Accompaniament:
Violin sri V.N.Kumar
Mridangam sri K.Arun Prakash
Ghatam sri S.Sudheer
T.M.Krishna who belongs to the younger generation of musicians,occupies a predominant position in the field of carnatic music.This grand nephew of late T.K.Krishnamachari(founder of Madras Music Academy)has undergone vocal training with Seetharama sharma,Chengalpet Ranganathan and late Semmangudi Srinivasa iyer.He has conducted many workshops on music and has authored a noteable book on Prof Sambamoorthy on Indian musicologist of international reputation to commemorate his birth centenary.
The concert that was organised as a part of the annual cultural festival of Swaralaya at Fort Maidan,Palakkad,had all the specialities that fans admire in T.M.Krishna.He started the concert with Begada Varnam.This was followed by Theliyavaku rama-a simple krithi of Thyagaraja ,was sung with great sweetness and the way he sung the manodharma was really appreciable.
The keerthana in the kambhoji raga-the most relishable piece of the concert,was rendered so beautifully!This song is composed in tune with Karunacheyvan enthu thamasam(masterpiece of Chembai)His unique style of singing kambhoji raga,flawless alapana,and the presence of a perfect blend of sruthi,expression and cadence enthralled the audience.
Manavyalakim in the nalinakanthi raga composed byThyagaraja was sung with great ease and perfection.As the concert progressed the audience were deeply merged with his singing.
The main piece was Upacharamu in Bhairavi raga.The raga was portrayed by deft of strokes of the master artist and what ensued was a beautiful portrait of bhairavi,with all its splendour and grace.T.M.K sang niraval and swara which evoked divinity among audience.
Fans of T.M.K. come with certain expectations worthy of his creative genius and mastery over music.He never disappoints his favourite Palakkad audience .The concert concluded with Vande Mataram and the rasikas were left with contenment.A perfect synchronisation was maintained between the accompaniament and the vocalist-which has become a rare thing in recent times.Really a Commendable performance.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Education-As I see It
Over the last decade, Indian educational scenario is witnessing a tremendous change, with respect to the quantitative growth of educational institutions.Simultaneously there is an ongoing paper war over the flaws in the present education system,an outcry insisting on the need to make changes in the present education structure for the over all development of a child.A serial of articles criticizing the rote learning continues to occupy the space in journals and newspapers..That means, our system has reached such a state.,.where change has become inevitable..To be precise,the only solution is to revamp the entire education system.The write ups and debates urges for a renewed pattern or rebuilding of the system.Nonetheless,before chalking out the steps for a restructuring,there arises so many questions(not subjective) for which unequivocal answers has to be found.Even though all the debates and exposition are free from ambiguity,most of them jog on to draw generalized approach for this regeneration.Alas,the basic issues are left unnoticed.It would be more fruitful if the discussions addresses the following need.
Objective of education and its need?
Does academics alone is suffice to achieve the objectives?or a combination of academics and non academics?
Does the present disciplinal structure ensures the accomplishment of objectives?
What can be done towards bringing about change?
From where the change should begin?
How it can be brought in?
Who all should act as a bridge in bringing a positive change in the development of a child?
Parental Attitude
Role of the teachers in moulding the child
Lead role to be taken by the institution towards change
Curriculum
All the above factors have a lasting influence in the growth of a child.Thusly,each and every element has to be analysed carefully,inorder to promote a healthy educational system in our country.
Objective of education and its need?
Does academics alone is suffice to achieve the objectives?or a combination of academics and non academics?
Does the present disciplinal structure ensures the accomplishment of objectives?
What can be done towards bringing about change?
From where the change should begin?
How it can be brought in?
Who all should act as a bridge in bringing a positive change in the development of a child?
Parental Attitude
Role of the teachers in moulding the child
Lead role to be taken by the institution towards change
Curriculum
All the above factors have a lasting influence in the growth of a child.Thusly,each and every element has to be analysed carefully,inorder to promote a healthy educational system in our country.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Ennodothunarunna Pularikale.....
Ennodothunarunna Pularikale……yes,that sways in my soul..! Not only that,many of the compositions of Bombay Ravi are heart felt and i turn quiet chatty...when it comes to Bombay Ravi’s music…coz most of his musical works are my favourites..from the movies...Panchagni,Parinayam….almost all.!.His masterly compositions echoes in my heart,and whenever I listens to his songs in neeraduvan,ee puzhayum,Aareyum bhaava..it takes me back to my place kerala…greenary all over...down the memory lane…I wonder how a North Indian is able to create marvellous songs that too in Malayalam(A fusion of Tamil& Sanskrit)with a classical touch and without losing mallu feel!
Bombay Ravi’s inimitable style of musical creation has gifted malayalis with more than a dozen of ever green nostalgic hits .. ,indupusham,Chandanalepa sugandham, .... Flow of nostalgia accompanied with a sketch of divinity is the specialism of his songs.His songs are quite absorbing,and it has attributed to the unparagoned hits produced by him.Even though he has composed only for a limited number of movies(around 15) almost all his compositions(except 2 or 3) were super hits!
Everyone talks about Ilayaraja,A.R.Rahman....but i have never heard anyone talking about this amazing music director...An Unsung Maestro of the Music world!
Bombay Ravi’s inimitable style of musical creation has gifted malayalis with more than a dozen of ever green nostalgic hits .. ,indupusham,Chandanalepa sugandham, .... Flow of nostalgia accompanied with a sketch of divinity is the specialism of his songs.His songs are quite absorbing,and it has attributed to the unparagoned hits produced by him.Even though he has composed only for a limited number of movies(around 15) almost all his compositions(except 2 or 3) were super hits!
Everyone talks about Ilayaraja,A.R.Rahman....but i have never heard anyone talking about this amazing music director...An Unsung Maestro of the Music world!
Savitri-A woman Of substance!
"A Book has one voice,but it does not instruct everyone alike"
Any mythology or epic can influence us in so many ways.Even great men are inspired by charcters in the epic to face the trials with faith and intensity..Savitri is one such character drawn by Vyasa..The anecdote of Savitri and Satyavan is about their love and relieving satyavan from the clutches of yama by Savitri.The story gives an insight to Savitri’s multi faceted role as well..as an affectionate daughter,a dedicated and loving daughter in law,a determined and devoted wife..Above all she was a woman with a blend of wisdom,faith,fortitude,&confidence.Definitely these attributes makes her unique.
Even though she was the daughter of a Great King,she decided to choose satyavan at her will(knowing that he was pennyless)..Not only that she followed satyavan to the forest,but also she took care of satyavan’s parents.These actions of savitri substaniates her love accompanied by humbleness.When yama took satyavan ,she ran after him and won the battle.It depicts her faith,confidence and courage!
In this era of gender war,mythological character like savitri assumes a lot of significance.Her mind was flushed with wisdom,courage,faith and confidence.Yet she never intervert from her path of her love for Satyavan,duty bound mind….Women can imbibe a lot from the role of Savitri..Even in this 21st century ,we all make a hue and cry over the legends of Sita and Draupadi..It is true that Sita was pushed to Agnipareeksha..and Draupadi became the victim in the fight between Pandavas and Kauravas,but the same mythology has rendered on Savitri.But her parables remain unsaid,hence we continue to sob along the tales of Sita and Draupadi.Stories of Ubhayabharathi,Savitri,Kannaki…personifies the unlimited Wisdom,endurance,Courage of women…women are yet to explore the same..so our weakness continues to be more visible than our strength.
Women should remain as a Pillar of Strength…and that makes a woman ideal. Savitri is one such rare character of mythology.The greatness of Savitri deserves to be preached and practised among women.Truly she is a woman of substance!
Any mythology or epic can influence us in so many ways.Even great men are inspired by charcters in the epic to face the trials with faith and intensity..Savitri is one such character drawn by Vyasa..The anecdote of Savitri and Satyavan is about their love and relieving satyavan from the clutches of yama by Savitri.The story gives an insight to Savitri’s multi faceted role as well..as an affectionate daughter,a dedicated and loving daughter in law,a determined and devoted wife..Above all she was a woman with a blend of wisdom,faith,fortitude,&confidence.Definitely these attributes makes her unique.
Even though she was the daughter of a Great King,she decided to choose satyavan at her will(knowing that he was pennyless)..Not only that she followed satyavan to the forest,but also she took care of satyavan’s parents.These actions of savitri substaniates her love accompanied by humbleness.When yama took satyavan ,she ran after him and won the battle.It depicts her faith,confidence and courage!
In this era of gender war,mythological character like savitri assumes a lot of significance.Her mind was flushed with wisdom,courage,faith and confidence.Yet she never intervert from her path of her love for Satyavan,duty bound mind….Women can imbibe a lot from the role of Savitri..Even in this 21st century ,we all make a hue and cry over the legends of Sita and Draupadi..It is true that Sita was pushed to Agnipareeksha..and Draupadi became the victim in the fight between Pandavas and Kauravas,but the same mythology has rendered on Savitri.But her parables remain unsaid,hence we continue to sob along the tales of Sita and Draupadi.Stories of Ubhayabharathi,Savitri,Kannaki…personifies the unlimited Wisdom,endurance,Courage of women…women are yet to explore the same..so our weakness continues to be more visible than our strength.
Women should remain as a Pillar of Strength…and that makes a woman ideal. Savitri is one such rare character of mythology.The greatness of Savitri deserves to be preached and practised among women.Truly she is a woman of substance!
Monday, April 02, 2007
Reminiscence
When i took pen to write this memoir...my heart was filled to the brim with feelings which were expressive beyond words.
"Unfolding the casket of memories..
Your picture comes to my mind..
Through the words from the
Bottom of my heart...
I Prostrate before you..."
Here i begin....
It was in the year 1997 i got admission for my Mcom in GCC.I got down from the bus and like a toddler ,crossed the road and entered the college campus.Though i was fascinated by the greenary all over..i looked around the campus with some apprehensions...with respect to students as well as teachers.Regular classes began...and sooner i threw all my apprehensions.
The year 1997 was so significant in the history of college...it was in that year the college celebrated its Golden Jubilee.The celebrations lasted a month and the whole campus was in a festive mood.There were a lot of cultural activities,competitons,exhibitions...Under the guidance of Prof P.Venugopal i got an opportunity to lead the commerce department in the exhibition,and our department stall was adjudged the best and we won a trophy for the same. Participating in that exhibition was a nice experience for me.
1998 the most memorable year of my college life ..the year in which i was elected to the college union as the Vice chairperson.Immediately after filing the nominations..we started the campaigning.The election campaigning-the most relishing part of college elections which i can never forget.Our mass campaign that started from the college gate with 2 songs.....where manu,shijina,rinju..took a lead role for singing ..the songs Padunne puthupattinnithu paadunne nammal"..a nostalgic one!and another song EE neelavanangalil"..These two songs still echoes in my heart!!!The ganamela that was conducted prior to the elections..magical voice of sainoj and the crowd puller singer shyju added spice to our campaigns.
Awesome and mind blowing speeches of the trio(Aneesh,Arun Kumar and Shine Sankar Das)nothing can beat those spectacular speeches that captured the minds of hundreds of students of the college.During the campaigns..the classrooms resound with the speeches of the Trio.
On the day of meet the candidates..i was shivering..as i had no prior experience of addressing a mass.My voice was trembling and somehow with the help of my zealous comrades,i was able to finish my task of addressing the students.
The union members worked towards a common goal-with a creative approach.
Arts festival was organised and celebrated in an elaborate manner.The celebrations lasted for 4 days,and it was the first time that arts festival was given so much importance.
An association called Mathrukam(vanitha samskarika sanghadana)was formed,with the objective of motivating the female students ,to take part in the college activities.Still i remember ..we campaigned each and every corner of the campus to ensure the presence of female students for the inaugral session of mathrukam.We all were excited and surprised when we saw the college auditorium was jampacked with the active presence of girls-girls only!!!all the guys were standing outside the auditorium.
Apart from these a 3 day film festival,quiz,debates and many other seminars were organised by our union.
Another remarkable achievement was that our college secured third place in the inter zone competitions held at Kalppetta.I got an opportunity to take part in that inter zone festival and that too was a memorable one for me.
The college Union stood above the expectation of the students in all sphere of activities and it was one of the Best Union the college ever had.,and the staff and many other senior members vouched the same.Even today i feel proud to say that i was a part of the most creative union.
Today when i look back into those days..i don't have any regrets.The only regret in the corner of my mind is that i could have contributed in a much better way for my dear GCC.Even though i have missed many academic sessions..my teachers and friends helped me a lot in compensating the lost sessions.
Life in GCC gave me many things..it widened my friends circle,my contacts and above all it taught many things and shaped my thoughts and attitudes.As i put a dot to this memoir, the Pictures and thoughts of my loving friends,teachers ,campus comes to my mind..the thoughts that can never be erased from my memory.
"Unfolding the casket of memories..
Your picture comes to my mind..
Through the words from the
Bottom of my heart...
I Prostrate before you..."
Here i begin....
It was in the year 1997 i got admission for my Mcom in GCC.I got down from the bus and like a toddler ,crossed the road and entered the college campus.Though i was fascinated by the greenary all over..i looked around the campus with some apprehensions...with respect to students as well as teachers.Regular classes began...and sooner i threw all my apprehensions.
The year 1997 was so significant in the history of college...it was in that year the college celebrated its Golden Jubilee.The celebrations lasted a month and the whole campus was in a festive mood.There were a lot of cultural activities,competitons,exhibitions...Under the guidance of Prof P.Venugopal i got an opportunity to lead the commerce department in the exhibition,and our department stall was adjudged the best and we won a trophy for the same. Participating in that exhibition was a nice experience for me.
1998 the most memorable year of my college life ..the year in which i was elected to the college union as the Vice chairperson.Immediately after filing the nominations..we started the campaigning.The election campaigning-the most relishing part of college elections which i can never forget.Our mass campaign that started from the college gate with 2 songs.....where manu,shijina,rinju..took a lead role for singing ..the songs Padunne puthupattinnithu paadunne nammal"..a nostalgic one!and another song EE neelavanangalil"..These two songs still echoes in my heart!!!The ganamela that was conducted prior to the elections..magical voice of sainoj and the crowd puller singer shyju added spice to our campaigns.
Awesome and mind blowing speeches of the trio(Aneesh,Arun Kumar and Shine Sankar Das)nothing can beat those spectacular speeches that captured the minds of hundreds of students of the college.During the campaigns..the classrooms resound with the speeches of the Trio.
On the day of meet the candidates..i was shivering..as i had no prior experience of addressing a mass.My voice was trembling and somehow with the help of my zealous comrades,i was able to finish my task of addressing the students.
The union members worked towards a common goal-with a creative approach.
Arts festival was organised and celebrated in an elaborate manner.The celebrations lasted for 4 days,and it was the first time that arts festival was given so much importance.
An association called Mathrukam(vanitha samskarika sanghadana)was formed,with the objective of motivating the female students ,to take part in the college activities.Still i remember ..we campaigned each and every corner of the campus to ensure the presence of female students for the inaugral session of mathrukam.We all were excited and surprised when we saw the college auditorium was jampacked with the active presence of girls-girls only!!!all the guys were standing outside the auditorium.
Apart from these a 3 day film festival,quiz,debates and many other seminars were organised by our union.
Another remarkable achievement was that our college secured third place in the inter zone competitions held at Kalppetta.I got an opportunity to take part in that inter zone festival and that too was a memorable one for me.
The college Union stood above the expectation of the students in all sphere of activities and it was one of the Best Union the college ever had.,and the staff and many other senior members vouched the same.Even today i feel proud to say that i was a part of the most creative union.
Today when i look back into those days..i don't have any regrets.The only regret in the corner of my mind is that i could have contributed in a much better way for my dear GCC.Even though i have missed many academic sessions..my teachers and friends helped me a lot in compensating the lost sessions.
Life in GCC gave me many things..it widened my friends circle,my contacts and above all it taught many things and shaped my thoughts and attitudes.As i put a dot to this memoir, the Pictures and thoughts of my loving friends,teachers ,campus comes to my mind..the thoughts that can never be erased from my memory.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
HARANGUE
Happiness...is a feeling which we get from the mystic bond around us.In our everyday life...we gain something and lose many things.If it is a material loss..we can recoup the same.But what happens if we lose our dear and near ones..or when relation breaks?Our heart bleeds...we moan over the broken relations...Can we redeem those?sometimes we can...and we try to saddle on the torn dreams.. No one can understand our grief and pain.Human relation is a unique feeling which cannot be expressed in words nor in actions...
HEART BREAKS AND THROBS.....
Happiness and joy dwindles
Choked with emotions...
Memories of beloved draw tears from eyes
Torrents flow...through eyes...
Nothing can prevent those briny tears
Shed for the withered relations
Our melody shrinks..and trembles
And fail to utter words....
Melancholy flows-head over heel
Crumbled heart sings a dirge
With a cadence of sorrow
and a dolorous expression..
along with a collapsed rythm .
Misery of clod captures the mind
Through the corridors of dark..
the mind crawls..thinking
of the broken relation..
Walls and windows remain
as a cojuror for the elegy and torment.
Head and soul ponders over the lost...
and curse the drossy life..
HEART BREAKS AND THROBS.....
Happiness and joy dwindles
Choked with emotions...
Memories of beloved draw tears from eyes
Torrents flow...through eyes...
Nothing can prevent those briny tears
Shed for the withered relations
Our melody shrinks..and trembles
And fail to utter words....
Melancholy flows-head over heel
Crumbled heart sings a dirge
With a cadence of sorrow
and a dolorous expression..
along with a collapsed rythm .
Misery of clod captures the mind
Through the corridors of dark..
the mind crawls..thinking
of the broken relation..
Walls and windows remain
as a cojuror for the elegy and torment.
Head and soul ponders over the lost...
and curse the drossy life..
Thursday, March 15, 2007
with a broken heart and clouded eyes...
He walked through the shore...
where...the lullabies of the waves
and the gentle touch of the breeze...
aasuage his tenebrous mind.
Lollingly he gazed through the sky...
The starry gestures of the
sparkling stars sprinkled light
on his quiescent cheeks...
The lusture,fragrance and
Fondness of the nature
soothened his eyes...
but not his obscure heart.
.
Slowly he opened the pages of his life...
Unveiled the emotions of..
Love,hatred,anger and compassion...
wrapped beneath his mind.
The lost love and hopes
Knitted and shattered dreams..
Smashed his tender heart.
the thorns of his life..and the memories
haunted his mind ..
which made him bewail...
Upon hearing his wail
the waves made a pause
the breeze stopped for a while
stars appeared as loom.
They heeded to the
threnody of his mind...
saw his fluttered heart
grasped his esoteric emotions..
The azure sky with stars...
Vast and the wavy sea
and the gentle breeze...
restored to their gestures...
to console and caress him.
And he found solace and warmth
in their action of fondling.
Nature's alluring action
kept him in swoon
from dusk to dawn.
Listening to cuckoo's melody
He woke up and saw
the fragrance and freshness around.
He stood up and
walked slackeningly...
hoped for his sunny days ahead!!
He walked through the shore...
where...the lullabies of the waves
and the gentle touch of the breeze...
aasuage his tenebrous mind.
Lollingly he gazed through the sky...
The starry gestures of the
sparkling stars sprinkled light
on his quiescent cheeks...
The lusture,fragrance and
Fondness of the nature
soothened his eyes...
but not his obscure heart.
.
Slowly he opened the pages of his life...
Unveiled the emotions of..
Love,hatred,anger and compassion...
wrapped beneath his mind.
The lost love and hopes
Knitted and shattered dreams..
Smashed his tender heart.
the thorns of his life..and the memories
haunted his mind ..
which made him bewail...
Upon hearing his wail
the waves made a pause
the breeze stopped for a while
stars appeared as loom.
They heeded to the
threnody of his mind...
saw his fluttered heart
grasped his esoteric emotions..
The azure sky with stars...
Vast and the wavy sea
and the gentle breeze...
restored to their gestures...
to console and caress him.
And he found solace and warmth
in their action of fondling.
Nature's alluring action
kept him in swoon
from dusk to dawn.
Listening to cuckoo's melody
He woke up and saw
the fragrance and freshness around.
He stood up and
walked slackeningly...
hoped for his sunny days ahead!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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