Sunday show

It was T.M.Krishna who mesmerized us this Sunday 17-Apr-2016 at Sree Ramaseva Mandali Chamarajpet.

There he was, with his trademark innovations. Each rendition had his total emotional involvement. He was immersed in each of them like only he could and the tempo was slow for most of the songs (as he thinks it should ideally be). His Ragam-Taanam-Pallavi was unique and was delivered in parts. Thaniyaavarthanam came very early in the sequence unlike the usual practice with other artists.

The mike/loud speakers were not helpful at times, with their blaring high-pitched shrill noise, irritating him. The organizers need to handle the acoustics better. In this age, we have better technologies and there is no reason for such noise to get generated.

Here are some of the renditions:

1. Sukki evvaro - Kaanada  (RTP - part)
2. Sarasuda - Kaanada (RTP - part)
3. Sri Maathrubutham - Kannada
4. Enta veduko o raghava - Saraswathi Manohari
5. Kanchi Kamakshi - Bairavi

Sanjay's concert

Yesterday (9-Apr-2016) evening, it was Sanjay Subrahmanyan's magic on display at Sree Ramaseva Mandali Chamarajpet.

He enthralled all of us with his impeccable style. According to me, the Ragam Thanam Pallavi that he rendered towards the end was the highlight. He is one artist who literally throws music notes at you through his mouth, gestures, and actions, and still they land as gems. I like the way he enjoys his performance and his take-it-easy style.

Here are some of the renditions yesterday:

1. Jalajaksha ninne - hamsadwani
2. Pallandu pallandu pallaayirathaandu - Naattai
3. Bhajana seiyave -  kalyani
4. Kaaru - mugaari
5. Ma jaanaki jata - kamboji
6. Yendukudaya - Thodi
7. Ninu paraamugam yeno - Begada
8. Kanakasabesa jagadeesha - Ragam Thanam Pallavi - Mohanam , sahana, saaveri , nalinakanti, sindhubhairavi

Music season of 2016 in Bangalore now on

This year's music season in Bangalore got off to a great start yesterday at Sree Ramaseva Mandali Chamarajpet. I was there enjoying Bombay Jayashri's captivating concert. Her voice is very distinct and catches attention. Here are some of the songs she rendered.

1. Sree saraswati namosthuthe - Aarabhi
2. Ramaninnu bamboo naan - Mohanam
3.sakalagragabhalaneene - Ataana
4.Ninne nambithenayya srirama - Simhendra madhyamam
5. Smarane onde saalade -Malaya marutham
6. Oh rangashaayi - Kamboji

Looking forward to the other concerts as well this season ....