Raga - Tilak Kamod

Khayal is a studio album of Hindustani classical vocal music performed by Shruti Sadolikar. The label Saregama released the recording on CD in 2009. The album features traditional khayal compositions rendered in the gayaki (vocal style) of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, a school known for its intricate taan patterns and emphasis on rhythmic precision.

The second track of the album presents a detailed exposition of Raga Tilak Kamod, a late evening raga derived from the Khamaj thaat. The performance spans 15 minutes and 6 seconds, showcasing Sadolikar’s command over alaap, jor, and jhala in the introductory vilambit (slow-tempo) section, followed by a drut (fast-tempo) composition set to teentaal (16-beat cycle). The rendition includes improvisational passages that highlight the raga’s characteristic phrases, particularly the use of komal nishad (flattened seventh) and the oscillating movement around gandhar (third).

Accompaniment details for the album remain undocumented in the provided context. The release aligns with Sadolikar’s broader discography, which emphasizes traditional repertoire with minimal instrumental embellishment. Saregama distributed the CD as part of its classical music catalog, though specific production credits or session details are not publicly verified.