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This is the fourth L.P. record by Bhimsen Joshi who is probably the most promising and talented amongst the younger set of classical singers today.

 A disciple of the late Sawai Gandharva, an eminent musician of his time, Bhimsen Joshi took his early training at Gwalior, Lucknow and Rampur from different teachers and later became one of the ablest exponents of the Kirana School of Music. This gifted artiste’s biggest asset is his voice that has an amazing range and flexibility which makes it possible for him to take “taans” or movements from note to note at a terrific speed.

 Bhimsen Joshi has been a regular broadcaster from the network of All India Radio stations since 1941 and today he is one of the most sought-after vocalists at most representative music conferences.

The music on this disc

 Side One – Raga Miyan Ki Todi

Daiyya Baat Durbar; Langar Kankariye

 Believed to have been evolved by Miyan Tansen, the most illustrious name in Indian Classical music, this Raga is named after him and hence is known as “Miyan-Ki-Todi”. It is rendered only in mornings. Full of urge and appeal, a pathetic tinge runs through its entire exposition. The maestro develops the theme with a composition confined to a rhythm of Twelve beats, known as Ektaal. The elaborate treatment accorded to it reveals the vast and expansive character of the Raga. After building up a very attractive euphonious structure with the help of copious Alaps, and phrases gradually becoming longer and more intricate, he switches over to a vast composition confined to Teental (16 beats). The artiste gives a superb exhibition of his tremendous breath holding power and matches workmanship by taking Taans covering full three octaves at speeds that leave the listeners entranced and bewildered.

 Side Two – Raga Puriya Dhanashri & Thumri

 This side has two items – one serious and the other in a lighter vein. The first one is in Raga Puriya Dhanashri which is an evening melody and has a quiet serene mood. The Artiste expounds the Raga in a leisurely style with a composition confined to a rhythm of Ten beats, known as Jhaptaal. He winds up with a few fast and intricate Taan patterns that demonstrate in full measure the vast range and subtle flexibility of his voice.

 The Thumri which succeeds the Raga exposition is replete with rich romance and grace. In keeping with the transient and ephemeral mood, the artiste builds up an atmosphere that carries the listeners to celestial heights.

Artists:

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (Vocal)

Tracks:

Side 1

Raga Miyan Ki Todi Daiyya                - Baat Dubar

Raga Miyan Ki Todi Daiyya               - Langar Kankariye

Side 2

Raga Puriya Dhanashri                      -  Paar Karo Araj Suno

Thumri                                                - Jadu Bhareli Kaun Albeli