Pittsburgh_Patrika_October_2016

The Pittsburgh Patrika, Vol, 22, No. 1 , October 2016
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al Bandishes (lyrics) for this Raga with sweet and romantic sentiments. The
next item was a Khamaj Thumri a light classical piece in Taal Adha.
Eishan next rendered a Dhrupad piece, composed by the legendary
musician Tansen, in Raga Vasanat set in Chautaal. The Dhrupad style
involves an elaborate aalap, followed with layakari with the rhythm.
He then rendered a Haveli Sangeet piece, sung in Vaishnava Temples,
a Krishna Bhajan set in taal Deepchandi, followed by a Trivat in Raga
Kirwani.
Since his family is from Karnataka, he also recited a Kannada Bhajan
of Purandara Dasa in Raga Bibhas. As is customary, the last piece was
in Raga Bhairavi, a Meera Bhajan.
It gives me great pleasure to record that Shri Kulkarni on the Tabla,
and Dr. Nadkarni on the Harmonium, both veteran musicians in
their own standing, provided encouraging support to Eishan.
The program was well received and enjoyed by all. Hopefully, a few
youngsters in the audience were persuaded to take up vocal music. Eishan
displayed his versatility by singing in seven ragas set in eight different
taals, from the ancient genres of Dhrupad to more recent Khayal, Thumri
and Bhajan in his first solo recital.
Eishan knows this is just the beginning of his musical journey. With
passion, hard work and guidance from his gurus, he will go far.
Eishan is an Eagle Scout. He just graduated from South Fayette High
School with high academic honors. He is going to the University of Pittsburgh
in a program that will admit him to the medical school. Staying in
Pittsburgh will allow him to continue his training under his Gurus.
Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have PJIM-trained dedicated Adya Gurus
of the Mewati Gharana. We look forward to more Manch Praveshes in
Pittsburgh by young musicians. •
In the words of the Tamil ascetic Siva-vaakkiyar:
The Transcendental One pervading the earth and all the space above
“is far, far, and far away,” say the ignorant and the lazy.
O Fools! Why are you running from place to place searching for It!
Realize It in your own self, and be still!
Siva-vaakkiyar’s time is between the 10th and 11th centuries. •
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