Shyama Sastri

rbharath · Post by **rbharath** » 28 Feb 2006, 22:40

coming back to the topic of the thread, Some people argue that of the listed ~70 kritis of shyama sastri, only about 40 are actually his compositions and the rest were added to just make up numbers. any thoughts on this?

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 28 Feb 2006, 23:31

Well, I have a book by sri parthasarathy on Syamasastri krithis and it has only 40 of them in it which includes varnams and Swarjathis....

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 01 Mar 2006, 10:14

<any thoughts on this>
Chaps like me get confused like mad !!
I remember a colleague of mine who used to eat only half of a banana when served at our executive lunch.When asked for a reason he once told me
'you see ,my Brother is a homeopath ..." and went on to list all the ills connected with eating a banana.
I was more confused and prodded further..
"you have told me about the half you dont eat.what about the half that you are eating ?"

"Well" he replied .. "just in case my brother is wrong'

So Bharath , from now on ,just in case the list was wrong,

http://rapidshare.de/files/14397498/Nee ... a.mp3.html

http://rapidshare.de/files/14398118/Dev ... S.mp3.html

drshrikaanth · Post by **drshrikaanth** » 01 Mar 2006, 15:19

coolkarni
nIlAyatAkShi is in pharas not MMgauLa.

rbharath · Post by **rbharath** » 01 Mar 2006, 15:55

but, what if his brother was right.

venkatpv · Post by **venkatpv** » 01 Mar 2006, 20:45

bharath,
a joke is a joke...kelvi ellam kekka pdadhu!!!

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 01 Mar 2006, 22:11

DRS

Thanks for correcting .

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 03 Mar 2006, 12:42

http://rapidshare.de/files/14559757/Day ... K.mp3.html

by mani krishnaswamy

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 03 Mar 2006, 15:47

Cheers Coolkarni

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 04 Mar 2006, 13:04

Rshankar
To cheer you up I will keep uploading MS Tracks until you say you have got over the Hindu article.

http://rapidshare.de/files/14642225/Tha ... S.mp3.html

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 04 Mar 2006, 22:42

Rshankar
To cheer you up I will keep uploading MS Tracks until you say you have got over the Hindu article.

Kulkarni sa'ab,
If you put it that way, I MAY NEVER get over the Hindu article!
THANKS.
Ravi

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 07 Mar 2006, 09:48

http://rapidshare.de/files/14886032/Nin ... wla-MS.mp3

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 07 Mar 2006, 23:31

Kulkarni sa'ab,
FANTASTIC!
Thanks so very much!
Ravi

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 08 Mar 2006, 20:08

rshankar
not so fast.
some more is yet to follow before I switch to hmmm DKJ..

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 08 Mar 2006, 21:04

CAN'T wait. The thanks was supposed to keep the flow going and not stop it!
Ravi

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 09 Mar 2006, 18:09

http://rapidshare.de/files/15065320/May ... r.mp3.html

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 09 Mar 2006, 18:29

Thanks Coolkarni for the piece Ahiri. I hear that DKP-DKJ school is incredbily good at this piece. True?

drshrikaanth · Post by **drshrikaanth** » 09 Mar 2006, 18:55

Coolkarni/Kiran
The piece posted is brOvavamma in mAnji NOT mAyamma in Ahiri.

Ashwin

Can you please post that mAyamma by TNS that you had posted in the sangeetham discussion. That was a superb Ahiri.

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 09 Mar 2006, 21:59

DRS,
Here are a couple of my favorite renditions of mAyammA:
DKPs (Kiran - your wish!)
http://rapidshare.de/files/15079933/02_ ... i.mp3.html

And MSS's version, with a typical slOkam as a viruththam first:
http://rapidshare.de/files/15080408/06_ ... i.mp3.html
Ravi

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 09 Mar 2006, 22:40

Rsankar
Cheers

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 10 Mar 2006, 09:49

OOPS.

and thanks DRS

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 10 Mar 2006, 10:07

http://rapidshare.de/files/15127518/Rav ... pa-TNS.mp3

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 10 Mar 2006, 14:36

Coolkarni !!!!
Cheers.

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 10 Mar 2006, 20:44

Are there any members who are well versed in telugu, who can explain these gems of SS, and the nuances just like in the Oderyar thread, or DRS thread (both the sangItam and sAhityam)? DRS is doing yeoman service on those threads...can someone do the same here, so that we can appreciate these songs? I am aware of the websites that provide translations, but there is nothing to beat the mood of the 'cyber vidyAlaya' that this forum has engendered!
Thanks.
Ravi

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 10 Mar 2006, 21:29

My mother tongue is telugu. I can give it a try and yous can tell me if Iam explaining properly

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 10 Mar 2006, 22:37

Kiran:
Thanks: can't wait for you to get started!
Ravi

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 10 Mar 2006, 22:42

Kiran!
much obliged!

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 11 Mar 2006, 05:06

RSankar and CML,
As promised here is the meaning for the first krithi posted on the forum

Janani Nathajana Paripaalini

Raagam: Saveri Taalam: Adi

Pallavi: Janani Natha Jana Paripaalini Pahimaam

Janani: Mother, Bhavani: Parameshwari(parvathi), Natha Jaana: People who seek you, Paripaalini: Who protects/rules, Paahimaam: Protect me

Oh mother Bhavani !! ruler of the people who seek you, protect me..

Anupallavi: Danujavairi nuthey Sakala jana parithaapa paapahaarini Jayasaalini Maampaahi

Danujavairi: One who is the destroyer/enemy of the danujaas(Raakshasaas/demons)-Indra, Nuthey-praised by, Sakalajana:everyone
Parithaapa: Thaapas(troubles/hurdles??) are of three types(thaapa thraya) viz;Aadhyathmika, Adhidaivika, Adhibhauthika
Paapa haarini: one who removes/destroys sins, Jayasaalini: one who always wins Maampaahi: Protect me

Oh mother Paarvathi ! you are the ruler of everyone and everything, you are worshipped by Indra, you removes all obstacles material and spirtual, you are always bles people with success please protect me, please protect me

Charanam: Sathatha vinatha Suthaganapathi Senanni Raajaraajeswari Visaalatharuni Akhilaajana Paavani sathi nuthacharithey
Sadaa Madhurabhaashaa vigalath Amruthadhwani
Suthanutha vasupadha vikasithey sujani Iha mamagaathram athimaathram ajani paahi

Sthatham:Always, Sutha:Sons Ganapathi(Ganesha) Senaani(Kumara swami) RaajaRaajeswari(Raaja Raajeswari devi!): Empress, Visaala(broad/big) tharuni( a beautiful, traditional woman): one who has got a generous heart/ Also one who has got a name called visaala,
Sadaa: Always, madhura(sweet) Bhaasha(Conversation) Vigalath(oozing) Amrutha(nectar) dhwani(sound/words): Your conversation is as sweet as nectar Sutha(sons) nutha(worshipped): one who is worshipped by your sons, Vasu(Golden charm))pada(feet) vikasithey(to glow): One who has got golden feet (as in feet which glow like gold) Iha: This world, Mama: (My) Gaathram(Voice) Athi maathram paahi: protect more

Oh mother ! you converse very sweetly and are worshipped by your sons you are very generous and you have a history that is praised by one and all, please protect me and my voice in this world.

I tired to put it as simply as possible. Corrections and suggestions are always welcome...

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 11 Mar 2006, 07:49

Thanks kiran
Don't worry about any errors. We need to get the ideas behind to enjoy the music!

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 11 Mar 2006, 08:19

Kiran,
Great job. Thanks!
What does vinathA mean?
Ravi

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 13 Mar 2006, 10:05

http://rapidshare.de/files/15370696/San ... Voleti.mp3

drshrikaanth · Post by **drshrikaanth** » 13 Mar 2006, 10:35

Sankari nIve is by subbarAya SAstri, not SyAmA SAstri.

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 13 Mar 2006, 10:39

HOW MANY MISTAKES I AM ALLOWED BEFORE MY VIDWAN TITLE IS WITHDRAWN ??!!

drshrikaanth · Post by **drshrikaanth** » 13 Mar 2006, 10:49

mUrige muktAya mADi koLLi. Otherwise the title of vidwan will be reconsidered 8)

On second thoughts, you have already been moved from the select "vidwan" group to "general" group. So any number of mistakes should be ok.

rshankar · Post by **rshankar** » 14 Mar 2006, 02:50

Kulkarni sa'ab,
You can make as many such 'mistakes' as you want: the rendering by Voleti was simply superb with his crystal clear enunciation and calm singing; and the sound quality was A-1...just keep them coming!
Ravi

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 14 Mar 2006, 03:16

coolkarni

hereafter just say 'SS' and DRS cannot fault you

When in doubt just quibble

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 15 Mar 2006, 09:22

http://rapidshare.de/files/15534057/Ema ... di-bmk.mp3

Sahana-priyan · Post by **Sahana-priyan** » 15 Mar 2006, 10:37

Coolkarni sir,
Not to derail your sequence of posting, but can you give us some anandabhairavi krithi (favourite of Shyama sastri) when you get a chance? Thank you.

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 15 Mar 2006, 14:40

sahana priyan..no problems with your request.
actually i have kept the DKJ and TNS renderings for the latter half of my uploading schedule since i knew i was going to get my broadband at home around this time.
I did not have the heart to upload compressed tracks (with associatd loss of quality) or tracks withoput alapana etc for saving on upload times.so i had been working with small tracks till now.
from Friday it will be a "premium" upload .

kiransurya · Post by **kiransurya** » 16 Mar 2006, 21:32

Here is the word to word meaning for second krithi posted on the forum....
Ninu Vina Naamdaendu
Raaga:Abheri/Reethi Gowla Taalam: roopakam

Pallavi: Ninu Vina mari galada Gathi Lokalamulo
Niranjani Nikhila Janani Mrudani Bhavani

Ninu-You, Vina-wihout, Mari galada: who/what else, Gathi: Guardian, Lokamulo; in this world Niranjani: One who organises this world, Nikhila janani: Divine mother, Mrudaani/Bhavani: Wife of Shiva

Oh divine mother! Wife of Lord Shiva, Wihout you, Who else would I take refuge in?

Anupallavi:
Pannaga Bhooshanuni raani paarvathi janani
Paraaku cheyaraadhikanu Sri bruhadamba Vinumu

Pannaga (Snakes) Bhooshanuni(One who wears them as ornaments) Raani (Queen) : You are Shiva's Spouse, Paarvathi: daugther of Parvatha Raaja, Janani: Mother, Paraaku: Delay, Seyaraadhikanu: Cannot be done anymore, Sri Bruhadamba: Sri Bruhadamba, Vinumu: Listen

Oh mother!! Daughter of Parvatha raja and Wife of Shiva, please listen to my plea, Dont delay.....

Charanam:
Naa madilo Neeve gathi yani nammithini
Syama krishna Nutha Bhaktha paripaalanamu Syutaku...

Naa: my, Madilio: Mind/heart, Neeve: only You, gathi: Guardian, Nammithi: believed, Syama krishna Nutha: One who worshipped by Syama krishna, Bhaktha pari paalanamu seyutaku: To watch over devotees,

Within heart of my hearts I always believed that you would safe guard me. Oh Syamakrishna nutha !!!! this is the time to take care of your aficionados...

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 16 Mar 2006, 22:57

Thanks very much Kiran!

abadri · Post by **abadri** » 18 Mar 2006, 22:53

A thematic concert on Syama Sastry compositions (AIR broadcast)
Dr S Ramantahan (vocal) / Alandur S Natarajan (violin) / Mannargudi Easwaran (mridangam)

[rapidshare links deleted]

(also cross-posting this to the Thematic Concerts thread in the General section)

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 19 Mar 2006, 21:48

http://rapidshare.de/files/15880237/Dev ... ani-MS.MP3

http://rapidshare.de/files/15881126/Mar ... airavi.mp3
by Brinda Muktha?

laxmiv · Post by **laxmiv** » 20 Mar 2006, 03:15

Coolkarniji,

Thank you very much for the beautiful Devi Brova samayamide by MSS.
It is so divine. Thanks for sharing.

Laxmi

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 21 Mar 2006, 07:38

http://rapidshare.de/files/16023515/06_ ... iravi_.mp3

mind boggling !!!(Semmangudi-lalgudi-Trichy Sankaran)
any one who had this concert earlier , try this track again.a superbly recorded version.

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 22 Mar 2006, 22:02

another rendering of thalli ninnu by TNS-Lalgudi
http://rapidshare.de/files/16128206/tns ... alyani.mp3

http://rapidshare.de/files/16138900/05- ... algada.mp3
by DKJ
http://rapidshare.de/files/16143044/Tri ... as-trs.mp3
by TRS

coolkarni · Post by **coolkarni** » 24 Mar 2006, 11:37

Todays Hindu Friday supplement carries a nice review of A Sundaresans concert (Shyama Sastri Special)

Here is a fine rendering by KVN
http://rapidshare.de/files/16274969/Pal ... hi-KVN.mp3

Sahana-priyan · Post by **Sahana-priyan** » 24 Mar 2006, 12:12

Coolkarni sir,
That article was nice. Learnt more about my favourite composer and a one two tiny things about bhava laden music.

Do you happen to have any varna recordings of Shyama sastri(sowrashtram and ananda bhairavi)?Thanks.

kriasshnan · Post by **kriasshnan** » 08 May 2006, 18:06

Can somebody post Durusuga in the raga Saveri for everyone's hearing pleasure. Would be if someone could provide the meaning of the composition.

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Thanks, in advance.
kriasshnan

rbharath · Post by **rbharath** » 07 Jun 2006, 14:54

I may be too silly to ask this. Has shyama sastri composed any kriti praising some other deity than ambal?

I vaguely remember reading somewhere about existance of some such kriti(s?)