Raga: Mishra Maloo (Gat In Vilambit Teental)

Raga: Mishra Maloo (Gat In Vilambit Teental) is a track from the album Rare Moments, released on August 6, 2013, under the label Aimrec. The composition features a 14-minute-12-second rendition in the vilambit teental (slow 16-beat cycle) structure, characteristic of North Indian classical music. The track is the second entry on the album.

The performance showcases sitarist Shahid Parvez as the primary artist, accompanied by Enayet Hossain on tabla. The raga Mishra Maloo blends elements of Maloo with additional mishra (mixed) phrases, a feature Parvez explores through alat (improvisational development) and the composed gat (melodic theme). The recording captures a live or studio session, though the exact performance context remains undocumented in available sources.

The album Rare Moments was issued in CD format, targeting audiences of Hindustani instrumental music. Aimrec, the producing label, specializes in classical and semi-classical Indian recordings, though further details about the album’s production, additional tracks, or reception are not provided in the given context. The track exemplifies Parvez’s approach to khayal-ang (vocal-style) sitar playing, emphasizing lyrical phrasing and rhythmic precision in the vilambit section.

No supplementary information confirms whether the album includes liner notes, session details, or contributions from other artists. The release date and label association position it within Parvez’s discography of the early 2010s, a period marked by international performances and collaborative recordings.