13 December 2023 | 445 MB
The sarangi produces a sound that closely mimics the human voice, some even argue that it achieves the most faithful resemblance among all instruments. Originating from Nepal, this traditional folk instrument boasts a distinctive bowed shape, a short neck, and four strings that adeptly replicate vocal embellishments like gamaks (shakes) and meends (sliding movements between notes). The term "sarangi" is derived from 'Sau Rangi,' translating to 'Hundred Colored,' symbolizing its capacity to convey a broad spectrum of moods and emotions. We encourage you to explore this collection deeply to discover the sounds that best capture the sentiments you aim to evoke in your upcoming production.
Historically, sarangi was exclusively played by skilled classical vocalists known as Gaines or Gandharvas, who utilized it to narrate tales and perform folk music in Nepal. Until the mid-twentieth century, Gaines served as 'singing newspapers,' disseminating myths and daily news through their songs—a role eventually supplanted by mass media and the internet.
The creator of this collection is Vanraj Shastri, a sarangi player and vocalist hailing from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Raised in a family of musicians, he has been dedicated to music since the age of nine. Trained under the late sarangi maestro Pandit Dhruba Ghosh, he is currently undergoing advanced instruction in Indian classical music from Pandit Nayan Ghosh in Mumbai.
The collection comprises 176 samples.
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