About Live In Bangalore
Live In Bangalore is a live album by Indian classical musicians Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar. The album captures a concert performance in Bangalore, India. The release date is January 1, 2015. The album contains four tracks.
Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar perform the compositions on sitar. The album features extended improvisations and traditional ragas. The tracklist includes Raga Yaman Kalyan, Raga Tilak Shyam, Ravi Shankar Explains The Evening's Khamaj, and Khamaj And Medley.
Raga Yaman Kalyan opens the album. The performance follows the traditional structure of alap, jor, and jhala. Ravi Shankar and Anoushka Shankar alternate between melodic exploration and rhythmic interplay. Raga Tilak Shyam follows, showcasing a blend of two ragas. The musicians demonstrate intricate taans and gamakas characteristic of the genre.
Ravi Shankar Explains The Evening's Khamaj serves as an interlude. Ravi Shankar provides spoken commentary on the raga Khamaj. He describes its emotional and technical aspects. The segment transitions into the final track.
Khamaj And Medley concludes the album. The performance combines Khamaj with a medley of lighter compositions. Anoushka Shankar and Ravi Shankar execute fast-paced passages and rhythmic variations. The album does not specify a record label.