Thiruvananthapuram: ‘7 Notes to Infinity’, a 60-minute documentary on Indian classical music, will be premiered here on the eve of World Music Day - June 20.
Directed by Shrenik Rao, the film explores the universality of music through the infinite compositions created from the seven musical notes - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni.
Through interviews and songs, the film draws parallels between Indian classical music and other forms of music across the world while presenting lyrically beautiful compositions of renowned musicians.
Speaking about his experience, Rao said that visually and lyrically juxtaposing Indian classical music with other forms of world music and finding inter-linkages between them was like an exploratory voyage into the world of music.
"When `Bollywood music` is being recognised as the world standard on Indian music, I chanced upon the idea of telling the story of Indian classical music and I am glad I had this opportunity. The film has six songs and this film will be a treat for music enthusiasts," said Rao.
M. Balamuralikrishna, T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Prince of the Royal family of Travancore, A.T. Rama Varma, the direct descendant of the great music composer Maharaja Swathi Thirunal, besides a group of enthusiastic children eager to learn music, feature prominently in the film.
Shot on location in Kerala, the film throws light on Maharaja Swathi Thirunal`s interest in music.
7MB (7 Media Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd) has produced the film and is said to have a limited theatrical release in select cities in India.
Apart from the theatrical release, the film is set to be screened in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University.
"Maharaja Swathi Thirunal`s contribution to Indian classical music is priceless and it`s a privilege for State Bank of Travancore to be associated with this film," said Nandakumar, managing director, of SBT, the main sponsor of the film.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.