Raga Bhairavi: Bandish Ki Thurmi in Tintal

Rashid Khan performed Raga Bhairavi: Bandish Ki Thurmi in Tintal as the third track on his 2002 album Raga Megh Malhar. The recording spans 12 minutes and 46 seconds and showcases Khan’s interpretation of the raga within the 16-beat Tintal rhythmic cycle. The composition emphasizes the bandish (fixed melodic theme) in the thurmi style, a variant known for its intricate taans and emotive phrasing.

The album Raga Megh Malhar was released on **June 11, 2002**, under the **India Archive Music** label. The primary format was **compact disc (CD)**, part of the label’s series documenting classical Hindustani vocal traditions. Khan’s rendition of Bhairavi on this track reflects the raga’s early-morning association, characterized by the komal re (flattened second) and komal dha (flattened sixth) swaras. The accompaniment details remain undocumented in available sources, though the recording adheres to the conventional ensemble of tanpura and tabla.

Rashid Khan (1966–2024) belonged to the **Rampur-Sahaswan gharana**, a school distinguished by its emphasis on gamak (ornamentation) and layakari (rhythmic play). His discography includes collaborations with major Indian classical labels, and Raga Megh Malhar stands as one of his commercially released studio albums from the early 2000s. The tracklist features other ragas, but specific compositions beyond Bhairavi and Megh Malhar are not fully cataloged in public records.

The recording session’s location and production team receive no explicit mention in the album’s liner notes or publisher metadata. India Archive Music, the releasing label, specializes in archival and contemporary recordings of Indian classical music, often distributing through physical media and select digital platforms. The 2002 CD release preceded broader digital streaming adoption, limiting initial accessibility to physical sales and specialized retailers.