I have a prototype usage of my notation typesetter program which I would like your input on. I am very excited about it - and at the least I can promise that many of you may find it very interesting.
First, I hope Shri. Nandagopal and Ahiri wont mind me taking some liberties here. I have typeset the paTdIp varNam using my software but on top of that this prototype integrates (a snippet of) Ahiri's audio version into the notation. As you play the audio, you can see which swaras are being sung (only the pallavi part is there in the audio). You can even slow down the audio (without losing pitch). So the typeset notation becomes a multimedia presentation using which one can get tremendous insight into the song.
BTW, dont get your hopes too high
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This was one of my "dreams" of using the typesetter and so needless to say I am excited about the outcome. While I expect the usage to be limited to demonstration and learning purposes, it nevertheless "seems cool".
Here is the link to paTdIp varnam notation with Ahiri's beatiful voice integrated into it: http://arunk.freepgs.com/cmnt_audio_proto/patdip.html
Please note the following:
1. It is a prototype. It has basic functionality. You play the audio and you see the swaras highlighted as the song progresses. You can also click on the swaras (again just the pallavi part) and the audio would seek to it.
2. The initial load will take a bit of time (atleast a few seconds - longer on slower connections)
2. At this point, it will work ONLY on PCs and probably ONLY under IE and Firefox (for Firefox you need the Media Player plugin: http://port25.technet.com/pages/windows ... nload.aspx)
3. As you may see only the pallavi part is integrated into the audio (in fact the audio is a snippet from the full version)
Please let me know what you think.
Arun