RE:need to rejuvenate the music
by Ravi on Sep 29, 2007 12:47 PM
Ajitji, your first statement is the root cause of the slow death of classical music in India, sad but true!we first need to change this attitude to make progress. Let the individual decide which "cup of tea" suits his taste buds. You perhaps can't decide for others, can you? and btw welcome to modern India where anything is possible!
Except for the name of Ramani who figures under Flute the writers of this article appear to be ignorant of carnatic musicians. Either they are ignorant or are arrogant to recognize the following musicians: Jayashri Ramkumar (Bombay Jayashree), Sudha Raghunathan, Nithyasree, Madurai Seshagopalan, and many more under carnatic vocals; Srinivas under Mandolin, Shashank Shankar, Sikkil Neela and Kunjumani under flute, Gayathri playing Veena, are just a few names which flashes acrosses my mind immediately. There are many more whose names I am unable to recall perhaps due to my age. Carnatic musicians are one who can enthrall you, transport you to a heavenly world. Carnatic music is ecstatic. I find the Hindustani music so very prominently mentioned in this article resembling dirge played in funerals. Carnatic music is very much alive; may be the Hindustani variety is dying.
RE:North Indian chauvinism is there to see in this article as well
by YOUSUF SKSAEED on Sep 29, 2007 12:35 PM
Why is fluitist Pannalal Ghose's name missing
RE:North Indian chauvinism is there to see in this article as well
by Raju Aiyer on Sep 29, 2007 03:04 PM
Yousuf, I have quoted here only Carnatic musicians. My contention is amongst Indian media personnel covering music, by music they mean only Hindustani music and for them Carnatic music does not exist at all. Carnatic music is an ocean by itself and when people try to ignore its presence it becomes very irritating to read such pieces. For your kind information a person who plays on the flute is called "flautist". This is yet another paradox of the English language on the same lines as Dharmendra's doubt in the film "Chupke Chupke" as to why "No" and "Know" are pronounced in a similar manner.
Personally speaking, I am a huge fan of Indian Classical ragas, but the presentation is a put off.
Indian Classical music has for long been under control of Egoistic, arrogant musicians, who fail to inspire the youth of today. The patterns of interaction and methods of delivery of music are no longer appreciated.
The whole routine of a live classical music event, the touching of feet, the subservience expected from audiences, and mixing the music with religion is a big put off.
If something is made extra complicated, only for a few, the masses will never go for it. The bible was written in English, as few could read Latin. Same holds true here.
The key to success in all forms of art and life is - reinvention and adaptation. Classical Music needs to reinvent and repackage itself to stay alive.
RE:Classical Music Lovers
by ali india on Sep 29, 2007 01:12 PM
Ya . I agree . Plus these fellows act very smug towards other genres (esp. western) which is off-putting.
