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Description: #533SoulsFestival #lifestyle #mentalwellbeing 00:00 533 Festival intro 14:15 Raag Bhimpalasi 53:54 Last segment 533 Souls Festival celebrates mental well-being in the post-pandemic world through serene, contemplative renditions of ragas and yoga. Filmed and recorded live at England’s premier venue - The Curve Theatre, Leicester - this performance is part of the 533 Souls Festival. Curated exclusively with UK-based musicians. Eeshar Singh is an emerging santoor player from the heart of West Yorkshire in the UK. Since 7, he has studied under Ustad Harjinderpal Matharu, a senior disciple of Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. He has aptly imbibed his guru’s sparkling approach to Indian classical music through the development of rhythmic and melodic improvisation. ⁠⁠ In this performance, he plays Raag Bhimpalasi, a late afternoon melody derived from Kafi. Accompanying him on the tabla is Gurdain Rayatt, an extraordinary talent who comes from a family steeped in music. Rayatt’s years of solid training and sadhana (immersive practice) is evident in the ease and smoothness of his execution and the rich content of his music. Singh details the raga in an alap (rhythmless introduction). He expands it within a medium tempo (madhyalay) composition set to Jhaptaal (10 beats). The santoor’s soft, grainy textures evolve into finely woven, fluid sentences evoking mystic wonder. With rhythmic impetus from Rayatt, the mellow chimes graduate to a riot of swirling notes tied in taut combinations. In a cracking delivery, their combined efforts soar to a thrilling crescendo in the end with a crisp, high-spirited finale. The 533 empty seats do not deter the duo’s spirit to show up – a vital requisite that comprises human resilience and has assured the continuity of civilisations through the toughest of times. In a post-pandemic world, which has affected most of us, especially the performing arts and brought all hopes and aspirations to a grinding halt, Singh and Rayatt exude a steely determination to carry on with their music, no matter what. With humble submission to reality and a renewed resolve to continue their ‘sewa’ (service) through music, they give an energetic performance evoking the joyful emotions of Bhimpalasi. With no one around to watch, judge or revel in the performance, the musicians have been stripped of the inessential – an occasion where art finds precedence with complete immersion in the moment. Executed in collaboration with the De Montfort University and The Curve Theatre, the 533 series covets and honors lives of students who have been severely impacted by COVID in the UK and world over. One of the worst COVID-affected areas, Leicestershire was moved to tier three by the UK government - a category that completely banned household mixing and led to the shutting down of pubs, restaurants and universities, thus, putting an end to the dreams and aspirations of the huge students’ communities in Leicester. Musicians Eeshar Singh (santoor) Gurdain Rayatt (tabla) Enjoy this music piece? You can start your free no-obligation trial of the Darbar Concert Hall and watch the full performance today. Click here and sign up for a no-obligation 3-day trial and watch the full-length version of this video now at - bit.ly/3ydKvK0 You can also get the Darbar App which will let you download content and watch later, this is great for when you are offline or travelling. Please join us and support Indian classical music and artists. Start your free trial at - bit.ly/3urynms You might be asking, why is Darbar giving me a free trial? We are passionate about Indian classical music and have the largest online archive of videos - we want everyone to experience the bliss of Indian classical music. This is one of those of things that can’t be put into words, this is something that must be experienced. Even if you decide to leave after this trial, that is perfectly fine. In closing, the best part of your membership is that you can feel 100% confident that you are supporting Indian classical music and musicians through a registered non-profit organisation. Click bit.ly/3urynms to start your free no-obligation 3 day trial immediately. You are only one click away - transport yourself into the largest online archive of Indian classical music 😊 ________________________________________________________________ Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK. All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust