BANGALORE RASIKAS MEET

S.NAGESWARAN · Post by **S.NAGESWARAN** » 14 Jul 2013, 22:01

Dear Rasikas,

My heart felt thanks to many of the BG rasikas who attended our Rasikas meet.

Special thanks to our Cienu for hosting the meet at his residence
and special thanks to MRS.Cienu for providing kesari, uppuma ,coffee and tea.

Special thanks to Mrs.Sumithra Nitin for singing Arasi's composition in the meet.

Kindly name the Rasikas in the various photos so that the global Rasikas
may connect the many Rasikas with many user names.

I am not able to view the photos as a preview.

Many interesting posts and videos are due.

These will be uploaded in due course.

S.NAGESWARAN.
14.07.2013.

thanjavooran · Post by **thanjavooran** » 14 Jul 2013, 22:09

Shri Nageswaran and Shri Cienu,
Excellent! Many thanx for the report and photos.
with wishes,
Thanjavooran
14 07 2013

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 14 Jul 2013, 22:25

Cienu - Thank you so much for sharing!! Greedy me wants to know if the music was recorded, and if that could be shared as well!
What a lovely picture of your mother and Smt. Neela! The picture with three of them (do not know the third) is like the three dEvis.
I have very fond memories of the 'fall-out' and far-reaching impact of the previous get-together at your place, so, here's to hoping for many more of these, with organizers like Sri Nageswaran, and gracious hosts like Sri Cienu, and Smt. Geetha!

raghavt · Post by **raghavt** » 15 Jul 2013, 00:04

Thank you Cineu Sir and Geeta Ma'm for the wonderful evening.

Thanks to Shri Nageswaran sir for taking the lead to organise this get-together.

The presence of Sri Rajasekhar took us closer to GNB the legend.

Neela Mami's music took us to a different tangent altogether.

Aishwarya's Veena Recital - She is a wonderful veena artist. Total control over the instrument, especially while handling bhriga sangatis... I am becoming addicted to it.

And as usual Radha Paatti blessed all of us with her divine radiance.

Food was awesome, special thanks to Geeta Ma'm for that. I relished and ate with gusto...

Waiting eagerly for the video recordings

Thank you everyone once again.

-- Raghav.

Nick H · Post by **Nick H** » 15 Jul 2013, 00:06

It is very nice to see the reports and the pictures. I guess that so much happens in Chennai that, occasionally, we mustn't mind it happening somewhere else! Actually, maybe Bangalore currently takes the lead in rasikas.org offline social life.

bilahari · Post by **bilahari** » 15 Jul 2013, 00:25

Great pictures and accounts and I look forward to snippets!

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 15 Jul 2013, 01:09

I have had the chance to be at two of the Rasikas.org meets in Chennai and have enjoyed Cienu and Geetha's hospitality several times. I shouldn't complain at all....

Still, what a miss on my part!

Cienu,
I was surprised when Sumitra wrote to me saying that you had invited her for the meet and had asked her to sing my songs! I will know what she did sing, when I get to see the clips.

Jayan did a great job of photographing the event along with you (so, we get to see both of you!). Finally, get we to see what Sachi looks like! So good to see Nageswaran and GBL dampathi (Ravi, the third devi seen along with Radha and Neela is Lalitha (Gobi)!

Among familiar faces, I see some unknown ones. Kindly help identify them!

A pity gardhaba gana, Sappri, Kssr(s) and sirsub among those who rsvp-ed couldn't make it.

Your children are always a joy to be with and to listen to. Seeing your mother and Neela together in the pictures made me feel so happy--two women I admire no end for their spirit and immense musical gift.

With some luck, I might be able to make it to the house concert at the end of the year when Aishwarya is going to play along with her teacher.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 15 Jul 2013, 02:08

Thanks cienu for hosting a successful meet.
The pictures feel like being there myself.
Do post a group picture identifying our members.
Sumitra singign arasi's composition is great.
I am sure Nageswaaran will u/l the videos in due course.
Nice to see the beamng face of your mother!
Your grandma's (shakunthalai) picture dominates all....
Best wishes to one and all of you...

PUNARVASU · Post by **PUNARVASU** » 15 Jul 2013, 06:31

Such lovely pictures! Unlucky are those who missed this 'meet'. It is my sincere desire to attend atleast one such meet. Thanks for providing us the report and pictures.

vasanthakokilam · Post by **vasanthakokilam** » 15 Jul 2013, 07:00

I am quite happy to read the reports of the event along with the pictures. Quite a great turnout, Bangalore rasikas do rock indeed! What a way to spend a Sunday! Awesome!! Thanks.

gb_rajasekar · Post by **gb_rajasekar** » 15 Jul 2013, 07:13

Dear All,
it was a great pleasure to meet so many rasikas. Wonderful musical evening with a variety of songs heard. Aishwarya and Soundarya (With Radha Mami in a couple of songs / Sumitra/Leela Mami et all. Special thanks to Shri Manjunath for singing Sivakameswarim in Kalyani with Aishwarya in memory of my father Shri GNB and Aishwarya - playing Amboruha varnam in Ranjani a composition of my father in veena during the visit. Let us make this a habit and regular

maduraimini · Post by **maduraimini** » 15 Jul 2013, 08:37

Nice to hear that the Bangalore Rasikas Meet was attended by many artists and rasikas. Glad we can also see the pictures. It is nice that Mr. and Mrs. Shrinivasan hosted the Meet and Mr.Nageswaran started this. Wish I was there!

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 16 Jul 2013, 07:32

all in bangalore
it looks you had great fun , photos are lovely .Special thanks to host cienu and his family for being a gracious host.

CRama · Post by **CRama** » 16 Jul 2013, 10:53

Bangalore rasikas. Glad to note that you had very enjoyable musical get together. With Ceinu and Nageswaran taking the lead, the event should have soared to great heights. Thanks for the nice photos. Waiting for more.

KSJaishankar · Post by **KSJaishankar** » 16 Jul 2013, 11:07

A special thanks to Smt & Sri Cienu and Sri Nageshwaran - had a wonderful Sunday afternoon. Hope we have more such events, and look forward to hosting a similar one soon.

pattamaa · Post by **pattamaa** » 16 Jul 2013, 13:00

seems that everyone had a great fun. i managed to discuss offline from few of those who attend the meet

That photo uploaded by RSachi and #81 uploaded by braindrain! haunting...ceinu sir - just awsome..i was listening to some choicest recordings of MS amma that evening to make up for the loss.

Haven't heard keerthi singing, i am sure it was as brilliant as his knowledge in music.

Waiting eagerly for video recordings in youtube.

K Mounika · Post by **K Mounika** » 16 Jul 2013, 17:50

Hi All,

This is K Mounika, a new member joined today.

Its a memorable day for me to attend Banglore Rasika's meet on July 14th.
I felt really happy meeting you all.

Thank You one and all,

Regards,
K Mounika

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 16 Jul 2013, 20:49

Mounika - welcome to the forum. You are indeed fortunate to start your association with this group with the get together at Cienu's place! We hope to hear from you, and we also hope that interactions on this internet forum don't seem anticlimactic compared to your live interaction!!

squims · Post by **squims** » 16 Jul 2013, 21:08

I was held up with some work I couldn't get out of. Extremely sorry that I couldn't make it.

S.NAGESWARAN · Post by **S.NAGESWARAN** » 16 Jul 2013, 21:35

Dear Rasikas,

In spite of my many time constrains, I was able to complete all the Videos which were recorded in my video cam by Sri Badriprasad, our Rasika.

Many thanks to Sri Badriprasad.

I have converted the Video files to DIVX.

There is some problem in converting to DIVX of serial No. 7 wherein Mrs. Sumithra Nitin had sung Arasi’s composition.This will be uploaded later.

Some tidbit Videos are to be converted to DIVX and these will be uploaded in due course.

The much eagerly awaited Video download links in drop box of mine is given below.

BG RASIKAS MEET DROP BOX LINKS 18.07.2013.

1. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 0meet.divx
2. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01608.divx
3. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01609.divx
4. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01610.divx
5. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01611.divx
6. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01612.divx
8. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01614.divx
9. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01615.divx
10. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01616.divx
11. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01617.divx
12. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01618.divx
13. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01619.divx
14. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01620.divx
15. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01621.divx
16. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01622.divx
17. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... 01623.divx

Kindly confirm whether all Rasikas were able to download the Videos.

S.NAGESWARAN.
18.07.2013.

S.NAGESWARAN · Post by **S.NAGESWARAN** » 16 Jul 2013, 21:56

Dear Rasikas,

The download link of TK No. 07, video of MRS Sumithra Ntin is given below.

7. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/218 ... sings.divx

S.NAGESWARAN.
18.07.2013.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 17 Jul 2013, 02:55

Many thanks Nageswaran!
Let us now relish it...

maduraimini · Post by **maduraimini** » 17 Jul 2013, 07:29

Sri Nageswaran,

I cannot download any of the Dropbox videos. Do I need a special password?

kvchellappa · Post by **kvchellappa** » 17 Jul 2013, 10:46

It is nice viewing and listening to these.
It takes some time to come on, one has to wait.

Rsachi · Post by **Rsachi** » 17 Jul 2013, 12:29

Works quite well provided you have a good Internet connection for download or viewing
(as I could on Falcon Player, iPad)

Many thanks, Mr Nageswaran!

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 17 Jul 2013, 18:40

I'm able to open some links, and not all.

Geetha, the hostess would have been very busy in the periphery I realize, but I can't find her even in a single picture so far

cienu · Post by **cienu** » 17 Jul 2013, 19:16

arasi wrote: Geetha, the hostess would have been very busy in the periphery I realize, but I can't find her even in a single picture so far

Here is one picture Arasi

Geetha and Smt Nageswaran

cienu · Post by **cienu** » 17 Jul 2013, 19:46

Dear All,
A few more videos are in the process of being uploaded by me (apart from what Sri Nageswaran has uploaded)
In the meantime some more pictures from the Rasikas meet.
Raghav_T (left) and K.S.Jaishankar speak with Keerthi (not in pic)

Mrs and Dr Prasanna (Espras) with Badari

Jayan (Braindrain) and Sumitra speak with Keerthi (not in pic)

Aparna (left) and Mounika (our latest member) share a joke over a cuppa !

Jayan (Braindrain), Jaishankar, Keerthi (relishing the Kesari !) and Sumitra discuss an important musical matter.

Saundarya plays the violin as Smt Sumitra Nitin looks on

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 17 Jul 2013, 20:18

Thanks cienu
Now we get to meet so many of our dear members!
Thanks Nageswaran for the videos, though the images are sharp the sound quality is wanting!
Maybe somebody can u/l the complete audio recordings..

cienu · Post by **cienu** » 17 Jul 2013, 22:37

Two videos uploaded

Sumitra singing Makkala Aatava in Behag (Composition of Arasi)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5A9liV_d8Y
VS_Manjunath sings Siva Kameswarim in Raga Kalyani in honor of GNB inspired by the presence of Sri G B Rajasekhar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYCYs9DwBhw
Some more videos will be u/l by the week end

vs_manjunath · Post by **vs_manjunath** » 18 Jul 2013, 06:05

Cienu- Thank You Very Much for hosting rasikas meet.

I consider myself to have got dual blessings from MS Amma as well as GNB Sir .
Thank you once again.

Thanks to every one who attended BG rasikas meeting.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 18 Jul 2013, 06:49

arasi
could you post the lyrics of what Sumitra is singing?

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 18 Jul 2013, 07:38

Cienu,
Thanks for posting Geetha's picture promptly. Isn't one of her best pictures, though! I can see her in another new picture, in the background--more like her!

CML,
The behAg song for you. I'm just typing it as I remember it. Lakshman has this song, and also Arun in his kriti book. This song is from the first CD which you have. You can listen to her there with good accompanists too.

BehAg Adi

Pallavi: makkaLa ATava nODiri, nIvu (makkaLa)

A.Pallavi: mahAvishNu emba gOpAla
kiri maguvAgi gOkula ramisidanthE (makkaLa)

charaNams: maghnarAgi ADuva cheluva kANIrE!
tanu manavondAgi, buguriyAgi thirugi
cheNDAgi kuNiva kuthUhala namagU bEkendu (makkaLa)

mAdhavana sEveyu anthe (siri) (eLe)
makkaLu mana marethADuva ATa
santhOshada mAtu, chellATavu ellavu
rangana pUjeyendu tiLidu--nIvu (makkaLa)

Interesting. in the KavidaigaL thread, PB's poem and your addition to it has the same as the idea expressed here!

Rsachi · Post by **Rsachi** » 18 Jul 2013, 08:08

Arasi,
Sumitra did a good job of singing your composition. I have told her to choreograph and present it soon as it lends itself eminently to dance with three/four girls. She has readily agreed!

(magnarAgi ....I think g is alpaprANa).

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 18 Jul 2013, 08:49

You are right, and you know your sanskrit and kannaDa very well (I have a sketchy knowledge of both!). Since my editing facility on Rasikas does not work at the moment, I hope srkris, VK or CML will correct the text.

Thanks for thinking that it's worthy of being choreographed. Sumitra will do a very good job of it. She was keen on turning 'Chinnak kaiyai virithenniDam veNNai kELAyO?' into a dance piece.

Rsachi · Post by **Rsachi** » 18 Jul 2013, 09:39

Don't know about my Kannada and Sanskrit but I do know I have to learn Tamil from you, Arasi!

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 18 Jul 2013, 10:09

keerthi
Perhaps you are not that sweet guy, you have finished all except kEsari or are you discussing the rAgA kEsari ignoring the kEsari in the plate

S.NAGESWARAN · Post by **S.NAGESWARAN** » 18 Jul 2013, 13:10

Dear Rasikas,

I would request all of you to confirm as to whether all the 17 video links were downloaded and seen the videos.

S.NAGESWARAN.
18.07.2013.

vs_manjunath · Post by **vs_manjunath** » 18 Jul 2013, 13:48

Nageswaran Sir, all the 17 Videos works well. Thanks.

raghavt · Post by **raghavt** » 18 Jul 2013, 14:54

Thanks for the video links. Hoping to get the rest of them and the audio if possible.

~R.

uday_shankar · Post by **uday_shankar** » 18 Jul 2013, 16:46

Seems to have been a great gathering. Knowing them, I am sure Cienu and Geetha were the quintessetially gracious hosts. Congrats to Nageshwaran and Cienu for their efforts. I will get to the videos when I get time. Nice to see an identity behind "braindrain" whose posts I have enjoyed. "Ignoramus" is another insightful poster I have had the pleasure of meeting. Then there's Keerthi, definitely a national treasure

. Seems like a lot of self-effacing folks in Bangalore.

uday_shankar · Post by **uday_shankar** » 18 Jul 2013, 16:54

And nice to see a picture of Rsachi who's taken rasikas by storm in recent times. And a very pretty house, Cienu

. Congrats. And lovely kids !

uday_shankar · Post by **uday_shankar** » 18 Jul 2013, 16:57

And K.S.Jaishankar (is this the same Jaishankar who has shared so many priceless recordings online? If so, I owe you a lifelong debt of gratitude !)

Rsachi · Post by **Rsachi** » 18 Jul 2013, 18:51

Uday
I am like a fatso jumping into the swimming pool for my first lesson. Sorry if I splash around too much in the midst of ace swimmers viz. scholars, stalwarts and veterans like you, Keerthi, Arasi, VKM, Mahavishnu, Varsha, Cienu, Nick, aaaabbbbb, Venkatakailasam, Nageswaran and others....

raghavt · Post by **raghavt** » 18 Jul 2013, 20:12

Sachi Sir - You omitted one RaghavT who played Mridangam with batteries

) As you rightly pointed out, people have seen veenas and violins with batteries and stuff...this is the first time this innovation has taken place. And also, he has joined this forum way back in 2007. :p

Coming back to the recodings - Neela mami's music continues to ring my ears... vidwat is stamped on each and every expression. Manjunath Sir's Kalyani, Ashwarya's Shreeman Narayana - Especially the Shreeman (MS effect Sangati)... and veena (though not in the videos uploaded here) continues to be the highlight according to me.

This event is going to be in active memory of all of us for quite a long time...

-- Raghav.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 18 Jul 2013, 20:21

Thanks arasi.
You are a polyglot who knows to use the languages effectively and musically.
I agree with Rsachi that choreographing will make the meaning universal...
Sumitra captures the spirit of your compositions!

Uday
very well put! The Bangalore Rasikas are finished gems while the rest are uncut

cienu has provided a homely atmosphere in which they all appear as members of a large family
which they are! Nageswaran has the right idea and chemistry to bring out the best among us all!
Hats off to Keerthi whose youth belies his intelleect! We are lucky to have such abundance of talents
all available to us at the Forum in addition to the technical skills which folks like you Rsachi, Ramesh...
provide as and when needed.
सर्वॆ रसिका: सुखिनॊ भवन्तु।

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 18 Jul 2013, 20:47

Raghav,
The meeting was overwhelming to all who attended, so don't think you were overlooked. The same way in which you didn't 'mean' to to miss mentioning Sumitra Nitin and others in your list.

Neela (gnaanam on Rasikas.org) is gnAnam personified. Add to it dedication, experience and imagination--that's her. As she emphasizes in her intro, 'make a vow'...I couldn't follow all of what she said because of the sound quality (my ears plead guilty too!).

Can you describe the new innovation? 'Sounds' interesting!

CML,
Adding this as I see your post. Thanks for your faith in me.

Condidering names in the above lists, you belong there more than most of us. Proud as we are about the quality of the rasikAs here, I've to add that but for a few casual posters, Rasikas.org members are a dynamic bunch--no matter how old or young they are, and wherever they all come from.
So, let's not get carried away and say Bengaluru rasikAs are the best :-!

raghavt · Post by **raghavt** » 18 Jul 2013, 21:25

Hey Arasi madam... it wasn't serious @all, it was in a lighter vein... so please do not pay attention to it. I was trying to in synch with sachi sir...

Ha innovation ??? its an 'in -NO- vation'.

... sachi sir will explain that.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 18 Jul 2013, 21:33

Will wait for that.

Meanwhile:
arasa nAnalla--
avara sathi!
sariyE?
'sAr'alla--
'mEDum'

raghavt · Post by **raghavt** » 18 Jul 2013, 21:47

Oh Sorry Sir.... It was a typo..... errr again a typo.... mEDum