Modernization of Ghazal- A curious trend on spotlight
Ghazals are a part of Classical music with high focus on emotions, feelings and melancholy. Right from the greatest Vitthal Rao sir till Hariharan, every ghazal singer thrives on the expression and emotional aspects. But with changing times, every music genre has also undergone certain positive changes. Ghazals have been of no exception and let us dwell into contemporary scenarios and innovations that are happening around the world:
Bringing in electric guitar or soft sounding instruments such as Carnatic violin: Ghazals is a soft genre and gives high focus on the emotional aspects. But how would it be to bring Carntatic Violin or mandolin in to ghazal? The idea itself would bring in many new ideas and make the genre appreciated by every listener.
Using contemporary scenarios and social living and incorporate it in the ghazal writing: Times change along with including interesting aspects into the genre. Mostly, ghazals speak of melancholy, estrangement and sober emotions. But by composing a ghazal which throws in contemporary sounds along with the deeply rooted classical blend, the output is downright flabbergasting
Making sure that simple yet poetic words are used for longer reach: There is a misconception about ghazals that the lyrics are tough to understand and the genre is sober. But making an attempt to write ghazals in simpler words that can be connected to current generation but also bring in a new dimension for the genre.
Exploring deepest aspects of emotion which is the backbone of the genre: Emotion needn’ t be sadness or happiness in a straightforward tone. One can explore deepest forms of emotions and blend the likeminded scales.
Introducing electric and immersive sound for the harmonium and table to give an outstanding experience: The dimension of sound has changed drastically over the years and thriving to give a thrilling sound experience. With the suave lyrics of ghazals, soothing harmonium and tabla, the immersive sound and usage of AI technology is redefining ghazal and its mastery.
The right use of Technology for enhancement of ghazals will open new doors for ghazal improvisation and new level of experimentation. AI tools such as immersive audio, analog sound are aimed to give an wonderful listening experience.
Focus on Diction: Ghazals are highly admired for the lyrics and the diction used in the performance. Focus on the Diction along with the dynamics involved for each line and the story behind. After all, singing is storytelling!
Ghazals in multiple languages: Initially ghazals are mostly penned in Urdu-Hindi right from the time of its inception. There have been multiple artists penning ghazals in regional languages such as Telugu, Tamil and so on. Dr. C. Narayana Reddy’ s contribution to the world of Telugu ghazals is indeed commendable. The upcoming younger generation has to get motivated for innovation in ghazals.
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