[News from 5th Jan 2015 ToI]
Pune: Music enthusiasts will now be able to watch the proceedings of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav online in an initiative from the Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal, the organisers.
A high-definition (HD) video recording of this year's performances, running for over 15 hours, will be available from early February on the internet site www.musiqi.com for music lovers all over the world on a 'pay per use' basis.
The mandal has roped in media production house Indian Magic Eye for the production and overall execution of this initiative along with US-based company Music on Fire.
Rajesh Deshmukh, director of Indian Magic Eye, told reporters on Sunday that the web capsule of about 15 hours of the performances at the 62nd Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav will be available in the HD format for a $50 charge. An edited version of the festival will be available for $29.99, he added.
Singer Sonu Nigam is the presenter of the web-based streaming, with commentary and information in English.
The viewers will also have the choice of selecting a specific day's performances or the performance of a particular artiste, for $10 upward, Deshmukh said. There will be flexibiity of viewing the recordings according to one's convenience within a time limit, he added.
Registrations will begin from January 15, Deshmukh said. Indian viewers who have access to high bandwidth for Internet access too can avail this facility, he added.
Executive trustee Shriniwas Joshi said the mandal was making efforts to reach youths through internet.
Pune: Music enthusiasts will now be able to watch the proceedings of the Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav online in an initiative from the Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal, the organisers.
A high-definition (HD) video recording of this year's performances, running for over 15 hours, will be available from early February on the internet site www.musiqi.com for music lovers all over the world on a 'pay per use' basis.
The mandal has roped in media production house Indian Magic Eye for the production and overall execution of this initiative along with US-based company Music on Fire.
Rajesh Deshmukh, director of Indian Magic Eye, told reporters on Sunday that the web capsule of about 15 hours of the performances at the 62nd Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav will be available in the HD format for a $50 charge. An edited version of the festival will be available for $29.99, he added.
Singer Sonu Nigam is the presenter of the web-based streaming, with commentary and information in English.
The viewers will also have the choice of selecting a specific day's performances or the performance of a particular artiste, for $10 upward, Deshmukh said. There will be flexibiity of viewing the recordings according to one's convenience within a time limit, he added.
Registrations will begin from January 15, Deshmukh said. Indian viewers who have access to high bandwidth for Internet access too can avail this facility, he added.
Executive trustee Shriniwas Joshi said the mandal was making efforts to reach youths through internet.
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