Shail Vyas, Researcher showcases the 5000 years old music from Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic, Epic (Ramayan, Mahabharat) and later times in India. Seeks Modi’s Help to complete the project.
Indian Music Industry Stalwarts Shankar Mahadevan launched the Initiative.
Mumbai 28th July 2016: Indian culture is 5-8 thousands years old. With our rich traditions, our art and music are as old as our country. Although a lot of research is being constantly done to find facts in history but most of the research focuses on the political an socioeconomic aspects of historical times. Music is an indispensable part of our culture. Even our scriptures have a major component of music. Yet, so far, nothing much has been done to trace the history of music through the ancient times in India.
For the very first time, the most mysterious parts of our history live again through music. “Songs of Mystery” is a mission that traces the history of Music from Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic, Epic (Ramayan, Mahabharat) and later times in India.
Not only finding out about musical instruments, Idea of the project is to understand and re-create the entire journey of music in India from Stone Age to modern times in India.
A unique combination of Music, Archaeology and Modern Technology, the project is an attempt to bring many extinct instruments, sounds and singing styles from the ancient India, back to life. This is a one-of- a-kind project ever conceived.
Today, Shail Vyas, Founder, Songs of Mystery, who has independently done this work,
released the first set of his findings with a high quality video featuring many ancient instruments for the very first time. “It is a herculean task,This is a historic moment for not just India, but for the entire music world.” said, Shankar Mahadevan on the occasion. Authenticity of the project has been certified by well known archaeologists, art historians and some of the most senior experts on sound production and musical arrangement.
The Advisory Board for Authenticity Certification of Songs of Music include:
Dr. Arvind Jamkhedkar – Well known archaeologist, Indologist and art historian, former Director of Maharashtra State Archaeology and Museums Department; Dr. Kirit Mankodi – Well known archaeologist, former Director of Project for Indian Cultural Studies; Dr. Arjun Deo Charan – Expert on folk performing arts, Vice Chairman of National School of Drama (NSD) and former Chairman of Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy; Shri Avinash Oak – Well known expert on sound technologies in India and award winning recording engineer of films like Devdas,Rudali, Machis and many more; Shri Kersi Lord – One of the most senior arranger/composer of Indian Film Industry, recipient of many awards Dr. S. P. Vyas – Professor Emeritus of History at Jodhpur University.
“Most of the time out of these six years went to find out how to do this seemingly impossible task and to come up with primary results. But now our methods are already in place. If we get all the needed support, the entire world will be able to see the vastness of our civilization and its cultural heritage.” said Shail Vyas on this occasion.
Songs of Mystery
