Pilu (raga)
| Thaat | Kafi |
|---|---|
| Season | Monsoon season |
| Arohana | 'P 'N S g m P N S' |
| Avarohana | S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S |
| Vadi | G |
| Samavadi | Ni |
| Equivalent | Kāpi |
| Similar | Kirwani, Gara |
Pilu or Peelu is a raga of Hindustani classical music. It is mostly used in light-classical forms, like thumris.
Aaroh and Avaroh
Aaroh
P 'N S g m P N S
N S G m P N S
S g m P D S
S R m P N S
Avaroh
S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S
S' N S' D n D P m G m P G P m g R S 'N S
Some performances include shades of tivra MA
Vadi and Samvadi
Ga as vadi
Ni as samvadi
Pakad or Chalan
S g R g S R 'N S, G m n P g - S
S g R S 'N S 'N - 'P 'd 'P 'N S - g R g 'N S
Organization and relationships
Related ragas: Kirwani resembles an ancient kind of Pilu.
Thaat: Bhatkhande classified Pilu in the Kafi thaat).[1]
Samay (time)
Third part of the day
Seasonality
Often related to the monsoon season, this raag is popular in the occasion of Hindu festival "Holi" [Phalguna (February - March) month] also known as Raga of colours for its smpoorna jaati and blissful nature. http://www.tanarang.com/english/pilu_eng.htm-get more information about Raga PiluCAPTCHA
Rasa
Cheerful, Joyous, Alegre, moving. (praphullita, anandita, lavanyamayi) are synonymical expressions.
Thaat
Kafi In this raga, both Ga, Dha, Ni are sung
Historical information
Origins
Important recordings
- Shankar–Menuhin, West Meets East; debuted 10 December 1967[2]
- Nikhil Banerjee:Pilu
- Ab Ke Baras Bhej: Bandini (1963); Singer: Asha Bhosle, Music:S.D. Burman
- Ezhumalai vazh Govinda: Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile (2012); Singer: Harini, Music: Manachanallur Giridharan
Film Songs
Language : Hindi
Language:Tamil
Note that the following songs are composed in Kapi, the equivalent of raga Pilu in Carnatic music.
Telugu Film Songs
Language : Telugu
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| O Sukumara | Sita Rama Kalyanam (1961 film) | Gali Penchala Narasimha Rao | Ghantasala (musician) & P. Susheela |
| Vaddura Kannayya | Ardhangi | Master Venu | jikki |
| Gopala Nanda Gopala | Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam | Pendyala (composer) | Santha Kumari |
| Konte choopulenduku lera | Srimanthudu (1971 film) | T. Chalapathi Rao | P. Susheela |
| Naluguru Navverura | Vichitra Kutumbam | T. V. Raju | P. Susheela |
| Pilichina Biguvatara | Malliswari (1951 film) | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Bhanumathi |
| Andaala Bommatho | Amarasilpi Jakkanna | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela |
| Yemivvagalanu Danara | Vasantha Sena (1967 film) | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela |
| Rasakreeda Ika | Sangeeta Lakshmi | S. Rajeswara Rao | P. Susheela & S. Janaki |
| Navarasa Suma Maalika | Meghasandesam | Ramesh Naidu | K. J. Yesudas |
Songs Composed in Raga Kapi listed below which is carnatic equivalent to Pilu (raga)
Language : Telugu
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evarura, Neevevarura | Aggi Ramudu | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | P. Bhanumathi |
| Nadumekkade neeku navalamani | Kodallostunnaru Jagratta(1980 film) | Satyam (composer) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Private Album
Language : Telugu
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramate Yamuna Pulinavane | Private Album | Jayadeva | Ghantasala | Ghantasala |
References
- ^ Jairazbhoy(1995)
- ^ Lavezzoli, Peter (2006). The Dawn of Indian Music in the West. A&C Black. p. 63. ISBN 0826418155. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
Sources
- Bor, Joep (c. 1997), The Raga Guide, Charlottesville,Virginia: Nimbus Records, archived from the original on 2003-12-03
- Jairazbhoy, N.A.; Capwell, Charles (1995), "The Rags of North Indian Music: Their Structure & Evolution" (PDF), Asian Music, 4 (2), Bombay: Popular Prakashan: 19, doi:10.2307/833828, ISSN 0044-9202, JSTOR 833828
- Bhatkhande, Vishnu Narayan (1968–73), Kramika Pustaka Malika, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya.