Raga: Hem Alap & Gat in Drut Tritaal

Allauddin Khan Saheb recorded Raga Hem Alap & Gat in Drut Tritaal as the second track on the 2005 compilation album Sangeet Sadhak – Acharya Allauddin Khan. Saregama released the album on October 1, 2005, in CD format. The track spans 19 minutes and 45 seconds.

The composition showcases Khan’s mastery of the sitar and surbahar, though the specific instrument used in this recording remains undocumented. The performance adheres to the Hem raga structure, featuring an extended alap followed by a gat set in drut tritaal, a 16-beat rhythmic cycle. The album compiles archival recordings of Khan, but the exact date and location of this session are unverified.

Sangeet Sadhak – Acharya Allauddin Khan serves as a posthumous tribute to Khan’s contributions to Hindustani classical music. Saregama sourced the material from historical recordings, though production details such as the accompanying artists or original recording medium are not specified in the release notes. The album emphasizes Khan’s role as a composer, instrumentalist and guru of the Maihar gharana.

Notable tracks on the album include this rendition of Raga Hem, alongside other traditional and self-composed pieces. The liner notes credit Khan as the sole performer for this track, but collaborative elements in the broader album remain unconfirmed. The 2005 release marked one of several reissues of Khan’s work by Saregama during the mid-2000s.