Raga: Shivmat-Bhairav, Raga: Poorvi

C.R. Vyas released a studio album featuring Raga Shivmat-Bhairav and Raga Poorvi in mid-to-late 20th century, showcasing rare Bhairav variant with meditative alap in Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style.

Raga: Shivmat-Bhairav, Raga: Poorvi is a studio release by Hindustani classical vocalist C.R. Vyas. The album features two raga performances recorded in a traditional khayal style. The release date remains undocumented, but archival evidence suggests circulation in the mid-to-late 20th century. No commercial label association is confirmed in available sources.

The album comprises two tracks. Vyas performs Raga Shivmat-Bhairav in the opening piece, a rare variant of the Bhairav thaat characterized by its solemn, early-morning (bhatkhandar) mood. The second track presents Raga Poorvi, a late-evening raga from the Poorvi thaat known for its use of komal re and komal dha. Both compositions adhere to the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) tempo structures typical of khayal renditions.

Instrumentation details are not explicitly recorded, but traditional accompaniment for Vyas’s performances of this period typically included tanpura drone and tabla percussion. The release format appears as a vinyl LP or reel-to-reel tape, consistent with classical music distribution practices of its era. No digital remaster or reissue information is verified.

Archival notes indicate Vyas’s interpretation of Shivmat-Bhairav emphasizes the raga’s meditative alap section, while Poorvi showcases intricate taan patterns. The album serves as a documented example of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana style, though specific performance dates or live recording venues are not preserved. Further metadata, including producer credits or original liner notes, is unavailable in public records.