Rasayana

Shashank Subramanyam released Rasayana in 2005. The album features a single extended performance of Raga Puriya Dhanashree in four segments. It highlights improvisation and North Indian classical flut

Rasayana is an Indian classical music album by flautist Shashank Subramanyam. The album was released on January 1, 2005. It features a single extended performance of Raga Puriya Dhanashree, presented in four segments.

Shashank Subramanyam performs the flute on all tracks. The album includes accompaniment by percussionists on tabla and mridangam, though the specific artists are not documented in available sources. The primary format of the release is an audio recording.

The first track, Raga Puriya Dhanashree: Alap, introduces the raga through a slow, meditative exploration of its melodic framework. The second track, Raga Puriya Dhanashree: Jor and Jhalla, transitions into a rhythmic pulse and builds intensity with faster phrasing. The third track, Raga Puriya Dhanashree: Gat in Matta Taal, presents a composed melody set to Matta Taal, a rhythmic cycle of nine beats. The final track continues the performance with further improvisation and percussion interplay.

The album does not list a record label in available sources. The total duration of the release is not specified. Rasayana exemplifies the North Indian classical tradition, emphasizing improvisation within the structure of Raga Puriya Dhanashree.