Kumar Gandharva-Bhoopali
Bhoopali or Bhoop is one of those Ragas that I can never tire of-though it may be considered done to death. It is an essential tonic for the soul. No wonder it’s called Mohanam in the South-an apt name for it.
Here is Kumar Gandharva singing a bandish (composition), Mora Jhanjh Mandilara, in Bhoopali, in his own inimitable way. It is sung in Madhyalaya (medium tempo), teental.
When he sings the line “gunisab gaave raas…naachat kaanh kanhaiya“, my heart just skips …You have to wait for it of course-but there is always pleasure in the approach to the high note!
Raga: Bhupali, Tala: Teentala
Thaat: Kalyan
Sthayi : Mora Jhanj Mandilara Bajilara
Antara : Ja Teri Kaaran Rahat Mandilara
Nachat Aawey Kanhaiya
Ananda Karey Sab Loga
Gist : The drums that have been silent so long are playing today at my house, because Krishna is finally coming, dancing all the way, to the great joy of all!
http://www.itcsra.org/sra_raga/sra_raga_that/sra_raga_that_links/popup/bandish.asp?songid=121&ragaid=53
He is truly immortal, uttara. Lovely piece!
Hi uttara- first time here.. lovely blog. and thanks for that link.
Thanks, and welcome.