ALAIN DANIELOU
BIOGRAPHY
Alain Daniélou (Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, October 4, 1907–Lonay Switzerland, January 27, 1994) was a French historian, intellectual, musicologist, Indologist, and a noted western convert to and expert of Shaivite Hinduism.
He and his partner, Swiss photographer Raymond Burnier, first went to India as part of an adventure trip, and they were fascinated with the art and culture of the nation. Daniélou was one of the first Westerners to visit India's famed erotic temples in the village of Khajuraho. His stunning photographs of the ancient temple complex launched the site internationally. The first-ever photo exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum were those of Khajuraho taken by Daniélou.
But his more important contribution to Indology is his writings on the ancient wisdom of the Veda, Hindu philosophy, and Shaivism.
In 1949, Daniélou was appointed professor at the Hindu University of Benares and director of the College of Indian Music.
He is the author of over thirty books on Indian music and culture. He received several awards for his work on music. He was also a photographer and painter. He studied Indian classical music in Varanasi with Shivendranath Basu and played the veena. He also translated some of the works of Swami Karpatri by whom he was initiated into Shaivism under the name Shiva Sharan (Protected by Shiva). He is perhaps best remembered for his important work on classical Indian music.
He and his partner, Swiss photographer Raymond Burnier, first went to India as part of an adventure trip, and they were fascinated with the art and culture of the nation. Daniélou was one of the first Westerners to visit India's famed erotic temples in the village of Khajuraho. His stunning photographs of the ancient temple complex launched the site internationally. The first-ever photo exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum were those of Khajuraho taken by Daniélou.
But his more important contribution to Indology is his writings on the ancient wisdom of the Veda, Hindu philosophy, and Shaivism.
In 1949, Daniélou was appointed professor at the Hindu University of Benares and director of the College of Indian Music.
He is the author of over thirty books on Indian music and culture. He received several awards for his work on music. He was also a photographer and painter. He studied Indian classical music in Varanasi with Shivendranath Basu and played the veena. He also translated some of the works of Swami Karpatri by whom he was initiated into Shaivism under the name Shiva Sharan (Protected by Shiva). He is perhaps best remembered for his important work on classical Indian music.
ANTHOLOGY OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC
A TRIBUTE TO ALAIN DANIELOU (1950-1955/1997)
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As an introduction to Indian classical music, this set served students, libraries and assorted listeners for many years. Today, improved sound fidelity and increased familiarity with world music genres have decreased demand for this release, but I would recommend it very highly to those already acquainted with Indian art music. Why? Because it features some of the earliest recordings (early 1950s) by legendary performers like Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan as well as rarely-heard musicians such as D. R. Parvatikar. One can note differences in interpretation and improvisation methods employed when dealing with recording time constraints. In addition, this set is a fitting tribute to the pioneering French musicologist Alain Danielou, who collected all this material between 1950 & 1955. His work is comparable to that of Alan Lomax in its excellence and dedication. Therefore, if you are curious about how Indian music sounded half a century ago (and it has changed), these CDs will come as something of a revelation.
Disc 1
1. The Bhairavi Mode
2. Khyal
3. The Ahiri-Lalita Mode
4. The Malkosh Mode
5. The Todi Mode
6. Gat
7. Tabla Solo
8. Sitar, Sarode and Tabla
9. Alap
10. The Sindhi-Bhairavi Mode
Disc 2
1. Thumri
2. Svara Mandala
3. Bhajana
4. The Suha Kamode Mode
5. Jatisvaram
6. Alapana
7. Alabana (Kambhoj Mode)
8. Kriti
9. Tirmana
10. The Varali Mode
11. Ganesha Kumara
Disc 3
1. Pallavi
2. Javalli
3. Pallavi
4. Javali
5. Sadhinchane
6. Varnam
7. Varnam (Kambhoji Mode)
8. Varnam
9. Sandehamunu
10. Ninyako
11. Solo on the Mridangam
12. Jnana Vinayakane
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2 comments:
hi, thanks for this collection. but is it me or do the links only contain the first disc and half of second?
sorry, i guess it must be me.
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