Tilang
Tilang
A Janya raga of Carnatic music
Tilang is a raga in Indian classical music, that belongs to the Khamaj Thaat.[2][1][3]
This raga has a Ni flat (ni komal) in the descent.[2][1]
Its defining characteristics are: PS'NS'nP, PS'NS'PnP; some ragis add a R (S*R*NS*PnP).
Vadi and samvadi
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]
- Arohana: S G₃ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ[lower-alpha 1]
- Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ P M G₃ S[lower-alpha 2]
Compositions
Shree Ganesha charanam composed by Papanasam Sivan is a popular composition set in this ragam.[4]
Ramakrishnaru Manege, Tarakka Bindige By Purandara Dasa Satyavantara Sangaviralu By Kanaka Dasa
Language : Hindi
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (1951 film) | Naushad | Mohammad Rafi |
| Yahi Arman Lekar Aaj Apne Ghar Se Ham Nukale | Shabaab (film) | 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(film 1958) | 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
Language : Telugu
| Song | Movie | Composer | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neela Kandhara | Bhookailas (1958 film) | R. Sudarsanam & R. Govardhanam | Ghantasala (musician) |
| Jaya Jaya Jaya Sharada Jaya Kalabhi Sharada | Mahakavi Kalidasu | Pendyala (composer) | P. Susheela |
| Naa Chandamama | Pandava Vanavasam | Ghantasala (musician) | Ghantasala (musician) & P. Susheela |
| Niluvumaa Niluvumaa | Amarasilpi Jakkanna | S. Rajeswara Rao | Ghantasala (musician) & P. Susheela |
| Manasaa, Kavvinchake | Pandanti Kapuram | S. P. Kodandapani | P. Susheela |
| Jaamu Gadichenu Jabili Vodigenu | Mogudu-Pellalu(1985 film) | Ramesh Naidu | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela |
| Naalo Ninne Choodanaa | Vichitra Vivaham(1973 film) | Satyam (composer) | P. Bhanumathi |
| Naa Sneham Pandi Premai Nindina Cheliya Ravela | Babu (1975 film) | K. Chakravarthy | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Scale similarities
- Gambhiranata raga is a symmetrical raga with N3 (Kakali nishadha) in both ascending and descending scales,[2] while Tilang uses Kaisiki nishada (N2) in descending scale.
- Savitri raga is a symmetrical raga with N2 (Kaisiki nishadha) in both ascending and descending scales,[2] while Tilang uses Kakali nishada (N3) in ascending scale.
Hence, Tilang has arohana of Gambhiranata, and avarohana of Savitri.[2]
- "Raag Tilang – Indian Classical Music – Tanarang.com". www.tanarang.com.
- 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.
- 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.