"To find the inspiration for the structure of the composition, I asked myself how are all these related to the present situation where mankind is facing the greatest dangers of climate change? Out of the 6 themes in the composition, Heat and Rain are the longest movements represented by dissonant harmonies formed by the notes of the raga. The other themes serve as a memory of the wonderful times they bring for short durations in a year. When you hear the music written for winter, you will notice that the motifs get choppy by the end of the movement, metaphorizing the disappearance of winter if global warming continues. 

Before I conclude, I would like to mention a bit about the legends of Tansen who is one of the greatest exponents of Hindustani classical music. Legend has it that Tansen could ignite fire by performing Raag Deepak or could invite Rain by performing Megh-Malhar, the ragas for summer and monsoon respectively. 

Based on Tansen’s Legends, if Raagas have the power to change the balance in nature and provide something that we are lacking, then can there be musical frequencies that can reverse the effects of Climate change? It is too good to be true. I do hope that this baseless dream for a better future is indeed true."

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Amit Anand