Tilang
 | |
| Thaat | Khamaj[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Audava-Audava[1] |
| Time of day | 2nd Prahar of the night[1] |
| Arohana | S G M P N Ṡ[1] |
| Avarohana | S Ṉ P M G S[1] |
| Vadi | G[1] |
| Samavadi | N[1] |
| Similar | Jog |
Tilang is a raga in Indian classical music, that belongs to the Khamaj Thaat.[2][1][3]
Scale
This raga has a lowered seventh, Ṉ (Hindi: कोमल नी, romanized: komala nī) in the descending scale.[2][1]
Its defining characteristics are: P Ṡ N Ṡ Ṉ P, P Ṡ N Ṡ P Ṉ P. Some performers add a Re to create the following pattern: Ṡ Ṙ N Ṡ P Ṉ P.
Vādī and Samvādī
In Carnatic music
This raga originated in Hindustani classical music and has been taken into Carnatic music.[4] It is derived from the 28th Melakarta (parent scale) Harikambhoji.[4] It is an audava-audava raga (pentatonic asymmetrical scale) with the following structure.[5]
Compositions
- Shree Ganesha Charanam by Papanasam Sivan
- Ramakrishnaru Manege, Tarakka Bindige and Dasara Nindisa Beda by Purandara Dasa
- Satyavantara Sangaviralu by Kanaka Dasa
- Shanthi Nilava Vendum by Sethumadava Rao
- Prabho Ganapathe by Agastya
- Thamarai Malar Ondru by Kavi Kannan
- Jaya Vara Varini by U Ve Srinivasa Varadachariar
- Maha Ganapathim by Dayanand Saraswati
- Bandide Indu by KS Burli
- Maha Ganapathe Namo Namo is a rare Bhajan
Film songs
Language : Hindi
| Song | Film | Composer | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gori Gori Gaon Ki Gori Re | Yeh Gulistan Hamara | S. D. Burman | Lata Mangeshkar & Kishore Kumar |
| Kaise Kahen Ham | Sharmeelee | S. D. Burman | Kishore Kumar |
| Meri Kahani Bhulnevale Tera Jahan Abad Rahe | Deedar | Naushad | Mohammad Rafi |
| Yahi Arman Lekar Aaj Apne Ghar Se Ham Nukale | Shabaab | Naushad | Mohammad Rafi |
| Sajna Sang Kahe Neha Lagae | Main Nashe Mein Hoon | Shankar–Jaikishan | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Lagan Tose Lagi Balma | Dekh Kabira Roya | Madan Mohan (composer) | Lata Mangeshkar |
| Chota Sa Baalama Ankhiyan Neend Udaye Le Gayo | Raagini | O. P. Nayyar | Asha Bhosle |
| Mein Apne Aap Se Ghabra Gaya Hoon | Bindya | Iqbal Qureshi | Mohammad Rafi |
| Chota Sa Baalama Ankhiyan Neend Udaye Le Gayo | Mehboob Ki Mehndi | Laxmikant–Pyarelal | Lata Mangeshkar & Mohammad Rafi |
Tamil
| Song | Film | Composer | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadhu Nandhana Gopala | Meera | S. V. Venkatraman | M. S. Subbulakshmi |
| Shyamala, Shyamala En Jeevapriye | Shyamala | G. Ramanathan | M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar |
| Indru Poi Naalai Vaaraai | Sampoorna Ramayanam | K. V. Mahadevan | C. S. Jayaraman |
| Azhagan Muruganidam Asai Vaithen | Panchavarna Kili | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | P. Susheela |
| Naalaam Naalaam | Kadhalikka Neramillai | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela | |
| Naan Oru Kuzhandhai | Padagotti | T. M. Soundararajan | |
| Palooti Valarthakili | Gauravam | M. S. Viswanathan | |
| Penpaartha Maapilaiku | Kaaviya Thalaivi | P. Susheela | |
| Idhu Unthan Veettu Kilithaan | Shankar Salim Simon | Vani Jairam | |
| Thendraladhu Unnidathil | Andha 7 Naatkal | P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki | |
| Nalladhor Veenai Seidhe | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| Abhinaya Sundari Aadugiraal | Miruthanga Chakravarthi | Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram, Vani Jairam | |
| Kothamalli Poove | Kallukkul Eeram | Illayaraja | Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki |
| Chithirai Sevvanam | Kaatrinile Varum Geetham | P. Jayachandran | |
| Intha Vennila | December Pookal | K.S. Chitra | |
| Nal Anbedhan | Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu | ||
| Manadhil Urudhi Vendum | Sindhu Bhairavi | K. J. Yesudas | |
| Pavalamani Thermele | Neram Nalla Neram | Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela | |
| Innum Ennai Enna | Singaravelan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| Maadethile Kanni(with traces of Brindavani Sarang) | Veera | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha | |
| Namma Manasu Pola | Themmangu Paattukaaran | Mano, K.S. Chitra | |
| Kattula Thalai | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Vidhu Prathaban | |
| Thee Thee
(with traces of Bahudari ragam) |
Thiruda Thiruda | A. R. Rahman | Caroline, Noel James &A. R. Rahman |
| Vasantha Kaalangal | Rail Payanangalil | T. Rajendar | P. Jayachandran |
| Azhagu Mayil Thogai Virithaduthu | Pudhu Padagan | S. Thanu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Saravana Bhava | Kaathala Kaathala | Karthik Raja | Karthik Raja, Kamal Haasan, Sujatha |
| Thinnadhey | Parthen Rasithen | Bharadwaj | Shankar Mahadevan, Anuradha Sriram |
| En Anbe | Satyam | Harris Jayaraj | Sadhana Sargam |
| Thiru Thiru Ganatha | 100% Kadhal | G. V. Prakash Kumar | Harini |
Language : Telugu
| Song | Film | Composer(s) | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neela Kandhara | Bhookailas | R. Sudarsanam & R. Govardhanam | Ghantasala |
| Jaya Jaya Jaya Sharada Jaya Kalabhi Sharada | Mahakavi Kalidasu | Pendyala | P. Susheela |
| Naa Chandamama | Pandava Vanavasam | Ghantasala | Ghantasala & P. Susheela |
| Niluvumaa Niluvumaa | Amarasilpi Jakkanna | S. Rajeswara Rao | Ghantasala & P. Susheela |
| Manasaa, Kavvinchake | Pandanti Kapuram | S. P. Kodandapani | P. Susheela |
| Jaamu Gadichenu Jabili Vodigenu | Mogudu-Pellalu (1985) | Ramesh Naidu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela |
| Naalo Ninne Choodanaa | Vichitra Vivaham (1973) | Satyam | P. Bhanumathi |
| Naa Sneham Pandi Premai Nindina Cheliya Ravela | Babu | K. Chakravarthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Scale similarities
- Gambhiranata raga is a symmetrical Carnatic raga with N3 (Kakali Niṣāda) in both ascending and descending scales,[2] while Tilang uses Kaisiki Niṣāda (N2) in descending scale.
- Savitri raga is a symmetrical Carnatic raga with N2 (Kaisiki Niṣāda) in both ascending and descending scales,[2] while Tilang uses Kakali Niṣāda (N3) in ascending scale.
Tilang therefore has the Arohana (ascending scale) of Gambhiranata, and Avrohana (descending scale) of Savitri.[2]
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Raag Tilang – Indian Classical Music – Tanarang.com". www.tanarang.com. 8 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Rao, B.Subba (1996). Raganidhi: A Comparative Study Of Hindustani And Karnatak Ragas. Volume Four (Q to Z). Madras: The Music Academy. pp. 181–182.
- ^ Singha, H.S. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries). Hemkunt Publishers. p. 10. ISBN 978-81-7010-301-1. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
- ^ a b Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
- ^ Katz, J. (1992). The Traditional Indian Theory and Practice of Music and Dance. Panels of the VIIth World Sanskrit Conference / World Sanskrit Conference 7, 1987, Leiden: Panels of the VIIth World Sanskrit Conference. E.J. Brill. p. 19. ISBN 978-90-04-09715-5. Retrieved 27 May 2021.