| Description |
2 videodiscs (260 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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optical rda |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen presentation, shot on HD. |
| Language |
In English and occasionally, Indic languages with English subtitles. |
| Performer |
Narration, Ajay Mehta. |
| Credits |
Editor, Esther P. Russell ; cinematography, Malini Dasari [and others] ; music, Ashit Desai. |
| Summary |
Documents the history and art of Indian classical music, the raga. Performers, historians, and others offer commentary and description of this musical art form including its transition into Western popular culture, accompanied by archival photos and film clips. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. Introduction (8 min.). Philosophy & history (28 min.). Note & melody: swara & raga (40 min.). Tempo & rhythm: laya & tala (38 min.). Moods & emotions: rasa bhav (26 min.) -- disc 2. Improvisation: vistaar (16 min.). Master & disciple: guru & shishya (21 min.). Lineage: gharana (8 min.). Training & performance: sadhana & prastuti (31 min.). Compositional styles: gayan shailee (20 min.). Instruments: vadya (16 min.). Points to Ponder (8 min.). |
| Subject |
Raga -- India, North -- History and criticism.
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Music -- India, North -- History and criticism.
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Hindustani music -- History and criticism.
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Hindustani music. (OCoLC)fst00957200
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Music. (OCoLC)fst01030269
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Raga. (OCoLC)fst01088504
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North India. (OCoLC)fst01907007
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films. (OCoLC)fst01710314
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Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Historical films.
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Desai, Gita. Producer. Director. Screenwriter.
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Desai, Mukesh. Producer.
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Mehta, Ajay (Actor) Narrator.
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Russell, Esther P. Film editor.
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Dasari, Malini. Cinematographer.
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Deśāī, Āśita. Composer.
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| Added Title |
India's voice |
| Note |
Container subtitle: History and essence of North Indian classical music |
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