Music and Polity: Indian Classical Music

Music and Polity: Indian Classical Music

Introduction

Indian music stands apart from any other music. On the one hand, it is, of course, be called ethnic music, ancient music, which is heard throughout the ages. On the other hand, unlike other ethnic music, she did not exotic: Indian classical music is not just important in the modern world, it is alive and growing, and it is popular among its audience measured in tens, if not hundreds of millions.

Discussion

Origin

Indian classical music is considered to be the origin of the Vedas. Spirituality is deeply influenced by Indian classical music originated because the ultimate goal of human life as the means of salvation (Ruckert, 2003). The importance of music is also evident from the fact that Hindu religion has described it one of the main religious component.

Instruments and Musicians

Indian classical music has been popularized by the efforts of many musicians, composers and singers of the state who did immense work to make their music a world known form of music. There are many musicians who took part in this process but some of them are known by every music lover. These musicians and singers are master of their fields. Ustad Ali Akbar khan is one the most renowned Indian classical musician around the world due to his specialty in sarode and amazing compositions. Bansuri is said to be one of the main components of Indian classical music and Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is considered to be a well known exponent of this instrument. Voice, in the execution of a raga sung in India is considered as a musical instrument. So much so that often the lyrics are quite superfluous that is why singers are always given exceptional respect in Indian music culture. MS Subbulakshmi is the legendary Karnatic singer ...