All,
Violinist L Vaidyanathan, elder brother of L Subramaniam and L Shankar passed away. Here is a tribute to him.
http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/05/25/stor ... 910100.htm
As the writer indicates, reclusive is the perfect word to describe him. I have heard him as a part of the trio and once heard a recording of him accompany late S Kalyanaraman. But he will be best remembered for his music in the teleserial Malgudi Days.
L Vaidyanathan is no more.
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savinenapugaLu bEku- a tribute to the man from The Hindu, 25 May 2007
[quote="Hindu"]We need sweet memories…
L. Vaidyanathan, the composer who passed away last week, is very dear to every Kannadiga who loves his films. The musical genius will continue to live on in his unforgettable compositions K.R. GANESH
Film music has captured popular imagination like no other form has. Few have been able to escape its magic. This is true not just of the listening public but also true of its creators. We have instances of artistes coming from the most conservative of musical backgrounds making a plunge into the enduring world of film music. Needless to say they have produced immortal numbers with the grandest of imaginative flights. L. Vaidyanathan is no aberration.
This unusual musician-composer who passed away recently was born to musician parents. His father V. Lakshminarayana Iyer was a renowned man of the Carnatic music world. In fact, L. Vaidyanathan and his two brothers the renowned violin duo, L. Shankar and L. Subramanium, received training from their father. Having his roots in tradition and being a very competent Carnatic violinist, interestingly, L. Vaidyanathan began his musical career as assistant to the famous composer G. K. Venkatesh, who could probably be referred to as the R.D. Burman of Kannada cinema.
Away from limelight
The quiet, media-shy L. Vaidyanathan fondly known as Vaidi, spent an entire lifetime in the world of film music. Vaidyanthan had a sound training in the south Indian music tradition but had great familiarity and erudition even in the Western schools of music too. Having a deep knowledge of these two traditions gave him the edge to conceive compositions in a manner most refreshing. In fact, this musician, who worked in close association with G.K. Venkatesh for many years, and composed the background score for his compositions gave it a distinct, melodic touch. For all those who have closely followed G.K.V.’s music, Vaidi’s sophisticated touches and his use of unheard, rare instruments is immediately recognisable. His value additions were so remarkable; the subtle mix of mandolin, violin, flute and the various folk percussion instruments lifted the compositions to new heights. And this he achieved at a time when technology was not what it is today. He had such a fine sense of music that he never overdid the embellishments: the re-recording bits hold testimony.
For instance, if you recall the song with the breezy, caressing lilt “Beladingalaagi Baaâ€
[quote="Hindu"]We need sweet memories…
L. Vaidyanathan, the composer who passed away last week, is very dear to every Kannadiga who loves his films. The musical genius will continue to live on in his unforgettable compositions K.R. GANESH
Film music has captured popular imagination like no other form has. Few have been able to escape its magic. This is true not just of the listening public but also true of its creators. We have instances of artistes coming from the most conservative of musical backgrounds making a plunge into the enduring world of film music. Needless to say they have produced immortal numbers with the grandest of imaginative flights. L. Vaidyanathan is no aberration.
This unusual musician-composer who passed away recently was born to musician parents. His father V. Lakshminarayana Iyer was a renowned man of the Carnatic music world. In fact, L. Vaidyanathan and his two brothers the renowned violin duo, L. Shankar and L. Subramanium, received training from their father. Having his roots in tradition and being a very competent Carnatic violinist, interestingly, L. Vaidyanathan began his musical career as assistant to the famous composer G. K. Venkatesh, who could probably be referred to as the R.D. Burman of Kannada cinema.
Away from limelight
The quiet, media-shy L. Vaidyanathan fondly known as Vaidi, spent an entire lifetime in the world of film music. Vaidyanthan had a sound training in the south Indian music tradition but had great familiarity and erudition even in the Western schools of music too. Having a deep knowledge of these two traditions gave him the edge to conceive compositions in a manner most refreshing. In fact, this musician, who worked in close association with G.K. Venkatesh for many years, and composed the background score for his compositions gave it a distinct, melodic touch. For all those who have closely followed G.K.V.’s music, Vaidi’s sophisticated touches and his use of unheard, rare instruments is immediately recognisable. His value additions were so remarkable; the subtle mix of mandolin, violin, flute and the various folk percussion instruments lifted the compositions to new heights. And this he achieved at a time when technology was not what it is today. He had such a fine sense of music that he never overdid the embellishments: the re-recording bits hold testimony.
For instance, if you recall the song with the breezy, caressing lilt “Beladingalaagi Baaâ€
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