Flute Sikkil Mala chandrasekar
Smt.Sikkil Mala chandrasekar participated as judge in a Music Programme for Jaya Tv . She performed end of the episode.
Her official website www.flutemala.com
bhO shambhO
raagam: rEvati
2 ratnaangi janya
Aa: S R1 M1 P N2 S
Av: S N2 P M1 R1 S
taaLam: aadi
Composer: Dayaananda Saraswati
Language: Sanskrit
pallavi
bhO shambhO shiva shambhO svayambhO
anupallavi
gangAdhara shankara karuNAkara mAmava bhavasAgara tAraka
caraNam 1
nirguNa parabrahma svarUpa gamAgama bhUta prapanca rahita
nija guhanihita nitAnta ananta Ananda atishaya akSayalinga
caraNam 2
dhimita dhimita dhimi dhimikiTa kiTatOm tOm tOm tarikiTa tarikiTakiTa tOm
matanga munivara vandita Isha sarva digambara vESTita vESa Isha sabEsha sarvEsha
Meaning:by Suhasini Jayakumar
pallavi: Hail , oh Lord Shambhu, one who "self appeared"
anupallavi: Source of Ganges, Shankara, oh merciful lord who redeems me from this ocean of sorrow, samsAra
caraNam 1: without gunas, one who is beyond time, past, present and future
truth beyond gunas(?), beyond all things finite, oh infinite, blissful, wondrous, ever the same lingA
caraNam 2: This is just the rhythm of the dance of creation and destruction
Details from Karnatik.com
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
tani Avartanam - Umayalpuram K Sivaraman & G Harishankar
Tani Avartanam - Umayalpuram K Sivaraman & G Harishankar
Tani Avartanam - Umayalpuram K Sivaraman & G Harishankar (I)
Accompanied by M. Balamuralikrishna, TN Krishnan & Vikku Vinayakaram
Tani Avartanam - Umayalpuram K Sivaraman & G Harishankar (I)
Accompanied by M. Balamuralikrishna, TN Krishnan & Vikku Vinayakaram
Vachaspathi - on Bansuri
Vachaspathi - on Bansuri
Jhala in Raga Vachaspathi. recorded live at Veereshwar Punyashram, Gadag, Karnataka for Swar Shradhanjali concrets to Pt. Panchakshar Gawai.
Jhala in Raga Vachaspathi. recorded live at Veereshwar Punyashram, Gadag, Karnataka for Swar Shradhanjali concrets to Pt. Panchakshar Gawai.
priya Sisters 7.Ekkadi Maanusha Bowli Annamacharya
Priya Sisters - Ekkadi Maanusha Bowli Annamacharya
Ekkadi Manusha Janmam? (Annamacharya song)
Ekkadi Manusha Janmam? (Annamacharya song)
Prince Rama Varma renders an eloquent Annamacharya composition in the Raaga Revagupti at NGMA Mumbai. He is accompanied on the violin by Shri Madhavan and on the mridangam by Shri Ganesh.
Prince Rama Varma renders an eloquent Annamacharya composition in the Raaga Revagupti at NGMA Mumbai. He is accompanied on the violin by Shri Madhavan and on the mridangam by Shri Ganesh.
RAJENDRA TEREDESAI - BAMBOO FLUTE - URJAA CONCERT-3
RAJENDRA TEREDESAI - BAMBOO FLUTE - URJAA CONCERT-3
The Raga Hemavati continues in the concluding portion of the three-tier format. You would also notice the active interplay between the flute & the tabla.
The Raga Hemavati continues in the concluding portion of the three-tier format. You would also notice the active interplay between the flute & the tabla.
Hariprasad Chaurasia vicenza Maj 07 with Lorenzo Squillari
Hariprasad Chaurasia vicenza Maj 07 with Lorenzo Squillari
Concerto Bansuri a Vicenza 26 maggio 2007...Hariprasad Chaurasia Raga Hemavati alapa jhora jhala lorenzo squillari
Concerto Bansuri a Vicenza 26 maggio 2007...Hariprasad Chaurasia Raga Hemavati alapa jhora jhala lorenzo squillari
RAJENDRA TEREDESAI - BAMBOO FLUTE - URJAA CONCERT-2
RAJENDRA TEREDESAI - BAMBOO FLUTE - URJAA CONCERT-2
I have played Raga Hemavati in this concert. It lasted for a duration of nearly two hours. Such is the magic and power of this raga! The video clip here shows only a part of the gat (composition) in rupak taal (of 7 beats). I am accompanied by the talented tabla player Uday Deshpande ( a disciple of the late Ustad Allarakha Saheb).
I have played Raga Hemavati in this concert. It lasted for a duration of nearly two hours. Such is the magic and power of this raga! The video clip here shows only a part of the gat (composition) in rupak taal (of 7 beats). I am accompanied by the talented tabla player Uday Deshpande ( a disciple of the late Ustad Allarakha Saheb).
Praveen plays Sri Kanthimathim
Praveen plays Sri Kanthimathim
Kruthi: Sri Kanthimathim
Ragam: Hemavathi
Kruthi: Sri Kanthimathim
Ragam: Hemavathi
Thursday, June 26, 2008
PULARI-Music Video,2005-Lyrics:SOHANLAL
PULARI-Music Video,2005-Lyrics:SOHANLAL
Singers:M.G.Sreekumar,G.Venugopal,V.V.Vi nod and Manjari.
Singers:M.G.Sreekumar,G.Venugopal,V.V.Vi nod and Manjari.
Mridangam - Thaniyavartanam - Sanjay Vanen
Mridangam - Thaniyavartanam - Sanjay Vanen
14 yr old Sanjay breaks into a Tani Avarthanam with EM Subramaniam on ghatam and Sriram Gangadharan on carnatic vocal.
14 yr old Sanjay breaks into a Tani Avarthanam with EM Subramaniam on ghatam and Sriram Gangadharan on carnatic vocal.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
'Ashokavaniyankam Koodiyattom'
'Ashokavaniyankam Koodiyattom'
Ammannur Rajanish as Ravana in 'Ashokavaniyankam Koodiyattom' held at Koodalmanikyam Kootambalam
Ammannur Rajanish as Ravana in 'Ashokavaniyankam Koodiyattom' held at Koodalmanikyam Kootambalam
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It’s a family affair
It’s a family affair
Wednesday June 25 2008 10:54 IST Gayatri Dwivedi for Express News Service Kochi
WHEN mom and daughters stepped out in tune with the music, ‘Nritha Sandhya’ held at Fine Arts Hall became an event to cherish.
Renowned dancer Mary John and her daughters Ria and Ruby John put up a mesmerising show with spectacular performances of mohiniyattam, bharatanatyam and kuchipudi last week. Their troupe ‘Kalatharangini’ is headed by Mary’s husband KM John. The programme was held as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Bank Employees Art Movement Ernakulam (BEAME).
John was born into a traditional Christian family in Kerala and nobody ever envisaged that he would be a dancer of international acclaim. As a child, he loved participating in school dramas.
The Duryodhana-Krishna sequences depicted in kathakali performances used to stir him like nothing else could. He felt that kathakali was his calling and made up his mind to study it. The going was tough and the training rigorous.
The painstaking practice sessions of eight hours a day for nine years was no child’s play. But his efforts came to fruition. The first honour that came his way was the AD Bollard gold medal for the best kathakali student in 1977. He started as a teacher at Kalamandalam.
The first tour abroad came in 1981 and after that, there was no looking back.
Marriage blessed him with a perfect partner in Mary. Besides being a leading mohiniyattam artist, Mary is also the first Indian female ‘chutti’ (make-up) artist. Mary’s decision to learn dance after marriage did not take off initially but after the birth of her second daughter, the desire became irrepressible.
Recalls John: “Mary used to get up very early in the morning with the plate and pot for kuchipudi practice. Amidst all this, there would be moments when she would hold the baby in her arms. The commitment in her put wings to her aspirations and soon, she started performing all over the globe.”
Their daughters are following their footsteps and perform kathakali, koodiyattam, mohiniyattam, bharatanatayam, kuchipudi and ottan thullal. While Ria is pursuing dentistry in Kochi, Ruby is a Plus-Two student. The family has given many performances in almost all the European countries. The troupe regularly conducts classes and workshops abroad.
The audiences there are very different. “In India, the number peters out as the night passes; but people abroad sit through the performances even if the next day is a working day,” says John.
The couple runs Kalatharamgini, a centre for performing and fine arts and culture in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur.
Wednesday June 25 2008 10:54 IST Gayatri Dwivedi for Express News Service Kochi
WHEN mom and daughters stepped out in tune with the music, ‘Nritha Sandhya’ held at Fine Arts Hall became an event to cherish.
Renowned dancer Mary John and her daughters Ria and Ruby John put up a mesmerising show with spectacular performances of mohiniyattam, bharatanatyam and kuchipudi last week. Their troupe ‘Kalatharangini’ is headed by Mary’s husband KM John. The programme was held as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Bank Employees Art Movement Ernakulam (BEAME).
John was born into a traditional Christian family in Kerala and nobody ever envisaged that he would be a dancer of international acclaim. As a child, he loved participating in school dramas.
The Duryodhana-Krishna sequences depicted in kathakali performances used to stir him like nothing else could. He felt that kathakali was his calling and made up his mind to study it. The going was tough and the training rigorous.
The painstaking practice sessions of eight hours a day for nine years was no child’s play. But his efforts came to fruition. The first honour that came his way was the AD Bollard gold medal for the best kathakali student in 1977. He started as a teacher at Kalamandalam.
The first tour abroad came in 1981 and after that, there was no looking back.
Marriage blessed him with a perfect partner in Mary. Besides being a leading mohiniyattam artist, Mary is also the first Indian female ‘chutti’ (make-up) artist. Mary’s decision to learn dance after marriage did not take off initially but after the birth of her second daughter, the desire became irrepressible.
Recalls John: “Mary used to get up very early in the morning with the plate and pot for kuchipudi practice. Amidst all this, there would be moments when she would hold the baby in her arms. The commitment in her put wings to her aspirations and soon, she started performing all over the globe.”
Their daughters are following their footsteps and perform kathakali, koodiyattam, mohiniyattam, bharatanatayam, kuchipudi and ottan thullal. While Ria is pursuing dentistry in Kochi, Ruby is a Plus-Two student. The family has given many performances in almost all the European countries. The troupe regularly conducts classes and workshops abroad.
The audiences there are very different. “In India, the number peters out as the night passes; but people abroad sit through the performances even if the next day is a working day,” says John.
The couple runs Kalatharamgini, a centre for performing and fine arts and culture in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur.
Monday, June 23, 2008
AMRITA TV Super Dancer Junior Final 3 Winner - Sradha
A few moments with AMRITA TV Super Dancer Junior Final 3 Winner - Shradha Gokul
Greetings to you Shradha. You have been one of the contestants of the recently concluded Super Dancer Junior programme conducted by Amrita TV. Participating in a talent hunt show of this calibre to find out the best amongst children of your age, it gave a feast to all the viewers and the contestants. It is the same interest of the viewers that made me now approach you for a brief and casual talk to find how your progress is after the post-elimination from this show. Feel free to express your thoughts in your own simple way.
1. Shradha, congratulations for participating in the Super Dancer Junior Competition and getting selected to the top 3 level. How did you hear about this programme?
From the promotional advertisements in the AMRITA TV.
2. How did you find the different stages of the competition? Particularly on the challenges thrown to you to perform non-conventional rounds.
It was highly competitive but my teachers and my parents made me feel at ease and supported me. They kept telling me that participating is more important than winning and asked me to do my best.
3. Who is your Guru? Could you please give us an idea how you went about preparing for each round.
My Guru for Cinematic dance is Mrs Sajana Najam who is a popular choreographer and has done several shows for major events. My classical guru is Mr Nanthencode Vinayachandran a highly respectable Guru in Trivandrum.
Sajana teacher was like a friend to me. It was like a second home to me during the period of the competition. I used to stay there and prepare my rounds with total devotion and passion most of the time past midnight. My mom, Sapna and grandparents used to accompany me and encourage me all the time. My dad, Gokul, used to support me over the phone as he was away. I was able to learn and memorize the steps because of all their love, encouragement and support. My mom, grandparents, teacher, her two daughters and umma ( teacher's mother) use to sit and discuss about the rounds and in a day or two we prepare for yet another exciting round.
4. How was the support given by the Amrita TV channel in terms of co-ordination and arrangements for contestants like you.
They did support, but it was very minimal considering the expenses incurred particularly for Sets and costumes. My parents and grandparents did spend a lot for costumes, transport, sets and training. Amrita use to pay 2000/- per round, whereas each round consists of 4-5 dances , which required upto Rs. 50000. Support was given by the make up team consisting of Sobha aunty, Raju uncle, lovely Aunty and her team.
Good Food was also supplied to us on the day of shoot.
5. How do you rate the grooming sessions before each stage of this competition? Did you all get sufficient notification about each stage and also did you get sufficient guidance about how your performance should be for each one of them?
Most of the contestants did not get necessary guidance, neither could they know much about their future rounds and that was clearly visible in the property round where most of them were not aware of any such round as it was not explained or told in the grooming sessions. We were not at all supported in song selection and this was another area of great stress.
6. How do you rate the other contestants who participated along with you? Did you all get along well?
All the contestants were equally good and nice. The parents were more stressed and appeared angry at many decisions but we 15 contestants were good friends and had a very nice time. Anna is one of my best friends. Whenever we get time, we contact each other and exchange pleasantries. Navaneeth sometimes spends his night at our home, after the Kuttichathan shoot whenever his mom goes to Calicut.
7. Was there any stress on you with regards to the SMS votes / campaign which was a part of the requirement for getting through to the next level in each stage? How did you work on this, especially in your case, being from an ordinary family compared to the other rich contestants.
Yes SMS is something that makes me very unhappy and stressed. It was the sad part of the whole show where I used to feel very depressed and often cried. I never understood why the person who has the money to send more SMS can win !!! Even though my parents did not let me know, I used to feel sad and bad when I saw them running here and there begging votes. The channel people put me in danger zone and Amrita staff used to call my parents asking them to send more SMS to save me and I know that they did spend a lot of money to get me to the safer zone. My parents had to spend very little for my other expenses, while they spend a lot for SMS. It created a lot of stress and spoilt the fun of the show. Thousands of SMS sent by my fans abroad, and in India were not enough for the channel and many thousand SMS sent by our family friends and relatives bounced during the finals. There were thousands of returned messages. My parents did spend a fortune that could have been used for education to send SMS. I have heard people talk about how SMS decided the winner and not the talent and this I think is very unfortunate, sad and unjustified.
8. What do you rate amongst the various stages for this particular competition as the toughest round? What was the reason that made you say this particular round as very challenging.
The toughest round for me was the horror round which I couldn't do well. I have never known about this kind of dance before. It was really a horror for me. I am also particularly sad that they did not include a classical dance round.
9. Looking back at this competition after elimination, do you feel, the stages set were tough or that you could have performed well in those?In certain rounds I use to feel I could have performed better.
Especially the comedy and the horror round. Stages set was not that tough.
10. How often you give performances? How many hours normally you practise?
I am a classical dancer and I normally practice 2-3 hrs most of the days.
11. Other than dance, are you learning any musical instruments or any other extra-curricular activities?
Other than dance I am learning music. Now I am acting in a children's teleserial Kuttichathan telecast by Asianet during prime time. I am playing the role of Varsha Menon, nick name " bubbles". people also call me Maychathan because of the role I played in a few episodes.
12. I understand you are good at studies. Tell me something about your activities other than those involved with dance.
I am interested in listening to good music. I love to play computer games and listen to stories. My dad has brought me a lot of Disney movies and I love to watch them one by one, whenever I get time.
13. Which grade/school you are attending and what was the reaction from the school, your friends and well wishers when they came to know about your participation in Super Dancer Junior?
I am studying in 6th std . My principal Rev. Fr. Mathew Chackalakal was my die hard supporter. He encouraged me a lot and was always there as a promoter. Friends, teachers and relatives had supported me a lot. My friends respect me and love me more than ever after this program and they often talk about my performances.
14. Did you get any support/recognition from any associations or any other news media channels for your excellent performance in this competition?
Yes, News paper 's like Rashtradeepika had recently published a page long feature about me in all Kerala and US editions.
15. Who is your favourite Dancer? And who else do you like to follow closely from this field?
Shobhana and Dr. Padma Subramaniam are my favourties, because both are very innovative, talented and highly creative.
16. What are your future plans? What do you want to become – other than a Dancer?
First choice is to reach greater heights in classical dance and also to choose a profession that will help me help others.
17. Do you get noticed when you travel within Kerala after participation in this show. How do you handle this popularity / recognition/encouragements.
Yes, ofcourse and I will remain ever grateful to Amrita TV for this popularity and good wishes that the show generated. I feel so proud and good when many people walk up to me in public places and tell me that they consider me as their super dancer junior.
Most of the days I get Phone calls from India and abroad. Some of the frequent callers are sri Venu of almanara communications, Dubai, Rajeev chetan and Suraj chettan from Baharain, venu uncle from kannur, shobith chettan from kannur Praveen chetta from kasargode and many more. They were in particular very very supportive. Sri Venu from Dubai has been exceptionally kind and supportive.
18. Tell me anything additional you want to include here
But the greatest achievement is that when I met Mata Amirtanandnamayi. She burst into laughter like a child and told me that "Molu ni ende channelil adichu polikkeyanallo". I and my grandparents were surprised that she recognized me and this I consider is my greatest reward or prize. My dad always tells me to wish for others more than I wish for myself and I try to put this in daily practice.
Be sure of my prayers and best wishes to all of you. I am very grateful to you all for supporting me and promoting me.
Now let us see some of her excellent performances during this competition.
Shradha's group dance in super dancer
Chamma Chamma By Sradha
Reng Heynasheela By Shradha
Sunno Tum Dil Man By Sradha
chinna chinna asai
Madura madura venu geetha moha - Aruna Sairam with Tiruvarur vaidyanathan
Madura madura venu geetha moha - Aruna Sairam with Tiruvarur vaidyanathan
Tani Avartanam - Srimushnam V Raja Rao & BS Purushothaman
Tani Avartanam - Srimushnam V Raja Rao & BS Purushothaman
Trio - Thani Avarthanam
Trio - Thani Avarthanam
A very young group of gr8 legends cracking a gr8 thani avarthanam......for Vocal - M L Vasanthakumari
Vocal Support - Meena Subramaniam
Violin - Kanyakumari
The three percussionists are
Mridangam - Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam
Khanjira - G Harishankar
Ghatam - E M Subramaniam
A very young group of gr8 legends cracking a gr8 thani avarthanam......for Vocal - M L Vasanthakumari
Vocal Support - Meena Subramaniam
Violin - Kanyakumari
The three percussionists are
Mridangam - Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam
Khanjira - G Harishankar
Ghatam - E M Subramaniam
Laya Ruckus - Trichy Sankaran, Zakir Hussain & G Harishankar
Laya Ruckus - Trichy Sankaran, Zakir Hussain & G Harishankar
Trichy Sankaran, Zakir Hussain & G Harishankar
* Courtesy of www.myspace.com/trichysankaran
Trichy Sankaran, Zakir Hussain & G Harishankar
* Courtesy of www.myspace.com/trichysankaran
Mridangam/Tabla Jugalbandhi
Mridangam/Tabla Jugalbandhi
Mridangam played by the late Palghat Mani Iyer.
Tabla played by Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Original video probably does not exist for this track.
Anyway it is top notch stuff.
Mridangam played by the late Palghat Mani Iyer.
Tabla played by Ustad Zakir Hussain.
Original video probably does not exist for this track.
Anyway it is top notch stuff.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Amma chants Om Siva Shaktyaikya Rupinyai Namah
Amma chants Om Siva Shaktyaikya Rupinyai Namah
Rupinyai Namah' (Salutations to the Embodiment of Siva and Shakti) during the Brahmastanam festival in Delhi. 30 March 2007 North Indian Tour
Rupinyai Namah' (Salutations to the Embodiment of Siva and Shakti) during the Brahmastanam festival in Delhi. 30 March 2007 North Indian Tour
Amma singing Om Namah Sivayah
Amma singing Om Namah Sivayah
Amma sings Om Namah Sivayah in Amritapuri during her 53rd Birthday Celebrations on 27 September 2006.
Amma sings Om Namah Sivayah in Amritapuri during her 53rd Birthday Celebrations on 27 September 2006.
Ammachi- Jai Jai Janani
Ammachi- Jai Jai Janani
"Jai Jai Janani Jai Ho Teri"
sung by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, along with pictures of Her, and some of my favorite sayings of Hers. Om Namah Shivaya!
*****
jai jai janani jai ho teri
jai bhavatarani bhagyavidhatri
jai shivamani matabhavani
jai bhayaharani devi maheshi
jai jai ma...
(Victory to you Mother, victory to one who takes us across the ocean of birth and death, to the one who ordains our fate, the beloved of Lord Shiv, the one who removes fear! Victory, victory to Mother!)
tum hi mera sab kuch mayya
muj par karuna tum ab karna
tum sabki ho pyari janani
dur karo sab sankat jaldi
jai jai ma...
(Mother, you are my everything. Please show mercy to me now. Mother, you are he beloved of all. Kindly remove all sorrows soon! Victory, victory to Mother!)
divya mahatbhut mayya teri
srsti-sthiti-lay rupi lila
dev munisvar das tumhare
daitya tumhare bal se hare
jai jai ma
(Your divine play of creation, maintenance and dissolution of this universe is a great wonder, Mother! All the celestials and the sages are your servants. All the demonic beings have been destroyed by your force. Victory, victory to Mother!)
bhaktajanon ko kalpalata --sam
vanchit var sab deti ho tum
ham sab tera nam pukare
dur karo sab duhkh hamare
jai jai ma...
(You fulfill all the desies of your devotees like the legendary wish-fulfilling creeper. We are calling out your name! Kindly remove all our sorrows. Victory, victory to Mother!)
(audio from "Amma's Bhajans World Tour 2007" vol. 1; lyrics in Bhajanritam 2007 Supplement)
"Jai Jai Janani Jai Ho Teri"
sung by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, along with pictures of Her, and some of my favorite sayings of Hers. Om Namah Shivaya!
*****
jai jai janani jai ho teri
jai bhavatarani bhagyavidhatri
jai shivamani matabhavani
jai bhayaharani devi maheshi
jai jai ma...
(Victory to you Mother, victory to one who takes us across the ocean of birth and death, to the one who ordains our fate, the beloved of Lord Shiv, the one who removes fear! Victory, victory to Mother!)
tum hi mera sab kuch mayya
muj par karuna tum ab karna
tum sabki ho pyari janani
dur karo sab sankat jaldi
jai jai ma...
(Mother, you are my everything. Please show mercy to me now. Mother, you are he beloved of all. Kindly remove all sorrows soon! Victory, victory to Mother!)
divya mahatbhut mayya teri
srsti-sthiti-lay rupi lila
dev munisvar das tumhare
daitya tumhare bal se hare
jai jai ma
(Your divine play of creation, maintenance and dissolution of this universe is a great wonder, Mother! All the celestials and the sages are your servants. All the demonic beings have been destroyed by your force. Victory, victory to Mother!)
bhaktajanon ko kalpalata --sam
vanchit var sab deti ho tum
ham sab tera nam pukare
dur karo sab duhkh hamare
jai jai ma...
(You fulfill all the desies of your devotees like the legendary wish-fulfilling creeper. We are calling out your name! Kindly remove all our sorrows. Victory, victory to Mother!)
(audio from "Amma's Bhajans World Tour 2007" vol. 1; lyrics in Bhajanritam 2007 Supplement)
Omshakthi- Amma's Bajan
Omshakthi- Amma's Bajan
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi- Bajan at Hyderabad during Mar- 2007
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi- Bajan at Hyderabad during Mar- 2007
The Rex Band
At some point in all of our lives
Jesus became music to our ears....
Taking their name from the King of kings, Jesus, the band fuses together a host of music styles including elements of Indian classical and folk music as well as other popular sounds of the younger generation to evolve its own style of contemporary Christian music
The Band
Over 25 professionals active in various fields with a distinctive talent in music dare to call themselves The Rex Band in honor of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Experiencing the joy of liberating Christian Music themselves, the band came together with a commitment to take this gift of quality Contemporary Christian Music and it's message to the new generation.
The Music
With musicians from such varied backgrounds like Indian classical or western classical to rock, pop and rap, the band has evolved a unique style over the past ten years. A rich mix of various streams of music and its trademark fusion tracks. Not surprisingly, The Rex Band has opened up new and ethnic elements in Contemporary Christian Music in India.
The Roots
Evolving out if a life-changing encounter with Jesus through the Jesus Youth movement, the band members are comfortable in using styles of the younger generation to reach out to today's urbanized youth through music albums, stage shows and encounter programs. The band members get together regularly for practice and to deepen themselves in the Word of God.
The Ministry
Beside the mega 3 hour shows, the band also considers its Retreats for musicians, Music skill development programs for budding talents and life encounter programs as vital elements of its call. The band strongly believes that the music becomes relevant only when its quality and message brings about a genuine change of heart.
The Shows
The typical 3-hour Rex Band show is a mega extravaganza with psychedelic lights and powerful sound including music, presentations, choreography and theater performances by Living Vision, a premier Christian theater initiative. It works in tandem with the band to present the message of Jesus in a powerful and attractive way. Right across India, The Rex Band has performed over 500 shows opening up the hearts of young people to a new life in Christ.
Realizing that quality contemporary Christian music is scarce in the Indian music scenario, the band has endeavored to reach out music lovers through it's 11 albums in various languages. Roses in Winter, the latest album showcases the trademark sounds of the band from popular music to experimental fusion music.
For more details get in touch with us at:
The Rex Band
The Ark - Jesusyouth National Office,
3A - RDS Retreat, Kacheripady,
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tel: (91) 484 398581
Email: rexband@jesusyouth.org
At some point in all of our lives
Jesus became music to our ears....
Taking their name from the King of kings, Jesus, the band fuses together a host of music styles including elements of Indian classical and folk music as well as other popular sounds of the younger generation to evolve its own style of contemporary Christian music
The Band
Over 25 professionals active in various fields with a distinctive talent in music dare to call themselves The Rex Band in honor of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Experiencing the joy of liberating Christian Music themselves, the band came together with a commitment to take this gift of quality Contemporary Christian Music and it's message to the new generation.
The Music
With musicians from such varied backgrounds like Indian classical or western classical to rock, pop and rap, the band has evolved a unique style over the past ten years. A rich mix of various streams of music and its trademark fusion tracks. Not surprisingly, The Rex Band has opened up new and ethnic elements in Contemporary Christian Music in India.
The Roots
Evolving out if a life-changing encounter with Jesus through the Jesus Youth movement, the band members are comfortable in using styles of the younger generation to reach out to today's urbanized youth through music albums, stage shows and encounter programs. The band members get together regularly for practice and to deepen themselves in the Word of God.
The Ministry
Beside the mega 3 hour shows, the band also considers its Retreats for musicians, Music skill development programs for budding talents and life encounter programs as vital elements of its call. The band strongly believes that the music becomes relevant only when its quality and message brings about a genuine change of heart.
The Shows
The typical 3-hour Rex Band show is a mega extravaganza with psychedelic lights and powerful sound including music, presentations, choreography and theater performances by Living Vision, a premier Christian theater initiative. It works in tandem with the band to present the message of Jesus in a powerful and attractive way. Right across India, The Rex Band has performed over 500 shows opening up the hearts of young people to a new life in Christ.
Realizing that quality contemporary Christian music is scarce in the Indian music scenario, the band has endeavored to reach out music lovers through it's 11 albums in various languages. Roses in Winter, the latest album showcases the trademark sounds of the band from popular music to experimental fusion music.
For more details get in touch with us at:
The Rex Band
The Ark - Jesusyouth National Office,
3A - RDS Retreat, Kacheripady,
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tel: (91) 484 398581
Email: rexband@jesusyouth.org
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Mohanambal's thillana
Thillana - Bharatanatyam
A legendary choreography, and beautiful expression, and dance movements! A delight to watch
A legendary choreography, and beautiful expression, and dance movements! A delight to watch
Bombay Jayashree Margazhi Mahotsavam 2006 - Thillana
Bombay Jayashree Margazhi Mahotsavam 2006 - Thillana
Chinnanjiru kiliye - T M Krishna
Chinnanjiru kiliye - T M Krishna
TM Krishna carnatic vocal
Sanjay Vanen mridangam
M Balakrishnan Violin
TM Krishna carnatic vocal
Sanjay Vanen mridangam
M Balakrishnan Violin
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Thillana (Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna's composition)
Thillana (Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna's composition)
Prince Rama Varma sings Dr Balamuralikrishna's Kunthalavarali Thillana at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan.
Prince Rama Varma sings Dr Balamuralikrishna's Kunthalavarali Thillana at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan.
Dr.M.Balamualikrishna
Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna (transliterated variously as M. Balamuralikrishna, Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna, M. Balamurali Krishna; Telugu: మంగళంపల్లి బాలమురళిక్రిష్ణ) b. Sankaraguptam, Andhra Pradesh, India, July 6, 1930) is a legendary Carnatic Music vocalist and musician. He has also composed a number of songs.
Balamuralikrishna was named Murali Krishna at birth. Musunuri Suryanarayana Murty Bhagavatar, a distinguished Harikatha performer, gave the prefix 'Bala' to the young Muralikrishna. This title has stuck to him ever since. Balamuralikrishna was a child prodigy and started performing vocal concerts from the age of five. His father was a well known musician and could play the flute, violin and the veena and his mother was an excellent veena player. Balamuralikrishna thus began his musical career at a very young age. He soon mastered a variety of instruments. He can play the violin, viola, khanjira, veena, mridangam and other instruments. He has been awarded the All India Radio's "Top Grade" for seven different performance areas and is also the only musician ever to win National Awards in India for classical music, music direction and film playback singing.
Musical career
Not merely content with his fame as a concert vocalist, very soon Balamurali proved his immense versatility by playing the Kanjira, Mridangam, Viola and Violin. When he was barely 14 years old, he composed Raganga-Ravali, a detailed work on the 72 Melakarta scheme. He mastered all the 72 melakarta ragas by the age 16 and had composed kritis in all of them by then.
Poet composer and musicologist, balamurali krishna has restored the trinity's composition to their original whole. he represents a new era in carnatic music. like the galaxy of giants before him, he has helped in tha preservation of the musical heritage in his own way
Concerts
Balamurali Krishna has been invited to give concerts in almost every country in the world, including USA, Canada, UK, Italy, France, Russia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East etc. He has given more than 26,000 performances[citation needed] throughout the world.
While his native tongue is Telugu, he sings not only in Telugu but also in Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil etc.
Top Hindustani musicians have collaborated with him in "jugalbandhis" (duets): including Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Kishori Amonkar, among others.
He appeared as featured soloist with an award-winning British choir, performing the "Gitanjali Suite" with words from Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize-winning poetry and music by Dr. Joel, the noted UK-based Goan composer. His clear diction in several languages prompted an invitation to record Tagore's entire Rabindra Sangeet compositions in Bengali, preserving them for posterity. He has sung in French, and even ventured into jazz fusion, collaborating with the top Carnatic percussion teacher, Sri T.H. Subash Chandran, in a concert for Malaysian royalty.
He has recently become increasingly interested in music therapy, and now performs only occasionally. He gave its authorization to S. Ram Bharati to found "Academy of Performing Arts and Research" in Switzerland and is also working on music therapy. He established the 'MBK Trust' with the objective of developing art and culture and for carrying out extensive research into Music Therapy. A dance and music school, 'Vipanchee' is a part of this Trust and is run by his managing trustee Kalaimamani Saraswati.
Famous Compositions
Omkaara Pranava- Shanmukhapriya (Padha Varnam), Amma Aanandha dhaayini-Gambheera Naattai (Varnam), Ye Naadhamu-Naatai (Varnam), Sri Sakala Ganadhipa Palayamam-Aarabhi, Mahadevasutham-Aarabhi, Gam Gam Ganapathim-Ganapathi, Ganaadhipam-Nattai, Pirai Aniyum Perumaan-Hamsadhwani, Uma Sutham Namaami-Sarvasri, Mahaneeya Namasulivae-Sumukham, Mahaneeya Madhura Moorthae-Mahathi, Guruni Smarimpumo-Hamsavinodhini, Heera Ganapathiki-Surati, Varuha Varuha-Panthuvaraali, Thunai Neeyae-Charukesi, Nee Dhaya Raadha-Poorvikalyani, Gathi Neevae-Kalyani, Sadhaa Thava Paadha-Shanmukhapriya, Thillana-Brundhaavani, Thillana-Chakravaaham, Thillana-Dhwijaawanthi, Thillana-Kunthalvaraali, Thillana-Kathanakuthoohalam, Thillana-Garudadhwani, Thillana-Behag (On Sri Thyagaraja), Thillana-Raagamaalika (Amruthavarshini/Mohanam/Kaanada/Hindholam), Thillana-Raagamaalika (Taaya Ragamaalika-Based on Sruthi Bedham), Thillana-Raagamaalika (Pancha "Priya" Raagas-Gathi Bedham), Maamava Gaana Lola-Rohini (Using Two Madhyamas), Maa Maanini-Thodi (Swara Saahithyam), Gaana Lola - Raagamaalika (on Thirupathi Venkateswara), Bruhadheeswara-Kaanada (on Tanjore Bruhadheeswara).
Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna (Gam Ganapathim)
Balamurali Sir sings one of his rare
creations in Raga "Ganapathi" which has just three notes...Sa, Ga and Pa.
M. Balamurali Krishna on traditionalists in Carnatic Music
churumuridotcom videograb, courtesy NDTV, of vocalist Dr Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna on what he thought of the response of "traditionalists" to his manner of singing in Carnatic classical music. The interviewer is T.S. Sudhir
Documentary Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna.Directed By Sohanlal
Segment from the Documentary About Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna.Directed By Sohanlal.an Indiavision presentation.2002
DR.M.BALAMURALIKRISHNA - SWATHI THIRUNAL BHAJAN IN BEHAG
Dr.M.BALAMURALIKRISHNA - ANNAMACHARYA SONG.
Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna sings Viduva Viduva Ninka in Suryakanthi by Annamacharya.
Endaro Mahanubhavulu
A Live performance of Tyagaraja Kriti - 'Endaro Mahanubhavulu' by Dr. Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna at Anantapur
DR.M.BALAMURALIKRISHNA - THILLANA
Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna (Sri Rama Naamam)
Balamurali Sir remembers watching a video of me making some students sing this song along with me, uploaded at youtube by my friend musiquebox and suddenly asks us to join him, much to our surprise and delight. It is a composition by Bhadrachala Ramadas, tuned by Balamurali Sir in Shankarabharanam and set to Thisra Gathi Eka Thaalam.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Kerala Natanam
Kerala Natanam
This item is a pure blend of mohiniyattom and kathakali..in this item the story is related to kundi vilapam.. kundi the pandava mother reveals the truth that karna is also his son..the time limit of this item is 15 minutes. so here there is a part of this item..
This item is a pure blend of mohiniyattom and kathakali..in this item the story is related to kundi vilapam.. kundi the pandava mother reveals the truth that karna is also his son..the time limit of this item is 15 minutes. so here there is a part of this item..
Giving ‘mizhavu’ its due
Innovative: ‘Thayambaka’ performed on the mizhavu by brothers P.K. Unnikrishnan and P.K. Harish at the Puzhikunnam Sreekrishna Temple Hall in Ottappalam recently.
Giving ‘mizhavu’ its due
Brothers P.K. Unnikrishnan and P.K. Harish gave a memorable gift to their father, P.K. Narayanan Nambiar, on his 81st birthday. At the Puzhikunnam Sreekrishna Temple Hall in Ottappalam, the siblings performed ‘thayambaka’ on mizhavu for the first time. Usually, ‘thayambaka’ is performed on chenda.
Nambiar, a Padmasree winner, is a master in mizhavu, the background instrument of Koodiyattam. Mizhavu has profuse references in epics as the instrument used to accompany the ‘Thandava Nritha’ (cosmic dance) of Lord Shiva. The instrument is made of earth or lead, in the shape of a pot, with the hide of calf stretched at the top. For quite a long time, this was an unknown accompaniment to Koodiyattam and was hardly taken notice of by the temple audience.
But, Nambiar realised the immense possibilities of mizhavu. After many years of training, he developed it into a separate genre of percussion instrument. The maestro structured ‘thayambaka’ on mizhavu.
Another doyen
Nambiar, son of the patriarch of Koodiyattam, the late Mani Madhava Chakyar, began performing on the instrument in 1948 and later popularised it on countless stages. He tutored his children and disciples, keeping the tradition alive.
Unnikrishnan and Harish experimented on mizhavu, while taking care to keep the ritualistic and pristine charms of the instrument intact. It took years of ‘sadhana’ to perform ‘thayambaka’ on mizhavu.
Nambiar’s nephews Shreejit, grandchildren Sharat Narayanan and Abhilash Narayanan too performed at the programme.
Unnikrishnan is a high school teacher at Kuzhalmannam and Harish is a graphic designer. He is also a performing Koodiyattam artiste. Both are keen to follow in the footsteps of their grandfather Mani Madhava Chakyar.
G. Prabhakaran for THE HINDU
KARUVATTA CHUNDAN VALLAM
A brand new Chundan Vallam is being constructed at KARUVATTA, near Haripad, in Alleppey District. Karuvatta is situated at upper Kuttanad in Kerala. It is famous for the PAYIPPAD Vallam Kali (Jalotsavam) during Onam, Thiruvonam, Avittam and Chathayam. This is the only Jalotsavam where the Jalotsavam is spread on three days. Karuvatta is one of the participant of this Utsavam - KARUVATTA, CHERUTHANA, AYAPARAMPU, ANARI, KARICHAL, PAYIPPAD, VALIYAKULANGARA ETC. ETC are the participants of this Utsavam.All of these villages have their own boats. These boats participates in other Jalotsavams also - such as Moolam Vallam Kali (on 19th June, 2008 at 2 PM you can see live in TV-Amrita). Nehru Trophy, and many other Jolotsavams in the state. Kerala Govt. declared Jalotsam as one of the approved sport item.
The existing Chundan Vallam belonging to KARUVATTA has become oldand now the village members are constructing a brand new one with the co-operation of some 50 enthusiasts in this sports. The construction will be over and the NEETTIL IRAKKU (Inauguration) will be on the 23rd July, 2008 and this being one of the auspicious function, people from all the neighbouhood villages including dignitaries in the state will attend.
We wish KARUVATTA and it's enthusiastic supporters a successful journey ahead in the coming days.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Ghata Tharang- Rhythmic Rapsody - Sukanya Ramgopal
Ghata Tharang- Rhythmic Rapsody - Sukanya Ramgopal
http://www.ghatamsukanyaramgopal.com/index2.php
http://www.ghatamsukanyaramgopal.com/index2.php
Ghata Tharang- Jingling Jubiliations - Sukanya Ramgopal
Ghata Tharang- Jingling Jubiliations - Sukanya Ramgopal
Ghata Tharang- Varnam - Sukaanya Ramgopal
Ghata Tharang- Varnam - Sukaanya Ramgopal
A carnatic ghata tharang in mohanam accompanied by violin, veena, flute, miridangam and morching
A carnatic ghata tharang in mohanam accompanied by violin, veena, flute, miridangam and morching
Idea Star Singer 2007 Final Najim Arshad Thillana Marks
Idea Star Singer 2007 Final Najim Arshad Thillana Marks
The Three Gems
The Three Gems
Friday May 30 2008 11:46 IST Express Features Thiruvananthapuram
ONE is quite tensed, the other one is very serious about the whole thing and the third one is absolutely cool. This is what we felt as we caught up with Arjun Krishna, Harisankar and Mahadevan respectively, the three finalists (all hailing from Thiruvananthapuram) of Ragaratnam Junior, the reality show to find the best talent in Carnatic music, aired by Amrita TV.
The first prize winner will win Rs 3 lakh. The second and third prize winners will get Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively. Besides V Dakshinamoorthy and the house judges of the show, ie Binni Krishnakumar, Sriram and Kavalam Sreekumar, the final will have three celebrity judges who are doyens in the field of Carnatic music.
"I have to do well and so I am practising regularly in the morning and evening," said Harisankar, a Class IX student of Infant Jesus School, Kowdiar. And giving him all encouragement is his father Alleppey Sreekumar, assistant professor, Swathi Tirunal Music College, Thiruvananthapuram.
"Now I am taking lessons from my grandmother also," said Hari, referring to music exponent Prof K Omanakutty. He is all praise for the show. "I have learnt about many aspects of music through this show," said Hari, who hopes to make it big in music field some day. "I want to make a mark in different kinds of music and become a good musician," he added.
He has already sung in four films- Valkkannadi, Saphalyam, the remake of Vigathakumaran and Rishivamsham.
"I have done well in the kacheri round. I also got appreciation in Ragam Thanam Pallavi and Thillana rounds too," said Hari, who is the elder son of Sreekumar and Kamalalekshmi. "I have got support from all my family members," he said.
Arjun Krishna had made ripples in music field before he became a participant in Ragaratnam Junior, thanks to the 10 songs he sang in the musical film Anandabhairavi. However, the show has been a different game altogether, he said.
"It has been a really good experience for me. It is because of the show that I learnt Pancharatnakeerthana and I have learnt a lot sitting through different rounds," said Arjun, a Class X student of Christ Nagar School.
His teacher and guru has been his father M Balakrishnan, music teacher with Karikkakam Government HS. Besides Anandabhairavi, Arjun has also sung in Oruvan.
"Through the show I could reach out to more people. And I have got appreciation from viewers outside the country also," said Arjun. He considers kacheri round and Meera bhajan round as his best ones. "I am a bit tensed. But, hope to do well in the final. May the talented one get the prize," said Arjun.
Mahadevan, who has won scores of fans through not just his music but also his infectious smile, is quite a happy-go-lucky fellow.
"I have no tension. I just want to go there and sing well, that’s all. I never thought I would reach this far," said Mahadevan, who is a Class VI student at Shantiniketan School, Peyad. "He is very young and so naturally he is pretty easy going. He is a bit lazy about practicing," said V Jayalakshmy, Mahadevan’s mother, who is a school teacher. His father Sriram is doing business.
It was Lalitha, his paternal grandmother who initiated him into music. "She started teaching me veena first. Then I started learning singing from her. Now I learn from Kavalam Sajeev. Actually my veena recital in the show was much appreciated," said Mahadevan. He had also scored well in Thillana round and sargasangeetham round.
The final will be held at University Senate Hall this Saturday from 6 p.m. Entry to the venue has been restricted by free pass. To obtain the same, do contact 9847171137. The event will be telecast on Amrita channel on June 8 from 6.30 p.m. onwards.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Notes left unsung
Notes left unsung
Thursday June 12 2008 12:57 IST Express Features Thiruvananthapuram
Every song has a story behind it. Likewise, every singer, music director and lyricist too has one; some tinged with pain, some eminently joyful.
And many of the tales are quite delectable, but regrettably - and perhaps conveniently - forgotten by the tinselworld.
Meri Aawaz Suno (Lipi Publications - Rs 75) and Engine Naam Marakkum (Olive Publications - Rs 100), two slim volumes in Malayalam by journalist and music critic Ravi Menon is about those stories. The first book deals with Hindi film music, while the other, a slightly larger one, is on its Malayalam cousin.
Christened with the opening line of a Mohammed Rafi song, Meri Aawaz Suno... is not a chronological that’s-what-happened on Hindi film music, but a compilation of musical incidents, events and histories.
It also has some interesting bits on people who almost made it big, but whose stars incredulously waned after that supreme, meteoric, moment of glory.
Ravi starts off with the legendary tiff between O.P.Nayyar and Lata Mangeshkar, sparked off by Lata’s failure to turn up for a rehearsal. It is one of numerous juicy tid-bits in the book. Here are some others.
Did you know that the guitar bits in the cultish number Dam maaro dam... from Hare Rama Hare Krishna was by singer Bhupinder? Or that Malayalam’s own P.Jayachandran got an invite from the blue from Telugu producer Pundareekakshayya to sing five numbers for a film just because he resembled Mohammed Rafi in looks?
Another readable chapter is on the happy rivalry that exists between Rafi and Kishore fans. Both represented diametrically opposite crooning styles, and tastes.
The author quotes poet Javed Akhtar who once attributed Kishore’s sudden rise to the transformation in the average Indian’s perspective, and the change from a rural point-of-view to the urban by the end of the `60s.
The touching episodes in the book are beautifully penned. How singer Shailendra Singh, who immortalised several hit numbers for Bobby never quite made it afterwards.
How ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh started off his career in tinsel world with a jingle, the tragic end of Nazia Hassan, the Pakistani beauty who gave to Indians that chic number Aap jaisa koi mere..., and many more.
You’ve tapped your feet to I’m a disco dancer... from the 1983 Mithun Chakraborthy-starrer Disco Dancer. But the singer never did become another Kishore Kumar, did he? The book also strives to bust some enduring myths.
This is best exemplified by a chapter - in fact the closing one of the book - on the number of songs Rafi sang. Rafi buffs easily roll out a stellar 26,000 songs, but whether that’s a fact is another story.
Meri Aawaz Suno can also leave you with the feeling that a lot has been left unsaid. For one, you read about Rafi (a lot about him, in fact), Kishore and even Manna Dey. But little is said about Mukesh, who made up the triumvirate with Kishore and Rafi in the `50s and `60s, and sang some of the immortal melodies of Hindi filmdom.
On the other hand, this book, as said earlier, is not a year-by-year history of Hindi film music, but a rare attempt to document a few memorable tales. In that, the author has succeeded.
ENGINE NAAM MARAKKUM This book is divided into three sections - Naadam, Gaanam and Eenam. Like Meri Aawaz Suno, this book also delves into the rare moments of Malayalam film music history, but in greater depth.
The first part is about the singers - from K.J.Yesudas to K.S.Chithra to Vani Jayaram and Brahmanandan. The second section, which is mostly about songs, relates some rare stories behind their creation. Like Yusuf Ali Kecheri’s visit to Naushad’s home to get him create music for Dhwani. ‘‘Naushad performed magic,’’ Kecheri remembers.
Most of the names in the book will be familiar to Malayali music afficionados, but one chapter in it is particularly arresting. The story behind the evergreen Ezhilam paala poothu.... It may come as a surprise to many that the music direction for this song was not by a Malayali. Like Meri Aawaz Suno, Engine Naam Marakkum also will prove a collectible for music buffs. You can contact Ravi Menon on 9447385575.
Thursday June 12 2008 12:57 IST Express Features Thiruvananthapuram
Every song has a story behind it. Likewise, every singer, music director and lyricist too has one; some tinged with pain, some eminently joyful.
And many of the tales are quite delectable, but regrettably - and perhaps conveniently - forgotten by the tinselworld.
Meri Aawaz Suno (Lipi Publications - Rs 75) and Engine Naam Marakkum (Olive Publications - Rs 100), two slim volumes in Malayalam by journalist and music critic Ravi Menon is about those stories. The first book deals with Hindi film music, while the other, a slightly larger one, is on its Malayalam cousin.
Christened with the opening line of a Mohammed Rafi song, Meri Aawaz Suno... is not a chronological that’s-what-happened on Hindi film music, but a compilation of musical incidents, events and histories.
It also has some interesting bits on people who almost made it big, but whose stars incredulously waned after that supreme, meteoric, moment of glory.
Ravi starts off with the legendary tiff between O.P.Nayyar and Lata Mangeshkar, sparked off by Lata’s failure to turn up for a rehearsal. It is one of numerous juicy tid-bits in the book. Here are some others.
Did you know that the guitar bits in the cultish number Dam maaro dam... from Hare Rama Hare Krishna was by singer Bhupinder? Or that Malayalam’s own P.Jayachandran got an invite from the blue from Telugu producer Pundareekakshayya to sing five numbers for a film just because he resembled Mohammed Rafi in looks?
Another readable chapter is on the happy rivalry that exists between Rafi and Kishore fans. Both represented diametrically opposite crooning styles, and tastes.
The author quotes poet Javed Akhtar who once attributed Kishore’s sudden rise to the transformation in the average Indian’s perspective, and the change from a rural point-of-view to the urban by the end of the `60s.
The touching episodes in the book are beautifully penned. How singer Shailendra Singh, who immortalised several hit numbers for Bobby never quite made it afterwards.
How ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh started off his career in tinsel world with a jingle, the tragic end of Nazia Hassan, the Pakistani beauty who gave to Indians that chic number Aap jaisa koi mere..., and many more.
You’ve tapped your feet to I’m a disco dancer... from the 1983 Mithun Chakraborthy-starrer Disco Dancer. But the singer never did become another Kishore Kumar, did he? The book also strives to bust some enduring myths.
This is best exemplified by a chapter - in fact the closing one of the book - on the number of songs Rafi sang. Rafi buffs easily roll out a stellar 26,000 songs, but whether that’s a fact is another story.
Meri Aawaz Suno can also leave you with the feeling that a lot has been left unsaid. For one, you read about Rafi (a lot about him, in fact), Kishore and even Manna Dey. But little is said about Mukesh, who made up the triumvirate with Kishore and Rafi in the `50s and `60s, and sang some of the immortal melodies of Hindi filmdom.
On the other hand, this book, as said earlier, is not a year-by-year history of Hindi film music, but a rare attempt to document a few memorable tales. In that, the author has succeeded.
ENGINE NAAM MARAKKUM This book is divided into three sections - Naadam, Gaanam and Eenam. Like Meri Aawaz Suno, this book also delves into the rare moments of Malayalam film music history, but in greater depth.
The first part is about the singers - from K.J.Yesudas to K.S.Chithra to Vani Jayaram and Brahmanandan. The second section, which is mostly about songs, relates some rare stories behind their creation. Like Yusuf Ali Kecheri’s visit to Naushad’s home to get him create music for Dhwani. ‘‘Naushad performed magic,’’ Kecheri remembers.
Most of the names in the book will be familiar to Malayali music afficionados, but one chapter in it is particularly arresting. The story behind the evergreen Ezhilam paala poothu.... It may come as a surprise to many that the music direction for this song was not by a Malayali. Like Meri Aawaz Suno, Engine Naam Marakkum also will prove a collectible for music buffs. You can contact Ravi Menon on 9447385575.
Central Govt Committee to monitor Children participating in Reality Shows
Central Govt Committee to monitor Children participating in Reality Shows
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Harishankar
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Harishankar
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Ragaratnam Finals - Thillana - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Arjun B Krishna - Part 2
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Arjun B Krishna - Part 2
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Mahadevan - Part 2
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Mahadevan - Part 2
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Mahadevan - Part 1
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Mahadevan - Part 1
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Harishankar
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Comments - Harishankar
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Harishankar - Part 2
Ragaratnam Finals - Keerthanam - Harishankar - Part 2
Ragarathnam Finals - Keerthanam - Harishanker - Part 1
Ragarathnam Finals - Keerthanam - Harishanker - Part 1
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Mahadevan
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Mahadevan Varnam - part 1
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Mahadevan Varnam - part 1
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Harishanker
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Harishanker
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Ragarathnam Finals - Varnam - Comments - Arjun B Krishna
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Raga Ratnam Junior - a post-mortem of the final 3 prizes
I notice a significant difference in marks by one of the in-house judges. These marks were hidden during the final day's prize declaration, several of my friends who were present called me and told me about this element of doubt, confusion and surprise regarding the declaration of winner. Raga Ratnam Junior was a show which consistently kept the quality element throughout it’s entire journey and it was really surprising to notice a surprise factor at the final moments of it’s culmination.
It is in our blood to criticise whatever good things happen in this world. It starts from a simple sadhya we attend cribbing either salt was little bit more or Aviyal was too thick or even the cherupazham was too small. It is very easy for us to judge from outside what really happened. However, here in this case, when we are looking at consistency of the performers and the judges in their final judgement.
Doing a post-mortem of the final day’s scores given by all the 7 judges we clearly notice something irregular.
Marks scored in the Kacheri round added with the Marks given by the external judges clearly shows a consistency element leading to the best performer amongst the three gem. I am not under-rating Arjun’s capabilities and fighting spirits, but when we consider the performance on the final day as well as the penultimate episode, it was Harishankar who performed better among the two. A rewind of the recordings will clearly highlight the differences and shortfalls on those two days. If we consider also a grading system based on the performances by the three, we will see a different set of winner for this title.
Here again, this is one outstanding programme, which was not ruled by highly prized gift packet and/or sponsored by publicity seeking Reality sponsors and so I do not want to add an element of confusion to the awards already declared.
My disappointment is how on earth Sri Kavalam Sreekumar ji, who happened to be their in-house groomer for this show, managed to give entirely different set of marks for the 1st and 2nd place? Was it an addition mistake or was it an after-effect of some unhappy incident during the grooming sessions cribbing in his mind and creeping above board over and over. Or is it an opportunistic exhibition of a professional rivalry with one of the family members of this young talent, who happened to be born in a legendary musical family, which obviously not his fault. Whatever the case may be, we all have seen in our epics like Mahabharatha that undue favouritism amongst disciples to make way for one to become a leader over duly deserving other has finally created in self destruction of the Guru himself and we sincerely hope it will not be the case here. If mistake has been committed, it is time to do a self analysis by those involved as it is happening too many times and nature is one thing which has immense amount of patience, but when it loses it’s patience, the destruction will be too strong to defend.
This is an exceptional case where Amrita TV cannot be held responsible for the errors made and congratulating once again all the three gems and all the 15 finalists who participated in this wonderful programme for their outstanding efforts to promote real and soulful music. They are very young and have already covered a lot of miles in terms of knowledge, publicity and popularity which their peers could never even dream about.
Special mention to Sri Dakshinamoorthy Swamy and K L Sreeram for their detailed judgements and Sri Binny Krishnakumar, Sri Sankaran Namboothiri, Sreevalsan J Menon, Anuradha Krishnamoorthy, Sri Jagannatha Varma (excuse me for all others who participated) for their dedicated support. I take this opportunity to thank once again the producer of this show, presenter and accompanying artists who performed exceptionally well throughout the entire duration. God bless you all to continue your dedicated work to promote true talents.
It is in our blood to criticise whatever good things happen in this world. It starts from a simple sadhya we attend cribbing either salt was little bit more or Aviyal was too thick or even the cherupazham was too small. It is very easy for us to judge from outside what really happened. However, here in this case, when we are looking at consistency of the performers and the judges in their final judgement.
Doing a post-mortem of the final day’s scores given by all the 7 judges we clearly notice something irregular.
Marks scored in the Kacheri round added with the Marks given by the external judges clearly shows a consistency element leading to the best performer amongst the three gem. I am not under-rating Arjun’s capabilities and fighting spirits, but when we consider the performance on the final day as well as the penultimate episode, it was Harishankar who performed better among the two. A rewind of the recordings will clearly highlight the differences and shortfalls on those two days. If we consider also a grading system based on the performances by the three, we will see a different set of winner for this title.
Here again, this is one outstanding programme, which was not ruled by highly prized gift packet and/or sponsored by publicity seeking Reality sponsors and so I do not want to add an element of confusion to the awards already declared.
My disappointment is how on earth Sri Kavalam Sreekumar ji, who happened to be their in-house groomer for this show, managed to give entirely different set of marks for the 1st and 2nd place? Was it an addition mistake or was it an after-effect of some unhappy incident during the grooming sessions cribbing in his mind and creeping above board over and over. Or is it an opportunistic exhibition of a professional rivalry with one of the family members of this young talent, who happened to be born in a legendary musical family, which obviously not his fault. Whatever the case may be, we all have seen in our epics like Mahabharatha that undue favouritism amongst disciples to make way for one to become a leader over duly deserving other has finally created in self destruction of the Guru himself and we sincerely hope it will not be the case here. If mistake has been committed, it is time to do a self analysis by those involved as it is happening too many times and nature is one thing which has immense amount of patience, but when it loses it’s patience, the destruction will be too strong to defend.
This is an exceptional case where Amrita TV cannot be held responsible for the errors made and congratulating once again all the three gems and all the 15 finalists who participated in this wonderful programme for their outstanding efforts to promote real and soulful music. They are very young and have already covered a lot of miles in terms of knowledge, publicity and popularity which their peers could never even dream about.
Special mention to Sri Dakshinamoorthy Swamy and K L Sreeram for their detailed judgements and Sri Binny Krishnakumar, Sri Sankaran Namboothiri, Sreevalsan J Menon, Anuradha Krishnamoorthy, Sri Jagannatha Varma (excuse me for all others who participated) for their dedicated support. I take this opportunity to thank once again the producer of this show, presenter and accompanying artists who performed exceptionally well throughout the entire duration. God bless you all to continue your dedicated work to promote true talents.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Allah Allah Hi Kiya Karo, New Style by Niyaz, Persian singer
Allah Allah Hi Kiya Karo, New Style by Niyaz, Persian singer
Kaithala Neeraikani - Kashyapmahesh- Nattai
Kaithala Neeraikani - Kashyapmahesh- Nattai
Kashyap Mahesh Vocalist from Tricy
Please findout more details about artist in his official website www.kashyapmahesh.com
Kashyap Mahesh Vocalist from Tricy
Please findout more details about artist in his official website www.kashyapmahesh.com
India's Youngest Drummer - Drum Feast
India's Youngest Drummer - Drum Feast
Drums Siddharth India's Youngest Drummer.This clipping from Drum Feast - 2006. Now he is 9 years old. for more details please visit his official website www.drumsiddharth.com
Drums Siddharth India's Youngest Drummer.This clipping from Drum Feast - 2006. Now he is 9 years old. for more details please visit his official website www.drumsiddharth.com
India's Youngest Drummer - Siddharth from Chennai
India's Youngest Drummer - Siddharth from Chennai
India's Youngest Drummer
more details please visit www.drumsiddharth.com
India's Youngest Drummer
more details please visit www.drumsiddharth.com
Govindashtakam - by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri
Govindashtakam - by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri
A composition of JagadGuru Adi Shankaracharya on Guruvayoorappan
Music & sung by Sankaran Namboothiri
http://www.esnips.com/web/Govinda-Ash...
A composition of JagadGuru Adi Shankaracharya on Guruvayoorappan
Music & sung by Sankaran Namboothiri
http://www.esnips.com/web/Govinda-Ash...
Mukundashtakam - by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri
Mukundashtakam - by Sri Sankaran Namboothiri
Music & Sung by Sankaran Namboothiri
English Transliteration with meaning -
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu...
Music & Sung by Sankaran Namboothiri
English Transliteration with meaning -
http://www.celextel.org/stotrasvishnu...
Pularan Ezhara - Guruvayoorappan Song
Pularan Ezhara - Guruvayoorappan Song
Devotional Malayalam song on Lord Guruvayurappan sung by Radhika Tilak
Devotional Malayalam song on Lord Guruvayurappan sung by Radhika Tilak
Chethi Mandaram Tulsi
Chethi Mandaram Tulsi
Devotional Malayalam song on Lord Guruvayurappan sung by Radhika Tilak
Devotional Malayalam song on Lord Guruvayurappan sung by Radhika Tilak
Paahimam Sri Raja Rajeshwari - Bharathanatyam - by Saiko Yammoto
Paahimam Sri Raja Rajeshwari - Bharathanatyam - by Saiko Yammoto
This is a bharathanatyam clip in praise of goddess raja rajeshwari performed by saiko yamamoto
This is a bharathanatyam clip in praise of goddess raja rajeshwari performed by saiko yamamoto
Shodasi - Bharathanatyam
Shodasi - Bharathanatyam
This is bharathanatyam clip from the dance drama "shodasi" performed by the students of sri devi nrithyalaya.It describes about the varied facets of goddess Shodasi.
This is bharathanatyam clip from the dance drama "shodasi" performed by the students of sri devi nrithyalaya.It describes about the varied facets of goddess Shodasi.
Rukmini pravesham - Kuchuppudi by Uma Muralikrishna
Rukmini pravesham - Kuchuppudi by Uma Muralikrishna
This is a kuchipudi clip performed by Uma Muralikrishna for doordarshan
This is a kuchipudi clip performed by Uma Muralikrishna for doordarshan
Yadhumagi ninrai kaali
Yadhumagi ninrai kaali
This is a bharathanatyam clip performed by madhula for doordarshan..
This is a bharathanatyam clip performed by madhula for doordarshan..
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Classical Jugalbandhi -Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam - Anushri Nair
Classical Jugalbandhi -Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam - Anushri Nair
This is a Classical Jugalbandhi (Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattom) we did for Sangam program.
This is a Classical Jugalbandhi (Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattom) we did for Sangam program.
Semi-Classical fusion - Anushri Nair
Semi-Classical fusion
Mix of Mohiniyattom and Bharatanatyam by Anushri Nair
Mix of Mohiniyattom and Bharatanatyam by Anushri Nair
Teri diwani - Classical Dance - Kathak - Anushri Nair
Classical Dance - Fusion
Teri diwani - Classical Dance - Kathak
Teri diwani - Classical Dance - Kathak
Dheem - Classical fusion by Anushri Nair
Dheem - Classical fusion by Anushri Nair
a performance @ my family temple.. choreographed by blending all the dance forms i've learnt.. seen & even jus heard of!!!
a performance @ my family temple.. choreographed by blending all the dance forms i've learnt.. seen & even jus heard of!!!
Mohiniyattam - omana thingal kidavo
Mohiniyattam - omana thingal kidavo
another work of Sri.Swathithirunal.. this mohinitayyom padam potrays a mother putting her baby to sleep..& describing the baby..hope it add a lot of meaning to my spectators when i say its MY MOTHER performing on stage..
another work of Sri.Swathithirunal.. this mohinitayyom padam potrays a mother putting her baby to sleep..& describing the baby..hope it add a lot of meaning to my spectators when i say its MY MOTHER performing on stage..
Mohiniattom /Mohiniyattom by Dr. Deepthi Omcherry Bhalla.
Mohiniattom /Mohiniyattom by Dr. Deepthi Omcherry Bhalla.
Mohiniattom by Dr. Deepthi Omcherry Bhalla.
Mohiniattom by Dr. Deepthi Omcherry Bhalla.
Swathi Thirunal Padam - Bharatanatyam - Bindu Rajeev
Swathi Thirunal Padam - Bharatanatyam - Bindu Rajeev
Bharatanatyam - Swathi Thirunal Padam - performed by Bindu Rajeev and Karthika Haridas - choreographed by Bindu Rajeev and Sreekala Varma - on Swathi Thirunal Day Oct 28 2007
Bharatanatyam - Swathi Thirunal Padam - performed by Bindu Rajeev and Karthika Haridas - choreographed by Bindu Rajeev and Sreekala Varma - on Swathi Thirunal Day Oct 28 2007
Kaliyamardanam - Kalyani Menon perfoming Dance
Kaliyamardanam - Kalyani Menon perfoming Dance
Kalyani Menon perfoming Dance -Kaliyamardanam.Kalyani Daughter of jp & Preetha , performed in Vanitha Ratnam & 'midumidukkan'.studying in 5th std Bhavance school.
Kalyani Menon perfoming Dance -Kaliyamardanam.Kalyani Daughter of jp & Preetha , performed in Vanitha Ratnam & 'midumidukkan'.studying in 5th std Bhavance school.
Hariharan and Ustad Zakir Hussain - Darde ke rishte
Hariharan and Ustad Zakir Hussain - Darde ke rishte
Hariharan and Ustad Zakir Hussain CD Hazir ghazal - Darde ke rishte
Hariharan and Ustad Zakir Hussain CD Hazir ghazal - Darde ke rishte
Colonial Cousins "Krishna nee Begane baaroo .." Hariharan
Colonial Cousins "Krishna nee Begane baaroo .." Hariharan
Colonial Cousins "Krishna nee Begane baaroo....." Hariharan
Colonial Cousins "Krishna nee Begane baaroo....." Hariharan
Kuchupudi Dance by Anupama Mohan
Kuchupudi Dance by Anupama Mohan
Kuchupudi Dance by Anupama Mohan, Deciple of Vempatti chinna satyam..
Kuchupudi Dance by Anupama Mohan, Deciple of Vempatti chinna satyam..
Padma Subrhmanium -Bharatanatyam
Padma Subrhmanium -Bharatanatyam
Padma Subrhmanium -Bharatanatyam (soorya festival)
Padma Subrhmanium -Bharatanatyam (soorya festival)
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali - Bharatanatyam - Sanga Tamizh Malai
Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali - Bharatanatyam - Sanga Tamizh Malai
Comments extracted from minaiminai:
I was so excited when I got this DVD to see the *great* Vyjayantimala, my favorite Indian classical dancer of all time! I've been curious to see what she looks like now, and was surprised to find that the dancing on the DVD was very recent!
This clip is part of first chapter titled "philosophy."
From the "Sanga Tamizh Malai - A Recital Set to 'Thiruppavai'" DVD, Copyright Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, www.kalakriya.com
Comments extracted from minaiminai:
I was so excited when I got this DVD to see the *great* Vyjayantimala, my favorite Indian classical dancer of all time! I've been curious to see what she looks like now, and was surprised to find that the dancing on the DVD was very recent!
This clip is part of first chapter titled "philosophy."
From the "Sanga Tamizh Malai - A Recital Set to 'Thiruppavai'" DVD, Copyright Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali, www.kalakriya.com
Bharatanatyam - Priyadarsini Govind - Jatiswaram
Bharatanatyam - Priyadarsini Govind - Jatiswaram
A discussion of Bharatanatyam and the characteristics of its Jatiswaram portion, introduced by Priyadarsini Govind.
The Video CD has a loud click noise at the beginning and some pixelation occasionally.
From the VCD "Bharatanatyam Jathiswaram: the theory & technique" from Swathi's Sanskriti Series. Copyright owned by Swathi Soft Solutions, http://www.softsolutions.co.in/.
A discussion of Bharatanatyam and the characteristics of its Jatiswaram portion, introduced by Priyadarsini Govind.
The Video CD has a loud click noise at the beginning and some pixelation occasionally.
From the VCD "Bharatanatyam Jathiswaram: the theory & technique" from Swathi's Sanskriti Series. Copyright owned by Swathi Soft Solutions, http://www.softsolutions.co.in/.
Bhama Kalapam - Kuchuppudi
Bhama Kalapam - Kuchuppudi
Freya, a 10 year old Australian girl, performing a Kuchipudi Dance, "Bhama Kalapam" at the UNESCO Children's Theatre Movement Program. Cuttack, Orissa, India - Jan 2007. This dance was taught to Freya by Vedantam Radheshyam in Kuchipudi Village, Andra Pradesh.
Freya, a 10 year old Australian girl, performing a Kuchipudi Dance, "Bhama Kalapam" at the UNESCO Children's Theatre Movement Program. Cuttack, Orissa, India - Jan 2007. This dance was taught to Freya by Vedantam Radheshyam in Kuchipudi Village, Andra Pradesh.
Mohiniyattam - Dr Neena Prasad and group
Mohiniyattam - Dr Neena Prasad and group
http://www.neenaprasad.com
http://www.neenaprasad.com
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