Compositions of Michael Jackson, A.R. Rahman and Ilaiyaraaja take visitors on a musical journey

Mysuru: The Dasara cultural programme yesterday witnessed Police Mass Band performing the compositions of music legends A.R. Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja and Michael Jackson at the Mysore Palace premises much to the delight of the audience.

Following continuous rain in city, alternative arrangements were made for both the Classical Band and the English Band to perform. At first, the Band welcomed the guests through ‘General Salute’ following which compositions such as ‘Meri Desh Ki Darthi…’, ‘Saare Jahan Se Acchha…’ and other patriotic songs were performed.

Later, the 20-member KSRP Band performed on bagpipers entertaining the audience. This was followed by the rendition of ‘Kanakadasa keerthana’ — ‘Ishtu dina ee Vaikunta…’ — by the Police Classical Band. The Police Band also performed songs such as ‘Kelade Nimageega…’ from the movie ‘Geetha’, ‘Naguva Nayana Madhura Mauna…’ from the movie ‘Pallavi Anu Pallavi’. The Karnataka Band also performed the song ‘Yello Jogappa Ninna Aramane…’ from the movie ‘Jogi’. The rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Just Beat It…’ by the English Band took the audience to 1980s when the song was first released. This was followed by A.R. Rahman’s composition ‘Jai Ho…’ from Oscar-winning movie ‘Slum Dog Millionaire.’  

Home Minister Priyank Kharge presenting a memento to Karnataka Armed Reserve Police (KARP) Mounted Police Company Commandant A. Maruthi during the Police Band performance at Mysore Palace yesterday as part of Dasara Cultural Programmes.

The Classical Band also performed ‘Aigiri Nandini…’ invoking the divine blessings of Goddess Chamundeshwari. The rendition of ‘The Final Countdown…’ by the English Band also entertained the audience.

Later, the audience enjoyed the jugalbandi ‘Colours of Raga’ between the Classical Band & English Band. The performance ended with the rendition of ‘Kadam Kadam…’ While the English Band was led by Bandmaster Manjunath, the Classical Band was led by Bandmaster Satish.

Home Minister Priyank Kharge, District Minister Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, MLAs K. Harishgowda and T.S. Srivatsa, MLCs Dr. D. Thimmaiah and K. Shivakumar, DG&IGP Dr. M.A. Saleem, City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar and others were present on the occasion.