About Live In Concert
Live In Concert is a collaborative studio album by Indian classical flutist Ronu Majumdar and Bangladeshi classical vocalist Enayet Hossain. The album captures a live performance recorded in an unspecified venue and was released on October 1, 1997 under the Aimrec label. The recording is presented in a CD format and consists of three tracks centered on North Indian classical music traditions.
The album opens with an exploration of Raga Yaman, structured in three sections: Aalap, Jor, and Jhala. Majumdar performs the alap segment on the bansuri, establishing the raga’s melodic framework with gradual embellishments. Hossain joins in the subsequent Jor and Jhala phases, where rhythmic intensity increases through improvisational interplay. The second track extends the raga with a gat composition set in Rupak (7-beat cycle) and Teental (16-beat cycle), featuring synchronized performances by both artists. The final track, Raagmala Based In Mishra Pilloo, blends multiple ragas within the Mishra Pilloo framework, showcasing rapid taans and layered rhythmic patterns.
The release date of the concert recording coincides with its official distribution date, indicating a simultaneous live capture and studio production. The label Aimrec specialized in Indian classical and fusion music during the 1990s, though specific details about the recording location or accompanying musicians remain undocumented. The album serves as a representative example of cross-border collaboration in Hindustani classical music, merging instrumental and vocal traditions.
No additional editions, reissues, or alternate formats of this recording are confirmed in available sources. The tracklist and performance structure adhere to conventional concert presentations of the era, prioritizing raga development and rhythmic virtuosity.