An artist's state of
mind and his nature is a key deciding factor about the quality of art he creates. This is true with any form of art including classical music . If a classical musician is jovial, lighthearted and playful he is more inclined towards “Layakari
(Rhythmic variations). He tends to get over the development of Raagas soon and rides more on higher tempo. He dances, rocks and sways in a brilliant display of musical
gymnastics that he puts up. He flaunts his mastery over the medium with much pomp and pride . The Tanaas flow at 4 times, 8 times;
16 times the base tempo and enthralls the audience. He adds another day of excitement in
their lives.
But if he is thoughtful,
meditative and profound his art gets manifested in a very different way .His heart is like a vast ocean of feelings whose
expression can be endless. He prefers slow evolutionary Badhat .Poignant and
moving alap in slow tempo brings out the essence of the mood of the raga. He surrenders to Sur and his music gets soaked in sonority (surilapun). He gets absorbed in himself. Audience may not give him a standing ovation. But as they
go home, they feel that the artist has made a change in the innermost core of their personalities
.The very purpose of art is fulfilled.
Khan Saheb’s Shuddha kalyan is not just a rendition. It is an experience, an uplifting spiritual experience. The more you dive into it, the quieter you become .The more you identify with it the more you get close to yourself .
