Fast Gat in Ada Chautal

Amjad Ali Khan released Homage To Mother Teresa on CD via Moment! Records in 1999. The album serves as a tribute through instrumental compositions rooted in the North Indian classical tradition. The recording features Khan on the sarod, accompanied by unspecified collaborating artists.

The fourth track, titled Fast Gat in Ada Chautal, spans 8 minutes and 46 seconds. The composition employs the ada chautal rhythmic cycle, a 14-beat tala structure characteristic of Hindustani classical music. Khan performs an accelerated gat (melodic theme) with intricate taans (fast melodic runs) and layered improvisations. The track exemplifies the Khayal-influenced approach to instrumental rendition, balancing technical precision with expressive phrasing.

The album’s production details beyond the primary artist, label, and format remain partially undocumented. No additional session musicians, recording locations, or liner notes are confirmed in available sources. The release aligns with Khan’s broader discography of solo and collaborative works that adapt classical ragas for contemporary audiences while retaining traditional frameworks.