I agree with what you say - a musical conversation. I've not heard much of Gauhar Jaan because not much of her music is available. This is a three-minute recording. I've heard longer pieces and the voice control is outstanding. But yeah... I hope lots of people read and listen!
This is interesting. The music in particular is amazing. I especially like when the sitar duets with the lady singing. They have a musical conversation which seems poetic in the she may sing the first poetic line. And the 2nd verse of the song answers and takes the thought forward. This may or may not be quite the case as I am not a music expert. Gauhar Jaan has a high voice a little like Joni Mitchell but Jaan sings almost solely in the higher registers. It is is good that interest in this cultural music is returning. And Saragama has preserved much of India's musical legacy. This is an excellent post that I hope will be read or the podcast listened to by many.
I agree with what you say - a musical conversation. I've not heard much of Gauhar Jaan because not much of her music is available. This is a three-minute recording. I've heard longer pieces and the voice control is outstanding. But yeah... I hope lots of people read and listen!
This is interesting. The music in particular is amazing. I especially like when the sitar duets with the lady singing. They have a musical conversation which seems poetic in the she may sing the first poetic line. And the 2nd verse of the song answers and takes the thought forward. This may or may not be quite the case as I am not a music expert. Gauhar Jaan has a high voice a little like Joni Mitchell but Jaan sings almost solely in the higher registers. It is is good that interest in this cultural music is returning. And Saragama has preserved much of India's musical legacy. This is an excellent post that I hope will be read or the podcast listened to by many.