01 RAGA - CHANDANI KEDAR-YE RI TU DHAN TERO BHAAG

Ustad Amir Khan performed Raga Chandani Kedar in the composition Ye Ri Tu Dhan Tero Bhaag as the opening track of the album The Great Heritage: Ustad Amir Khan. Saregama released the recording on CD in 2010. The track spans 52 minutes and 51 seconds, showcasing Khan’s interpretation of the raga within the khayal tradition of Hindustani classical music.

The album compiles archival and studio recordings by Khan, though the specific recording date and original session details for this track remain undocumented in the release. The composition adheres to the vilambit (slow) and drut (fast) sections typical of classical khayal, with Khan’s vocal delivery emphasizing intricate taan patterns and bol-banao improvisations. Accompaniment details, if any, are not explicitly credited in the 2010 release.

The Great Heritage: Ustad Amir Khan forms part of Saregama’s series revisiting foundational artists of Indian classical music. The label sourced material from its vaults, but the album liner notes do not specify whether this rendition originated from a live concert, radio broadcast, or studio session. Khan’s rendition of Chandani Kedar aligns with his signature Indore gharana style, marked by restrained ornamentation and emphasis on swara (note) purity.

The 2010 CD release targets audiences interested in historical recordings of Hindustani vocal music. No alternate versions or remixes of this track appear on the album. The packaging includes minimal annotation, focusing on Khan’s legacy rather than technical production details of the individual tracks.