Sandeep Ranade

Sandeep Ranade
Sandeep Ranade
	Sandeep Ranade with Milind Kulkarni and Nilesh Randive in Sangli.jpg
Born	Marathi: संदीप रानडे; 8 July 1981; Bangalore, India
🏳️ Nationality	Indian
Other names	Naadrang (mudra);
🎓 Alma mater	University of Pune; Johns Hopkins University;
💼 Occupation	Musician; Software Engineer;
📆 Years active	2005 - Present

Sandeep Ranade (alias Naadrang; born 1981) is an Indian Classical khayal vocalist from Pune regarded as the "torch" of the Mewati gharana's future.^[2] Best known as the creator of NaadSadhana for iOS,^[3] he is regarded for his work about the techniques, aesthetics, and philosophy of music articulated as a contemporary "naad yoga".^[4]

Background

Born in Bangalore, Ranade began learning music at an early age and gave his first public performance at age 6.^[5]

After completing his B.S. in Computer Engineering at the University of Pune, Ranade relocated to the United States to earn his M.S. in Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University.^[6] Following, he spent a decade working full-time as a software engineer at companies like Microsoft, Citrix, Cirtas, VMware, and Google.

Ranade performed music extensively^[7] across North America during that time.^[8] He later returned to Pune to focus on music, teach, and build a start-up.^[9]

Career

Ranade has performed throughout North America and India.^[10] As a supporting vocalist, he has accompanied Pandit Jasraj twice at the Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav.^[11]

As a soloist, he has performed for SPICMACAY, the Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Mahotsav (Goa), the Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Mahotsav (Sangli), and Swar Zankar (Ahmednagar) in addition to numerous festival appearances and baithaks. He has performed jugalbandis with prominent musicians like Ronu Majumdar, Debjyoti Bose, Kala Ramnath, and Aditya Oke.^[12]

Musicianship

Ranade is considered a leading musician of the Mewati gharana and disciple of Pandit Jasraj.^[13] He has incorporated principles from engineering and mathematics, nutrition and physiology, and neuroscience with insights about mindfulness, aesthetics, and history to develop his music.^[14]

Gurus

Ranade began learning music from Anjali Joglekar-Ponkshe, a disciple of Gangadharbuwa Pimpalkhare, from the age of five for 10 years.^[15] Following, he began training Dr. Shobha Abhyankar, the mother of Sanjeev Abhyankar and disciple of Pimpalkhare and Pandit Jasraj.^[16] Until her death, Dr. Abhyankar provided Ranade with advanced training in the Mewati gayaki and deep background in the theoretical, technical, and aesthetic approaches to khayal, raagdaari, and riyaaz. Since meeting him at the Vedic Cultural Heritage competition in 2004, Ranade has been learning with Pandit Jasraj.

Teaching

Ranade has students across the world and provides talim directly and remotely using Skype video calling^[17] and courses on Gumroad.^[18]

Compositions

Under the mudra "Naadrang," Ranade has created 74 musical compositions (khayals, taranas, thumris, ghazals, bhavgeets, bhajans, and multi-genre songs) in various raags and taals. The structures, themes, and grammar of Ranade's compositions are regarded for exploring expressions beyond the nine rasas.^[19]

NaadSadhana for iOS

Ranade has developed an iOS app for practicing riyaaz and developing shrutis, called "NaadSadhana".^[20] The app has been praised by various musicians like Ulhas Kashalkar,^[21] Suyog Kundalkar,^[22] Milind Kulkarni,^[23] and Tanmay Deochake.^[24]

Utilizing AI, NaadSadhana utilizes iOS's low-latency capabilities^[25] for responsive feedback.^[26] Ranade's app has been praised as "world-class" by technologists and musicians."^[27]

Discography

Album	Year	Tracks	Featured Musicians
Untitled	2005	1. Raag Madhuwanti 2. Raag Kalawati 3. Raag Miyan Malhar	Milind Kulkarni (harmonium) Rohit Mazumdar (tabla)
Untitled	2008	1. Raag Malkauns 2. Raag Charukeshi 3. Raag Hemavati 4. Bhavgeet based on Shanta Shelke's poem	Ramdas Palsule (tabla) Tanmay Deochake (harmonium)
Mana Tarana Gaaye^[28]	2010	1. Raag Marwa 2. Raag Chandrakauns 3. Raag Miyan Malhar (Chatrang)	Tanmay Deochake (harmonium) Vibhav Khandolkar (tabla)
The Young Masters of Tomorrow ^[29]	2011	Raag Jog 1. "Ay piya ghar aave" (vilambit ektaal) 2. "Kab tohe mein dekh paun" (madhyalaya teentaal) 3. "Tum bin kaise kate" (druth teentaal) 4. Tarana (druth teentaal) Raag Bihag 5. "Dekh mori rang mein" (madhyalaya teentaal) 6. "Hya Bhavanatil Geet Purane" (natyageet in teentaal) Raag Malkauns 7. "Piya more aawat nahin" (vilambit rupak) 8. "Kaiso niko laagoma" (madhyalaya teentaal) 9. "Aaj more ghar ayalia balama" (druth teentaal) Raag Ramdasi Malhar 10. "Sawan ke badra chhaye" (madhyalaya teentaal) Raag Charukeshi 11. "He Surano Chandra Vha" (natyageet in rupak) Raag Adana 12. "Mata Kalika" (Bhajan in teentaal)	Amit Kavthekar (tabla) Mohan Bhide (harmonium)
Elements by Naadrang^[30]	2017	Raag Gujri Todi 1. "Agni (Fire)" (ada chautaal) Raag Miyan Malhar 2. "Jal (Water)" (teentaal) Raag Malkauns 3. "Aakash (Space)" (bhajani) Raag Saraswati 4. "Pruthvi (Earth)" (chautaal) Raag Madhukauns 5. "Vayu (Air)" (ektaal) Raag Bhairavi 6. "Kaliyug (Age of Vice)" (teentaal)	Synthetic accompaniment

Awards and recognitions

2004 – Winner, All India Vedic Heritage Indian Classical Music Competition^[31] (New York, USA)^[32]
2017 – Pt. Vasantrao Gurav Award for Innovations in Hindustani Classical Music (Sangli)^[33]

References

External links

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