This is a short exploration in Rag Khammaj (a traditional N. Indian Melody) on the sitar by Will Marsh.   This piece features Will's expressive and imaginative rendering of this timelessly beautiful melody.

About Will - 
Will Marsh brings refined melody, imagination and devotion to all facets of his music. He has been performing classical sitar for fourteen years and guitar twenty.  He is blessed to have studied under India’s greatest musicians.  Will’s taleem (training) began under Ustad Aashish Khan (the eldest son of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan) at the California Institute of the Arts, where Will received his M.F.A in World Music.  He has also worked with sitar masters Roshan Jamal Bhartiya, Tushar Bhaita and Shakir Khan.  Will resides in the California Bay Area where he is an active teacher, performer and recording artist.  
more at willmarshmusic.com

Sitar Flow in Rag Khammaj

Music by the instrumental trio called River (Will Marsh guitar, Josh Mellinger percussion and Dane Moggenberg bass).  Recorded 2010 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Composed by Will Marsh

Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

Back to The River

eleven grains of sand

Music by the instrumental trio called River (Will Marsh guitar, Josh Mellinger percussion and Dane Moggenberg bass).  Recorded 2010 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Composed by Dane Moggenberg.

Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

Ac Sack

Music by the instrumental trio called River (Will Marsh guitar, Josh Mellinger percussion and Dane Moggenberg bass).  Recorded 2010 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Song Composed by Will Marsh

Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

The Seven Seas

Music by the instrumental trio called River (Will Marsh guitar, Josh Mellinger percussion and Dane Moggenberg bass).  Recorded 2010 in Traverse City, Michigan.
Song Composed by Will Marsh.
 
Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

the magical rhythm of a brazilian conch shell

River was formed in 2010 in Traverse City Michigan. It is comprised of Will Marsh (guitar), Josh Mellinger(percussion) and Dane Moeggenberg (Bass). All tracks are original compositions.
released September 12, 2010
song composed by Josh Mellinger


Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

Mishibizou

River was formed in 2010 in Traverse City Michigan. It is comprised of Will Marsh (guitar), Josh Mellinger(percussion) and Dane Moeggenberg (Bass). All tracks are original compositions.
released September 12, 2010.
Marbles - composed by Josh Mellinger.


Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

Marbles

River was formed in 2010 in Traverse City Michigan. It is comprised of Will Marsh (guitar), Josh Mellinger(percussion) and Dane Moeggenberg (Bass). All tracks are original compositions.
released September 12, 2010


Marsh and Mellinger have been on parallel musical journeys since their early days growing up in Northern Michigan. Both attended the California Institute of the Arts in near Los Angeles, CA and became serious performers of many global musical styles. Together they blend genres effortlessly, with a brotherly chemistry that is new and vibrant. Marsh and Mellinger are based in California (San Francisco) where they teach, perform and tour internationally.
more at www.willmarshmusic.com

Blown

Hear the World interviews leaders, teachers, and healers from different cultures and religions, to hear what wisdom they may have to offer on the Coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the world.

In this episode, we hear from Sangeetha Kowsik, the Hindu chaplain of New York University and founder of the Ihsan Ishan design company:

https://www.ihsanishan.com/

The musical selection is "Rag Bhairavi", as played on the sitar by Will Marsh:

https://www.willmarshmusic.com/

Sitar Flow in Rag Khammaj

Will Marsh

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