[Danno Budunge Music Track Download
Hanne Rylaarsdam
That focusing on the alleged outrage to national sentiment is, of course, of primary importance, but here I want firstly to focus on the significance of what happened in the perspective of the process of revolutionary change that is a marked characteristic of modernity. The usual notion of revolution is a violent upheaval with mass participation, in the course of which the locus of power shifts from one segment of society to another. Such were the English Puritan Revolution of the 1640s, the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, and the Chinese Revolution. Such revolutions are rare in history but the process of revolutionary change can take place without violent mass upheavals. Most of Europe rejected the ideology of the French Revolution and they successfully resisted violent change but in the course of the next decades it was found that that ideology had shaped the polities of most West European countries.
They defend the FAMOUS Church Hymn influenced Deva Suriyasena version (son of the Great James Peiris), which is the basis for all subsequent versions from Rukmani Devi, Mohidin Beg to Pt Amaradewa (my favourite);
Yes, good singer. Unfortunately, the incorrect song was selected. To add insult to injury, it was Westernizing of Budunge, Buddha, in a country that was under 450 years Western Colonialism and hegemony, now impinging on the reverence of even Buddha.
Singing a song in opera does not make it Western or Christian, if that was so everything written or said in English or Italian should be considered as such. Singing a Sinhala song in opera is not an insult to the Sinhala language, yet some people seem to think so. I have seen many asking why this is so, but failed to see a proper response. Apparently to some Sinhala music should be restricted to lower voice registries.
What about the struggles since 1505 to expel the Portuguese, Dutch, and the British, even though ineffective? Finally it happened due to global events and regional events, Indian Independence, which gave the opportunity for Ceylon to gain independence.
Through a comparison with the mtDNA HVS-1 and part of HVS-2 of Indian database, both Tamils and Sinhalese clusters were affiliated with Indian subcontinent populations than Vedda people who are believed to be the native population of the island of Sri Lanka.
Sad that it was a searing experience for her. One would have thought that she was proud that she had taken it to another dimension of upliftment. It was sung so very beautifully. Better that it was sung Italian style so the music took on greater precision, than Hundusthan ragadhari style where its tune would have become mere undulations.
Published on Feb 5, 2016
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A performance that sparked a nation wide debate and discussion about culture, the influence of politics and racial mindsets, the treatment of women in Sri Lanka, and ethical boundaries of journalism.
I am not trying to make out that civilization is an accomplishment. I am very much aware that it is very much a work in progress and that it can be made much better than it is. Towards this end if we have anything to offer we are free to feed our offerings into the mental processes of the species and build on what has been achieved or bring about transformation rather than try to tear down what has been built and rebuild from scratch according to our own fancy. To use the shortcomings of civilization to justify attempts to institute regimes based on arbitrariness and the rule of intimidation and a culture of aggression, rowdiness and thuggery is something that I oppose and have no wish to be party to and which refusal may have led to my current position which however I consider to be much better than to be party to the revolting barbarianism that results from revolution.
So when it come to music throw away apprehension, tradition and authenticity and be bold.
That is why Tamil Nadu musicians like Illaiyaraaja , Rahman are making impressions all over the world and winning oscars and other international awards and nomination
Danno Budunge music was composed by the North Indian classical raagadhari musician, VISVANATH LOWJE. Our own John De Silva used it in his play Siri Sangabo and he put in the lyrics. It is difficult to define raagadhara music but basically this form of music is based on the construction of swara formed out of an ascending or descending scale with an objective of creating atmosphere or mood-or Rasa. The Rasa in Danno budinge is centred around devotion or bhakthi. Singing it in opera with its characteristic voice gymnastics is to miss the whole point of the song;it destroys the song.
From the cultural point of view that really caused the uproar, this was seen as an attempt to denigrate a mythical image Sinhala Buddhists have had over the centuries since the Mahawamsa of a pure Buddhism practised by an undefiled Sanga. The myth is Platonic and not real. Gnasassara and Buddha Rakkhiththa?
I thought the Wahhabis and their clones do not like Music, Idols, statues and Pyramids, Yes Pyramids. I do not think Izeth Hussein is a Wahhabi or any of its clones. So, he is exempt from these restrictions.
There is no reason for Tamils to fear local Muslims or vice versa. For good or bad, they have taken on mightier foes and have prevailed to the admiration of many Sinhalese and the world. Mr. Hussain has to find other decent ways to continue his constant fights with other writers than resort to unnecessary provocation.
However, have heard a lot about the Satan, Iblis, Devil who is really, really mad and agitated with Izeth Hussein and Amarasiri, because of the exposure of the Wahhabies and their clones, in misleading the innocent Muslims, trying to get them to Hell Fire along with Iblis, Satan on the day of Judgement, as per Islamic Theology.
Including that argument you attracted with that terrible suggestion to the Govt to starve Tamils, I am afraid you have shown many instances of anti-Tamil prejudice. This is naturally not acceptable with several Tamil writers taking issue with you against this. I do not have the time daily to follow events in CT but have occasionally made comments here.
I offered you no offence and yet you respond with great malice and anger totally unmindful of my reply to your questions. In your uncontrollable rage, you miss the point I have answered your questions in my reply on March 17. I have to agree with others who wonder if you are in control of your mental faculties. You explode unnecessarily with such unnecessary venom.
By all means write and express your views, something which you are capable of doing. But please try to use decent and civilised language. It looks to me like the hostility you often generate is as a result of your own hostile writing and abrasive attitude.
///Including that argument you attracted with that terrible suggestion to the Govt to starve Tamils, I am afraid you have shown many instances of anti-Tamil prejudice. This is naturally not acceptable with several Tamil writers taking issue with you against this///
Yes. Very interesting and astute write up on Music by Izeth Hussein. He certainly has more talents beyond exposing the Satan-Following Wahhabis and the Tamil-Racists, in the areas of culture such as music. Now, who says that Muslims do not appreciate Music? Look at the Indian singers and musicians.
//The truth is, Lankan music(mostly Sinhala music), has identifiable tunes. Just take any Sinhala song- from Buddhist temple songs to the Sinhala classics : they might attempt to imbue them with Indian sectional scores (thinking that Indian music is of higher form), and then dress it up after that in Indian style with all kinds of undulating embellishments. But Sinhala music has identifiable tunes that have a story line, even without the lyrics.
Sorry.
Thanks rtf.
I drifted and commented on Namo Namo Matha.
Izeth H could have probed deeper before making claims about a most unlikely origin.
I have heard hat the tune of Danno Budunge being based on a foreign source. What does it matter? If it reflects the spirit of the lyrics and captures the imagination of a people, that is what matters.
Namo, Namo Matha on the other hand, goes up and down, and forwards and backwards, in long and short strides on the music scale, and is entirely within one major chord grouping. Within that major chord family (C-major in most cases), it moves up and down by 12 notes, going into the next two scales. Danno Budunge is of the same musical style.
The problem is with Wahhabism and its Clones such as ISIS, Taliban etc. with Muslims being deceived to follow Iblis, Satan, Devil, so that those Satan deceived Muslims, now called Iblisis, ISISes etc., will end up in Hell Fire Along with Satan, Iblis, on the Day of Judgement. They follow Abdul Wahhab, who was infected by Satan, who in turn copied from Ibn Taymiah, who was also infected by Satan.
Published on Jun 26, 2015
A look at the root and ideology of Wahhabism. Founded by Mohammed Ibn Abdul Wahab who was influenced by the writings of Ibn Taymiyyah. This documentary studies their teachings and why so much hatred is seen towards other religions and sects because of their teachings.
The problem is with Wahhabism and its Clones such as ISIS, Taliban etc. with Muslims being deceived to follow Iblis, Satan, Devil, so that those Satan deceived Muslims, now called Iblisis, ISISes etc., will end up in Hell Fire Along with Satan, Iblis, on the Day of Judgement. They follow Abdul Wahhab, who was infected by Satan, who in turn copied from Ibn Taymiah, who was also infected by Satan.
As usual it is the classic case of KOHEDDA YANNE MALLE POL. and he tortures the reader with his unrelenting prolixity citing the sun and the moon, theory of relativity, gmat scores, quantum physics and what not. All this may be relevant to the thread on Wahabism but not to the politics of Kishani Jayasinghe.
Those who followed Adbul Wahhab , followed Iblis, Satan, Followed Wahhabism and its clones, which means submission to Iblis, Satan, and were Wahhabies, Salafis, ISIS, Taliban, etc. This is what many Muslim Scholars say. Amarasiri is just reporting and clarifying.
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