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Raga Unveiled.
India's Voice. $18.95
The History and Essence of North Indian
Classical Music. |
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A visually beautiful film that brings the
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Artistry and Origins of India Raga Music alive. |
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| Created by Gita Desai. |
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| From the makers of Yoga
Unveiled comes a visually beautiful Documentary that
celebrates the artistry and origins of North Indian Classical
Music. |
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| Raga Unveiled features together for the very first time in one
dynamic film ..... |
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Raga Unveiled : 2 DVD Set. Shot in HD.
Running Time 4 Hours. 20 Minutes.
Format :
NTSC and Pal. Compatible World Wide. |
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About Raga Unveiled ..... |
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India, unlike any other country in the World, boasts
of cradling an Art Music that has been sifted and refined over 4000
years.
With the even flow of evolution and an unshakeable support of
theory, raga music is at once vibrant, mesmeric and sublime to this
day.
At its core is an ambition to profoundly change the performer and
the listener at the deepest level. Nothing more nothing less !!!!!
Raga Unveiled is a most inspiring and sweeping look at the entire architectural brilliance of a musical system that gave birth
to this most wonderful and profound musical art form. For the first
time on film, eloquent commentaries by musicians, Vedic scholars,
and musicologists join hands with spectacular cinematography,
intoxicating spectrums of sound, and rare archival footage resulting
in a grand synthesis to honor this music in its entirety.
Raga Unveiled inspires, moves and transports one to a place that you
never imagined existed. It is a spiritual engagement second to none
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Featured Artists .......... |
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Ravi Shankar, Samir Chatterjee, Ashwini Bhide, Amjad
Ali Khan, Ashok Ranade, Birju Maharaj, Purbayan Chatterjee, Ali
Akbar Khan, Aarti Anklikar,
Zakir Hussain, Subhash Kak, Ajay Chakravarti, Tanmoy Bose, Rajan
Mishra, VijayKichlu, Kumar Mukherjee, Lalitha Ubhaykar, Nayan
Ghosh, Bismillah Khan,
Kishan Maharaj, Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan, Veena
Sahasrabudhhe, Bhimsen Joshi, Swami Yogatmananda, Swapan Chaudhari,
Subhra Guha,
Sabina Islam, Rakesh Chaurasia, Ronu Majumdar, Ram Ashray Jha,
Gangubai Hangal, Arvind Parikh, Gundecha Brothers, Prabha Atre,
Bhawani Shankar, Dinkar Kaikini,
Ahmed Jan Thirakhwa, Amir Khan, George Ruckert, Yogesh Samsi, Padma
Talwalkar, Allaudin Khan, SCR Bhatt, Jayant Kaustur, Steve Gorn,
Yogesh Samsi,
Allah Rakha, Kushal Das, Subhankar Banerjee, Prabha Atre, Shashank,
Sudha Raghunathan, Shujaat Khan, Amit Mukherjee, Sangeeta Katti
Kulkarni, Tejendra Majumdar,
Mansi Majumdar, Fahimuddin Dagar, Debhashish Bhattacharya, Dr. Satya
Narayan Dasa, Manjri Asnare and Many More . . . |
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Raga Unveiled Synopsis ..... |
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Philosophy and History.
Here, the fundamental understanding of pure sound as
understood by the sages is expressed. Its primary purpose to attain
Self Transcendence is covered. |
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Note and Melody.
The meaning of raga and its grammar is clearly unfolded
through the help of interviews, demos and beautiful and informative
visual graphics. Many wonderful performances are also interspersed. |
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Tempo and Rhythm.
The unique role of rhythm as an equal limb of Raga
music is most articulately emphasized. All the different components
of the Indian rhythmic system are laid out,
followed by befitting demos and graphics. Its brilliance shines
forth through the explanations and performance clips. |
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Moods and Emotions.
The unique role of rhythm as an equal limb of Raga
music is most articulately emphasized. All the different components
of the Indian rhythmic system are laid out, followed by befitting
demos and graphics. Its brilliance shines forth through the
explanations and performance clips. |
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Improvisation.
The hallmark of the raga music being the ability to
play or sing for unlimited time, is driven very clearly in this
chapter. A fantastic example in the form of a 6 person ensemble
making music on the spot is perhaps the highlight of this film ! |
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Master and Disciple.
The extraordinary system of oral transmission of
knowledge from teacher to pupil, and all the subtle nuances of this
relationship are covered. |
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Lineage.
Some light is thrown on the system of schools or
lineage within the vocal and instrumental genres. |
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Training and Performance.
The ability to be able to perform for such lengths of
time and improvise requires a certain extraordinary type of grooming
and training system and dedication from the disciple and the guru.
Here a glimpse of this is shown leading into how one prepares to
become a performer. |
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Compositional Styles.
The journey of the older Dhrupad forms to the present
Khyal singing is well explained. Some of the major light classical
genres are illuminated. Wonderful renderings of each genre makes
this chapter delightful to view. |
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Instruments.
The classification of the instrumental categories are
explained. Some unique aspects of Indian instruments are covered.
A great tribute is paid to the instrument makers as well. Also
covers a sweeping look at the cottage industries that create these
exquisite instruments. |
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Points to Ponder.
Here, many great musicians voice their opinions on today's
influences on the musical scene with some heartwarming pledges to
keep this wonderful heritage alive. |
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Credits ..... |
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Producers: Gita and Mukesh Desai
Coproducer: Vijay Kichlu
Director/Writer: Gita Desai
Creative Support: Rachna Ramya
Script Support: Ashok Ranade
Editor: Esther P. Russell
Cinematography: Malini Dasari, Gita Desai, Dean Batchelder, Samir
Sarkar, Ron Michaud.
Music: Ashit Desai
Graphic Design: Patricia Cousins
Narration: Ajay Mehta
Narration Production: Larry Goldman, LakeBalboaStudios.net
Sound Edit/ Mix: Michael Damon/ Virtual Productions |
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Screenings ..... |
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For screening Raga Unveiled for public viewing please
Contact Raga Unveiled directly at .....
info@ragaunveiled.com to go through the
Protocol. |
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