Ghazal is conversational: Singer Hariharan
Mumbai, July 17: National Award-winning singer Hariharan says he always tries to bring a conversational style in his ghazal singing.
He has come up with a new ghazal "Afsaane", which he has composed and performed. It is produced by his son Akshay.
Asked about the distinct singing style he has lent to the genre, Hariharan told IANS: "Look, I believe that ghazal is conversational. It is basically a conversation between you and your lover in a poetic manner. So as a singer, I try to emphasise on each word and maintain a style in my singing where the listener would think that I am singing it for that person."
The song is penned by Ameeta Parasuram, who earlier said that Hariharan had reacted to the lyrics quite instinctively and composed the song.
"I think singing and composing songs has become my second nature, so the moment I heard the poetry, the tune came to me spontaneously. It is almost like the response came from my soul... Music is that to me," smiled the singer.
Beginning his career in 1990s, Hariharan has sung numbers in the southern industry and Bollywood. He has a strong hold on classical music, and also played an important role in the glorious Indie-pop music in India as one half of Colonial Cousins.
Some of his film songs include "Roja jaaneman", "Hai rama yeh kya hua", "Nahin saamne" and "Ay hairathe". He has worked closely with the iconic music director A.R. Rahman.
Hariharan, 63, hasn't been working in Bollywood projects that often.
Explaining why, he said: "I think the way the sound of music has changed, they do not need a singer like me anymore. The young composers are arranging music differently and they have their go-to singers. I look at the change this way."
What is the secret behind his evergreen voice?
"I still do my vocal practice everyday for an hour. This is an old habit and is a part of my lifestyle. But I do not practise for performing... That is not the intention. It is basically to keep my voice in shape, it is almost like the physical exercise to keep your body in shape."
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M’luru: Hidayah foundation women’s wing to host one-day ‘Fusion Fair’ to raise funds for charity
Mangaluru: Women's wing of the Hidayah Foundation is set to host a one-day grand fair under the title ‘Fusion Fair’ at the Town Hall (Mini Hall) in the city on Tuesday, October 8 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The fair will feature food, clothing, mehandi and accessories stalls, and will be exclusive to women.
The fair is a part of the foundation’s fundraising event for charity.
About Hidayah Foundation:
Hidayah Foundation is a charitable Non-Profit trust-based Organization that was established in the year 2007 in Coastal Karnataka with the objective of preventing and alleviating human suffering. Its key focus is to identify & address the challenges faced by the weaker sections of the community such as orphans and abandoned families. Hidayah Foundation set its vision as “Empowerment of Women and Development of Children” thereby empowering the downtrodden and transforming the receiving masses into contributing Quality Human Resources. It is our belief that we must make the world a better place for the next generation by promoting humanity.
