Meaningful Pauses - A unique monument in letters - Book on M
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Editor - Madhu vasudevan
Foreword by Amy Catlin Jairazbhoy
Publisher - DC Books and Swaralaya
Title - Meaningful Pauses - A unique monument in letters
This book is a collection of various articles written by MDR's contemporaries and others, including
- Mrs Visalakshmi Ramanathan (Smt MDR)
- T.N.krishnan
- M.S.Gopalakrishnan
- Vellore Ramabhadran
- Umayalpuram Sivaraman
- T.K.Sethuraman
- B.V.Raman and lakshmanan
- Kamalarani V Sriram
- T.R.Rajamani
- A.Ramakrishnan
- P.Ravikumar
- Aswathi Tirunaal Rama Varma
I intend to post a review as when i complete reading the book; and based on interest in this forum
Following is verbatim from advertisement circulated during december season in chennai
Though music scholars are inclined to describe as a musicians of musician, some of them have also succeeded in keeping him away from mainstream of contemporary music. This has led to a new form of musical fanaticism in the arena of Carnatic music. The indifference meted out to MDR by a powerful minority of music scholars during his lifetime need not bother us too much, if we can visulaize it as a crucification leading to a glorious resurrection. He died unsung and unwept(?). While accepting that MDR's music basically fullfills a higher emotional yearning a discerning listener cannot but notice its innate universal appeal. A profound and scholary appreciation will certainly bring out its refined ocial and cultural contents. No doubt his music represents a milestone in classical vocal performance and an artistic exploration of the same will provide a more authentic account of carnatic music.
A short review to begin with - MDR's wife writes that he died with cancer and suffered a lot during his last days. He was treated by Dr Shanta in cancer hospital, adayar, chennai, and they won't have enough money for treatment. MDR used to get dischared when there is no money, and get back after giving few concerts for further treatment. He was so frail during his last days, and MDR's family didn't inform anyone about his illness. After his death, when his wife goes to terrace to get dried cloths in evening, she used to see a outline of MDR's figure (in silver color?) and when she goes nearby after getting some courage, the figure used to disappear into drainage. For sometime, she or MDR's mother used to have this experience.
Foreword by Amy Catlin Jairazbhoy
Publisher - DC Books and Swaralaya
Title - Meaningful Pauses - A unique monument in letters
This book is a collection of various articles written by MDR's contemporaries and others, including
- Mrs Visalakshmi Ramanathan (Smt MDR)
- T.N.krishnan
- M.S.Gopalakrishnan
- Vellore Ramabhadran
- Umayalpuram Sivaraman
- T.K.Sethuraman
- B.V.Raman and lakshmanan
- Kamalarani V Sriram
- T.R.Rajamani
- A.Ramakrishnan
- P.Ravikumar
- Aswathi Tirunaal Rama Varma
I intend to post a review as when i complete reading the book; and based on interest in this forum
Following is verbatim from advertisement circulated during december season in chennai
Though music scholars are inclined to describe as a musicians of musician, some of them have also succeeded in keeping him away from mainstream of contemporary music. This has led to a new form of musical fanaticism in the arena of Carnatic music. The indifference meted out to MDR by a powerful minority of music scholars during his lifetime need not bother us too much, if we can visulaize it as a crucification leading to a glorious resurrection. He died unsung and unwept(?). While accepting that MDR's music basically fullfills a higher emotional yearning a discerning listener cannot but notice its innate universal appeal. A profound and scholary appreciation will certainly bring out its refined ocial and cultural contents. No doubt his music represents a milestone in classical vocal performance and an artistic exploration of the same will provide a more authentic account of carnatic music.
A short review to begin with - MDR's wife writes that he died with cancer and suffered a lot during his last days. He was treated by Dr Shanta in cancer hospital, adayar, chennai, and they won't have enough money for treatment. MDR used to get dischared when there is no money, and get back after giving few concerts for further treatment. He was so frail during his last days, and MDR's family didn't inform anyone about his illness. After his death, when his wife goes to terrace to get dried cloths in evening, she used to see a outline of MDR's figure (in silver color?) and when she goes nearby after getting some courage, the figure used to disappear into drainage. For sometime, she or MDR's mother used to have this experience.
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Is this book available in book stores. can I know where?
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sakthi.balan wrote:Is this book available in book stores. can I know where?
The book is available to be ordered online from DC Books. Here's the link
http://www.dcbookshop.net/php/bookDetails.php?bid=3188
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The book was being sold at the Academy during the season. I purchased a copy. It is quite well-written and provides multiple perspectives on MDR. A must addition in any serious rasika's book collection.
By the way, the Acknowledgement section of the book mentions "Jayaram Ramanath of London" for editorial assistance. Is this the same jayaram who is a member of this forum?
By the way, the Acknowledgement section of the book mentions "Jayaram Ramanath of London" for editorial assistance. Is this the same jayaram who is a member of this forum?
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[quote="Shivadasan"]The advertisement mentioned,
"This has led to a new form of musical fanaticism in the arena of Carnatic music. The indifference meted out to MDR by a powerful minority of music scholars during his lifetime"
"This has led to a new form of musical fanaticism in the arena of Carnatic music. The indifference meted out to MDR by a powerful minority of music scholars during his lifetime"
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I totally agree that Subbudu was "just trying to put some food on his table". He was the prime example of many of the critics who supposedly are experts as well as leaders& shapers of opinion....We should demand to know the qualifications as well as experiences of these critics. Its O.K. if they have none or very little but they should state them upfront. VKV
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@bilahari : If you can give us snippets and comments periodically, as you finish reading each chapter, that should be excellent.
MDR's story sounds like the stuff of legends - legends spurned in their times, although he seemed to have his own group of hardcore fans at his concerts. Yet, perhaps the kind of recognition that would bring about an improvement in his financial condition passed him by.
MDR's story sounds like the stuff of legends - legends spurned in their times, although he seemed to have his own group of hardcore fans at his concerts. Yet, perhaps the kind of recognition that would bring about an improvement in his financial condition passed him by.
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Re: Meaningful Pauses - A unique monument in letters - Book on M
Just came across this thread...thank you for starting it.
I was privileged to be involved with this project. I helped in the editing of the book, and it was truly a labour of love. Also learned a lot about the great maestro through this exercise!
And it was such an enjoyable experience to work with Shri Madhu Vasudevan. He is such a committed and true bhakta of our music and of MDR.
I would encourage all rasikas to read the book.
I was privileged to be involved with this project. I helped in the editing of the book, and it was truly a labour of love. Also learned a lot about the great maestro through this exercise!
And it was such an enjoyable experience to work with Shri Madhu Vasudevan. He is such a committed and true bhakta of our music and of MDR.
I would encourage all rasikas to read the book.
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Re: Meaningful Pauses - A unique monument in letters - Book on M
Jayaram,
Good to hear about your part in it. Would like to get the book sometime.
Good to hear about your part in it. Would like to get the book sometime.