About Volume 2: Raga Megh/Brindabani Sarang/Shudh Sarang
Volume 2: Raga Megh/Brindabani Sarang/Shudh Sarang is a studio album by sitar and surbahar maestro Imrat Khan. The label Edelweiss Records released the recording in 1989 on compact disc. The album captures Khan’s interpretations of three North Indian classical ragas, each presented in the traditional alap-jor-jhala structure followed by rhythmic compositions in teen taal.
The album contains three tracks. The first track features Rag Megh, where Khan performs an extended alap followed by the jorh section. The second track presents Brindabani Sarang with an alap introduction and a composition set to vilampit teen taal, a slow variant of the 16-beat cycle. The third track offers Shudh Sarang, combining an alap with a drut teen taal rendition, emphasizing faster tempos. The recordings highlight Khan’s command of the surbahar, a bass sitar variant, though specific instrumentation details beyond the primary artist remain undocumented.
The release date aligns with the album’s production year, with no evidence of reissues or alternate editions. Edelweiss Records distributed the CD in 1989, but circulation details, liner notes, or accompanying personnel credits are not publicly verified. The album stands as part of Khan’s discography during a period when he actively recorded and performed both in India and internationally. No additional context exists regarding live performances tied to this release or collaborations with other artists on the tracks.
The compositional approach adheres to the dhrupad and khayal traditions, though Khan’s style blends elements of both. The alap sections emphasize melodic development without rhythmic accompaniment, while the teen taal compositions introduce tabla support, though the percussionist’s identity is uncredited in available sources. The album’s duration spans approximately 60–70 minutes, typical for classical Indian recordings of the era, but exact timings per track are not specified in the original release documentation.
