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Description The great Persian poet Firdaus mesmerized by the beauty and grandeur of Kashmir has said, 'If there is heaven on earth, it is here, it is here, and it is here'.The album has compositions rich in melody, natural sounds of the acoustic Kashmiri folk instruments, touch of classical ragas, folk and Sufi music. Rahul Sharma's compositions express the character and flavour of Kashmir Valley's beauty and diversity of language, custom, values, traditions, attire, festivity, reverie, and pursuit of the divine, through the prism of its folk and contemporary easy listening music. The instrument Santoor originally belongs to Kashmir .The sound of santoor creates beautiful myriad pictures of the valley and represents folk and traditional compositions of Kashmir.The video of the album Kashmir has been supported by the J&K govt. which is trying to promote tourism in the state by airplay of the video. Reviews Rahul Sharma has definitely proven himself as an artist, apart from his illustrious father Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. He is able to take the listener to unbelievable levels through the smooth trickling sounds of the santoor. The mind is calmed and images of the mountains and rivers come forward to bring the listener to a state of peacefulness. The melodies are based off of Sufi music from the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, some composed by Rahul Sharma himself. These Indian sounds remind us that amidst all the terror and hatred that surfaces in the region, the arts originating from that region bring about the beauty and oneness which is humankind....Amazon.com Rahul Kumar is the son of Shivkumar Sharma (of Call of the Valley fame) and is a world-renowned poet of the santoor in his own right. In fact, the two masters often play together. Until recently, the santoor, a trapezoid-shaped hammered zither, with its hundred-plus strings and curved wooden mallets, was considered appropriate only for Kashmiri folk tunes. But over the past half-century (a blink of an eye along India's ancient timeline), its rippling, metallic glissandos and arpeggios have become accepted even in rarified Indian music circles. Like his father, the younger virtuoso has solved the problem of how to create rounded, soothing tones from an essentially staccato medium. Heard live before a nearly silent audience, Rahul's deceptively delicate touch strikes fire while his fervent improvisations breathe deep and blossom. The listener becomes blissfully passive, like a traveler so enchanted by the journey that she no longer cares about reaching her destination ...Amazon.com
Product Details Condition: Brand New & Sealed Total Running Time: 48:75 Minutes CD Manufactured in INDIA for the Music Today - The India Today Group Tracks 1. Sunrise On Dal Lake 2. Char Chinari Bazar 3. Shankaracharya Temple 4. Pari Mahal 5. Gulamarg 6. Kangri And Kehwa 7. Battle Torn Pahalgam 8. Hope In Kashmir The album opens with a beautiful track "Sunrise on the Dal Lake" which creates a refreshing feeling conveyed by the soulful notes of the Santoor. The opening sound of Azaan takes the listener to a journey of sublime bliss and purity. The pace of the track gradually gains momentum and creates beautiful images of Sunrise on the famous Dal Lake, which is a vast expanse of water, surrounded by places of picturesque beauty and charm. The Dal lake houseboats are one of Kashmir's greatest attractions. During the British period in India, the rulers of Kashmir would not allow them to own land in Kashmir. So, the Britishers hit upon the idea of building houseboats. It is said that a visit to Kashmir, is not complete until one has stayed on a houseboat. CHAR CHINARI BAZAAR: The Dal Lake is a maze of intricate waterways. Within the lake, there are two islands, each have four chinar trees on them, which are known as "Char Chinars". There is a famous local market alongside known as "The Char Chinari Bazaar", which is as old as the history of Kashmir. A sheer view of the bazaar gives insight in to the life of local residents. This enchanting track takes the listener closer to the people staying in the paradise on earth, closer to their joys and sorrows, to a dream-like realm. SHANKARACHARYA TEMPLE: The sacred temple of Shankaracharya occupies the top of the hills also known as Takht-I-Sulaiman in the southeast of Srinagar. It is said that the philosopher Shankaracharya stayed at this place when he visited Kashmir ten centuries ago to revive Sanatan Dharma. Through this composition Rahul Sharma pays a befitting tribute to the age-old heritage of Kashmir, which has given space to various customs and religions. PARIMAHAL: The fairies” abode is a place situated to the west of Cheshma Shahi. This track is a peppy melody on the santoor, which is upbeat in tempo and romantic in its feel. The track draws inspiration from a famous folklore and has middle eastern sound, giving the composition a feel of romantic bliss. The composition pirouettes like a beautiful fairy, dancing in complete ecstasy, unconscious of surroundings and people, lost in the time. The enchanting melody conveys the mysterious mood and majesty of the night in the Parimahal. GULMARG: Originally called ‘Gaurimarg’ by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Rahul Sharma takes the listener through the green meadows of Gulmarg teaming with blossoms, flora and fauna. The santoor creates the surreal effect of the breeze seducing the vast greenery of the valley. KANGRI AND KEHWA: Kangri in Kashmir means a wicker encasement filled with burning charcoal to keep oneself warm and Kehwa is the traditional Kashmiri term used for saffron/green tea. Rahul sharma's composition has a colour of expansive openness, which unfolds the winter season in the valley when the people survive the bittering cold keeping kangri close to their heart and sipping Kehwa. BATTLE TORN PAHALGAM: Pahalgam is situated among the soaring mountains, glistening glaciers, gushing silvery streams of ice water and dense pine and cedar forests with soft whistling winds and revitalizing air. Pahalgam is famous for "Amarnath Cave", "Panchratni" and many more beautiful places. "Battle torn Pahalgam" is an intense instrumental track, through which Rahul Sharma brings forth the pathos and sorrow of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, torn and tortured by the unrest in Kashmir. Though sparse in its musical arrangement the track has a soulful treatment. Rahul Sharma's ability to convey plethora of human emotions and turmoil through music, is best highlighted through this amazing melody. The composition merges with fear and hope, like an ancient past, which breathes into a vibrant future. HOPE IN KASHMIR: Kashmir was, and still is a land of superlatives: an emerald-green valley, a land of lakes, clear streams, where the air is cool, the water sweet, an Eden for artist and layman alike, the mountaineer and the botanist. It's ironic that a land rich in natural resources should be a breeding ground for militants and terrorists. But the people of Kashmir are still keeping hope that the good days of peace and prosperity may return on the swift wings of time. Rahul Sharma renders a soulful melody, a mélange of famous Kashmiri folk songs, and aptly culminating this amazing album. About Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma is the son and musical disciple of santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, from a family steeped in the tradition of Kashmir. He is an Indian classical musician, working in the Hindustani classical music tradition. He plays the santoor, a type of hammered dulcimer whose strings are struck with a pair of light carved wooden mallets. Normally a santoor concert features just one raga, since to play a different raga dozens of strings would have to be retuned. He was born in 1972 in Mumbai. The mountainous region of Kashmir was where Rahul's musical lineage evolved. His grandfather, Uma Dutt Sharma, was a master of the santoor. The harsh tone of the instrument made it fall out of line with folk music as well as classical music, but Uma Dutt Sharma persisted. Shivkumar Sharma mastered the instrument by experimenting with various striking positions and tones. As Shivkumar's status rose in the musical circles of Kashmir, word of his performances grew over borders and continents. Rahul Sharma continued the tradition of the instrument. He was always in love with music, singing and playing the harmonium at an early age. Learning the santoor at age 13, he wasn't completely sure of pursuing music until he turned 17. After studying economics at Mumbai's Mithibai College, Rahul Sharma began performing with his father. He started accompanying him in concerts in 1996, at the age of 24. In September 2000, Real World Records released Music Of The Himalayas, a live performance in Turin featuring Sharma, percussionist Pandi Bhawani Shankar, and tabla player Ustad Shafat Ahmed Khan. Rahul has performed in North America and throughout Europe, and at various folk and world music festivals, including WOMAD. He quickly became a sought after concert artist, and has released several CDs, some solo and some with his father. He has collaborated with international musicians like pianist Richard Clayderman and keyboardist Kersi Lord. The Confluence (2002) has mostly Indian titles, six of which were composed by Rahul Sharma himself. He provided the music for the Hindi feature film Mujhse Dosti Karoge, for which he received the award in the 'Best Debut-Music Director' category at the 2002 Zee Bollywood Music Awards. Please do not hesitate to email us for any queries / questions at ebay@ishvara.com.au Remember to Quote the item number We are more than happy to combine multiple items for FREE where possible to save you money on postage!! Email us to alert us of multiple purchases so that we can weigh the items and let you know if they can be combined for free. 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