Rag Anand Bhairav (Alap, Gats)

Rag Anand Bhairav (Alap, Gats) is a live instrumental performance recorded by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan alongside his sons Aaman Ali Bangash and Ayan Ali Bangash. The track appears as the fourth composition on the album Amjad Ali Khan with sons - live, released in 2001 under the Chhanda Dhara label. The recording spans 32 minutes and 59 seconds and showcases the artists’ interpretation of Rag Anand Bhairav, a raga associated with the early morning hours in the Hindustani classical tradition.

The performance follows the conventional structure of an alap followed by gats. Amjad Ali Khan leads the rendition with sarod, while Aaman Ali Bangash and Ayan Ali Bangash provide accompaniment on sarod and tanpura. The track emphasizes the raga’s characteristic phrases, including the use of komal re (♭D) and shuddha ma (F), with gradual elaboration through jod and jhala sections. The rhythmic gats section introduces tabla accompaniment, though the album credits do not specify the percussionist.

The album Amjad Ali Khan with sons - live captures a concert setting, though the exact venue and date of the recording remain undocumented in available sources. The release highlights the Khan family’s collaborative approach to sarod performance, blending Amjad Ali Khan’s Senia Bangash gharana style with the technical precision of his sons. The track exemplifies the improvisational depth and structural discipline of North Indian classical music in a live context.