I have never known any of the Raagas, the Taalas of Carnatic Music nor with the Raags and Alaaps of the Hindustani kind… I dont even understand the concept of notes!! But I am a firm believer that you dont need to understand any of these to appreciate good music. The concept of rhythm or melody to me is just appeasing to your ears and then to the mind. Once it reaches the mind I firmly believe that it can work magic there – transporting you to mythical worlds, escaping from the mundane worries that plague you through the day. Not long ago there was this effort by TM Krishna and Bombay Jayashree to make a feature film with just Carnatic Music compositions. Top notch sound recording and an accoustic delight. You could sample the same at the embedded youtube video below. Sitting with Nam at Fun Cinemas in Cunningham road, surrounded by Silk clad maamis, Veshti clad maamas and the Fab India Kurta donning younger lot – the day was magical. Coupled with the December Chill it was a beautiful evening to just close your eyes and just hear the sound and allow your mind to do the imagination. A journey like none other!
