vedang`s music

Harmonious, melodic, tuneful vibrations of the age old divine sounds, which has contemplative stupendous effect on mind, body and surroundings in the nature. It is a meditation. Based on breathing exercise Pranayam(naad yoga) .Breathing which inhales and excels for longer gives more oxygen to the body.Alap is the soul of the Raga. It shows the caliber of the musician. His capacity of intellection, mind’s eye, how far he could think of the boundaries of the thought with creative combination of melodic notes set to the rhythem.It takes years of practice to get command on the scale to perform freely. Every days practice brings the different shades to the raga, fulfillment of intense happiness, ecstasy, exaltation, euphoria the total bliss.Experience of supreme sound the Naad Brahma. About me- Performing vocals for last many years around the globe. Taught music in USA for ten years including one of the prestigious universities(MUM) at Fairfield Iowa. Worked for the Radio in North America as producer and host(musicals). http://www.youtube.com/user/MsVedang

Friday, October 25, 2013

Sound Pollution.

                      Heavy Sounds. 
The ideology of Indian classical music is to experience silence within, but now days if you attend concert of any renowned artist of India, it looks like the very essence of music is lost because of  heavy sound system. Though they are great musician. Every one is getting use to that heavy sounds and noise. As every body knows now days sound pollution is another issue which  is not good for the human body and mind as well. Specially instrumental music players are very much in to making loud sounds. Any way the form of music which was known for it’s soothing vibrations which is bliss within is turning in to heavy sounds. The knowledge which is part of Veda.Some where we should think and stop making noise.

Vedang Dharashive.




Friday, October 18, 2013

Raga Miya Ki Malhar.

One of the most ravishing Malhar ragas. Malhar means "giver of rain" and all ragas that contain the word Malhar in their names are rain ragas. Not just any rain; it has to be the onset of the Indian monsoon. If you haven't endured four months of relentlessly rising mercury, searing heat, dry dust storms during the day and suffocating airless nights, you don't know what it feels like when suddenly one day, black clouds gather in the horizon, the thunder rumbles and temperatures drop like lead as a cool wind swirls in dried leaves and twigs ahead of the first monsoon storm. The fragrance that rises as the first raindrops touch the scorched earth is indescribable, peacocks start to dance. And that is when the Malhar ragas are sung. Miyan-Ki-Malhar can depict the joy and relief of the first rains, but on a dramatically contrasting note, it can also depict restless longing in separation and unnamed fears. Ornamentations are used to great effect in this raga to suggest the wind blowing, the thunder rumbling and lightning cracking.


Raga Darbari Kanada.

Raag Darbari-Kanada is one of the most stately ragas in the Hindustani tradition. The first part of its name, Darbari, comes from the word darbar (the king's court), and the second part, Kanada, indicates that it is originally a Carnatic (south Indian) raga. Solemn and grave, this raga is best sung in a heavy bass voice during the late evening hours, and sometimes deep into night.


Raga Shivarnjani.

A hauntingly pretty raga, sung from late evening to midnight. But it is relatively new to the Hindustani tradition, being originally a Carnatic (or South Indian classical) raga, and its status remains somewhat low among the classical ragas. It is treated more as a semi-classical or light raga.


Raga Malkauns.

Malkauns is a regal and solemn raga, best sung in the lower pitch ranges at an extremely contemplative, slow pace in the small hours of the morning, just after midnight.


Raga Bhupali.

Raag Bhupali is one of the most likable ragas there could be. It is derived from a combination of notes that is used not just in Indian music, but universally. In the Hindustani tradition, this particular set of notes is shared by two ragas, Raag Bhupali and Raag Deskar. The two ragas are quite close, naturally, but differ in that Bhupali emphasizes the lower notes and is more pensive, while Deskar is more playful and vivacious. Raag Bhupali is sung in the evening hours, after sundown.


Raga Jog.

Raag Jog is sung in small hours of the morning, just after midnight. It has a magical quality that lives up to its name (jog indicates a state of enchantment). It is quite a popular raga too, often adopted to lighter forms of music.


Raga Marwa


Marwa is sung during the late afternoon hours up to sunset. As a raga, it can evoke emotions ranging from quiet resignation and gentle compassion to foreboding and restlessness. Whatever else it may be, it is not a raga to be treated lightly.



Raga Kedar

Kedar is one of the most beautiful ragas there can be. It is sung from late evening to midnight and is said to create a mood of peacefulness. I find, however, that this raga and its playful tone combinations are very well suited for creating moods of joy and elation.



Raga Bhimpalasi.

An afternoon raga, sung from late afternoon to sunset, Bhimpalasi is poignant and passionate, filled with yearning.


Raga Yaman.


Yaman is an evening raga, sung from sunset to late evening. It is full of grace and majesty, and the main mood it creates is one of devotion and dedication. It is a raga that suggests unconditional offering of everything one has at the altar of whatever one's calling may be, asking nothing in return.