Description:
Western musical instruments have overcome the resistance that mind-set of Indian populace carried a few years back. Musical tutelage itself was limited and not many parents were happy to let their children music. However, the sweep of change has brought a lot of opening up in terms of musical education. Education system now endorse learning of music.
With the adoption of western musical instruments, the choice and spectrum has widened. Indian music has always thrived on percussions--laya. And therefore lots of options are tried--Jazz drums, djembe, tambourine, Bongo, Congo, and Octopad are some of the western percussion instruments used in Indian music frequently.
Integration of music with electronics and computers has really augmented the appeal. Lots of software and programs allow you to maneuver over sound. Indian musical industry has a lot of potential in manufacturing western musical instruments. This segment of the market needs serious some attention and good competition can be posed in the international scene.
(Taken in a Mexican Concert at Epicentre, Gurgaon, Haryana)
Date:
Wed 14 Oct 2009 21:44:29 IST