Medium Gat in Tintal

Amjad Ali Khan released Homage To Mother Teresa on CD via Moment! Records in 1999. The album features a collection of instrumental compositions performed on the sarod, a prominent string instrument in Hindustani classical music.

The third track, titled Medium Gat in Tintal, spans 8 minutes and 32 seconds. The composition adheres to the tintal rhythmic cycle, a 16-beat structure fundamental to North Indian classical traditions. Khan employs the gat form, a fixed melodic framework that allows for improvisational expansion within the raga system. The recording captures his signature technique, characterized by precise meend (glissando) and jhala (fast rhythmic strokes).

The album serves as a tribute to Mother Teresa, reflecting themes of devotion and spirituality through classical ragas. While specific raga assignments for individual tracks remain undocumented in available sources, the work aligns with Khan’s broader repertoire of blending technical rigor with emotive expression. The production quality emphasizes the sarod’s resonant timbre, supported by accompanying tabla percussion.

Moment! Records, a label specializing in world music and classical traditions, distributed the release internationally. The CD format included liner notes, though detailed session information—such as recording location or additional musicians—is not publicly verified. The track Medium Gat in Tintal exemplifies Khan’s role in preserving and innovating within the Senia-Maihar gharana, a lineage he inherited from his father, Haafiz Ali Khan.