The present form of Carnatic music, generally from southern India, is based on historical developments that can be traced to the 15th - 16th centuries AD and thereafter. From the ancient Sanskrit works available, and the epigraphical evidence, the history of classical musical traditions can be traced back about 2500 years. "Carnatic" in sanskrit means "soothing to ears". Carnatic music is completely melodic music, with improvised variations. The main emphasis is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in a singing style (known as gayaki). Like Hindustani music, Carnatic music rests on two main elements: rag ...
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Pure and authentic, Indian Classical music on the South Indian lute- veena, a stringed instrument of ancient ancestry and considered the lute played by the Goddess Saraswati! Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
A divine, majestic raga played on the veena, colouring in subtle, uplifting thoughts! This beautiful scale is very unique to South Indian classical music and lends itself to intense introspective interpretation. Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
Kannada (South Indian language) devotional song! Great for use in temples, religion, spirituality, travelogues based on India. Serene, worshipful female vocals! Female Vocals, Indian, Carnatic
The classical raga for morning on the ancient instrument of the Goddess Saraswati, the veena! Temple bells ringing, people going to the temple, prayers fill the air, incense sticks perfume the place. Abstract interpretation of a raga. Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
Pure and authentic, Indian Classical music on the South Indian lute- veena, a stringed instrument of ancient ancestry and considered the lute played by the Goddess Saraswati! Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
Pure and authentic, Indian Classical music on the South Indian lute- veena, a stringed instrument of ancient ancestry and considered the lute played by the Goddess Saraswati! Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
The beautiful raga, Purvikalyani shines on the veena, sedate, well executed and in all it's various interpretations, slow evolution, followed by fast rhythmic phrases and then an ancient composition from the 17th century embellished with ad lib notes bring alive every nuance! Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
Traditional composition by Raja Swati Tirunal, praising the Lord! Set in 7/8 beat, mid tempo, the composition sparkles with all the embellishments of the raga Todi! Beautiful for a traditional Indian setting, travelogue, temple scene, old period pieces on India, Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
Traditionally a lullaby flavoured "raga", a classical piece on Lord Rama! Played on the veena, the ancient Indian lute, tranquil, soothing, great for documentaries and shows on Indian spirituality, religion, temples, tradition and mythological references, Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
The veena or the Indian lyre is famous for it's fast rhythmic raga/scale interpretation, this track is a joyful rendition of a minor scale in E, with a diminished 6th. The colours depicted are serene, happy, splashy and an Indian orange sunset, Instrumental, Indian, Carnatic
