This is an archive article published on June 10, 2017

Snapshots: Yesterday, Once More

The notes of Khamaj, the raga used most in semi-classical musical forms, had resonated in the Abbey Road Studios in 1966, when George Harrison recorded Within you, without you, the famed Beatles’ piece that showcased Harrison’s understanding of the Vedas and his affection for Hindustani classical music. He used sitar, dilruba and tabla to present […]

The notes of Khamaj, the raga used most in semi-classical musical forms, had resonated in the Abbey Road Studios in 1966, when George Harrison recorded Within you, without you, the famed Beatles’ piece that showcased Harrison’s understanding of the Vedas and his affection for Hindustani classical music.

He used sitar, dilruba and tabla to present one of their first bhajan-like pieces on an album. On Saturday, as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the eighth and one of the finest albums by The Beatles, The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in the UK will resonate with the iconic piece and many more from the album.

An assembled Liverpool-based rock band led by Thomas McConnell will combine forces with Jasdeep Singh Degun on sitar, Kirpal Singh on the dilruba, Pirashanna Thevarajah on the mridangam and Gurdain Rayatt on the tabla for the performance.

Grammy-winning mohan veena player Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt will also play his slide guitar along with son Salil Bhatt and tabla player Ramkumar Mishra as a part of the concert. The evening is a celebration of Harrison’s encounters with Indian music through Pt Ravi Shankar and during his stay in Rishikesh, and the eventual imprints it left on The Beatles’s music as they entered the studios. It is also a tribute to the uncredited Indian musicians who played on the album at the time.

Suanshu Khurana is an award-winning journalist and music critic currently serving as a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express. She is best known for her nuanced writing on Indian culture, with a specific focus on classical music, cinema, and the arts. Expertise & Focus Areas Khurana specializes in the intersection of culture and society. Her beat involves deep-dive reporting on: Indian Classical Music: She is regarded as a definitive voice in documenting the lineages (Gharanas) and evolution of Hindustani classical music. Cinema & Theatre: Her critiques extend beyond reviews to analyze the socio-political narratives within Indian cinema and theater. Cultural Heritage: She frequently profiles legendary artists and unearths stories about India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Professional Experience At The Indian Express, Khurana is responsible for curating and writing features for the Arts and Culture pages. Her work is characterized by long-form journalism that offers intimate portraits of artists and rigorous analysis of cultural trends. She has been instrumental in bringing the stories of both stalwarts and upcoming artistes to the forefront of mainstream media. Find all stories by Suanshu Khurana here ... Read More


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