Purpose of this post for two purposes:-
1. Listing out expected questions from Listening to old Classic Hindi Songs as a hobby
2. Discussing possible answers in the comments section
Why am I not putting this as a separate thread on ForumIAS.com
1. Because I want to have exactly 1 thread for each of the hobbies that I have put. If I do this on the Forum, large number of threads on large number of hobbies by other people will flood the front page of the Forum – something @root may not tolerate like.
2. I have been discussing hobbies over PM, but it will be nice if we can have it in Public domain
3. At the end of the Interviews 2014, the ForumIAS Team can compile all the comments into this post by deleting this conetent. That way it will benefit others also.
List of Questions So Far
(Team ForumIAS may add more questions from the comments)
- Why old and not the new? Or Why old is gold?
- What is the difference – lyrics and music wise?
- General question about plagiarism and piracy of music.
- Favorite song/singer/lyrics writer/music director and why?
- Do you think training is necessary or sufficient for being a good musician/artist?
- Quality of music in today’s movies – improving or worsening?
- Impact of talent competitions like Indian Idol?
- Evolution in technology of music recording/composing
- If you listen music in your phone and computer , then how do you download it? Isn’t it illegal?
- Difference between qawwali and ghazal ,bhajans
- Sufi music and its significance
- first song of favorite singer, may be any special award won by them.
- Which do you give the most importance in a song – lyrics, melody, music or the voice?
- What are the benefits of music as such Why do you listen to music? – Relaxation, channelising emotions or appreciation of the art in general, etc.
- Specify the types of songs or music you listen to ? Hindi , classical , Ghazals , Film songs, Western Rock, Jazz ?
- Have a basic idea about types of music.
- Who is your favorite singer ? Why do you like him / her ?
- What are Gharanas and their significance.
- What is the basic of music ? What is Sur, Raag ?
- Brief idea of music through ages , specially in Indian context – Bhakti Sangeet , Folk Music , Court Music , Sufi music etc.
- What is the reason for decline of regional / folk music ?
- Know and form an opinion about Reality Music Shows on television.
Recommended Reading : – Sh. Madhukar Bhagat, IRS recommends Hindustani Music by Ashok Da Ranade ( NBT Publication )
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