MELANGE - Hyderabad

Though a music lover I always prefer a movie to a musical concert one major reason being Hyderabad rarely hosts musical concerts or shows but fortunately i bumped into one of those rare events which we hyderabadis witnessed on 25th Jan.

Melange a harmony that transcends all borders and genres with the sole purpose of creating melody and magic strung together in a beautiful rhythm. Its an evening that brought together world-class performers on the same platform to create an ensemble that truly represents the world music and also the extent of Indian music influence on world music.

The legends for the day include World-renowned sitar maestro Ustad Shujaat Khan, former Rolling Stone band member Tim Ries on the saxophone, Kevin Hays, who has numerous compositions to his credit, on the piano, one of the most popular bassist in India, Karl Peters, Karsh Kale the percussionist, who is also a DJ and Yogesh Samsi a student under Ustad Allah Rakha was on Tabla. Together they created magic which remain with me for rest of my life .

We witnessed a true amalgamation of contemporary and Indian classical styles, these maestros set the stage the on fire with their musical notes resonating through the HICC auditorium leaving the audience mesmerized. Adding to the unified symphony was the haunting yet enthralling Persian poetry recited by Katayoun Goudarzi blended with the fusion music.

That evening me and my friend Chetan has witnessed some of the world-class performers creating music that paved way to a new form of world music that has the romance of a saxophone, the richness of the piano, the vibrating rhythms of the drums and tabla, the tune of a bass and the splendor of a sitar.

We were left spellbound to realize that instruments from different genres and used by people who come from a different cultural background can create such a unique harmony, when used together.
I think it was one of those very special moments which will definitely reserve a special place in sweet memories of my life.
Sriharan

Dilsa koi kameena nahi

Song Name: Dil To Bachcha Hai
Film/Album: Ishqiya
Singer(s): Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Lyricist: Gulzar
Picturised on: Naseruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan

I happen to listen to vishal bharadwaj's latest melody "Dil to bacha hai ji " from the movie ISHIQIYA the song is sheer class and beautiful ,the mood of the song takes us to the golden age of hindi cinema and it reminds me of melodies from 60's and 70's ,..One of THE BEST songs ever written in the history of Indian Film Cinema, gulzar sahab is clearly visble in each word of the lyric and and only rahat sahab can do true justice to the song. Iam desparately Waitng for movie release..

All About Home Theatre

I have been extensively searching to find out concepts of home theatre and how to build a custom made home theatre for my new home, then it strikes to me to create my own blog dedicated to all entities associated with HT (Home Theaters), with out wasting any further time let me walk you across the various elements involved in home theatre and their prices.

Specifications:-

Room Size: - (My HT hall is 11’ 6″ x 22’6″)

Budget 2 to 5Lakhs

Entities Involved: - AV Receivers, AV Processors, Amplifiers, Blue Ray Player, Display Panels/Projectors, Floor Standing Speakers, 5.1 Speaker Packages, Acoustic Panels, Styling and Accessories, Media Accessories, Recliners.

AUDIO

The most crucial section of any this the Audio set up and this is very integral of any HT as it takes you closer to the visuals that you see on your display.

1) AV Receivers.

The AV receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. An AV Receiver provides a way of centralizing your home theater system.

The AV receiver should also be able to decode all the latest formats in terms of audio codecs like Dolby,True HD and DTS HD Master Audio.So wisely Choose a AV receiver as per your room dimensions .I want to get a AVR between Rs 25000 to Rs 50000.

Model Name	Price in Rs
Denon AVR-1509	25,90 0
Cambridge Audio Azur 340R	30,400
Marantz SR5003	52,500
Denon AVR-1909	42,900
Harman/Kardon AVR 255	40,000
Yahama RX-V565	44,600

2) A /V Processors and Power Amplifiers ( Though I wont opt For a A/V processor as it doesn’t fit in my budget ,but worth sharing L)

A/V Processors and Power Amplifiers offer an alternative way to experience the thrilling entertainment you get when you combine a really outstanding picture with enveloping surround sound. Although usually more expensive than A/V Receivers, they offer a higher level of sound quality and certainly deliver a wide variety of flexible combinations. There is a small but select range available and naturally Audio Trends has the best of the best!

Model Name	Price in Rs
Arcam AV888 A/V Preamplifier Processor	499900
TagMclaren AV32R AV Processor Amplifier	300000

3) Floor Standing Speakers and 5.1 Speakers

Floorstanding speakers, often called tower speakers, have been an audiophile mainstay for decades. A floorstanding speaker is so named because it's tall enough to sit on the floor. A floorstanding speaker cabinet is taller than it is wide (or deep), typically standing two feet or more in height. You can find floorstanding speakers in two-way, three-way, and four-way configurations

If you have the room Floor-standing speakers are hard to beat! They provide big, room-filling sound with smooth, deep bass.

Model Name	Price in Rs
Floor Standing Speakers
Mission M34i	13,000
Jamo S 406	26,000
Tannoy Mercury F4 Custom	36,000
Jamo Audio C607	62,800
Speaker Package
Mission MV-DS 5.1	34,900
Definitive Technology Procinema 60.6	35,000
Premiere System 5.1	36,500
Q-Acoustics 1010i 5.1	54,380
Mordaunt-Short Alumni	56,900
Definitive Technology Procinema 100	61,000
Mordaunt-Short genie	65,600
Kef KHT2005SE	75,000
Kef KHT3005SE	95,000

AV receiver and 5.1 speakers Combo

Denon 1610 with Q-Acoustics 1010i 5.1 package, Cost around: 70K
Denon 1910 with the Q-Acoustics 1010i Cost: 82K
Denon 1910 with Wharfedale Diamond 10 Package Cost around 80K

(To be continued....)