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8 Instrumentalists Who Express the Emotions in Lyrics
It is conventionally believed that vocals are the best way to express the right meaning in the lyrics of a composition- irrespective of musical genre . But there is a long-term heated debate that says the contrary . This means even through instrumental rendition , the lyrics can be conveyed to the audience . Some experts even say that at times , an unheard dimension of lyrics can be observed in instrumental versions . In Hindustani classical music , this phenomenon is
called “ Gaayaki ” style of rendition . We have some amazing examples of such instrumentalists who expressed the composition or the raaga with instrument being their tool . These legends brought a new dimension to the compositions and even brought a novel expression which astounds the listeners . Score throws light on such musicians who could melt our hearts with instrumental renditions effortlessly :
Pt . Bismillah Khan His shehnai makes the listener take through a journey-of multitude of emotions . Though
Shehnai is considered to be a sad instrument , Bismillah Khan ji brought various dimensions to the instrument and compositions .
Pt . Hariprasad Chaurasia Flute is in general a soothing instrument and makes the listener travel to the hilly areas of snow . Hariprasad Chaurasia ’ s flute is simply magic in evert sense . His composition in the popular album Call of the Valley is a must hear composition .
U . Srinivas What can we say about this amazing mandolin player who brought new meaning to the instrument ? Every Carnatic composition played by him is pure auditory bliss . Whether a chowka kaala kriti or a racy number like Raghuvamsa Sudhambudhi in Raaga Kadanakutuhalam , U . Srinivas is the undisputed star .
Chitti Babu
In the world of Carnatic music- Chitti Babu is invariably associated with veena . His perfection and expression of
Carnatic compositions is a beauty to hear . Take time to hear his original composition Wedding
Bells- for the composing prowess this legendary gentleman had .
Pt . Vishwa Mohan Bhatt A fantastic Mohana Veena player , he is an undisputed maestro of the instrument . He brings soul and life to every note he plays and takes the audience to unknown realms of music .
Anil Srinivasan A grand piano player , Anil pours in soul and life to every note he plays irrespective of the genre . His style of playing is so expressive and one can understand the lyrics effortlessly just with his swift piano solo .
Guitar Prasanna Named after the instrument itself , that shows the amazing talent Guitar Prasanna has . Along with moving from various genres such as Jazz , Carnatic , Film Music and blending them effortlessly , he also brings Rock legends like Jimmy Hendrix into the picture . A fantastic musician indeed !
Lydian Nadaswaram The young prodigy redefined the way piano can be played , with his utter speed and magical mastery . With long future ahead , he brings power to the lyrics with his skilled piano playing .
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