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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. Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia : We never have more private concerts than
public. We are here to please public so sure we have more public concerts.
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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