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'This is just the begining'
brinda : Namaste Panditji.Why do we have more of private
concerts rather than public concerts since it deprives the ordinary music lover
of hearing you particulary in places like
blore. brinda : Panditji, we eagerly await your return to India. Hope you have plans to satisfy music lovers in blore !! Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Sure I want to please all the music lovers and I hope to be there soon. brinda : Panditji, if you were to single out a performance of yours which was most memorable, which one would it be..... is the recording available? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I treat my each concert like first and last. So each one of them is memorable to me. brinda : Panditji, a story goes that once when poets were counted, Kalidasa occupied the little finger; the ring finger remains unnamed true to its name; for his second has not been found.....bansuri... no second to you ! Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Thank you. Pt. Chaurasia : Hello to u too Pt. Chaurasia : 14th July amin : WWho are accompanying? Pt. Chaurasia : 5 other artists brinda : namaste panditji , are u online? Pt. Chaurasia : This is testing .. Panditji will be online in another 45 minutesThanks msk : is panditji online Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : yes.. vv : When will panditji be online? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am already. Saleem : Hello Panditji Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : hello checking Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Hello Saleem arjun : Namaste Panditji. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : checking.. prathibha : Is panditji online? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Yes..I am. manishshah : Namaskar Panditji, Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Namaskar. manishshah : What is the difference between your style & Pt. Ronu Majumdar’s style? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : you have to tell me what difference you find in my playing and his. musiclover : hello pandit ji Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Namaskar.. kaustubh : Namaste Panditji. I have heard that you are on a US-wide concert tour. What is tour? I am from kansas and would like to know the details. I am dying to be at your concert. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am sorry but this time I am not doing a concert in Kansas. I am doing a nationwide tour for CRY. You can check their web site for details. musiclover : i was just now listening to raga puriya kalyan (on the Possession CD) and it is absolutely a divine experience every time i listen to it. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Thank you. I hope I am able to please all my music lovers. kshitij : hello panditji. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Namaskar. ramkumar : hello panditji.. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Namaskar. kaustubh : No problems. There is always a next time. Panditji aapka favorite rag koun sa hai? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : All the ragas and raginis which I play are my favourite but I like Bhairavi. harsh : Do you believe in the casue of CRY? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Ofcourse. my concert tour with them is the proof of that. I will always be there to support this cause. kshitij : I have a friend of mine in Dallas and they told me they were at the recital the prevvious week. They thoroughly enjoyed it. How was your experience ? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I think you have wrong info as I was not in Dallas last week. But all my concert experiences are great. musiclover : pandit ji, who is your favorite accompanist on the tabla? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Everyone with whom I have performed. kshitij : Which other cities are you performing in this time? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : If you visit CRY web site...www.us.cry.org, you will get all the info. harsh : panditji... How will you rate CRY as a non- prfit organization? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I don't know in which terms you want me to rate them. I strongly think we need such organization to help the children grow. That's really nice plan they have. Ramesh : Namaskar Panditji .... I was listening to an album called "Malhar Chandrika" produced with you and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. I was listening to raag "miyan ki Malhar" by you and it was too good. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Thank you. amina : Hello Panditji ....would you say there is a big difference in the audience in America vs. in India? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : It can not be compared. Situation , enviornment all is different in both places. kshitij : I am sorry ....Thatz not dallas but it was atlanta. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : ok..now you got it right. It was so wonderful and very well organized and well attended. What an exciting experience. musiclover : i have to go pandit ji. it was nice talking to you. I love your music....Thank you. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : ok..see you.Keep in touch. SG : Panditji, Who is your favourite musician? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : All the musicians who are performing and promoting Indian music amongst younger generation are my favourite. kaustubh : Panditji, currently are you working on any new album? if so kab release hone wala hai? please do let us know. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am not working on any new album but there will be a release of a new CD which is a concerto composed by me and performed with 25 French musicians in Paris. I hope you will enjoy. kshitij : Is this teh same CRy thatz in India? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : yes. But this cry tour is organized by US action centers. kmoorthy : Panditji, greetings to you. I play a little rock music and I am interested in indian classical music also. My question is, how difficult is it for someone to pick up knowledge of indian classical music at a not so young age? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : it's never too late.. kmoorthy : Panditji, i once read you hail from a wrestling family. Was it difficult for you to switch to music? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : it was difficult but fascinating. amina : Panditji, will you be doing any Jugalbandhi concerts this year? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : with whom? kshitij : I have seen Ads for CRY in India...whenever I have been there? Do you also endorse CRY via commercials in India? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : No commercials only performances. kmoorthy : Panditji, does the process of composing interest you as much as the process of interpreting a raag? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : both SG : Panditji, what's in your schedule after the US tour? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : going back to India to refresh myself with my family and friends. malkauns : Panditji, I heard that your firstsolo recital was a little late in in your life, when compared to other artistes. If so, do you think it is good or bad ? Are you aware of anyvoluntary organizations that promotemusic amongst children in India ? What you think CRY could do to enhancesuch programs ? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : SPIC MACAY is there to promote music amongst children. Kanhiya : Panditji...What is your opinion about Master Sashank? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : He is a very brilliant young musician. I hope he carries on in the same way. kmoorthy : hey, kanhiya Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : without Radha....:) kmoorthy : now that you have tasted success in scoring for films, composing non-film music and classical music, do you sometimes feel there is nothing more to achieve? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : This is just the begining. tyt : Do you know of any available music notes for flutes on internet? I really want to practice flute Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : look for Bansuri Guru on Internet . It is sold by Eastern Harmony.com brinda : Panditji, thanks for sparing time for the chat.I thank u for your divine music. Hope to attend your concert in India .Namaste Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : thank you. saheeba : Panditji, do you actively teach music as well? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : whenever possible I try to. Panse : Panditji. Silsila ke baad aapne Hindi Filmo me music kyon nahi diya? Hame Silsila ka music bahot aacha laga tha. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Silsila ke bad me to hamne bahut picture kiye. tyt : Is the panditji really there Or someone else giving some generic answers? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am here. You don't trust me?:) karthik : Panditji, How was it working with Illayaraaja for Nothing but Wind? Any more projects with him on the anvil? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : It was wonderful experience . nothing planed as yet. saheeba : Panditji , what made you choose the flute as your favorite instrument? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : It is the simplest instrument. kmoorthy : An obvious question - what is the secret to your success, panditji? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : my dedication, devotion and Guru Bhakti. kmoorthy : but in these modern times, guru-bhakti is becoming so hard...how does one find the right guru? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : Nothing is hard and difficult if you are serious you can find yourself. anuragmairal : Panditji, it is gratifying to see you perform for the cause of children. IN your opinion, what else can well-known artists do to help disadvantaged children. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : As a musician we can only support and ask people to support the cause. manishshah2 : You are definitely the ultimate name in the bansuri but who is after you, whom do u consider will take your place? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : there are many coming up. i have a very big family of flute players and it is difficult to name all of them here. saheeba : You mention Guru Bhakti --- do you think that sentiment still exists in the younger generation in India? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : In India for sure. kmoorthy : Panditji, can we have some names at least? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : If you have 4 brothers and sisters and if you have to select one ...name them..Hard?? Panse : Panditji, what 3 things would you advice to any one who wants to learn your art Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : dedication, guru bhakti and hard work. kaustubh : is it true that some forms of music or ragas can cure diseases? if so, do you have doctors consulting you on these issues too? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am not sure about complete cure but it definitely helps to relax and improve. sapna : panditji, is the experience of performing in the US any different from India ? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : well for me it is same where I perform in the world. i treat all my music lovers the smae way in India or outside. nayanshah1 : How did you felt while playing flute for film “HERO” under Laxmikant Pyarelal’s Music? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : it was nice experience as after the movie Jackie Shroff became a great fan and admirer of my music pandit : namastae Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : namste saheeba : Panditji, you have performed and recorded w/ so many western artistes -- any comments on the differences in the music itself or the attitudes of the artistes toward music? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I did not find any difference in western musicians rather i found out some more qualities and experience while working with them. As they love India. Panse : But in today's fast pace everbody wants fast track solution, is there any 'FAST TRACK' fot it. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : If you want to be long lasting then there is no fast tracking. saheeba : Panditji, what is the greatest accomplishment for a musician - a successful performance or the private achievement of having understood the complexities of a difficult raga? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : both bharath : Panditji, I am attending your concert in the bay area. Can you play our national anthem on the flute at the concert? I loved the bit you played in Rahman's "Jan Gan Man" Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : This is not the right occasion / place to play the national anthem. nayanshah3 : I read one article by Anurag Yadav in Statesman that many have accepted Pt. Ronu Majumdar as your Worthy successor, do u also accept this. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : It is music lovers who have to accept....if they have accepted that is the last word. jewelthief : Some 15 years ago, you'd come to my high school in Madras and performed for a short while thru SPIC MACAY. I was inattentive and playful (being 10 then) and that got to you and bothered you. I was even made to stand in one corner from then! How would you react today ? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : i would love to see you again but not in the corner but in front. Can you? bmuralik : sir, would you consider doing a program live on the Internet? People like me, living in an obscure corner of the US never get to hear you live! Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : If anyone approaches me sure i will do that. Vena : Do you plan to play more "South Indian" tunes? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I love to play and will keep playing. saheeba : We thank you and others like Pt. RaviShankar, Pt. Zakir Hussain, Pt. Shiv Kumar for bringing Indian Classical music to the west and getting the respect that it deserves. Any words of advice for us Indian amateurs who live in the West? Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : try to maintain the Indian tradition and culture through our Indian music wherever you are. Thank you. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : I am sorry as I am running out of time. It was pleasure being with all of you and hope to talk to you all again through rediff.com. Thank you. Administrator : Panditji, thank you very much for participating in the chat. Ladies and gentlemen, please log-on again on July 12 at 8:30 EDT to chat with Salman Haider, ex-foreign secretary. Purchase Pt. Chaurasia's concert tickets at www.rediff.com.
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