I woke up to this rendition of Hamsanandi today. I have two words to describe it
Stirring. and Enchanting!
The power of a veena is indescribable. The soul that it carries, the mysteries and stories that it speaks of, and the depth to which you can create notes. Oh my god! This is the truest of all musical instruments that ever existed.
I am a self-taught Veena player. I have been exposed to Carnatic Music since birth, and any classically inclined person would tell you that the Veena is an instrument he/she wanted to master. Since I have heard a lot of people say this to me, my attraction towards it grew to be pretty well founded and deep rooted.
As I progress in my playing, I involve myself more. I discover every single human emotion broken down into simple musical notes and spelled out clearly on these frets. Every thought is transformed to conviction, when you play and feel it. What a gift isn’t it, to be able to create beauty so easily.
Rajesh Vaidhya evokes many a thoughts and desires to want you to learn the art that he portrays – with so much passion, energy and grace all at the same time. This is one of my all time favorites of his. A beautiful and smooth medley of various film songs in Natabhairavi.
Oh and let me confess an other reason for my obsession. Its the fact that Goddess Sarawathi (in Hindu Mythology) – the Goddess for Knowledge, Wisdom and Education is always depicted as playing the Veena. Thus in a very logical way, I feel closer to all these values when I touch her instrument.
So yeah.. I would really love to pass around the “stirring” effect, and I find myself on this journey already.
every thought is a conviction good realisation thro veena