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H. Sayeeduddin Dagar
Chant Dhrupad a Vezelay
Genres: International Music, Pop

Track Listings (3) - Disc #1
1. Rag Bhopali: Shloka [Tana Talwara Tara Ki Sipara Liye]
2. Rag Bhopali: Alap [Tana Talwara Tara Ki Sipara Liye]
3. Rag Bhopali: Composition à 12 Temps (Chuatal) [Tana Talwara Tara Ki Sip
Track Listings (5) - Disc #2
1. Rag Chandrakauns: Alap [Nirajana Nirakara Parabrahma Parmeshwara]
2. Rag Chandrakauns: Composition à 12 Temps (Chuatal) [Nirajana Nirakara P
3. Rag Gunkali: Composition à 7 Temps (Rupaktal) [Damaru Hara Kara Baaje]
4. Rag Jogia: Alap [Jason Mori Lagan Lagi Hai]
5. Rag Jogia: Composition à 7 Temps (Rupaktal) [Jason Mori Lagan Lagi Hai]

CD Details

All Artists: H. Sayeeduddin Dagar
Title: Chant Dhrupad a Vezelay
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Buda Musique
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 1/8/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: International Music, Pop
Styles: India & Pakistan, India
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 3259130176230

Synopsis

Album Description

This CD was recorded during a concert given at Vezelay Basilica in July 2005, in which Sayeeduddin Dagar interpreted four ragas. The first three were performed in a classical configuration, with the singer facing the audience. Before the finale, Dagar turned towards the altar and choir to sing the final raga in the original, sacred configuration of dhrupad, with his back to the audience yet united with them in a moment of moving, intense musical communion.

CD Reviews

Ethereal, Stunning

Gaurav Dixit | USA | 09/29/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is probably the finest concert recording of a Dhrupad artist ever. The ambience of a place of worship, and the acoustics of the cathedral make this a uniquely moving experience. Dhrupad is a style of singing that connects the modern age back to the ancient Vedic one, and Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar is one of its greatest living exponents. In this recording he has truly risen to the occasion and delievred a masterpiece. His Bhupali is serene and contemplative, and creates an atmosphere of quiet devotion. Bhupali is an evening Rag, and Ustadji conveys the mood of the Rag perfectly. The Jogia however is simply out of this world. It is an early morning Rag, and the contrast with the Bhupali is acute, as the artist welcomes the dawn with a spirit of hope for the new day.

The quality of the recording is pristine and does full justice to the artist's efforts. Every slight inflection and delicate modulation of sur (sound) is captured or the listener's delight. Truly a moment frozen in time forever to enjoy again and again."