Stumbled across this video where Smt Seetha Narayanan explains the meaning of vachama gocharame before singing it. It would be so nice if we heard stories/meanings of songs before they are presented. Certainly makes the experience more enjoyable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbOwMwlqmBI
If you guys have other recordings where such interesting stories/meanings are explained, please feel free to share.
Vachama Gocharame (meaning)
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Re: Vachama Gocharame (meaning)
Nice explanation - very clear on the context and meaning- thanks for sharing
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Re: Vachama Gocharame (meaning)
Sri Balakrishna Sastrigal's kathaakaalakshepams espy. on Ramayana have several kritis of Tyagaraja lucidly explained. Many contemporary Upanyasakas also explain meaning of kritis where relevant.
Lecdems too help.
Let us not expect such exercise by performing musicians as it tends to dilute the 'flow' of the recitals. I have experienced this.
Lecdems too help.
Let us not expect such exercise by performing musicians as it tends to dilute the 'flow' of the recitals. I have experienced this.