About Raag Bhimpalasi & Multani
Raag Bhimpalasi & Multani is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Omkar Dadarkar. Released in 2015, the album presents two extended renditions of Hindustani raga compositions in the khayal tradition. The recording emerged as part of Dadarkar’s discography under an unspecified label, though distribution details remain unconfirmed in available sources.
The album adopts a CD format and contains two tracks. The first track features Raag Bhimpalasi, a late afternoon raga associated with the Kafi thaat and characterized by its use of komal gandhar (flattened third) and komal nishad (flattened seventh). The second track presents Raag Multani, a raga of the Todi thaat traditionally performed during the late evening or early night. Both compositions adhere to the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) tempo structures typical of classical khayal performance.
Omkar Dadarkar performs the vocals with accompaniment details not explicitly documented in the release metadata. The album’s production emphasizes the improvisational alaap, jor, and jhala sections followed by composed bandish (fixed melodic phrases) and elaborative taans (melodic runs). The recording session’s location, supporting artists, and technical personnel remain undocumented in public records.
The release date aligns with a 2015 launch event, though specific venue or promotional details are not archived. The album contributes to Dadarkar’s repertoire as a performer of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a school known for its intricate taan patterns and rhythmic complexity. No reissues, digital remasters, or alternate editions have been verified as of the latest available information.