Christmas Carols on Sarod

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Barnali

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Posted: 17 years ago

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan composes carols on Sarod
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Dec 17, 2007, 08:41

New Delhi (PTI): Uniquely combining Christmas carols and hymns with the Indian classical strains of the Sarod, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has composed the yuletide jingles on the traditional musical instrument.

Aptly titled "Breaking Barriers" as it combines western lyrics with Indian classical music, the album has nine compositions.

Christmas hymns and carols, which usually are recorded on a piano, for the first time have been composed on Sarod by the maestro.

"I wanted to perform these beautiful Christmas renditions since 1995 but could not do so due to other commitments. My sons then shared this idea of mine sometime back and it happened this time," Khan told us.

The album, timed to coincide with the Christmas celebrations, is aimed at spreading the message of peace, compassion, brotherhood and one faith, he said.

"This album is my interpretation of the popular Christmas hymns and carols. All the compositions have been played by me and I have improvised them within the same notes," said the maestro, who is also the UNICEF National Ambassador.

The Christmas special album also has a song for children 'Joy to the World', as yuletide holds an important place in children's hearts, by the way of receiving gifts.

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/top_stories/2445/

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Bhaskar

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Posted: 17 years ago

Thanks.

Have to get the album. Would really love to hear out this experiment too. Carols have always been done on piano. This will definitely sound different.

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Ron

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Posted: 17 years ago

WOW this does look really interesting and hopefully it will sound good too!! Will have to check this out!. 😛

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advil

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Posted: 17 years ago

Thanks Di..

This is a total contrast - carols on sarod !! wonder how it will sound.😛

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Bhaskar

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Posted: 17 years ago

Exactly how will it sound. Because as far as piano goes the sound is soft. Something that suits carols. But any string instrument means the softness is bit lost and in the case of sarod it's more.

Thats the reason why I really want to hear and see not just the difference but also if the experiment paid off.