Tilang

In this article we are going to talk about Tilang, a topic that has been the subject of interest and debate for a long time. Tilang is a topic that has generated conflicting opinions, since its impact and relevance are indisputable in different areas of society. Since its emergence until today, Tilang has been the subject of study, analysis and discussion, which has allowed us to better understand its importance and scope. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Tilang, addressing everything from its history to its influence today, with the aim of providing a complete and enriching overview of this topic.

Tilang
ThaatKhamaj[1]
TypeAudava-Audava[1]
Time of day2nd Prahar of the night[1]
ArohanaS G M P N Ṡ[1]
AvarohanaS Ṉ P M G S[1]
VadiG[1]
SamavadiN[1]
SimilarJog

Tilang is a raga in Indian classical music, that belongs to the Khamaj Thaat.[2][1][3]

Scale

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

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 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

Film songs

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

Song Movie Composer Singer
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 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]

Notes

  1. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani: S G M P N Ṡ
    • Western: C E F G B C
  2. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani: Ṡ Ṉ P G S
    • Western: C B♭ G F E C

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ a b c Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
  5. ^ 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.