Aditya P. Mathur

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Latest Update: July 28, 2010

Opus

Year

Title

Instrumentation

Comments

51 2006 Gul and Gulguli WAV Voice and a set of Apple loops available in GarageBand 1.0 and in World Jam pack. Yet another story for Nicholas. I was stuck while adding music due to a bug in Garage Band (GB) 1.0 that created a bad file. While the bug has been fixed in GB 3.0, GB 1.0 had created a bad file which GB3.0 "fixed" but incorrectly. After several trials the file was fixed correctly by GB3.0 running on OS X 10.4.6. It DOES not work correctly on OS X 10.4.7!!
50 2006
Lion and the Robber, an original story. AIF
Voice and a set of Apple loops available in GarageBand 1.0.
I made up this story for Nicholas (~4 years of age) during our recent visit to California. Nicholas liked it and therefore I recorded it with accompaniment. This is my first project with Apple's GarageBand-- a great product!
49 2005 Ek Ashirwad (A blessing) Text
Female solo+chorus
Raga Kedar. Tala: Dadra. A blessing song for the bride and bridegroom. Written and set to music in response to a request from Vaijayanti Manian. Starts with a couplet from Goswami Tulasidas' Ramachiratamans' Balakanda.
48 2003 Theme and Variations MP3
Sitar and Piano
Dedicated to my most wonderful piano teacher: Verna Abe. I presented it to Verna on June 12, 2003 at David and Mary Bache's home during a farewell part given to Verna by her students. Jyoti (on Sitar) and I performed the theme and the first three of four variations. The theme is based on Frederick Chopin's prelude #7 in A-major. The MP 3 recording here was made on May 17, 2004 at Aditya's home. On this recording are Priyan Patkar (Piano) and Jyoti Iyer Mathur (Sitar).
47
2002 Trio in F Flute, Violin, Cello Pamina suggested that I compose something for Gitanjali. Pamina Blum (Flute), Reto Gier (Cello), and Ravishankar (Violin) performed this trio on June 23 during a wedding reception. The trio is based on Raga Bhopali. It uses the three instruments to weave the melody in the Marathi hymn "Vijaya Pataka" that Gitanjali learned from Shri N. G. Kelkar at the age of 5. The trio is in one movement.
46
2002 Thank You Dear Lord

MP3

English Text

Sanskrit Text

Voice and Piano

MP3 of recording on April 20, 2002 at Indiana University Bloomington at Gitanjali Mathur's Performer's Diploma recital. Voice: Gitanjali Mathur, Piano: Carl Gales.

Dedicated to Ms. Camilla Williams, Emerita Professor of Music at the School of Music at Indiana University, Bloomington. First performance at Recital Hall, IU by Gitanjali with piano accompaniment by Carl. English text: Aditya Mathur. Sanskrit Text: Mandukya Upanishad. Ragas used: Des, Shivaranjani, Malkauns, and Kafi.

Professor Williams is the first African-American woman to take on the lead role (Cio Cio San) in Madama Butterfly in her performance with the NY City Opera in 1946. She performed in the first performance of Mozart's Idemaneo in the United States. A biography of Ms Williams is to be published soon by Oxford Press.

45
2002 Welcome to Akriti MP3

(Score not available)

Female and male chorus Written for Akriti organized by ICMAP about once every month. First performance was by the Akriti Choir on Feb 3, 2002.
44
2001
Gajananam (Text, transliteration and scores) Voice: Female chorus, male chorus; Strings: Violin 1, Violin 2, String bass; Percussion: Xylophone, Open triangle, Maracass, and Cabassa.

Gajananam MP3. Synthesized Orchestra, Original Score. Performed on Feb 3, 2002 by members of India Classical Music Association of Purdue (ICMAP), faculty and staff of Purdue University.

Gajananam MP3 Live Orchestra, Revised Score, Bass played by only one Cello; percussion replaced by improvised Tabla.

The text of "Gajananam", a popular Sanskrit shlokam, is set to Raga Mahati (Sa, Ga, Pa, Ni komal). This is my first Orchestral Stuti; more to come! First performance was by the Akriti Choir on Feb 3, 2002.

The revised scores were created to make playing easy for Violin 2 players. (March 8, 2002)

The Junior Akriti Choir and Orchestra performed Gajananam (revised) on April 6, 2002. The orchestra and the choir was comprised of the children of member's of the India Women's Association, Greater Lafayette, IN. Conducted by Aditya Mathur. Ravishankar Mathur assisted during many practice sessions and provided bow markings in violin scores.

43
2001
Raghav Voice, Strings: violin, cello, acoustic bass; French Horn; Percussion: Celesta Wrote the text on the birth of Raghav, son of Shailendra and Nina Mehta. The text was later set to a mix of Raga Bhopali and Kafi. Performed during the first birthday celebration of Raghav Mehta.
42
2001

The Robin is Listening

Full Orchestral Score

Voice only

Voice, Celesta, Violins, Fragrent Tar, Synth Bass, several percussion instruments. Written (both text and music) for my wife Jyoti on the occasion of her 50th Birthday. Pperformed by Gitanjali and myself on June 16th.
41
2001
Orchestral Fantasy Violins, French Horn, Timpani, Trumpet, Cello, Cymbals. An instrumental fantasy based on a traditional Marathi Hymn from India titled "Nirguna Che Bhenti."
40
2001

A little Girl's Dream

Solo Violin

Written for a little girl who liked my Orchestral Fantasy I so much that she wanted to play the strings part. I printed the string part for her and also composed this solo violin piece as a gift.

39

2001

Lo Tum Chale

Voice, Violin, Cello, Bass.

Text in Hindi. Song based on Raga: Shivranjani. Written and performed for Kant and Sridevi on February 1, 2001. A revised version, new text but the same music, was written for Rakesh and Sunita Singh. It was performed by Renu Bajaj and myself during their farewell party thrown by IWA on June 2, 2001.

38

1999~

Aayo Banna

Lyrics

MP3

Male and female duet

Text in Hindi. Song based on Raga: Yaman Kalyan, Taal: Dadra. First performed on November 27 at Mr. and Mrs. Dev's daughter AArati's wedding. Performers: Aditya, Gitanjali, and Jyoti on tambourine. Recording here:Vocals: Renu, Aditya, Jyoti. Cabasa: Jyoti. Recorded on: Oct 15, 2004 at Jyoti-Aditya's residence.

37

1999

Ride a Moonlight Beam

Voice, Violins, French Horn, Drums, and Cymbal.

A fast paced song. Written for a music competition in the rock category. Did not win any prize.

36

1999

Asha (Hope) Score

Asha MP3

Asha Text (with English Translation). Text in Hindi and English is by Aditya Mathur.

25 CDs sold! 100% of receipts donated to Asha.

Voice solo

Written Asha...a charity organization that helps raise money for educational projects in India. The Indianapolis chapter of Asha has made it as their theme song. Gitanjali has already sung it twice at their annual banqueets in May 1999 and May 2000.

35
1998 Variations on a theme by Mozart Two Sitars and an obligato Tabla. Send mail to Aditya for transposed score in the key of D or some other key. Written for Jyoti and Nilanjan on W. A. Mozart's 243rd birthday. The,me and variations based on the theme used by Mozart in the first movement of Piano Sonata K331. First performance of only the first and the third movement was at the Holi function organized by the India Women's Association sometime in March 1999. Sumit accompanied them on the Tabla. It was super. With the Tabla the piece sounds excellent. However, the Tabla ought to be played carefully to match the hidden rhythms.

34

1998~

Yaaden

Voice

Text in Hindi: Aditya. Song based on Yaman Kalyan, a North Indian Raga.

33

1998~

Trio

Piano, Sitar, and Tabla.

Based on Shivranjani, a pentatonic North Indian Raga. Variation on Movement II of Aditya's yet-to- be completed quintet for strings.

32

1998

Extended Bagatelle 

Piano

Added to Beethoven's Op 119 Number 9 Bagatelle in A-minor.

31

1997

Abhinandan Mere Nandan (Swagat Song) MP3

Lyrics

Acoustic Bass, Chorus, Cymbals, Female VoiceFlute, French Horn, Sitar, Strings, Timpani, Tuba, Woodblock, and Xylophone.

Text in Hindi: Aditya. Song and orchestral accompaniment to welcome the bridegroom at an Indian wedding. Dedicated to Mrs. Pramila Puri. Performed by a choir at Ishu's wedding in Weast Lafayette. Ishu is Mrs Puri's daughter. The MP3 recording here was made much later at Aditya's residence. while practicing for a performance. Gitanjali's voice has been added after the home recording. Renu Bajaj and Madhavi are the other soloists. Chorus: Prema Dayananda, Anagha Kalvade, Madhavi Chelluri, Renu Bajaj, Tanmay Lele, and Anuj Puri. This was performed again later at a wedding and conducted by Priyan Patkar.

30

1997~

Mama 

Female Voice and Chorus.

English version of Amma. Translation: Aditya.

29

1997~

Amma 

Female Voice and Chorus.

Inspired by my mother-in law , for all mothers of the world. Hindi song in Raga Yaman Kalyan. Text in Hindi: Aditya.

28

1997

Birthday wishes for an aspiring Trumpeteer

Strings, Tabla, and Trumpet in F.

For son Ravishankar on his 16th birthday. 

27

1996~

Geet Likhane Do

Voice

Text in Hindi: Aditya. Raag: Yaman Kalyan, Tala: Roopak.

26

1996~

Woh kaun Pyari Si

Voice

Song for a baby girl

25

1996

Mhari Gayyan Khul Khul Jaaye

Acoustic Bass, Agogo, Bata Drums, Chorus, (male and female), Cowbell, Chorus, Clarinet, Cymbals, Deff Slap, French Accordian, French Horn, Hula Stick, Maraca, Munching, Police Whistle, Surido, Tanzanian Scream, Shaker, Tambourine, Trumpet, Udu Drums, Whip, Xylophone.

Dedicated to friend Pradeep from Pilani. Music is in North Indian folk style. Depicts a fun filled dance at a party in a village. Text: Aditya.

24

1996*~

"Aamrica" Se Aaya Hoon

Voice

One of Aditya's Hindi songs in the cycle "Songs without Films." Key of F-Kalyan.

23

1996

A little fantasy

Piano

In the key of F using Bhopali...a North Indian Raga. Written for performance during the monthly Piano recital at Verna's home.

22

1996~

I will miss piano

Voice

Text by Aditya. Melody based on the theme from Movement I of Mozart's Sonata in A-major (K 331).

21

1996*

Love in an auto shop

Miscelleneous sounds from the highway and auto repair shops. Accompanied by Sitar, Strings, and Tabla.

Experimental piece to find how a weird mix of instruments sounds in an awkward setting linside an auto-repair shop. Melody continues to reign supreme in this piece.

20

1996

Rondo for Violin

Violin (Obligato Tabla in Rupak Tala)

Composed for son Ravishankar. Edited for fingering by Mrs. Meda Low. Uses Kalyan mode from North India.

19

1996

Polymodal fun on a Fibonnaci pyramid (score in pdf)

MP3

About the composition

French Horn, Sitar, Strings, Tabla, Xylophone.

For Professor Helen Brown's class. Uses two North Indian modes: Khamaaj and Todi in the key of C#. (Needs remixing to set the volumes correctly.)

18

1996

Bear from India

Piano, Strings, Chorus

Text by Aditya. Song for children. Rap-style, uses the whole tone scale.

17

1996

Bartok diatonicized 

Piano

Experimental piece for Professor Helen Brown's class. Diatonicization of one of Bartok's chromatic invention. A richly boring piece!

16

1996

Am Grabe Ansalmos

Soprano with piano accompaniment.

Text: Mathias Claudias. Composed for Professor Helen Brown's class. Melody in E-phrygian, accompaniment in E-dorian. 

15

1996~

Pehali Nazar 

Voice 

One of Aditya's Hindi songs in the cycle "Songs without Films." Key of F-Kalyan. First performed on November 27 at Akant and Anju Dev's daughter's wedding. Dedicated to Mr.  Akant Dev and Mrs. Anju Dev.

14

1996~

With your fire

Voice 

Love song.

13

1996~

Where are you my love?

Voice 

Text by Aditya. Melody and (obligato) accompaniment modelled (unconsciously) after Chopin's prelude #7 in A-major. Key: D-major. Andante.

12

1996

A bit disheartened

Piano

Mix of E-Major and E-Phrygian. Composed as an assignment for Professor Helen Brown's class.

11

1996~

I like your smile!

Voice 

Text by Aditya. Melody in Raga Bhopali 

10

1995

Variations on a theme from Brazil

MP3

Acoustic Bass, Sitar, Strings I, Strings II. 

Theme is from the Brazilian popular song Oo la la. Dedicated to friend Jose Maldonado. Use this as an example of modulation from Major to Phrygian. The last movement seems to have come out the best. It is the theme from the "Oo la la" song.

9

1995

In the bright summer morning

Soprano with piano accompaniment.

Original text in German: Heinrich Hein English Translated by: unknown. Based on North Indian Raga: Bhairav.

8

1994*

Trio

Cello, Piano, violin.

One movement only in F-Lydian.

7

1993~

Forgive me

Voice only; obligato piano, tabla, and violin.

Text by Aditya. Melody based on a familiar tune from India.

6

1992~

Lullaby

Text of Lullaby

Voice only; obligato piano, tabla, and violin.

Based on a lullaby from India: Nanhi Kali Sone Chali.

5

1991~

Bye bye song

Celesta, Drums, Music Box, Strings, Tubular Bell, Voice, Voice Ohs.

Farewell song for children visiting Aditya's family during Christmas. Made spacially for Aditi and Sidharth. Can be easily adapted to any other child.

4

1991

Variations on Gori Ko Pallo Latke

Listen (MIDI File)

Movements 2 and 3 are not captured perfectly in this file; there are missing and incorrectly mapped sounds.

Accordian, Celesta, Drums, Echo Drops, French Horn, Music Box, Female shriek, Noise, Strings, Woodblock.

Theme from a folk tune from the Indian state of Rajasthan.

3

1991

Variations on a theme by Schumann

Piano

Theme from a Moderato by Schumann (on p 165 Piano for Begineers by Clark.)

2

1990

Melody in D-minor

Piano

Adagio and Andante.

1

1989

Oh Susanna 

Piano, Sitar, and Violin.

Arrangement for performance at home.