Month: January 2024

Sayanta Ganguly, Research Scholar, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata West Bengal Abstract: This study delves into the multifaceted benefits of incorporating instrumental music as a preventive measure for overall health and well-being. Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties, but this research focuses specifically on the preventive aspects of instrumental compositions. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical studies, we examine how instrumental music, devoid of lyrics, can positively influence various aspects of mental, emotional, and physical health. From stress reduction and anxiety alleviation to cognitive enhancement and immune system support, the preventive potential of instrumental music is explored across diverse demographic groups. The study also investigates the integration of instrumental music into daily routines, highlighting its role in fostering relaxation and promoting preventive mental health practices. Findings from this research contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the preventive applications of instrumental music, offering insights Read More …

Dr. Pratiti Pramanik Dey Abstract: “Charulata,” directed by the legendary Satyajit Ray in 1964, stands as a cinematic rendition of Rabindranath Tagore’s 1901 story ‘Nashtaneed.’ The film, produced by RD Bansal, features remarkable performances by Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Shailen Mukherjee, Shyamal Ghoshal, Geetali Roy, and others, with Satyajit Ray himself handling the music direction. Released on 17th April 1964, the film unfolds the poignant tale of Charulata, brilliantly portrayed by Madhabi Mukherjee, alongside Soumitra Chatterjee as Amal and Shailen Mukhopadhyay as Bhupati. The adaptation from literature to film inevitably brings forth modifications, as seen in Ray’s interpretation of Charu’s loneliness. Rabindranath’s detailed literary descriptions find condensed yet visually potent expression in the film. Charu’s coping mechanisms, such as observing the street through an opera-glass and swinging, differ from the original story but effectively convey her solitude. The film masterfully explores Charu’s emotions, a task that Rabindranath handled through language, Read More …

Dr. Sukanya Sarker, Ph.D. , Rabindra Bharati University, Senior Fellow of CCRT, Former Junior Fellow of CCRT (2014-2015) Abstract  In India, folk music plays a very important role in theatre, drama and films. Folk music and culture are the soul of rural India as well as of Indian culture. Cinema is a universal medium which can convey messages to all walks of life. The music of Pather Panchali (based on a famous Bengali novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay) by Ravi Shankar has an everlasting effect on viewers across boundaries. The music appears to be very simple. But beneath the simple application, there is a deep mystic quality in folk music.   In   Sonar Kella folk music portrayed beautifully Rajasthan’s colourful social life.  Shankar used different types of folk music and surrounding sounds to portray Bengal’s rural life. The struggle of an octogenarian widow has been depicted through the lyrics of a folksong in Read More …

DR. LOPAMUDRA CHAKRABORTY CHATTERJEE, MUSIC DEPARTMENT, MEMARI COLLEGE, BURDWANchakrabortylopamudra8@gmail.com Abstract:All Assamese speak the Assamese language. This language is understandable to all. But despitethe differences in the regional languages among the different tribes of Assam, the officiallanguage and the common Assamese language are the only authentic ones. Those who came andlived in Assam before and after independence have also adopted this language. Generally, we saythat those who speak the Assamese language are usually Assamese. But different tribes and clanslive in Assam and their socio-culture is also different. The present report of the North-Easternregion of West Bengal traces the diverse lifestyles and cultures of the indigenous and backwardtribes of the states of Assam – Ahom, Bodo, Rava, Varahi, Sutia, Maran, Jamie Naga, Kuki etc. Inorder to find that diverse culture, one must first know about the people of Assam. The worldunderstands to be the culture of Assam is ‘Bihu’, also known as Read More …

Dr. Srabani Sen, Associate Professor, Department of Music, Tarakeswar Degree College e-mail-srabanisn1@gmail.com  Mobile no- 6290242709 Brata is an age-old religious ritual practiced by women of West Bengal. Bratakhatas have an intricate relationship with the worship of gods and goddesses in the community life of the Bengali people. Bratas act to maintain traditional Hindu values but also emphasize the power of women. Bratas are performed to gain such goals as a healthy family, a good husband, and a happy life. Bratinis is also performed so that the performers develop such virtues as devotion, humility, and compassion. Brata is celebrated through special rituals. There is a story in every Brata of Bengal. লোকসংস্কৃতির আঙিনায় বাংলার মেয়েলি ব্রত বাংলার সংস্কৃতিতে ছড়িয়ে আছে হাজারো মেয়েলি ব্রতানুষ্ঠান, উৎসব-পার্বন আর মেলা। মানুষের মনের কাম্যবস্তু বা কর্মের সাদৃশ্যে আচার-অনুষ্ঠান মনের মনস্কামনা পূর্ণ করে – এই বিশ্বাস থেকেই ব্রতের জন্ম। ব্রত হল দেবতাদের কাছে সমবেতভাবে কামনা-বাসনা নিবেদন করার Read More …

MUSIC AND CINEMA – A TOOL OF COMMUNICATION Sayantika Ghosh State Aided College Teacher Department of Journalism And Mass-Communication Gobardanga Hindu College Contact no. 9804395853 Email-mimisayantika@gmail.com Abstract – As a means of expression, film serves as an instinctual recorder, preserving and producing valuable perceptible goggle. Both music and film are reliant on one another. Music, considered to be the oldest form of art, contributes to the cultural development of cinema. The success and use of music in film are the key topics of this essay. The way the note is changed can have a significant impact on the population. This paper will also discuss the disparate types of Indian music, such as the traditional ragas and the mainstream music that permeates Bollywood. The Indian culture is similar to the thread of music that runs from the spiritual realm to contemporary western culture. The first sound motion picture produced between 1931 Read More …

Priyanka Bhattacharjee, WhatsApp +918274925150, Phone number +8801831545775, Email: priyanka1995.bd@gmail.com Sound signal, Transformation, choreography, dramaturgy, dramatic compositions, metamorphosis Abstract : “Parisodh” and “Shyama” are two distinct dramatic compositions that showcase the poetic intentions of their creators through the expressive mediums of song and dance. In both instances, the core theme revolves around the profound concept of transformation, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of human existence. In the context of “Parisodh,” the drama unfolds through a compelling interplay of music and narrative, with a central focus on the poet’s intentions. The use of songs within the drama serves as a powerful tool to convey the emotional depth and complexity of the characters’ journey towards transformation. Through the medium of song, the characters in “Parisodh” engage in a duel, not just physically but also ideologically, as they grapple with inner conflicts and external challenges. The abstract nature of the drama allows the audience to Read More …