Legacy: 16th-18th Century Music from India

1. Guru Bandana (Prayer)

2. Hori in Kukubh Bilawal

3. Tarana in Adana

4. Tarana in Bhimpalasri

5. Kheyal in Gour Sarang

6. Dhrupad in Sankara Bharan

7. Sadra in Sankara Karan

8. Tarana in Mian Ki Malhar

9. Tarana in Bhimpalasri [Sat Sangat Style]

10. Tarana in Bhupali

11. Hori in Bhairavi

12. Prayer in Bhairavi

Tracks:

Guru Bandana In Desh Malhar
Hori In Hukubh Bilawal
Tarana In Adana
Tarana In Bhimpalasri
Kheyal In Gour Sarang
Dhrupad In Sankara Bharan
Sadra In Sankara Karan
Tarana In Mian Ki Malthar
Tarana In Bhimpalasri
Tarana In Bhupali
Hori In Bhairavi
Prayer In Bhairavi

Customer Reviews:

Spiritual Music indeed..........2007-01-10

If you like classical indian music and traditional Indian singing then you will love this. You may know Asha Bhosle from dozens of Bollywood films or have heard her on 1 giant leap (which is great!) but here she really shines like the sun and the moon!

Wonderful music.......2005-12-25

This CD has some really wonderful music. Asha Bhosle is beautiful in all her songs. I particularly adore the Tarana in Adana and Hori in Kukubh Bilawal. If you love Asha for her non-caberet/rock-n-roll songs, then you will love this CD. ...

As I listen to this CD more and more --- Oh! How it grows on you!. The Dhrupad is magnificient -- the "Ektal" has such grand rendition, it seems out of the world! When you'll hear the Tarana in Mian ki Malhar, don't loose yourself dancing in the pitter patter of the rain--for along comes the thunder "Kat dham! Tum tirakata! .." -- a beautiful song really. The Tarana in Bhupali takes you around for a spin -- I mean literally! I adore all the taranas on this one. Really nice.

Brilliant Mistake.......2004-07-17

I ordered this CD expecting something else (perhaps I didn't scrutinize the description well enough?) and upon opening the package and reading what it was I thought I would be dissapointed; I was wrong.

This truly is beautiful music; despite what these very picky purists feel about it. I have always thought Asha's voice was great and she keeps that up on this release. There is not much in terms of improv for Ali Akbar Khan, as he is mostly keeping as accompanyment to the vocal but it is a great combination; especially when things speed up. The instrumentation, mixing, and everything about the production of this CD is perfect; no complaints. I say that being a former record production major with my very scrutinizing ears.

The highlights of this cd (for me at least) are Chaudhury's tabla playing, and the way the cello compliments this style of music so beautifully.

If you are an STRICT purist for north Indian classical music this might not be for you, however, if you are a bit more open-minded about your music and would just like to hear some wonderfully asthetic and deep sounds then I would highly reccomend this.

Not for core classical souls.......2004-07-13

I bought this for Asha Bhosle. Her thumri renditions were disappointing in Shyam Benegal's Sardari Begum, I was hoping for a positive change. While I still cherish this compilation, in terms of its classical value it does not go much far.

Change of E Mail Address.......2002-08-09

My views of April 2001 have still not changed re LEGACY ALBUM .

However my e mail address has changed to I will be very happy to hear from anyone regarding my review or about indian classical music in general.

Tracks:

Guru Bandana (Prayer)
Hori in Kukubh Bilawal
Tarana in Adana
Tarana in Bhimpalasri
Kheyal in Gour Sarang
Dhrupad in Sankara Bharan
Sadra in Sankara Karan
Tarana in Mian Ki Malhar
Tarana in Bhimpalasri [Sat Sangat Style]
Tarana in Bhupali
Hori in Bhairavi
Prayer in Bhairavi

Customer Reviews:

Bollywood meets classical.......2001-12-06

An absolutely stunning collaboration, with percussion by Swapan Chaudhuri. Asha Bhosle, who is one of India's most famous singers, is best known for her numerous popular filmi recordings (Indian soundtracks). Here however, she luxuriates in the classical world, beautifully capturing the spiritual richness of several devotional compositions, music that has been in Ali Akbar Khan's family for several centuries. A gorgeous album which is strongly recommended for listeners who may have had trouble finding Indian vocal music that is accessible to their ears.

A majestic creation that is atonce divine and exquisite!.......1998-07-12

Ali Akbar Khan undertook a monumental task in creating this album of 16th century music. Asha Bhosle, the seasoned and talented Indian singer has painstakingly and meticulously rendered the vocal music in this CD in accordance with the tradition and the times that the music originated from. Asha's pure voice and the sound of Ali Akbar Khan's sarod blend to create the most haunting lyrics and taranas imaginable. ND

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