Search - Imrat Khan :: Raga Darbari

A must have!

hennaguy9 | 06/19/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD shows some of the greatest Indian Classical music I have ever listened to! It is highly expressive, and captures the subtle touches and nuances that the sitar and surbahar are capable of. It is the best recording of the Surbahar that I have listened to. It showcases the Vistar Alap, a movement in which the ascending and descending scales of the raga are explored note by note, a technique which is virtually nonexistant today. It is a wonderful peice of music if you want hard Indian Classical!"

Powerful!

Musician | United States | 06/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The surbahar is essentially a bass sitar. It is the perfect instrument to play a majestic and powerful rag like darbari. Few people have mastered this rare and powerful instrument, however ustad imrat khan is often acknowledged as being its greatest exponent. The deep powerful resonant quality of imrat's play is captivating. If you've never heard the surbahar, but enjoy the deep meditative quality of the sitar, you'll surely love imrat's surbahar."

The Definitive Rag Darbari!!

Kevin Conare | Philadelphia, PA USA | 02/03/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would refer this cd to anyone who wanted to be introduced to Rag Darbari, except that is might spoil other beautiful versions for you. Imrat Khan is the master of the deep sounding Surbahar. For anyone who does not know this instrument, what better way to start. For anyone who does not know Imrat Khan, this is him at his best. For those who alread know Rag Darbari, here is a chance to learn it anew."