Esraj Instrumental – Album 1 , 2008
Instrumental .mp3 recordings of my Ustad, Maiya Singh ji, on Esraj. Plus some background experimentation by me.
The tracks have not been given any fancy made-up names. The names you see below are the names of the Raags (Ragas) used.
The suffixes 7bt , 11bt, 10bt indicate the number of beats in the rhythm cycle used.
If you’re new to Indian classical music – this album should give you a basic sense of the variety, complexity, spontaneity, and spirituality present. Maiya Singh ji’s playing style is particularly expressive.
I think all the tracks are also great for when you want to focus, relax, or sleep.
My personal favorites are Raag Megh -10 beat & Raag Alhaiya Bilawal – 10 beat.
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Esraj Instrumental 1 - 2 - Bhimpalasi - 10bt (558)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 3 - Bhairo Puriya - 14bt (186)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 4 - Pahari - 14bt (411)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 5 - Shaam Kalyan - 7bt (416)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 6 - Bhoopali - 11bt (374)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 7 - Bhoopali - 16bt (395)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 8 - Bhoopali - 12bt (343)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 9 - Megh - 10bt (433)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 10 - Megh - 16 Bt (432)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 11 - Charukesi - 7bt (376)
Esraj Instrumental 1 - 12 - Alhaiya Bilawal - 10bt (443)
All audio tracks are for personal use only.
If you would like to use any of the tracks or part of the tracks as components in a personal project you are doing – please include a link to This page in your credits.
If you would like to use any or part of the audio tracks in a commercial project – please leave a comment and you will be contacted.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Just purchased this selection of recordings. IT ROCKS!! How does anyone accompany the sound of an esraj without becoming completely paralyzed by it? Well done!
Jun 29th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
This album is just AMAZING!
It’s very soothing and peaceful.
I enjoy listening at work
as it really helps me to focus
and shut off any distractions.
Each song also has its own uniqueness,
bhoopali is my favourite.
Thank you for sharing.
Dec 5th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for the music!
Dec 6th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Thank you so much, never have i listened to music with such harmony. No matter where i go or what i do i will have these mp3’s in my ipod.
Manav i appreciate the link.
Dec 16th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Many thanx from France my friend. Peace.
Jan 4th, 2009 at 12:38 am
Your music is excellent my friend, but it’s not letting me download them, i click them and it plays them with quicktime, i right click and it only saves as a php file, can you help?
Mar 22nd, 2009 at 9:56 am
I am south Indian, never knew about this instrument before. Love this collection! Very soothing and peaceful!!!
Aug 26th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
thank you for sharing this music that resonates so deeply in the heart. just downloaded, and cant wait to listen again and again. beautiful
Aug 29th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I am from Brasil. Certainly a world music. Thanks for sharing those musics. Songs from gods…….
Dec 21st, 2009 at 7:31 pm
Beautiful album, but download link for track 3 Bhairo/Puriya does not work
Dec 22nd, 2009 at 10:04 am
Hi Daniel , thanks – I fixed it .