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For this Side Quest, address at least one of the following in 1-3 paragraphs (you may address more than one in your response). Paste the prompt you've chosen at the top of your response: 1. The initial team of scientists selected for the Golden Record project chose music solely from the Western classical canon ("Western"-associated with or originating in Europe). Thus, Carl Sagan called on folklorist/ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax to help diversify the music selections. Read about Lomax's contributions here and consider whether the music chosen effectively represents planet Earth. What could have been added or taken out? What else could have been done to ensure that a wide variety of music of the world was represented? 2. The music pieces chosen for the Golden Record all bear some sort of cultural and/or historical/societal significance. Choose one piece from the record and learn more about it. What is the significance of this piece, the performer(s), and/or composer? 3. If a Golden Record was launched into space today, what music would it include? Choose two pieces of music from different geographical regions and explain why these should be considered to represent planet Earth. Consider the significance of each piece, the performers, the composer, etc.Explanation / Answer
2. Golden Record is an attempt of the human beings on earth to strike a cord with the extra-terrestrial life forms in space. The music pieces on the golden record try to signify the cultural reminiscences of the world, we live in. Unique music record from every country is selected on recorded on the golden record. From India, the music recorded on the Golden record is Raga Bhairavi- Jaat Kahan Ho.
This song is a Hindustani classical piece and the only song representing the culture of India. Jaat Kahan ho is based on Raga Bhairavi and is an interstellar song, sung by Kesarbai Kerkar. Kesarbai Kerkar is a celebrated artist form the 1900s, born and brought up in Goa, India. She used to practice singing or conduct riyaaz for 18 hours a day and people used to sit for hours, listening to her melodious voice.
The song Jaat Kahan Ho is a beautiful rendition of Raga Bhairavi and the notes of the Phrygian. Ethnomusicologist, Robert Brown had chosen this song to be included on the golden record. In his views, this song is the masterpiece of Indian classical music and is the best to represent Indian culture in the space.