Gobilalitha sadabhishekam concert: Vid. Sri. R. Suryaprakash

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 19 Oct 2011, 10:55

The sadabhishekam of my father Gobilalitha was celebrated yesterday (18 October 2011).
We were fortunate to be treated to some exceptional music by my friend, wonderful person, frontline musician and fellow rasikas.org member, Vidwan. Sri. R. Suryaprakash. He was most ably accompanied by Vidushi. Smt. Nalina Mohan on the violin and by Vidwan Sri. H.S. Sudhindra on the mridangam in Tippasandra Bangalore
Despite a few technical glitches, the extremely gracious artists created a concert that was simply spellbinding to say the least and even people who rarely listen to CM sat through the entire concert and enjoyed the proceedings. What amazed me about Vid. Suryaprakash (and the accompanying artists) is that even in the face of technical issues, there were no half-measures and he gave 100% with the greatest devotion to the art and the audience. The concert could have just as well been at Music Academy or MFA....

I wouldn't call this a review but more of a songlist and some notes

1. Shivatraya (Nattai, Swarna Venkatesa Dikshitar) This kriti started with a slokam and was an excellent start to the concert. The kriti ended with a nice round of kalpanaswarams.
2. Kayarohanesam (Karnataka Devagandhari) the master piece of MD was sung at the most leisurely pace I have heard it rendered.
3. Vasudevayani (Kalyani; Thyagaraja) Sri. Suryaprakash started with a beautiful and elaborate alapanai followed by the kriti neraval and swarams.
4. Janani Ninnuvina (Reeti Gowla; Subbaraya Sastri). Brought tears to a number of individuals, I need not say more.
5. Manavyalakinchara (Nalinakanti; Thyararajar): Sri. Suryaprakash from the slowest Kayarohanesam, went to the fastest tempo Nalinakanti. The refreshed artists launched into the two main pieces of the evening
6. Yaaro Ivar Yaaro (Bhairavi; Arunachala kavi): Sri Suryaprakash started with a beautiful alapanai and slokam in Bhairavi followed by this masterpiece. The kriti was followed by a short but very enjoyable Thani by Sri. Sudhindra.
7. RTP in Maand: in Adi talam "Brammanda Swarupa Maruti Bala Maruti Jaya Jaya"; The RTP was the highlight of the evening and was spectacular for the exposition of numerous unusual and "folk" aspects on Maand. The pallavi had the raga mudhirai woven into it. Ragamalika swarams in Durbari, Mohanam and Madhyamavati followed this beautiful RTP. The returns of Smt. Nalina Mohan, who was exceptional throughout, during the taanam drew many rounds of applause.
8. Aaj Aye (Mishra Pahadi) rendered with the "folk" aspects of this ragam. At this point I was getting a bit nervous since Sri. Suryaprakash had a train to catch, but such was his devotion that he went on with 4 more songs, also accommodating a request to sing an MKT song.
9. MKT songs Annaiyum Thandaiyum
10. Krishna Mukunda
11. The concert was then rounded off with Karpagame Kan paarai (Madhyamavati) a tirupugazh and mangalam.

In all the concert was truly brilliant and was enjoyed by a cross section of audience ranging from knowledgeable rasikas to those who only listen to CM in passing.
The best part of it was that at 80, there couldn't have been a better gift for Gobilalitha.

mohan · Post by **mohan** » 19 Oct 2011, 11:02

Thanks for the review. Congratulations and namasakarams to Sri Gobilalitha on reaching the 1000 moon milestone!

PUNARVASU · Post by **PUNARVASU** » 19 Oct 2011, 13:59

Kamalamba, what a way to celebrate your father's 80th birthday! The best birthday gift he ever got.Pranams to him.

Lakshman · Post by **Lakshman** » 19 Oct 2011, 16:31

Happy 80th birthday Gobilalitha. Regards and best wishes.

gobilalitha · Post by **gobilalitha** » 19 Oct 2011, 17:00

Thanks. Lakshman, Mohan, Punarvasu. .Actually the calendar b'day was on 4th for which many friends have already sent messages. y'day was the star b'day, hence the religious function which i wanted to be done in a simple manner with homams etc turned out to be a large scale celebration thanks to my 2 daughters and son who disobeyed (?) my orders!!!. but their disobedience resulted in a grand performance by Sri Suryaprakash

gardabha_gana · Post by **gardabha_gana** » 19 Oct 2011, 17:28

Namaskarams and congratulations to Gobilalitha Sir from rasikas in Bangalore.

squims · Post by **squims** » 19 Oct 2011, 17:49

Congratulations Gobilalitha sir! Happy belated birthday!

mahavishnu · Post by **mahavishnu** » 19 Oct 2011, 18:09

Congratulations Balu mama. May you see a 1000 more!

cienu · Post by **cienu** » 19 Oct 2011, 19:28

Congratulations to GBL Sir and Mami

Great to know about the concert by Suryaprakash accompanied by Vidushi Nalina and Sri Sudhindhra.

vasanthakokilam · Post by **vasanthakokilam** » 19 Oct 2011, 19:43

Congratulations Gobilalitha. Great milestone in life and a great way to celebrate that with Sri. Suryaprakash's concert. Congratulations!

satyabalu · Post by **satyabalu** » 19 Oct 2011, 21:13

*congrats.

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 19 Oct 2011, 22:27

Mama: Congratulations!
Kamalamba - thank you for the review. I am curious to know the slOkam that preceded the description of sItA in yAro ivar yArO (or was it the verse from kamba rAmAyaNam - aNNalum nOkkinAn, avaLum nOkkinAL...).

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 19 Oct 2011, 22:43

Gobilalitha - congratulations. Happy birthday, though belated.

maduraimini · Post by **maduraimini** » 19 Oct 2011, 23:40

Congratulations, Gobilalitha! May you spend many,many more birthdays like this! Celebrating with Suryaprakash's music concert is a big plus.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 20 Oct 2011, 01:22

Kamalamba (Mohan),
A lovely gesture from you and your siblings to include Surya's music--iSai virundu (musical feast) to the celebrations.

GBL,
Far better treat than those two sweets on the banana leaf, don't you agree?!! An added musical treat for all who had gathered...
Only regret is, your birthday comes too early for me to make it--before I come to Bengaluru!
Congratulations to you and Lalitha. Once again, have many more healthy, happy years, both of you! Music certainly keeps us all young

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 20 Oct 2011, 12:01

kamalamba wrote: 7. RTP in Maand: in Adi talam "Brammanda Swarupa Maruti Bala Maruti Jaya Jaya"; The RTP was the highlight of the evening and was spectacular for the exposition of numerous unusual and "folk" aspects on Maand. The pallavi had the raga mudhirai woven into it.

kamalamba
May be just a coincidence , bala mudra is apt for shri balasubramaniam(?n), so raga mudra of your dad's name is partly there. Maand may be a difficult raga to sing a RTP , closeness to quite a few ragas like niroshta etc could be a tight rope walk.

gobilalitha Sir
Best wishes on your 80th Birthday

Nick H · Post by **Nick H** » 20 Oct 2011, 22:50

Congratulations to Sri Gobilaitha: wishing many, many more years of music.

S.NAGESWARAN · Post by **S.NAGESWARAN** » 21 Oct 2011, 01:47

Respected Sri gopilalitha,

Pranams to you and seek your blessings.

Congradulations for having completed 80 years of musical life
and wish you to complete 100 years.

S.NAGESWARAN.
20.10.2011.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 21 Oct 2011, 03:43

Sahasra chandra darshanam is no mean achievement. In your case it is only a prelude to
shata varSha darshanam (with melodious Surya prakAsham) and yet more.
Best wishes from all of us - your admirers at this Forum...

PUNARVASU · Post by **PUNARVASU** » 21 Oct 2011, 07:00

CML, What a combination! Chandradarshanam and Suryaprakasham!

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 21 Oct 2011, 07:44

Yes! idaich cholli magizhvadu punarvasu nakshatram

PUNARVASU · Post by **PUNARVASU** » 21 Oct 2011, 11:28

arasi,

smala · Post by **smala** » 21 Oct 2011, 12:29

A little late here but very best and warm wishes to Sri GBL.

priyaram78 · Post by **priyaram78** » 21 Oct 2011, 13:33

Sir,
wishing you a happy and long life. It was nice meeting you in banglore. Warm wishes to you.

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 25 Oct 2011, 03:53

Thanks all
rshankar, the slokam was from Vaidehi Sahitam. I will find out details and post.
rajeshnat, indeed the bAla part of bAla mAruti was an appropriate nAmamudrai as the rAga mudhirai was.

Upon my request Suryaprakash has given me a recording of the entire concert and is willing for me to share the entire concert with fellow members,considering the occasion of Sadabhishekam.

I will post this soon.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 25 Oct 2011, 04:34

Thanks, Mohan.
GBL, the party continues!

Surya,
Very good of you to share your music with all the rasikAs. This will warm up us up before the season

Also looking forward to more of your writing in the MMI thread before you get absorbed in your December concerts...

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 25 Oct 2011, 10:34

Can someone let me know the easiest way to upload music files?
Total 128 MB

csuresh · Post by **csuresh** » 25 Oct 2011, 14:30

Kamalamba,
i have send a mail to u telling how to upload/share a concert /music files using megaupload.

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 25 Oct 2011, 14:47

csuresh
Great to hear from you and hope to see you at the concert on friday. I saw your e-mail as well.
Will follow the process you outline and post the concert ASAP.

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 26 Oct 2011, 04:36

Thanks to csuresh again.
I am attaching the link for the Maand RTP
(http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6S7RGLFD)
Would appreciate if one of the forumites can confirm it works and I will upload the rest, fortunately today is Deepavali and a holiday in Singapore
Happy Deepavali all

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 26 Oct 2011, 04:52

Thanks, Mohan!
Even I could download it with no trouble! Listening to the strains of Surya's mAND!

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 26 Oct 2011, 06:19

Sundara Rajan · Post by **Sundara Rajan** » 27 Oct 2011, 03:45

Congratulations to sri.Gobilalitha from one who is fast approaching the same goalpost ! Nice gesture from the off springs. KamalambA, please share the recordings with the "rasikas". P.SA. Our posts crossed ! Thank you KamalAmbA, for sharing.

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 27 Oct 2011, 11:07

Thanks again to csuresh, we have a better quality version of the concert.
csuresh has cleaned up the files (wave balanced etc) and here is the link.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DUVDDQTM

gardabha_gana · Post by **gardabha_gana** » 27 Oct 2011, 11:47

Unrelated question: Is there a link to how to clean up quickly?

kamalamba · Post by **kamalamba** » 27 Oct 2011, 12:01

I am not sure, but hopefully CSURESH, forumite, will reply to this question.

bilahari · Post by **bilahari** » 27 Oct 2011, 19:00

Great to hear Sri GBL enjoyed his birthday present! Best wishes to him on his sadAbhishEkam!

thanjavooran · Post by **thanjavooran** » 28 Oct 2011, 15:44

Better late than never!
Shri Gopilalitha Avl,
Namaskarams and and seek your blessings.

Thanjavooran 28 10 2011

srikant1987 · Post by **srikant1987** » 28 Oct 2011, 17:03

Namaskaarams to Sri GBL and Mami.