About Reflections Around Noon
Reflections Around Noon is a studio album by Indian classical sarod maestro Rajeev Taranath. The label Audiorec International released the recording in 2003 on CD format. The album captures Taranath’s interpretation of two raga compositions, showcasing his command of the sarod in the Hindustani classical tradition.
The album contains two tracks. The first track features Rag Miyan Ki Todi, a complex morning raga associated with the Todi thaat. The second track presents Misra Kafi, a raga derived from the Kafi thaat with a mixed (misra) rhythmic structure. Both performances emphasize alaap, jor, and jhala sections followed by composed and improvised passages in vilambit and drut tempos. Accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources.
The release date aligns with the album’s official launch in 2003, though specific event locations or additional performance contexts are not recorded. Audiorec International, the producing label, specialized in Indian classical and devotional music during this period. The album’s title references the traditional timing of Miyan Ki Todi, typically performed around late morning.
Critical reception and commercial performance data for Reflections Around Noon are not widely archived. The recording stands as part of Taranath’s discography, which spans collaborations with labels like EMI, Saregama, and Navras Records. Further details on session musicians, recording studios, or alternate editions are unavailable in public records.