Prince Rama Varma
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Prince Rama Varma recently gave an interesting interview to the Bhakti TV Channel, for those who like this versatile musician, here are the youtube links to watch it online.
Part 1/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=vEVpuTy2Xhc
Part 2/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqZ5tYn1ec
Part 3/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fezaHpVk4
Part 4/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=oPlBMQxkwI4
Part 5/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_zjIknoSm8E
And those who prefer the lighter side of Varmaji here's one for you!
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHp3cQRH-k
(Note: must know Malayalam to enjoy this clip)
Happy listening!
Devi
Part 1/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=vEVpuTy2Xhc
Part 2/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=DhqZ5tYn1ec
Part 3/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=g6fezaHpVk4
Part 4/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=oPlBMQxkwI4
Part 5/5
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=_zjIknoSm8E
And those who prefer the lighter side of Varmaji here's one for you!
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHp3cQRH-k
(Note: must know Malayalam to enjoy this clip)
Happy listening!
Devi
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Young Prince rendering Dikshitar's Akhilandeswari in Dwijavanti
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPoL_v5HSI
And a double Kaapi Treat!
Namasudharasam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLzDpvGT6ZA
Jamuna kinarey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hye9gGo0LX4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niPoL_v5HSI
And a double Kaapi Treat!
Namasudharasam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLzDpvGT6ZA
Jamuna kinarey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hye9gGo0LX4
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My pleassure Wordpecker007 (groovy user name.. a fan of Bond?) I was totally bowled over by his redefinition of the popular song!
Please have a look into this new youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/Varmafan to view clips from Varma Sir's Carnatica Samarpanam Series Concert 2007. But for the poor audio quality the channel features selected gems from the concert, a Samarpanam to Sir's Guru Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
Dont miss out
Umasutham namami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjT6MV5_AM
Marakatha simhaasana narasimha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZqpbJONr80
Ennadaina vintina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1N9yn88-kE
Swaraksharam Samples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45iVUHbt8MU
Happy Listening!
Please have a look into this new youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/Varmafan to view clips from Varma Sir's Carnatica Samarpanam Series Concert 2007. But for the poor audio quality the channel features selected gems from the concert, a Samarpanam to Sir's Guru Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
Dont miss out
Umasutham namami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjT6MV5_AM
Marakatha simhaasana narasimha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZqpbJONr80
Ennadaina vintina
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1N9yn88-kE
Swaraksharam Samples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45iVUHbt8MU
Happy Listening!
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His guru, Trivandrum Shri R Venkataraman:
http://rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php? ... raman.html
http://rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php? ... raman.html
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Check out this website on Prince Rama Varma
http://ramavarma.synthasite.com/
http://ramavarma.synthasite.com/
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Possibly not, but I was there
He treated us to his (to-me) trade-mark slow and un-hurried delivery, which I enjoy very much.
Traces of BMK continue to intensify (yes, I sound a bit like describing weather systems in the Bay of Bengal) but he still maintains an individuality.
Very enjoyable concert.
Sorry I am not able to give a proper review.
He treated us to his (to-me) trade-mark slow and un-hurried delivery, which I enjoy very much.
Traces of BMK continue to intensify (yes, I sound a bit like describing weather systems in the Bay of Bengal) but he still maintains an individuality.
Very enjoyable concert.
Sorry I am not able to give a proper review.
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Wonderful Nick! Its a pleasure reading your take of the concert. I am sure Varmaji's slow and unhurried style is indeed a treat and Hamsadwani's open air venue, despite the summer heat is also a treat!
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For the superstitious, the animal lovers --- or both!
At the very beginning, or maybe just before it, a bat flew across the venue near the stage.
A little later, a cat passing across the hall actually took the steps to the stage, walked briskly across,and down the steps the other side. It did not stop to make a speech
RV still remembers that I was very taken with the owl that oversees his Trivanrdrum festival when I was there in 05 --- and tells me that it is still there.
I do love carnatic music taken slowly, and is it not quite a rare treat?
Oh, and we had the pleasure of a relatively cool evening. Although still open on three sides, Hamsadwani's venue has been recently replaced by a permanent structure. They have also got rid of the floor-standing fans, and now have fans mounted higher on the pillars. This may not suit those (like my wife) who like to feel the permanent blow of a fan on the skin, but it suits me very well.
At the very beginning, or maybe just before it, a bat flew across the venue near the stage.
A little later, a cat passing across the hall actually took the steps to the stage, walked briskly across,and down the steps the other side. It did not stop to make a speech
RV still remembers that I was very taken with the owl that oversees his Trivanrdrum festival when I was there in 05 --- and tells me that it is still there.
I do love carnatic music taken slowly, and is it not quite a rare treat?
Oh, and we had the pleasure of a relatively cool evening. Although still open on three sides, Hamsadwani's venue has been recently replaced by a permanent structure. They have also got rid of the floor-standing fans, and now have fans mounted higher on the pillars. This may not suit those (like my wife) who like to feel the permanent blow of a fan on the skin, but it suits me very well.
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I must say there is a totally new dimension in Prince Rama Varma's music. I have heard his Veena, vocal and interviews. He brings very original insights in almost everything I have seen him involved in. He has crossed boundaries, assimilated wonderful thoughts from other cultures and music and blends them with wisdom into his artistic expressions. His grasp of Laya is alluring and breath-taking. His manodharma is kingly. I wish him my very best in his artistic pursuits.
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Just Traces? To me he came across as dyed in the BMK wool this time - his Balamuralification appears permanent and irreversible . To my ears there was a sea change between what I heard from him at the same venue last year and this time - substantially in style and not insignificantly in substance too!nick H wrote:
Traces of BMK continue to intensify
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Shri Nick and Shri Sridhar,
I believe that his music is original and he is grooving quite a distinctive way. When you say "Balamurali" style, and Prince Rama Varma is permanently etched in the Balamuralification - you should add why - and in what way? What is Balamurali style to begin with? Without a scientific basis for comparison we only foster loose opinions which could potentially unfavorably bias others.
To me, Vidwan Balamurali is an epitome of theoretical perfection with the courage to push the frontiers of tradition. He could be called unconventional - but, never a non-traditionalist. I have written else where about the differences between tradition and convention - simply put convention is one interpretation of tradition - a possible local and time-sensitive fad - while on the other hand tradition is the magnificent edifice that prescribe broad norms and does not limit explorations within these broad grammatical rules. So, in many ways unconventional thought is needed to further bolster and strengthen the fortress of tradition. And, in this broad aspect I see commonalities between Prince Rama Varma and Dr. Balamurali - and this commonality is a rare trait which should be admired, emulated and understood correctly. Another common and yet a rare aspect is to be able to breath a fresh spirit into a piece irrespective of the number of times they might have rendered it before. This freshness has the allure of a Haiku - in a way the past is forgotten and the present is recreated right before your eyes and vanishes right before your eyes to give way to new creative forces. This beautiful evanescence is paradoxically the force that fuels their permanent charm.
Sadly, many of our performing artists today have replaced this fresh creation with polished semblance of on-the-spot-creativity; this they achieve by prior design and thought. With time time, this way will lead to a certain level of staleness. But, manodharma demands spontaneous creation, creativity and ideas. This can only be reached by delving deep into the philosophy of music not just scratching the surface of it.
I think both Prince Rama Varma and Dr. Balamuralikrishna have each personalized and internalized music to an extent that their physical being and music are inextricably inter-woven. There is an ah-ha experience each time you listen to them - There are very few musicians who can take up just one song and make a full concert out of it - and, here are the two who can do it and still keep their audience in a state of bliss - because their music comes from their hearts - fresh every time, sincere, pure and fearless!!
My two cents - but, I felt a moral duty to state this here.
Regards,
Gopal
I believe that his music is original and he is grooving quite a distinctive way. When you say "Balamurali" style, and Prince Rama Varma is permanently etched in the Balamuralification - you should add why - and in what way? What is Balamurali style to begin with? Without a scientific basis for comparison we only foster loose opinions which could potentially unfavorably bias others.
To me, Vidwan Balamurali is an epitome of theoretical perfection with the courage to push the frontiers of tradition. He could be called unconventional - but, never a non-traditionalist. I have written else where about the differences between tradition and convention - simply put convention is one interpretation of tradition - a possible local and time-sensitive fad - while on the other hand tradition is the magnificent edifice that prescribe broad norms and does not limit explorations within these broad grammatical rules. So, in many ways unconventional thought is needed to further bolster and strengthen the fortress of tradition. And, in this broad aspect I see commonalities between Prince Rama Varma and Dr. Balamurali - and this commonality is a rare trait which should be admired, emulated and understood correctly. Another common and yet a rare aspect is to be able to breath a fresh spirit into a piece irrespective of the number of times they might have rendered it before. This freshness has the allure of a Haiku - in a way the past is forgotten and the present is recreated right before your eyes and vanishes right before your eyes to give way to new creative forces. This beautiful evanescence is paradoxically the force that fuels their permanent charm.
Sadly, many of our performing artists today have replaced this fresh creation with polished semblance of on-the-spot-creativity; this they achieve by prior design and thought. With time time, this way will lead to a certain level of staleness. But, manodharma demands spontaneous creation, creativity and ideas. This can only be reached by delving deep into the philosophy of music not just scratching the surface of it.
I think both Prince Rama Varma and Dr. Balamuralikrishna have each personalized and internalized music to an extent that their physical being and music are inextricably inter-woven. There is an ah-ha experience each time you listen to them - There are very few musicians who can take up just one song and make a full concert out of it - and, here are the two who can do it and still keep their audience in a state of bliss - because their music comes from their hearts - fresh every time, sincere, pure and fearless!!
My two cents - but, I felt a moral duty to state this here.
Regards,
Gopal
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That is a very interesting point of view, and certainly very much deeper in its thought than my mere ability to see hints or traces.
I find it a rally valuable contribution to the conversation, duty or not!
I'm not sure what words to use here, but for want of better, I'll use emulation and impersonation. There is a difference between emulation and impersonation. Perhaps impersonation is as far as the lesser student gets; perhaps the greater student may emulate, and perhaps RV combines both emulation along with his own traits.
If a person did not sincerely appreciate the ways and style of a singer, then why would they be his student? Entering into a student/teacher relationship with someone such as BMK has to be about a lot more than learning the technical aspects of the art that could be studied with any competent musician
I find it a rally valuable contribution to the conversation, duty or not!
I'm not sure what words to use here, but for want of better, I'll use emulation and impersonation. There is a difference between emulation and impersonation. Perhaps impersonation is as far as the lesser student gets; perhaps the greater student may emulate, and perhaps RV combines both emulation along with his own traits.
If a person did not sincerely appreciate the ways and style of a singer, then why would they be his student? Entering into a student/teacher relationship with someone such as BMK has to be about a lot more than learning the technical aspects of the art that could be studied with any competent musician
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Dear Shri MGKumars,
When I closed my eyes and listedn to Shri Varma I felt it was almost like hearing Dr. BMK. The way the sahitya was sung, even the swarams, the very start of the conert with BMK varnam rendered true to the way the master (Dr BMK) himself sings - it all added up to my feeling of litening to a BMK concert...I am not intellectually capable of eplaining this any more. It is just my feeling of being in a BMK concert.
I have temendous respect for Dr BMK and his singing...I was drawn to CM in my teen years precisely thru listening to BMK and KJY - it was mainly their sweet voices that attracted me to their singing at first and later I lernt to appreciate CM in more ways than just appreciating the voice.
In my current preferences somehow I feel less attracted by the BMK way / style of singing - again just a personal preference with no offence meant at all.
Last year's RV concert at Hamsadhwani was perhaps different because it was billed as an SSI centenary concert and shri Varma perhaps keeping this in mind brought out nuances of the SSI style in some / many of the pieces he sang.
I have only attended two concerts of RV so far - both at Hamsadhwani...to that extent statements like "permanent & irreversible" are probably a stretch....I just wrote about my feelings after listening to the concert, nothing more nothing less.
Cheers!
When I closed my eyes and listedn to Shri Varma I felt it was almost like hearing Dr. BMK. The way the sahitya was sung, even the swarams, the very start of the conert with BMK varnam rendered true to the way the master (Dr BMK) himself sings - it all added up to my feeling of litening to a BMK concert...I am not intellectually capable of eplaining this any more. It is just my feeling of being in a BMK concert.
I have temendous respect for Dr BMK and his singing...I was drawn to CM in my teen years precisely thru listening to BMK and KJY - it was mainly their sweet voices that attracted me to their singing at first and later I lernt to appreciate CM in more ways than just appreciating the voice.
In my current preferences somehow I feel less attracted by the BMK way / style of singing - again just a personal preference with no offence meant at all.
Last year's RV concert at Hamsadhwani was perhaps different because it was billed as an SSI centenary concert and shri Varma perhaps keeping this in mind brought out nuances of the SSI style in some / many of the pieces he sang.
I have only attended two concerts of RV so far - both at Hamsadhwani...to that extent statements like "permanent & irreversible" are probably a stretch....I just wrote about my feelings after listening to the concert, nothing more nothing less.
Cheers!
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@ Sridhar_Rang: Glad to see some one openly expressing genuine remarks on Varmaji's performance. As a Varma Fan of several years, I look forward to people writing honest take on his concerts. Often I hear about him being either criticised heavily or praised unduly. It has become almost impossible to listen to/read a balanced review of any of his performances. I feel that its high time for music lovers to see him as a performing artist than a Prince or as a person with outstanding character and keep such impressions aside while expressing one's views on his music. I do sincerely appreciate Varmaji's qualities as an individual, as a model student and as a exemplary teacher and I salute his quest for knowledge and seamless understanding of Indian Music and Music all over the world.
I have no technical expertise to voice out expert comments yet I wish to state a few things here.
Having said that I have reservations in agreeing with Gopal’s opinion quoted below:
I hope people who like Varma Sir’s music continue to express their honest opinion about his concerts rather than just do word play or pass hefty remarks with hidden agendas but promote genuine appreciation and constructive criticism which will benefit the artist and admirers alike and hence promote good music.
I have no technical expertise to voice out expert comments yet I wish to state a few things here.
I agree with Gopalji completely. When one listen to Varmaji's bhava laden music, its is so evident that Varma Sir's music comes from his soul. I have personally observed even the most non musical person being moved to tears by Varma Sir's music.mgkumars wrote:I think both Prince Rama Varma and Dr. Balamuralikrishna have each personalized and internalized music to an extent that their physical being and music are inextricably inter-woven.
Very true. Once at Navarathri Mandapam, Varmaji sang Bhupalam for 52 mts and I am sure no one who was present there during that concert would ever forget his out of this world presentation of Bhupalam.mgkumars wrote:There are very few musicians who can take up just one song and make a full concert out of it
Having said that I have reservations in agreeing with Gopal’s opinion quoted below:
I hope Gopalji has attended some of Varmaji’s live performances. Although I do not for a moment dare to question the creativity of artists like Varmaji, I wish Varmaji explores new frontiers and treat us, his audience with with more ragas , kritis with his characteristic inimitable clarity of lyrics and unforgettable swarams. One must listen to his live performances of Saveri, Panthuvarali, Shankarabharanam or Kalyani to understand what I am trying to convey and why I am so eger to attend each and every live concert of Sir, if possible.mgkumars wrote:Another common and yet a rare aspect is to be able to breath a fresh spirit into a piece irrespective of the number of times they might have rendered it before.
I hope people who like Varma Sir’s music continue to express their honest opinion about his concerts rather than just do word play or pass hefty remarks with hidden agendas but promote genuine appreciation and constructive criticism which will benefit the artist and admirers alike and hence promote good music.
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He says much the same thing himself.Often I hear about him being either criticised heavily or praised unduly. It has become almost impossible to listen to/read a balanced review of any of his performances. I feel that its high time for music lovers to see him as a performing artist than a Prince or as a person with outstanding character and keep such impressions aside while expressing one's views on his music
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Dear Shri Shridhar_Rang,
Thanks for explaining.
Many think that I imitate Veena S. Balachander. They draw their conclusions from merely one fact - that I pull the strings more than most others. Pulling a string is a technique and not music yet! Techniques are like vocabulary. They are instruments for expression and not expressions in themselves. We need vocabulary and we need techniques - but, once we have them, we must push them into the sub-conscious and strive for a bigger, wholesome and from-the-heart-sincere musical expressions. Yes, I do borrow techniques from Veena Balachander - but, the musical expressions are my own. I understand personally how a such comparison, however well intentioned, could be so far away from the truth and might even diminish the efforts and musical content of the one compared.
Unfortunately, I have never seen live RV's concerts. My experience is from watching him on yotube. What I gather is that he has painstakingly developed a formidable repertoire of techniques and ideas - not just from Carnatic music but also Hindustani and other forms as well. Dr. BMK too has imbibed various forms, styles and ways and uses them in his music. So, what I feel is RV's and Dr. BMK's music are similarly different from the normal musical renditions that we have equated/misnomered to/as "traditional" music. So, being similarly different does not mean they are similar themselves . Yes, the source-fountains are similar.
I am saying this just to let the originalities of RV sink in deeper - He is no doubt inspired by the genius of Dr. BMK - yet, he brings his own dimension - an element of his self. I was not surprised to read that RV did almost an hour of Bhoopalam - few can do it - Bhoopalam is indeed a very alluring Raaga - few can do it with such long elaboration - an none can do it just with imitation
Best regards,
Gopal
Thanks for explaining.
Many think that I imitate Veena S. Balachander. They draw their conclusions from merely one fact - that I pull the strings more than most others. Pulling a string is a technique and not music yet! Techniques are like vocabulary. They are instruments for expression and not expressions in themselves. We need vocabulary and we need techniques - but, once we have them, we must push them into the sub-conscious and strive for a bigger, wholesome and from-the-heart-sincere musical expressions. Yes, I do borrow techniques from Veena Balachander - but, the musical expressions are my own. I understand personally how a such comparison, however well intentioned, could be so far away from the truth and might even diminish the efforts and musical content of the one compared.
Unfortunately, I have never seen live RV's concerts. My experience is from watching him on yotube. What I gather is that he has painstakingly developed a formidable repertoire of techniques and ideas - not just from Carnatic music but also Hindustani and other forms as well. Dr. BMK too has imbibed various forms, styles and ways and uses them in his music. So, what I feel is RV's and Dr. BMK's music are similarly different from the normal musical renditions that we have equated/misnomered to/as "traditional" music. So, being similarly different does not mean they are similar themselves . Yes, the source-fountains are similar.
I am saying this just to let the originalities of RV sink in deeper - He is no doubt inspired by the genius of Dr. BMK - yet, he brings his own dimension - an element of his self. I was not surprised to read that RV did almost an hour of Bhoopalam - few can do it - Bhoopalam is indeed a very alluring Raaga - few can do it with such long elaboration - an none can do it just with imitation
Best regards,
Gopal
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Dear rasikas,
I find certain points a little difficult to understand. For instance, if one learns from a composer who is still alive and if that composer happens to be your guru, what is wrong if the song sounds like yours guru’s version?
(For instance, I have heard BMK’s Lavangi being slaughtered by singers who seem to have learned it from a recording without imbibing the spirit of the kriti.)
The similarity may also lie in the fact that both BMK and Varmaji pay much attention to lyrics and diction. Instead of merely parroting the lyrics, they have taken the trouble to understand the meaning and convey the bhava so well.
Moreover, look at the selection of compositions of Varmaji’s concert in Hamsadwani. Varmaji rendered the compositions of his guru, BMK, Dikshitar, MDR, Annamacharya, Maharaja Swati Thirunal, Meenakshisuthan (tuned by Chembai), Thygaraja, Subbaraya Shastri and Prayaga Ranga Dasa.
I don’t claim to be a connoisseur of music. I am merely a person mesmerised by good music. But I doubt if the Rakshamam Sharanaagatham bore any "traces"
I find certain points a little difficult to understand. For instance, if one learns from a composer who is still alive and if that composer happens to be your guru, what is wrong if the song sounds like yours guru’s version?
(For instance, I have heard BMK’s Lavangi being slaughtered by singers who seem to have learned it from a recording without imbibing the spirit of the kriti.)
The similarity may also lie in the fact that both BMK and Varmaji pay much attention to lyrics and diction. Instead of merely parroting the lyrics, they have taken the trouble to understand the meaning and convey the bhava so well.
Moreover, look at the selection of compositions of Varmaji’s concert in Hamsadwani. Varmaji rendered the compositions of his guru, BMK, Dikshitar, MDR, Annamacharya, Maharaja Swati Thirunal, Meenakshisuthan (tuned by Chembai), Thygaraja, Subbaraya Shastri and Prayaga Ranga Dasa.
I don’t claim to be a connoisseur of music. I am merely a person mesmerised by good music. But I doubt if the Rakshamam Sharanaagatham bore any "traces"
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If and when I see RV committing his guru's more annoying habits on the stage, I'm sure he'll want it pointed out to him!
I suspect that it is very, very difficult not to pick up one's guru's mannerisms; the student spend such a lot of time minutely concentrating on their teacher, but the mannerisms are perhaps a possible indicator of impersonation.
(BMK is my Number One among the male carnatic singers, so that probably gives me some bias in favour of his expression --- but I do find his tendency to fidget, microphone stand, shruti box, tambura, back to microphone stand, frustrating when I am waiting for him to put me at peace by singing!)
I suspect that it is very, very difficult not to pick up one's guru's mannerisms; the student spend such a lot of time minutely concentrating on their teacher, but the mannerisms are perhaps a possible indicator of impersonation.
(BMK is my Number One among the male carnatic singers, so that probably gives me some bias in favour of his expression --- but I do find his tendency to fidget, microphone stand, shruti box, tambura, back to microphone stand, frustrating when I am waiting for him to put me at peace by singing!)
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I chanced upon listening to Prince Rama Varma in a Telugu Channel - Bhakti this evening, explaining "shankarabharanam". It was between 7 pm - 730 pm, I suppose. I enjoyed listening to him.
When I chanced this program, he was singing "manasu swAdhIna" . Heard him explain nuances of Shankarabharanam. He was mentioning abt Kalyani & Vachaspathi. He was telling , say,out of 20(?) Kalyani concerts he has sung, 70 % of it was a success. The same thing is not true if he sings vAchaspathi. Although, vAchaspathi is nicely sung by MMI. He quoted the two janyas- kurinji & navroZ.
He sang "sIthAkalyAna vaibhogame" in kurinji., followed by am Amara Narayana song tuned by Balamurali. Willing to know more, if some other rasikas have watched this program.
When I chanced this program, he was singing "manasu swAdhIna" . Heard him explain nuances of Shankarabharanam. He was mentioning abt Kalyani & Vachaspathi. He was telling , say,out of 20(?) Kalyani concerts he has sung, 70 % of it was a success. The same thing is not true if he sings vAchaspathi. Although, vAchaspathi is nicely sung by MMI. He quoted the two janyas- kurinji & navroZ.
He sang "sIthAkalyAna vaibhogame" in kurinji., followed by am Amara Narayana song tuned by Balamurali. Willing to know more, if some other rasikas have watched this program.
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Here are someof the recordings of Prince Rama Varma's excellent concert in Hamsadhwani.
The first is the BMK composition (a Pada Varnam) in Shanmukhapriya.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T6UhgSNkaI
The next two are of 'Rakshamam Sharangatham' in Natta. This composition of Meenakshisuthan on Shri Guruvayoorappan was tuned by Chembai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ydFtdhc5Hk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHAvQqlWwkg
THe following is 'Mayamma,' M.D.Ramanathan's masterpiece in Ranjani.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu4fc7WgNp4
Varmaji was accompanied by Parur Shri M.A.Sundareshwaran on the violin and by B.Harikumar on the mridangam.
The first is the BMK composition (a Pada Varnam) in Shanmukhapriya.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T6UhgSNkaI
The next two are of 'Rakshamam Sharangatham' in Natta. This composition of Meenakshisuthan on Shri Guruvayoorappan was tuned by Chembai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ydFtdhc5Hk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHAvQqlWwkg
THe following is 'Mayamma,' M.D.Ramanathan's masterpiece in Ranjani.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu4fc7WgNp4
Varmaji was accompanied by Parur Shri M.A.Sundareshwaran on the violin and by B.Harikumar on the mridangam.
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Here are the videos of that programme.vs_manjunath wrote:I chanced upon listening to Prince Rama Varma in a Telugu Channel - Bhakti this evening, explaining "shankarabharanam".
Shankarabharanam Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyQS5quY6d8
Shankarabharanam Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BF72HCe7fM
Shankarabharanam Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKy0-YqJqwg
Thoroughly enjoyable, information packed videos. Real treat for 'Jnyani's and 'Ajnyaani's alike!
Devi
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I agree whole-heartedly with devi. One of the most attractive aspects of Rama Varma's music as well as talks, is his ability to reach out to every section of the audience.My son, who has been studying music for sometime now, laments that he has never had a tutor who could so well explain any aspect of music- be it the techniques of any raaga, the lyrics, the composers, the history or anything else. For most music teachers these days, it has just become a job. While with Prince Rama Varma, you feel the difference immediately. Music is in his being and his willingness to conduct five day workshops in far flung places like Perla, where even basic amenities are lacking, reveals his dedication to its cause. We need more people like him to lift Carnatic Classical music out of its insularity, so that its richness can be enjoyed by audiences around the world.
And I thorougly enjoyed the Shankaraabharanam talk- in his simple, genuine and pleasant way, he manages to please both the lay person as well as the enlightened.
And I thorougly enjoyed the Shankaraabharanam talk- in his simple, genuine and pleasant way, he manages to please both the lay person as well as the enlightened.
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A rather simple yet elegant Kalyani from Varma Sir
Kalyani Alapana Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LPaMg414ac
Kalyani Alapana Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlX0YI0f_fI
Kalyani Alapana Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LPaMg414ac
Kalyani Alapana Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlX0YI0f_fI
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Lovely tillana by the guru and his shishya! You can see they are both enjoying it immensely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU00btcBdns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU00btcBdns
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Dear rasikas,
An interesting concert in on the anvil for those who enjoy the maestro Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's incomporable music. Here is an opportunity to enjoy the songs tuned by the veteran composer. Varmaji is singing a thematic concert, including compositions of Annamacharya, Purandara Dasa, Bhadrachala Ramadasa, Sadasiva Brahmendra, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal and others; all the pieces have been tuned by Varmajis guru Dr. .M.Balamuralikrishna.
The vocalist will be accompanied by violinist Vinu, mridangam artiste B.Harikumar
and Karthick (ghatam). The concert is under the auspices of
"Saradh.i" Timing: 7:00pm on Friday the 29th October, at the Museum Theatre, Egmore.
thanks
An interesting concert in on the anvil for those who enjoy the maestro Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's incomporable music. Here is an opportunity to enjoy the songs tuned by the veteran composer. Varmaji is singing a thematic concert, including compositions of Annamacharya, Purandara Dasa, Bhadrachala Ramadasa, Sadasiva Brahmendra, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal and others; all the pieces have been tuned by Varmajis guru Dr. .M.Balamuralikrishna.
The vocalist will be accompanied by violinist Vinu, mridangam artiste B.Harikumar
and Karthick (ghatam). The concert is under the auspices of
"Saradh.i" Timing: 7:00pm on Friday the 29th October, at the Museum Theatre, Egmore.
thanks
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Could anyone post a review of the concerts?
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Video where Rama Varma introduces the accompanying artistes. He has such a sense of courtesy and grace about him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHEFvXUsFE4
It is wonderful that he introduces all of them as his "heroes".
It is wonderful that he introduces all of them as his "heroes".
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Some Gems from Prince Sri Rama Varma's concert:
Smara Vaaram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVWaVcwEUc
Ksheera Saagara Vihaara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ5GWOViYTs
Siva Siva Siva Bho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scfQ0iZ2l7Y
Paahi Sameera Kumaara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiiMgji2jE8
Yaake Mookanaadyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zgsA8gsao
Sri Rama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW1kQ_GPhUE
Bala Tripura Sundari
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cv8uvS7bQA
Ekkadi Manusha Janmam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FZXBZsfWc4
Gopala Gokula Vallabhi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5YLkzfNCkA
Bhajan in Sindhubhairavi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5Cu30pls0
Smara Vaaram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVWaVcwEUc
Ksheera Saagara Vihaara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ5GWOViYTs
Siva Siva Siva Bho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scfQ0iZ2l7Y
Paahi Sameera Kumaara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiiMgji2jE8
Yaake Mookanaadyo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zgsA8gsao
Sri Rama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW1kQ_GPhUE
Bala Tripura Sundari
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cv8uvS7bQA
Ekkadi Manusha Janmam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FZXBZsfWc4
Gopala Gokula Vallabhi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5YLkzfNCkA
Bhajan in Sindhubhairavi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5Cu30pls0
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Here is an enjoyable and interesting Raga Identification test given by Prince Rama Varma at Perla
Raga Identification Test Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRtz9EB ... 66DtjuDR-l
The Ragas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmYQmPib ... P4oi2glPzw
The Results of the test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfuYbhLe ... tyotJbGtOs
Raga Identification Test Introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nRtz9EB ... 66DtjuDR-l
The Ragas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmYQmPib ... P4oi2glPzw
The Results of the test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfuYbhLe ... tyotJbGtOs
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
The unedited audio of the 2 day workshop at
http://www.sangeethamshare.org/sl/74-rA ... p_Feb2013/
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http://www.sangeethamshare.org/sl/74-rA ... p_Feb2013/
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
The unedited audio of the workshop at Chennai(in 20 parts) on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... al+lecture
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... al+lecture
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Re: Prince Rama Varma
Prince Rama Varma was the first person ever to give an entire concert
featuring just compositions of M.D.Ramanathan. He regularly sings
MDR songs during his concerts and teaches them to hundreds of students
all over the world too. Here are a few nice videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOYBlNc ... GL7jWReAQt
featuring just compositions of M.D.Ramanathan. He regularly sings
MDR songs during his concerts and teaches them to hundreds of students
all over the world too. Here are a few nice videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOYBlNc ... GL7jWReAQt