Maan, Oh, Maan.....
So I haven't blogged in a minute... I'll pretend it's because I'm doing all this work... forgive me.
I might as well keep busy during Property class while I'm learning about zoning and legislative land use controls to also blog about Gurdas Maan, not an O.G., but the Punjabi Music Industry's Madonna, if you will: still going strong. I figured I'd post about him today because he's recently put out a new album, Vilayatan, and he's also hitting up the New Jeruzalem on April 15 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
Why's Gurdas Maan so awesome? Personally, I just find him to be sincere and true in his work. I'm not saying he has the Midas Touch, or that I like every song/movie/etc. he has ever done, but there is a sense of purity that comes forth in his music. His vocal skills are still sharp, and his voice is as pleasing, soothing, and comforting as Grandma's kheer. He doesn't compromise who he is. He's found his niche, and it continues to work for him. Gurdas brought a fresh face and sound to Punjabi music while maintaining its heart. He revealed the beauty of Punjab to the world, and helped many Punjabis get reacquainted with the jewel they were already in possession of.
After "Dil Da Mamla Hai", and his terrific acting in "Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da", I was hooked. I still have the soundtrack, and I play it in my car *all* the time.
He's so super. I'll let you know how the concert is. BOOYAKA.
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Today's Object Of:
Affection:
Jasraj of Lethal Dholis. I visited Toronto from March 4 to 11, and got to meet him the night before I was leaving. I've been aching to learn dhol for so long now, and to learn it properly and classically. He's a very patient guy - and extremely talented. He's been playing percussion (drums, tabla, dhol) for 7 years, and his talent is expressive of the work he's put into his training. He taught me 3 different beats that I could take home with me and practice. I can't stop playing them on my lap, against my laptop, or against anything I can find. The only thing I can't play against is the actual dhol I have at home because it sucks. At the end of our lesson, Jasraj played this gidha beat that was so crisp, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Goddamn, that's sexy."
Thank you, Jasraj- I'm definitely bothering you next time I attack T-dot.
Hateration:
My dhol. Because it's busted and sucks so much.
I might as well keep busy during Property class while I'm learning about zoning and legislative land use controls to also blog about Gurdas Maan, not an O.G., but the Punjabi Music Industry's Madonna, if you will: still going strong. I figured I'd post about him today because he's recently put out a new album, Vilayatan, and he's also hitting up the New Jeruzalem on April 15 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
Why's Gurdas Maan so awesome? Personally, I just find him to be sincere and true in his work. I'm not saying he has the Midas Touch, or that I like every song/movie/etc. he has ever done, but there is a sense of purity that comes forth in his music. His vocal skills are still sharp, and his voice is as pleasing, soothing, and comforting as Grandma's kheer. He doesn't compromise who he is. He's found his niche, and it continues to work for him. Gurdas brought a fresh face and sound to Punjabi music while maintaining its heart. He revealed the beauty of Punjab to the world, and helped many Punjabis get reacquainted with the jewel they were already in possession of.
After "Dil Da Mamla Hai", and his terrific acting in "Ucha Dar Babe Nanak Da", I was hooked. I still have the soundtrack, and I play it in my car *all* the time.
He's so super. I'll let you know how the concert is. BOOYAKA.
***
Today's Object Of:
Affection:
Jasraj of Lethal Dholis. I visited Toronto from March 4 to 11, and got to meet him the night before I was leaving. I've been aching to learn dhol for so long now, and to learn it properly and classically. He's a very patient guy - and extremely talented. He's been playing percussion (drums, tabla, dhol) for 7 years, and his talent is expressive of the work he's put into his training. He taught me 3 different beats that I could take home with me and practice. I can't stop playing them on my lap, against my laptop, or against anything I can find. The only thing I can't play against is the actual dhol I have at home because it sucks. At the end of our lesson, Jasraj played this gidha beat that was so crisp, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Goddamn, that's sexy."
Thank you, Jasraj- I'm definitely bothering you next time I attack T-dot.
Hateration:
My dhol. Because it's busted and sucks so much.
posted by Musiqal Light at 12:01 PM
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