From: hariharn@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Ramesh Hariharan)


Timing and frame of reference is everything; it determines the state
of our minds. What we perceive as attractive at a certain time may not
even draw our attention at another time. The concept of a frequency match
seems very apposite in the context of music. What I am really trying to
get at is the choice of music at various times of the day. I recognize
that this choice is highly subjective. I would just like to list my
choices of singers/music at various times of the day.

5.00-7.30 am The day is still really slow; most of the world is
still asleep. One needs something really soft, soothing and yet
inspiring to wake up mentally and physically to square upto the
challenges during the day. My choice here is very clear: YESUDAS
singing some devotional music. Favorites range from his soulful
rendition of the Gayatri to 'The song of Lord Shri Krishna' (The Geeta).
His voice goes incredibly well with a flute which is the ideal instrument
for this time of the day.

7.30-10.00 am .. This is usually the ideal time in the day for
introspection. Ashwini Bhide, Bhimsen Joshi, Balamurali Krishna are
excellent picks because of the intense nature of the music they make,
usually heavy on aalap. I would rather listen to CLASSICAL music at this
time of the day than anything else.

10.00am-12.30 pm This is no time for introspection; it's time for
action. MANNA DEY's flexibility and lively style make him the ideal pick
here. His semiclassical songs like "Lapak japak tu aare badarava" or
"Chum chum bhaje re payaliyan" are great jump starters.

12.30-3.00 pm  KISHORE without a doubt. Post lunch is usually a slow
time of the day and  one needs something lively to keep you going with
your experiments, such as 'Kishore: Masti bhare geet'. It's just a
little rough on my lab mates though ..  poor fellows :-)

3.00-5.30 pm  The day is slowing down relatively. This is often a good
time for some very light (but not too fast) singing and MUKESH seems to
be pretty a good choice. Some favorites are Mukesh/Shankar Jaikishan
oldies.

5.30-8.30 pm MOHAMMED RAFI by a mile. The work part of the day is over
and it's the emotional part of the day. The choices can vary from
   fun loving : sar jo teraa chakraaye, mast baharo ka mai ashik
   sad : toote huwe khwabon ne ..esp. if my expts don't go as planned :-)
   romantic : teri aankhon ke siva, mai kahi kavi na ban jaon

8.30-late night JAGJIT SINGH You need someone to ease you into the
night with a very very soft voice. Meete sapane nahin to kaise aayenge ?

I would like to hear from others about their preferences at various times