Popular Post Nikhil Posted March 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2019 https://acousticportrait.com/music/ New site for Indian Classical music for those interested. Acoustic Portrait is a boutique Indian brand that has been focused on high quality music reproduction for some time now. They have recently launched their Acoustic Portrait Record label to showcase high quality Indian classical music and musicians. The musicians are established well known local talents. From what I have heard, the recordings are with minimal engineering giving a very intimate setting to the music. The choice in music includes Carnatic Classical and Hindustani Classical with a solo album of Indian Folk music at the moment. Thanks to the World Music thread a few people had asked me to share sources for Indian Classical music. Unfortunately most of the music locally was poorly recorded and availability was in low res formats. Acoustic Portrait Records is run by folks who know good sound and the quality of these recordings are top shelf. Highly recommended. sphinxsix, Paul R, rando and 5 others 3 5 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
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firedog Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Interesting site. Good to see quality Indian music being well recorded and also sold as hires. Noticed that they also sell some interesting audio equipment from the site. Nikhil 1 Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Doak Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Very interesting. Have liked what I have heard of Indian music in the past. Would love to learn more. Any pointers will be appreciated. Equipment is interesting too. Thanks for posting. Nikhil 1 Doak's Audio System Link to comment
Popular Post austinpop Posted March 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2019 Thanks for the pointer @Nikhil! These are indeed excellent recordings. I decided to buy this album to try out: https://acousticportrait.com/product/raag-bhageshri/ I have to say the 24/192 mastering is really outstanding, and rare indeed for an Indian classical recording. Very enjoyable. For those who haven't heard the santoor, it's a north Indian and Central Asian dulcimer, and gorgeous in its smooth tonality. While the performance very good, to my inexpert ears, this is no match for the sheer virtuosity of the santoor master Shivkumar Sharma. Still, I applaud this label for bringing audiophile SQ to Indian classical music. For those looking for well recorded Indian classical, there are a few, under the Nimbus and Waterlily labels. Try this one, for example: https://open.qobuz.com/album/hq7hzf0692cgb https://tidal.com/album/54886734 Nikhil and Abyss Man 1 1 My Audio Setup Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 don't take this the wrong way.... You'd think the Austin music scene would have some sitar focused alt.C&W groups... Link to comment
Nikhil Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 5 hours ago, austinpop said: I have to say the 24/192 mastering is really outstanding, and rare indeed for an Indian classical recording. Very enjoyable. For those who haven't heard the santoor, it's a north Indian and Central Asian dulcimer, and gorgeous in its smooth tonality. While the performance very good, to my inexpert ears, this is no match for the sheer virtuosity of the santoor master Shivkumar Sharma. Still, I applaud this label for bringing audiophile SQ to Indian classical music. The artist Suma Hegde is under the tutelage of Dr Dhananjay Daithankar who is himself a disciple of Pt. Shivkumar Sharma. There is a connect of sorts in that she comes from the same school but she is still a young talent with quite a ways to go. Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
firedog Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 6 hours ago, austinpop said: Thanks for the pointer @Nikhil! These are indeed excellent recordings. I decided to buy this album to try out: https://acousticportrait.com/product/raag-bhageshri/ I have to say the 24/192 mastering is really outstanding, and rare indeed for an Indian classical recording. Very enjoyable. For those who haven't heard the santoor, it's a north Indian and Central Asian dulcimer, and gorgeous in its smooth tonality. While the performance very good, to my inexpert ears, this is no match for the sheer virtuosity of the santoor master Shivkumar Sharma. Still, I applaud this label for bringing audiophile SQ to Indian classical music. For those looking for well recorded Indian classical, there are a few, under the Nimbus and Waterlily labels. Try this one, for example: https://open.qobuz.com/album/hq7hzf0692cgb https://tidal.com/album/54886734 I also bought that one. Very good SQ. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
firedog Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 6 hours ago, austinpop said: https://open.qobuz.com/album/hq7hzf0692cgb how come these qobuz links never open the album page for me? Even if I'm logged in to Qobuz, the links just open the sign in page? Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
austinpop Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 4 hours ago, firedog said: how come these qobuz links never open the album page for me? Even if I'm logged in to Qobuz, the links just open the sign in page? I’m still on Qobuz UK. That album may not yet be on the US site. My Audio Setup Link to comment
Popular Post Nikhil Posted March 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 8:42 PM, Doak said: Very interesting. Have liked what I have heard of Indian music in the past. Would love to learn more. Any pointers will be appreciated. Equipment is interesting too. Thanks for posting. To simplify the genre a little - most Indian Classical music commonly consists of about 30 - 40 ragas which are subject to the interpretation by the artist. The genre allows for and to some extent encourages the artist to use their own style to interpret the music. Like jazz "standards" one can have a plethora of interpretations of a particular piece. The artists react to the audience with embellishments both vocal and instrumental to create the performance. Ralf11, STC and Doak 2 1 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 my understanding is that they are sub-divided into morning and evening ragas - are there other categories? Link to comment
Nikhil Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 This is true for primarily Hindustani Classical music where the time of the day is associated with a mood or setting. A quick google search brought up this site which you might find interesting. https://ayurveda-foryou.com/music/raga_time.html Doak 1 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
Popular Post PorkChop Posted March 23, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2019 Loving this thread - keep it going!! Tablas and harmonium are so foundational to not only Indian music, but all music as it exists today. Tak-DiggityDiggity-Tak, -Max (PC) Nikhil and Doak 1 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Nikhil Posted March 30, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2019 semente and Abyss Man 1 1 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
Al Jones Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Not having much success with https://acousticportrait.com/product/raag-bhageshri/ First, Paypal failed, then it worked after the shop “made some configuration changes in consultation with Paypal.” Then, only one of three tracks downloaded. The others failed after a long wait and could no longer be attempted after code “403 Forbidden.” Al J. Modem/router + Keces DC-116 12V LPS - SGC Sonic Transporter + Sonore 12V LPS/Edwards Audio ISO-1 mains isolation transformer - Meicord Opal LAN cables - Aqvox Switch + Sbooster 9V LPS/Uptone LPS-1 - Etalon Isolator - Sonore Signature Rendu Special Edition + Mad Scientist Heretical USB data-only cable - Sonore Ultradigital + Uptone LPS-1 - PS Audio I2S-12 cable - HQ Player - Holo Spring Level 3 DAC - iPeng on iPad 2 - MK Sound 300 monitors - Mad Audio Scientist Tungsten Carbide footers - Niels Larsen NLE speaker cables - Walker Audio Reference Plus HIGH Definition Links - 2 MK Sound MX350 subs - Shakti Stones - Herbie's Super Sonic Stabilizers - Herbie's Tenderfeet - Stillpoints ERS EMI/RFI sheets - Gutwire Ultimate Ground + Entreq Minimus + Silver Minimus grounding boxes - Symposium Rollerblocks - Symposium Ultra platform - Akiko Tuning Sticks Link to comment
firedog Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Al Jones said: Not having much success with https://acousticportrait.com/product/raag-bhageshri/ First, Paypal failed, then it worked after the shop “made some configuration changes in consultation with Paypal.” Then, only one of three tracks downloaded. The others failed after a long wait and could no longer be attempted after code “403 Forbidden.” I can send my copy to you if you give me an upload link to a folder in the cloud. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
Al Jones Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks for the offers, but Acoustic Portrait responded quickly with new download links. They recommend downloading these long tracks one at a time and that helps. Track 1 16 min Track 2 34 min Track 3 11 min Nikhil 1 Al J. Modem/router + Keces DC-116 12V LPS - SGC Sonic Transporter + Sonore 12V LPS/Edwards Audio ISO-1 mains isolation transformer - Meicord Opal LAN cables - Aqvox Switch + Sbooster 9V LPS/Uptone LPS-1 - Etalon Isolator - Sonore Signature Rendu Special Edition + Mad Scientist Heretical USB data-only cable - Sonore Ultradigital + Uptone LPS-1 - PS Audio I2S-12 cable - HQ Player - Holo Spring Level 3 DAC - iPeng on iPad 2 - MK Sound 300 monitors - Mad Audio Scientist Tungsten Carbide footers - Niels Larsen NLE speaker cables - Walker Audio Reference Plus HIGH Definition Links - 2 MK Sound MX350 subs - Shakti Stones - Herbie's Super Sonic Stabilizers - Herbie's Tenderfeet - Stillpoints ERS EMI/RFI sheets - Gutwire Ultimate Ground + Entreq Minimus + Silver Minimus grounding boxes - Symposium Rollerblocks - Symposium Ultra platform - Akiko Tuning Sticks Link to comment
Popular Post Nikhil Posted April 13, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2019 A performance on the very rare "Jal Tarang" - not something we see often these days. https://highonscore.com/jal-tarang-one-rarely-heard-instruments/ semente and Doak 2 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
Doak Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 7 hours ago, Nikhil said: A performance on the very rare "Jal Tarang" - not something we see often these days. https://highonscore.com/jal-tarang-one-rarely-heard-instruments/ Very nice. the background/base "thrumming" an off-stage sitar? Doak's Audio System Link to comment
Nikhil Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Doak said: the background/base "thrumming" an off-stage sitar? I don't know for sure what is being used. But the background drone is traditionally done with a Tanpura Another option to create the drone sound is a keyless harmonium i.e. shruti box. . Doak 1 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
Popular Post Nikhil Posted June 3, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 3, 2019 A rare performance recorded in the premises of an 800 year old temple. rando, semente and Doak 3 Custom Win10 Server | Mutec MC-3+ USB | Lampizator Amber | Job INT | ATC SCM20PSL + JL Audio E-Sub e110 Link to comment
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