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The annual list of UNESCO focuses on performing arts, which are outstanding but need support to sustain further.

Mudiyettu is a ritual theatre form of the South Indian state of Kerala while Chhau is a dance form unique to eastern India and Kalbelia is a folk song and dance routine performed in Rajasthan. After their inclusion into the UNESCO list, these performing arts would receive better attention and support in the form of international assistance.

While Mudiyettu, a 250-years-old art form is usually performed after the summer crops are harvested in Kerala, it involves use of elaborate drawings and masks. At present, there are only three traditional families left in the form of the regular performers of Mudiyettu.

The Kalbelia dance is performed by the snake charmers of Rajasthan, which has also failed to find patrons from within the country, as a result of which not many people take it up as a profession. The Chhau dance form is done with the help of crafted masks and mock combat movements. This dance form is popular in the Indian states of Orissa, Jharkhand and West Bengal. It was only after a survey conducted by the Sangeet Natak Akademi that it was found that these precious art forms were dying a slow death in absence of any financial support.

After their inclusion in the UNESCO list, it has become mandatory for all the 132 countries supporting UN to ensure that legal and financial measures are taken to restore these performing arts back to their honorable status. UNESCO would also ensure international cooperation and support in the form of studies, experts, training and infrastructure-creation.

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18
Aug 10

Indian Music and Its Different Forms

When it comes to the Indian music then the Indian music is as old as the religion itself. It has its origination in the Hindu beliefs, views and the Vedic philosophy. Hindu music is classified into three types:

•    Classical music
•    Devotional music and
•    Other music genres.

Classical Music:
Classical music is a complete music structures with 12 tones and 7 basic swaras like the most melodious Sa, Re, Ga,  Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni, Sa. The Indian Classical music is monophonic, formed by a single melodious raga and rhythmically followed by the beat notes or Tala. Each melody revolves around different moods or seasons and they are even based on the gender characteristics. Thus ragas are voices methods of adopting the self to the different moods or behavior patterns of the day. The basic philosophy behind the Indian Classical music is the reach to the main goal of self realization through meditation. It is based on Ragas and beat rhythms.  Ragas are one of the  acoustical methods to evolve one self to the moods and the different spheres of life is a way of meditation aiming to draw  oneself closer to the nature. These ragas have such innate power that these compositions meant as an invitation to the rain have actually poured the unexpected showers.

The classical music has two basic forms:
1.    Hindustani classical music &
2.    Carnatic music

1.    Hindustani classical music: This originated during the 13th and the 14th century A.D. in the northern India. It has its origination from the Vedic philosophy and the Hindu religion traditions; it has some resemblance from the Persian music and the Moghuls music. The version starts with an introductory with a short 2 minute aalap to a long 30-40 minute piece. Rhythmically the music becomes fast and it is then joined by the percussionist. The musical instruments utilized to make these tunes more melodious are Tabla, Sitar, Taanpura, Flute, Shehnai and Sarangi.

2.    Carnatic music has originated in the Southern India. The ragas in this music are short and fast paced.  They start with versions seeking Varnam, followed by asking blessings. Carnatic music has a most theoretic and rigid musical structure.  They have ragams, rhythm beats followed by the raga theme.  Carnatic music is more vocal centric. The instruments used in the Carnatic music are Veena, Mridangam, Kanjira and Violin.

Devotional music
Kirtans and Bhajans are oral versions of musical songs devoted to God. Kirtans have their origin from the Vedic traditions; Bhajans on the other hand are more words oriented expressing devotion to God.  Kirtans are carried on along with the musical instruments and Bhajans are sung with profound devotion with the intention of moving more closer to the inner self. 

Other Musical Genres:
The other musical genres include the folk music, regional music. The regional music is the music which is played across the different states of India in different languages. Folk music are played along with the different set of musical instruments.

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