Raaga Ahir Bhairav.
The most passionate, firm, strongly obsessive raga I
personally have ever known.
Let the first few seconds pass and you’ll come to know what you’re dealing
with, honestly!
As you go on with the track, no matter whoever the artist
is, the first image that comes to your mind is of a dawn, not a pleasant one
though. Unlike Bhoop and other obviously pleasant and happy mood ragas that are
sung or played in the morning, Ahir Bhairav doesn’t create a happy picture.
To provide specifications, Komal Rishabh in
it doesn’t make it happy and pleasant in an obvious way. But the Shuddha Dhaivat and the Komal Nishad manage to create an image
of solace of sunlight over the dark sad horizons, almost creating a feel of
mystery.
The overall feel is of passion, determination and a perseverance of fighting
against the dark odds.
Even for those who don’t understand Marathi, the feel created by the song Teerth Vitthal would not create a different image than this. The last verses of
the song explain it all. Sant Namdev says that He has found God and now has no
fear for the ups and downs that would show up anymore!
Try the fusion tracks first, if not hard core Indian Classical. I am sure
you’ll find it obsessive. Here are some more links of fusion in Ragas. Let know
how you felt! Suggestions are welcome!
