Raga Bageshri (Alap)

Mohan’s Veena is a studio album centered on the mohan veena, a modified slide guitar adapted for Indian classical music. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt performs as the primary artist, accompanied by Salil V. Bhatt on satvik veena and Sandeep on tabla. The album released on January 25, 2005, in digital media format. No label information is provided in available sources.

The opening track Raga Bageshri (Alap) spans 22 minutes and 8 seconds. The composition follows the alap structure, a slow, improvisational exposition of the raga without rhythmic accompaniment. The raga belongs to the Kafi thaat and traditionally evokes late-night or early-morning moods. Bhatt’s performance emphasizes the instrument’s resonant, sliding tones, while Salil V. Bhatt’s satvik veena provides harmonic support. Sandeep’s tabla enters in later sections, though the alap section itself remains unmetered.

The album’s focus on the mohan veena reflects Bhatt’s role in popularizing the instrument globally. His collaboration with Salil V. Bhatt, his son, continues a familial tradition of instrumental innovation. Additional tracks or total runtime for Mohan’s Veena are not documented in the provided context. The release aligns with Bhatt’s broader discography, which merges Hindustani classical techniques with modified Western instruments.