Haunting Melodies Of Nagaswaram
Editorial Reviews Dr. Namagiripettai Krishnan, hails form tamilnadu, the famous seat of temple arts and has been performing from his boy hood and for the last 40 years and more. He is blessed with a refines tone, incredible phraeseologic prowess and ranking among many nagaswaram players in the width of repertoire and fecundity in improvisation. He has traveled widely in all parts of the world and is a recipient of many titles and awards.
Album Description
Nagaswaram is a double reeded instrument with a concial bore that flares out towards the bottom end. It usually consists of about 12 h9oles, the upper seven which are used for playing. The rest called " BRAHMA SWARAM" are stopped with wax at the discretion of the artist to regulate the pitch. The reed is fixed on metal staple and mounted on the top. It is made of dry think coconut leaves. The natives call it "SEEVALI"; the length of Nagaswaram id about 50 to 60 cms and is made of wood and occasionally in silver and similar metals. Attached to the mouth piece, is an ivory needle to clean the reeds. The origin of this instrument dates back to 1500 AD. And long before the modern world could develop any wind instrument. The intellectuals of India invented Nagaswaram. The reed instrument which sounds like the Soprano Sax can be heard to a distance of 6 to 8 kms and is the loudest of the wood wind instruments in the world. Nagaswaram is played for occasions like communal gatherings, festive seasons, marriages and similar atmosphere in connection with temple arts.
Haunting Melodies Of Nagaswaram, Music, Various, Dr. Namagiripettai Krishnan, Party
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Haunting Melodies Of Nagaswaram
Manufacturer: Oriental Records Inc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Classical
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ASIN: B0000C0939 Release Date: 2003-08-01 |
Album Description
Nagaswaram is a double reeded instrument with a concial bore that flares out towards the bottom end. It usually consists of about 12 h9oles, the upper seven which are used for playing. The rest called " BRAHMA SWARAM" are stopped with wax at the discretion of the artist to regulate the pitch. The reed is fixed on metal staple and mounted on the top. It is made of dry think coconut leaves. The natives call it "SEEVALI"; the length of Nagaswaram id about 50 to 60 cms and is made of wood and occasionally in silver and similar metals. Attached to the mouth piece, is an ivory needle to clean the reeds. The origin of this instrument dates back to 1500 AD. And long before the modern world could develop any wind instrument. The intellectuals of India invented Nagaswaram. The reed instrument which sounds like the Soprano Sax can be heard to a distance of 6 to 8 kms and is the loudest of the wood wind instruments in the world. Nagaswaram is played for occasions like communal gatherings, festive seasons, marriages and similar atmosphere in connection with temple arts.Dr. Namagiripettai Krishnan, hails form tamilnadu, the famous seat of temple arts and has been performing from his boy hood and for the last 40 years and more. He is blessed with a refines tone, incredible phraeseologic prowess and ranking among many nagaswaram players in the width of repertoire and fecundity in improvisation. He has traveled widely in all parts of the world and is a recipient of many titles and awards.
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Tamil Temple flashbacks, big time!.......2006-12-31
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