ALAAP: A DISCOVERY OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
How often has one heard Indian classical music, enjoyed it, but understood nothing whatsoever?A significant characteristic of Indian Classical Music is tht one has to apply a little something more...a little effort, not necessarily at the mental level alone, but something which compels us to 'understand' rather than simply fade in and fade out to the background music of other genres like film or pop or rave or rock.Even with Indian classical it may be possible to actually sit and simply enjoy wafting strains. But if one so desires, then there can be an enhanced level of enjoyment, by comprehending the subtle touches and the technical...