#Vidwan Shree Ananthapadmanabhan

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Our Indian National Anthem

On this day, I’d like to mention about most the beautifully composed national anthem I have heard.

Credits: Koyyada Dinesh

Yes, this is the national anthem you hear in the beginning of a film. I personally find this medley of Indian instruments bring out the charm of the song. Honestly, being an Indian I feel bad how dully the National Anthems have been sung in schools or in a choir on hoisting the flag. I want to appreciate this composition as an effort to bring in the spirit of India.

I really love how the great musicians have played the anthem bringing the true essence of each part of the music. The song heard over a million times throughout your childhood suddenly is pleasing to the ears. I really loved how it has been conceived with the instruments. It has been conceived and directed by Pushkar Sudhakar Shrotri. 

An imminent fact I notice about Indian instruments is the fluidity in their notes which (I may be wrong) I have not observed in other forms of music. I like how there is serenity in the combination with high notes. From my knowledge, I have a particular likeness to half-tones in music. I am talking specifically with my background in playing the harmonium. Raga Bhairavi is my first favorite because of this very reason. It is very pleasing to listen to. These artists have implemented this very thing which makes the music so fruitful.

Unfortunately I can speak no more for my knowledge has stunted. But my pursuit to study music will continue.

And:

Artists: Bansuri - Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia santoor - Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma Veena- Vidwan Shree Ananthapadmanabhan violin N Rajam & Sangeeta Shankar Sarod - Ust Amjad Ali Khan Ghatam - Pt Vikku vinayakram Sitar - Ust Shahid Parvez Mohan veena - Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Tabla - Ust Zakir Hussain Sarangi - Dilshad Khan

Thanking all these legendary Indian Musicians for a mind-blowing performance to honor the spirit of India. Truly... I have no words!