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Expressing emotions
KAVITHA AARUDRA speaks about the complex concepts of classical music with simplicity. She takes one into the inner courtyards of Gharanas like the Mewati, Gwalior and Kirana of which she has been a student learning from Chitra Japirdar, Surmuni Mukund Kshirsagar and Balachandra Nakod.
"Its hard work, the universal rule. Music cannot be superficial. It has to originate from the soul," says Kavitha. She believes that music is the only language that connects two souls. Excerpts from the conversation with Jyoti Nair Belliappa:
How do you say that Music is a language by itself?
Music churns up certain emotions that are related and are in turn best expressed through music. I realised this when I was a child. My mother would sing and my father would play by the ear.
Would you say that your mother was your first teacher?
Yes, she taught me to believe in Sadhna and perfection was the key word.
Do you have a special time for Riaz?
Morning Riaz helps you to coax your voice to come around. The deeper the foundation, the higher the construction. Madhya and mandre in the morning leads to Taar and Ati Taar later.
How do you check that you have improved?
You have to practice in the afternoon, when the voice is less used and not hoarse like in the morning.
What does the Mewati tradition offer?
The need to develop usage of Alankars in the Aalaps, Murki Maend, Gamak and Khatka, etc. One or two forms in the style of singing are a must for Badhat. This is a Mewati rule.
How do you handle the lyrics?
The words must have clarity. They have to be sung with emotion to communicate with the audience.
What is the speciality of the Gwalior Gharana?
The style requires you to have a full throated approach to every swara. You need to add weight to your voice. The `sam' in the avartan in rhythm is very prominent — like boulders falling into the sea.
Where does the Kirana style come in your Gayaki?
Kirana is lighter and the lighter words of the bandish invoke this style. Gwalior is full of vajan (weight) and so can be used with dramatic effect. Kirana style shows your Nipunta - the artistic achievement.
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