Sikkil Gurucharan

mahadevan78 · Post by **mahadevan78** » 16 Dec 2008, 11:18

Hi no reviews posted for Sikkil Gurucharan Concerts.

Could anyone do so..

I am a good friend of his and stay at Mumbai. Can keep in touch only by using this forum

Rama Mahadevan

saravanan · Post by **saravanan** » 16 Dec 2008, 15:55

Dear Mahadevan
If you are Gurucharans friend you have to promote him in this forum by writing reviews as others do .
You can take a cue from Prashant ( he is also from Bombay )who keeps plugging Vijay shiva in this forum !!

prashant · Post by **prashant** » 16 Dec 2008, 16:17

saravanan wrote:If you are Gurucharans friend you have to promote him in this forum by writing reviews as others do .
You can take a cue from Prashant ( he is also from Bombay )who keeps plugging Vijay shiva in this forum !!

mahadevan78 · Post by **mahadevan78** » 16 Dec 2008, 16:43

Thanks Saravanan ..

There have been so many posts .. I just wondered why there isn't a single review of a Gurucharan concert

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 16 Dec 2008, 17:53

Rama Mahadevan,

If you can get hold of the MUSIC SEASON supplement dated the 16th of December, you will find a review of Sikkil Sri Gurucharan's concert for the BVB.

saravanan wrote:Dear Mahadevan
If you are Gurucharans friend you have to promote him in this forum by writing reviews as others do .
You can take a cue from Prashant ( he is also from Bombay )who keeps plugging Vijay shiva in this forum !!

Saravanan,

That was more than a bit extreme - with a stroke, you have cheapened all of the dedicated reviewers on this forum into 'plugs' for friends!! I do not think that our artists need promotion from the likes of us

On the other hand, if one is a fan of a particular artist's, then, a review allows you to share your pleasure with the rest of us. This whole thread is about the concept of 'yAm peTra inbam ivvayagam peruga', and thanks to the unconventional tastes of some of our diligent reviewers, members the world over have had the opportunity to participate vicariously in many awesome experiences.

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 16 Dec 2008, 18:08

mahesh_narayan · Post by **mahesh_narayan** » 16 Dec 2008, 19:26

It is sad that Prashant had this sort of comment coming his way. I know Prashant as well as his dad personally. They are not the kind that would indulge in 'plugging' artistes. Prashant is very vocal about his appreciation and opinions because he is highly knowledgeable, and has a very well-tuned ear for good music like the one dished out by Vijay Siva. He is a pretty good vocalist himself.

Since when did appreciation become a nefarious activity? Especially in a forum meant for discussion? Prashant's writings are always meaningful and enjoyable. He never indulges in 'vetti-pechchu' and I think he should keep writing as usual.

I am not 'plugging' Prashant, I am merely stating what I know of him.

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 16 Dec 2008, 21:30

Vijay siva doesn't need any hyped reviews, the music speaks for itself.

-hari

vijay · Post by **vijay** » 16 Dec 2008, 23:13

Coolji is bang on...sad to see sincere admiration - that too for one of the giants of our times - being dismissed as "a plug". More so since it's directed against Prashant who has never allowed his posts to be coloured by biases or strong opinions...

Maybe Saravanan wasn't quite aware of its negative connotations.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 16 Dec 2008, 23:23

To call a rose beautiful, to admire a sunset, to appreciate good music are all things which enrich our existence. To share our joy about music which we enjoy with others is a healthy activity. Of all the people in the world, Prashant??!!

musicfan_4201 · Post by **musicfan_4201** » 17 Dec 2008, 08:02

Vijay Siva is perhaps the finest musician of today. Even assuming that he is fielded there are many who keep fielding TNS, TMK and the like and keep reviewing them over and over again )NO PUN INTENDED). That is perhaps because of personal choice of each individual.

ram · Post by **ram** » 17 Dec 2008, 08:19

Completely agree with Coolji and Vijay. To label Prashant's appreciation of a fine musician as a plug, that too when he has been actively participating in the forum attending concerts of and appreciating a wide variety of musicians is really sad

appu · Post by **appu** » 17 Dec 2008, 08:48

How do we rasikas always end up with a controversy. This is supposed to be a tread on Gurucharan's concert. Why don't we set aside this controversy and see if we can move forward with an awesome review on Gurucharan's music.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 17 Dec 2008, 10:30

Agreed. Just one little unnecessary statement leads to our deviating from the subject at hand. In this case, it is a flippant remark about a fine rasikA whose passion for music is a vital feature of his pleasant personality. Not only that. It involves Vijay Siva, a fine musician who neither needs to or minds whether we praise him or not. His stature as a musician is proof enough. Why dump all this in the forum --that too in a thread which is about another young worthy musician?

erode14 · Post by **erode14** » 17 Dec 2008, 11:58

arasi wrote:To call a rose beautiful, to admire a sunset, to appreciate good music are all things which enrich our existence.

yes....

Dhanavendra · Post by **Dhanavendra** » 17 Dec 2008, 12:25

Sad that Vijay Shiva's fine name is being tarnished. Since many years he has been a wonderful musician with honest views about music. His music is mature, sincere and traditional and he has a firm belief that if music has to be divine the manodharma has to be intertwined with the divinity in the lyrics. It is unethical to write ill of any rasika in this forum. When the press has highlighted the strength and intelligence of this forum members, we rasikas have a tremendous responsibility now. Irresponsible statements and emotional upheaval can mar the goodwill in this forum. Lets be balanced. Vijay Shiva has reached such a height in music that we all should be proud of not jealous.
"Let noble thoughts come from all sides" -Rig Veda

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 17 Dec 2008, 12:32

Well said, Dhanavendra--but for the jealousy bit which does not come under noble thoughts. Just kidding

a propos, mon cher ami CML (you were not sure if it was mon cher or mon chere)would understand!

grsastrigal · Post by **grsastrigal** » 17 Dec 2008, 12:35

Sikkil, as told by my friend, in BVB, rendered a beautifful Kedaragolwla (main)-Anta rama soundaryam (Arunachala Kavi. I could not attend this and also the next concert ranjani-Gayathri. Last year sikkil's Abheri-Bhajare re manasa" is still in my memory

Dhanavendra · Post by **Dhanavendra** » 17 Dec 2008, 12:40

Merci beaucoup arasiji.
D'accord. Jealousy is not a noble thought. I should also be careful to use words. You are an excellent moderator. Hope every one of us can be as mature as you.

Dhanavendra · Post by **Dhanavendra** » 17 Dec 2008, 12:40

repeat post deleted

bilahari · Post by **bilahari** » 17 Dec 2008, 14:31

Is it just my jet lag-ridden hallucination or was there an exact thread like this one last year? (Minus the cheap digs and theatrics) Maybe as someone suggested, we could resist garrulous temptations and just post reviews of Sikkil Gurucharan in response to the original poster's request. I have heard Sikkil twice last year and was very impressed on both occasions, yet he seems to be singing in a lot of early and some late afternoon slots for some years now. Surely a promotion is on the cards soon?

vijay · Post by **vijay** » 17 Dec 2008, 15:10

I have a feeling that Gurucharan will come very close to reconsidering his career options if the Academy slots him in the afternoon again next year!

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 17 Dec 2008, 18:40

Dhanvendra,
Want to be as mature as I am? You should catch me in my silly moments! As mature as I am in my years? Nay! Who would want it

anandabhairavi · Post by **anandabhairavi** » 18 Dec 2008, 13:19

I heard a brilliant pakkal nilabaddi in one concert and kapali (mohanam) in an all tamil songs concert last year in Singapore .I also cant forget the soulful Manirangu and Thatvamerura (garudadhwani) in Kolkotta this year.Am also wondering why no reviews of his concerts here till now

divinemusic · Post by **divinemusic** » 21 Dec 2008, 14:44

i think that too many of these threads titled '' Sikkil Gurucharan '' have too many people arguing and using the forum to fight with each other !!

at the end of the day ... different people have different opinions and views - not everyone has to like everything sung by Charan. . . Is that not the true beauty of music ? if everybody liked everything how bored would we get ?

whether you like Charan's music or not ... there is a respectable manor and civalized way to express that . . . making sure you write critics WITHOUT hurting the artist being discussed and rasikas . . . after all. . . as legendary and amazing as artists maybe - they are only human with the same feelings and emotions as us - please respect and understand this. . .

in future i humbly request that nobody uses forums/threads titled '' Sikkil Gurucharan '' - to vent out unnecessary, hurtful and nasty comments . . . Discuss His music - share thoughts - even if commenting about some aspect you don't like - maybe address it in a civalized way

. . .

Yours Truly,

SGC's Number 1 Rasika . . .

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 21 Dec 2008, 15:23

Divinemusic,

Well said!

Being a self-confessed rasika #1, can you please lead the way and review a concert of this very talented musician? It will certainly be a way for you to describe and share your experiences when you listen to Sri Gurucharan.

Looking forward to some great reviews!

rbsiyer · Post by **rbsiyer** » 21 Dec 2008, 16:00

anandabhairavi wrote:Am also wondering why no reviews of his concerts here till now

it is difficult to attend afternoon concerts. the academy afternoon slot is even worse now. shifted from 2-30 to 1-45 is this a time to listen to music? at least earlier we could sleep off canteen excesses during beginner slot and wake up in the middle of the semisenior slot. they have closed this loophole too.
popular singers like gurusharan and suryaprakash should have gumption to show academy appropriate place where they can stick this precious slot. some nonentities and voiceless wonders are singing 4pm slot in academy inspite of not able to attract any audience anywhere. they are being propped up by academy newsletter -the hindu with big photos and lots of tripe.
reviews of acdemy concerts in hindu are most dishonenst comapritvly. eeverybody sings superbly if oyu belive them. there was a soumya concert once which she performed with some obviously severe bornchial affliction. she managed well given circumstances. but the review next day was written as though it was the performance of the season. this reviewer probably reviewed wihtout attending which has been done before. reviewing from hearsay, recordings - sometimes incomplete or partial attendance of the concert all this they get away with! some hindu reviewers dont know difference between sri and madhyamavati, vagadiswari or bahudari, charukeshi or rishabhpriya and write nonsense.

divinemusic · Post by **divinemusic** » 21 Dec 2008, 23:32

rshankar - to be honest - yes i most definitely am Charan's number 1 rasika ... BUT my opinion is that people talk about music SO much . . . BUT it should be felt ...

if i even tried or attempted to express myself regarding Charan's music I couldn't even express myself in words - because words aren't enough - Justice wouldn't be done !!

i hope you understand my thoughts ...

yours truly,

SGC's Number 1 Rasika

ganeshkant · Post by **ganeshkant** » 22 Dec 2008, 11:24

Hi Mahadevan,

I had been to SGC's concert in music acdemy on 20/12.It was an excellent concert which drew appreciaition from every one.Rajeev Menon,Playback singer Karthik,TMK with wife SSK were among the audience.

He started with Sidhdhivinayakam in Mohana Kalyani of HMB auspiciously.His alapana in Madhyamavati and presentation of Ramakatharasa was note worthy.Due to paucity of time he was forced to present a briet RTP in Dharmavati.

His perseverance can be seen in his presentation.You can be proud of his friendship.

ganeshkant · Post by **ganeshkant** » 22 Dec 2008, 11:32

Hi Rbsiyer,

I fully agree with you on ur views about academy and Hindu reviews.

Among the hindu critics,I think SVK is highly biased.I know some one who just consults knowledgable people on the ragams being sung during concerts and then passing it on to a Hindu critic and getting paid for that.So it could be 100% true about the review of SS's concert U have mentioned.