tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post116677479650046850..comments2024-03-25T20:45:09.957+05:30Comments on On The Ganga Mail: Madras Music And MeBishwanath Ghoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499834715638337891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1167846411971015222007-01-03T23:16:00.000+05:302007-01-03T23:16:00.000+05:30since '01, every year all I can do is listen to ku...since '01, every year all I can do is listen to kutcheri reports from my dad and mom as to who sung what and how, etc.. I am a big fan of music, especially carnatic music.. and every year I sit and sulk here not being able to attend all the concerts there in madras.. I think you should just try to sit in one of the concerts.. in my opinion I think it is a little difficult to really "like" carnatic music all of a sudden but since you already like music you shouldn't have much of a problem there.. :)<BR/><BR/>cheers!<BR/>arunZeppelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719757977467048825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1167785259520120422007-01-03T06:17:00.000+05:302007-01-03T06:17:00.000+05:30I feel the same way. My father LOVES carnatic mus...I feel the same way. My father LOVES carnatic music and has recordings of concerts dating back many decades and has amassed a vast collection. It seems as if nothing has changed and that they are singing the same way (and perhaps the same thing) over and over again. I've tried to take an interest, but so far it's been futile.<BR/><BR/>Ironically, Kadhri Gopalnath's saxaphone composition is what's gotten the most attention out of me. Perhaps I'll try listening to it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1167776758454137482007-01-03T03:55:00.000+05:302007-01-03T03:55:00.000+05:30Am a non-Tamilian, non south India, who loves Carn...Am a non-Tamilian, non south India, who loves Carnatic music and Tam film music. Just go to the sabhas. I envy you being in Chennai during the music season while I waste time in freezing London!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1167157443396126122006-12-26T23:54:00.000+05:302006-12-26T23:54:00.000+05:30Interesting post. Though I'm a non-tamilian I have...Interesting post. Though I'm a non-tamilian I have always had a liking for Tamil. Madras and Music go together. Most of the Tamilians are trained in Classical/Carnatic or in playing an instrument. Also most number of Bharatnatyam dancers are from Tamil Nadu.<BR/>No doubt Tamil has a rich culture.<BR/><BR/>- KavithaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1166946791562103732006-12-24T13:23:00.000+05:302006-12-24T13:23:00.000+05:30the musical culture that u have spoken of - in ter...the musical culture that u have spoken of - in terms of the beating drums on the street or the music from temples during the month of margazhi, extends to the whole of TN, not just madras.<BR/><BR/>imho, the music of rahman and other contemporaries does not even come close to that of ilayaraja, MSV or some of the older counterparts. when i think of the reason, one thing that strikes me immediately is the importance given to the lyrics in the yesteryears - it made some songs quite unforgettable. in most songs today, the lyrics make lil sense. at times, one is not able to appreciate the lyrics coz the music gets to jarring. also, the contept of an orchestra - with a hundred or so musicians, each playing his lil role, hardly exists with the advent of the synthesiser and it makes it a lot less exciting.<BR/><BR/>if u do appreciate music, then, i see no reason why u shud stay away from carnatic music, due to some baseless prejudice. don't mistake me here, but i am saying this coz it is a lot you would be missing out on :)<BR/><BR/>what is most exciting is the live concerts - the kind of energy generated by the musicians, the encouragement of the audience and cascading effect that follows - the musicians and members of the audience each complementing and heightening each others' energy levels and enthusiasm. in this connection, i would request two things of u - <BR/><BR/>1) go for a kutcheri, today!<BR/><BR/>2) read this link - (it appeared in the Hindu, but am not sure if u wud have already read it)<BR/><BR/>http://www.mikemarqusee.com/index.php?p=223#more-223<BR/><BR/>thank you!dharmabumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198727554870311298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-1166845044308705282006-12-23T09:07:00.000+05:302006-12-23T09:07:00.000+05:30love the post - indeed chennai is the home of mus...love the post - indeed chennai is the home of music from all genres - probably why im always coming back ;) <BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas and have a safe holiday ;)Visithrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525994382867482657noreply@blogger.com