NEWAR MUSIC II: NAVABĀJĀ OF BHAKTAPUR - Kharjati for Pachimā

Kharjati is a drum composition of the navabājā repertoire of Bhaktapur, Nepal. It proceeds in four different stages. The first two compositions Kharjati and Partāl is set in 7/4 measures, then followed by Dhamāk in 14/4 and finally Calti in 4/4. Among navabājā pieces, Kharjati has become almost forgotten. The shawm melodies accompanying this piece in accordance with the different seasons are almost extinct. We are trying to revive these from earlier recordings and are planning another recording session including the shawm. Besides its tonal and compositional distinction the double headed cylindrical drum Pachimā looks very similar to the north Indian drums Pakhābaj and south Indian drums Mirdangam. For more information about navabājā check previous videos on this channel. Link to our channel and previous videos:-    • NEWAR MUSIC II: NAVABĀJĀ OF BHAKTAPUR - Ta...      / @musicdiariesnepal6547   Musicians (From left): Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar: Sichyāh Buddha lal Manandhar: Pachimā Abhaya Krishna Shrestha: Tāh Audio Recording Equipment: Zoom H4 audio recorder, Ableton for audio recording and editing, Sure 58 microphones, Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 sound interface. Video Recording Equipment: SJ 4000 action camera, Adobe Premiere Thanks to: Gert Matthias Wegner, Mero Mazzako Karyalaya, Rubin Pradhan, Rakesh Manandhar Digital sampling and use of this recording beside educational propose is strictly prohibited. © Master Drummers of Nepal If you like this performance then do comment, like, share and subscribe to this channel. Thank You... #navabajaofbhaktapur, #musicofnepal, #musicdiariesnepal #navabajaofbhaktapur, #musicofnepal, #musicdiariesnepal