Raga: Bahar: Gat Vilambit Teentaal/Gat Drut, Teentaal

Bahar: Gat Vilambit Teentaal/Gat Drut, Teentaal is a recording of Raga Bahar performed by sitarist Budhaditya Mukherjee. The composition spans a duration of 19 minutes and 2 seconds. The performance follows the traditional gat structure in two sections: a slow (vilambit) exposition in Teentaal (16-beat cycle) and a faster (drut) development in the same taal.

The recording captures Mukherjee’s interpretation of Raga Bahar, a spring-seasonal raga associated with the Kafi thaat. The vilambit gat emphasizes alaap-jor-jhala elements, while the drut gat showcases intricate taans and rhythmic improvisation. The accompaniment details, including tabla or tanpura artists, remain undocumented in available sources.

The release year, label, and original format (album, live recording, or standalone track) are not specified in the provided context. The track stands as an example of Mukherjee’s adherence to the Etawah baj (style) of sitar playing, characterized by deep meend (glissando) and gamak (ornamentation). No additional metadata regarding production, recording location, or reissue history is confirmed.

Notable aspects of the performance include the exploration of shuddha dhaivat (natural sixth) and komal nishad (flattened seventh), central to Raga Bahar’s melodic identity. The Teentaal framework allows for expansive layakari (rhythmic play) in the drut section. Further analytical or historical context about this specific recording is not accessible from the given information.