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Disciples' performances
Chitravina N Ravikiran's Gajavadana - Vijayanagari - Adi | Bhargavi Balasubramanian & disciples
A bright Sanskrit composition on Lord Vinayaka in Vijayanagari with a peppy chittaisvaram section. This has been presented by an ensemble of Vidushi Bhargavi Balasubramanian and her discples along with ...Shri Akshay Venkatesan on the Mrdangam.
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed close to 1100 compositions in 5 languages which includes over 350 traditional and operatic dance creations and dozens of Western Orchestral and World Music Ensemble compositions and arrangements.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat which he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies on mythological as well as historical figures including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists. He has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
#VinayakaChaturthi #ChitravinaNRavikiran #BhargaviBalasubramanian #sankataharachaturthi #sankataharachaturthivratham #sankataharachathurthi #vinayaka
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Chitravina N Ravikiran's Gajavadana - Vijayanagari - Adi | Bhargavi Balasubramanian & disciples
A bright Sanskrit composition on Lord Vinayaka in Vijayanagari with a peppy chittaisvaram section. This has been presented by an ensemble of Vidushi Bhargavi Balasubramanian and her discples along with ...Shri Akshay Venkatesan on the Mrdangam.
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed close to 1100 compositions in 5 languages which includes over 350 traditional and operatic dance creations and dozens of Western Orchestral and World Music Ensemble compositions and arrangements.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat which he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies on mythological as well as historical figures including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists. He has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
#VinayakaChaturthi #ChitravinaNRavikiran #BhargaviBalasubramanian #sankataharachaturthi #sankataharachaturthivratham #sankataharachathurthi #vinayaka
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SAMARPANAM - A tribute to Palghat K V Narayanaswamy | Concept & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian
SAMARPANAM - A vocal-instrumental ensemble presentation celebrating the music & birth centenary of Palghat Shri K V Narayanaswamy, conceptualised & directed by Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
and presented at the Cleveland ...Thyagaraja Festival on April 13, 2024 along with with bharatanatyam led and performed by Guru Meenakshi Ganesan (from California), Guru Preetha Subramanyan (from Georgia) and Guru Pragnya Yogesh (from Iowa). .
Shri Palghat K V Narayanaswamy's music was known for its adherence to strict classicism, shruti fidelity, effortless open-throated singing across octaves, clear enunciation of lyrics, seamless breath control & primacy for sowkhyam, be it compositions, improvisational aspects or scintillating Ragam-Tanam-Pallavis. His manodharmam was striking in how facile and free flowing it sounded to listeners.
While Shri. KVN’s music bore the stamp of his Guru Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, it reflected augmentations and improvements in line with his own musical sense and sensibilities.
His vast repertoire showcased a variety of composers from the Trinity to contemporary composers of Shri. M D Ramanathan and others from his era.
A power-packed, fiery paced composition of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi in a contrastingly evocative raga, Vakulabharanam is always a musical treat.
Here is a rendition by Vid. Bhargavi Balasubramanian ([@bhargavibalasubramanian](https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCe6w44KRB9WZ4XAJ-FL4KDw)) along ...with her disciples, Shri Ganesh Raman & Smt Bindu Ramkumar. They have been wonderfully supported by Shri Hariharan on the Khanjira.
Chitravina Ravikiran's Reetigowla Varnam (Adi Vinayakam) by disciples of Bhargavi Balasubramanian
This varnam in Reetigowla set to Adi talam was composed as part of the operatic dance production, Vinayaka Vaibhavam. The Charanam of this varnam starts one unit before the beat ...but all swarms start on the beat and end one unit before.
This has been presented by disciples of Vidushi Bhargavi Balasubramanian (a disciple of Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran).
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed close to 1100 compositions in 5 languages which includes over 350 traditional and operatic dance creations and dozens of Western Orchestral and World Music Ensemble compositions and arrangements.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat which he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies on mythological as well as historical figures including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists. He has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
#VinayakaChaturthi #ChitravinaNRavikiran #BhargaviBalasubramanian #sankataharachaturthi #sankataharachaturthivratham #sankataharachathurthi #vinayaka
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Vid. Srinath Hariharan (violin) - Homage to Mysore Vasudevacharya Series
Special Carnatic Thematic Concert
Homage to Padma Bhushan Mysore Vasudevacharya
16th April 2023, 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM EDT)
Vid. Srinath Hariharan (violin)
(Disciple of Vid. Bhargavi Balasubramanian)
Srinath Hariharan, disciple of Sangeet Samraat Chitravina N. Ravikiran and Vidushi Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Accompanied by:
Neyveli R Narayanan (Mrdangam)
Dr. S Karthick (Ghatam)
Mylapore, Chennai
July 28th, 2019
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Vid. Bindu Ramkumar (vocal) - Homage to Mysore Vasudevacharya Series
Special Carnatic Thematic Concert
Homage to Padma Bhushan Mysore Vasudevacharya
15th April 2023, 8:00 PM IST (10:30 AM EDT)
Vid. Bindu Ramkumar (vocal)
(Disciple of Vid. Bhargavi Balasubramanian)
Srinath Hariharan, disciple of Sangeet Samraat Chitravina N. Ravikiran and Vidushi Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Accompanied by:
Neyveli R Narayanan (Mrdangam)
Dr. S Karthick (Ghatam)
Mylapore, Chennai
July 28th, 2019
QUEST FOR HARMONY | Chitravina Ravikiran's Tillana | Arranged/Presented by Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Quest for harmony is a melharmonic Interpretation of Chitravina N Ravikiran’s tillana in raga Sarasangi, set to Adi Talam. Sarasangi is a haunting classical raga with varied hues and this ...presentation is an exploration of its myriad tones and hues through vocal harmony that has been arranged based on the concept of melharmony.
VOICE, ARRANGEMENT & VIDEO EDITING - Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
KHANJIRA - K V Gopalakrishnan
EDITING, MIXING & MASTERING - Sreenidhi Venkat
AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING - Modi Digital
CINEMATOGRAPHY - Manivannan & Sons
P: tOm tOm tadheem takadheemta dhiranA dhiranA
tOm tOm tadheem dhina tOm tOm tadheem takadhina tOm tOm tadheem tarikiTadhina
AP: tOm tOm tadheem takajham takajham takajham tOm tOm tadheem
tarikiTadhinatOm takiTadhinatOm kiTadhinatOm tadhinatOm dhina
C: kunRutOrum shenRa nal kumarEsha kunRAdaruL tandiDum bhuvanEsha
nanRi inRi tiriyum asurar aNihaLai venRavA ravi shashi tuNai ninRavA
tarikiTataka dheem tadheem takatakiTa tarikiTataka dheem tadheem
takiTajham takajham tajham jham takiTajham tarikiTajham takatakiTajham
(a) tarikiTajhaNuta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem (3)
(b) ta,, ri,, ki,, Ta,, jha,, Nu,, ta,, tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
ta, ri, ki, Ta, jha, Nu, ta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
tarikiTajhaNuta
QUEST FOR HARMONY | Chitravina Ravikiran's Tillana | Arranged/Presented by Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Quest for harmony is a melharmonic Interpretation of Chitravina N Ravikiran’s tillana in raga Sarasangi, set to Adi Talam. Sarasangi is a haunting classical raga with varied hues and this ...presentation is an exploration of its myriad tones and hues through vocal harmony that has been arranged based on the concept of melharmony.
VOICE, ARRANGEMENT & VIDEO EDITING - Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
KHANJIRA - K V Gopalakrishnan
EDITING, MIXING & MASTERING - Sreenidhi Venkat
AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING - Modi Digital
CINEMATOGRAPHY - Manivannan & Sons
P: tOm tOm tadheem takadheemta dhiranA dhiranA
tOm tOm tadheem dhina tOm tOm tadheem takadhina tOm tOm tadheem tarikiTadhina
AP: tOm tOm tadheem takajham takajham takajham tOm tOm tadheem
tarikiTadhinatOm takiTadhinatOm kiTadhinatOm tadhinatOm dhina
C: kunRutOrum shenRa nal kumarEsha kunRAdaruL tandiDum bhuvanEsha
nanRi inRi tiriyum asurar aNihaLai venRavA ravi shashi tuNai ninRavA
tarikiTataka dheem tadheem takatakiTa tarikiTataka dheem tadheem
takiTajham takajham tajham jham takiTajham tarikiTajham takatakiTajham
(a) tarikiTajhaNuta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem (3)
(b) ta,, ri,, ki,, Ta,, jha,, Nu,, ta,, tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
ta, ri, ki, Ta, jha, Nu, ta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
tarikiTajhaNuta
Beethoven on 21 Strings | Für Elise on Slide | Chitravina N Ravikiran
Original slide interpretation of Beethoven's immortal Fur Elise by the Indian Carnatic virtuoso Ravikiran, with an improvisatory prelude in the specially created Indian raga of his, Veetavanam. The are ...interesting Melharmonic touches add to the beauty and originality of this rendition which won critical acclaim around the world.
"Sweetly Powerful" - 4-time grammy winner Glen Velez.
"Glorious sonic stratosphere" - Loire Cotler, rhythm vocalist
"Beautiful arrangement, delicate moments" - Andrew Sewell, Conductor, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.
"Brilliant and charming... even quoted parts of the piece that are not as well-known as the “theme” by Western music listeners" - Prof Robert Morris, Eastman School of Music
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed over 1050 compositions in 5 languages including hundreds of dance compositions and dozens of orchestral works.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies on mythological as well as historical figures including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists.
Ravikiran has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive such honours in many instances.
Cinematography: Tubelight Mediaworks
Post production: Tubelight Mediaworks & Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Recording, Mixing and Mastering: H Gobi, SPB Images
Presenter: Melharmony Foundation (www.melharmonymusic.com)[+] Show More
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Lata Ganapathy | Dhruv S Pathangi | Ravikiran's Composition on Guruvayur Appan | Sindhubhairavi |
A sublime composition in Sindhubhairavi composed for the 29th Pratishtha
Annual Celebration at the Shree Guruvayurappan Temple, Kolkata, during the inauguration of the two sanctum sanctorum of Lord Ganapathy & Lord ...Ayyappa and the thidapalli.
This composition has been rendered by Lata Ganapathy & Dhruv S Pathangi and rhythmically embellished by the maestro who has played the Khanjira.
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two. He presented vocal concerts from age 5 & chitravina concerts from 12. Globally renowned for his concept of Melharmony (www.melharmonymusic.com), Ravikiran is among the most prolific composers in the world today with over 1100 compositions in 5 languages, including dance, operatic & Orchestral pieces.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (in only 45 days), 72 Mela Raga Mala Krtis (in only 36 days), 35-Tala Set (in 28 days) and Dashavatara Mala Krtis (in 4 days). His unique one off creations include 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam, Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Pancha Raga Pancha Tala Pancha Jati Malika Tillana, several types of Swarakshara songs including Schematic Swarakshara Krtis, to name a few. He has composed songs or ragas in honour of Buddha, Mahaveera Jain, Sage Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ludwig van Beethoven (Raga: Veetavanam), Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar, guru Chitravina Narasimhan and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (Raga: Narendra Modini). He has also composed several socially inspirational pieces.
Ravikiran is also perhaps the most prolific melodist in Indian Classical music. He has set music to over 1400 compositions of other composers including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar (in merely 16 hours in Jan 2016), verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and a few contemporary lyricists. He has been acclaimed by several leaders of Nations including Prime Ministers and Presidents and has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
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The brilliance of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi's compositions are truly concealed in its simplicity. A classic example of this is the next Ratna from the Anjaneya Saptaratnas series, Veekshitoham in Kedaragowla. ...
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Concept, Curation, Video Editing & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
Co-directors & Creative Support : Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran @AnahitaApoorva
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a composer of time-transcending brilliance and encyclopedic erudition, is said to have lived approximately between 1700-1765. The vastness of his multi-dimensional creations is only matched by the depth of his knowledge and exemplary attitude. He was a consummate master of melody, form, rhythm, meter, poetry, dance, drama, epics, mythology, cultural history and geography who was at equal ease in Sanskrit as well as Tamil. The enchanting magic his creations weave have endeared him to thousands of musicians, music lovers and students alike and awed scholars over the years.
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Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi's Anjaneya Saptaratnas | # 5 - Anjananandam - Todi - Adi
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi's limitless knowledge of ‘Anjaneya’ is a timeless treasure for countless devotees. His profound spiritual insights and poetic brilliance are intricately woven into every line of this composition.
This ...krti, the fifth in the series of the Anjaneya Saptaratnas of Venkata Kavi, is in the grand raga, Todi and celebrates Lord Hanuman's unparalleled virtues — his infinite wisdom, boundless courage, and deep compassion for his devotees.
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Concept, Curation, Video Editing & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
Co-directors & Creative Support : Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran @AnahitaApoorva
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LEAD VOICES
P
anjanānandām bōdhi chandra
anupama guṇavara jitēndra māmava
AP
sanchita bhavabhaya sāgara taraṇa
svāmi raghunātha charaṇa suramaṇa
C
shree karuṇālaya divya shareera
dēva tapana mukha sangāti shoora
āgama navapara vēdita veera
ānjanēya bhaktālankāra
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Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a composer of time-transcending brilliance and encyclopedic erudition, is said to have lived approximately between 1700-1765. The vastness of his multi-dimensional creations is only matched by the depth of his knowledge and exemplary attitude. He was a consummate master of melody, form, rhythm, meter, poetry, dance, drama, epics, mythology, cultural history and geography who was at equal ease in Sanskrit as well as Tamil. The enchanting magic his creations weave have endeared him to thousands of musicians, music lovers and students alike and awed scholars over the years.
A short piece that is packed with melodic beauty and lyrical brilliance - Pavana Kumara is a colourful composition in Vasanta praising Lord Anjaneya as the One that ...destroyed Seeta’s despair, One who upholds the truth and is a personification of humility in His eternal service to Lord Rama
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Concept, Curation, Video Editing & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
Co-directors & Creative Support : Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran @AnahitaApoorva
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a composer of time-transcending brilliance and encyclopedic erudition, is said to have lived approximately between 1700-1765. The vastness of his multi-dimensional creations is only matched by the depth of his knowledge and exemplary attitude. He was a consummate master of melody, form, rhythm, meter, poetry, dance, drama, epics, mythology, cultural history and geography who was at equal ease in Sanskrit as well as Tamil. The enchanting magic his creations weave have endeared him to thousands of musicians, music lovers and students alike and awed scholars over the years.
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi's Ranganatham Anisham | Gambheera Nattai | Adi
Ranganatham Anisham - A fine example of lyrical beauty blending seamlessly with the melodic nuances, this composition of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi in Gambheera Nattai is a celebration of Lord ...Ranganatha himself - majestic, grand and ethereal.
Ragam: Gambheeranattai
Talam: Adi
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Concept, Curation, Video Editing & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian
Co-directors & Creative Support : Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran
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Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a composer of time-transcending brilliance and encyclopedic erudition, is said to have lived approximately between 1700-1765. The vastness of his multi-dimensional creations is only matched by the depth of his knowledge and exemplary attitude. He was a consummate master of melody, form, rhythm, meter, poetry, dance, drama, epics, mythology, cultural history and geography who was at equal ease in Sanskrit as well as Tamil. The enchanting magic his creations weave have endeared him to thousands of musicians, music lovers and students alike and awed scholars over the years.[+] Show More
With countless reprises, the Ramayana continues to fascinate all of us even today.
Presenting Shree Rama Jayame Jayam, a composition of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi which encapsulates the entire Ramayana.
This is ...set as a Ragamalika with 5 ragas. This composition takes us through the entire story within a span of 3 charanams, gives us a striking visual of the iconic Rama Pattabhishekam (Rama’s coronation) in the end alongwith the significance of the Ramayana.
With over 20 voices in unison, instruments adding flavour and illustrations bringing the story alive in front of our eyes, get ready to celebrate Rama with us.
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Ragamalika, Adi Talam
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Concept, Curation, Video Editing & Direction: Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
Co-directors & Creative Support : Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran @AnahitaApoorva
Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, a composer of time-transcending brilliance and encyclopedic erudition, is said to have lived approximately between 1700-1765. The vastness of his multi-dimensional creations is only matched by the depth of his knowledge and exemplary attitude. He was a consummate master of melody, form, rhythm, meter, poetry, dance, drama, epics, mythology, cultural history and geography who was at equal ease in Sanskrit as well as Tamil. The enchanting magic his creations weave have endeared him to thousands of musicians, music lovers and students alike and awed scholars over the years.
Wellness Prayer Song | Anjaneya palayashumam | Sahana | Chitravina N Ravikiran | Voice Ensemble
Set in the evocative Indian Raga Sahana (also spelt as Sahana by some), this composition is one of Ravikiran’s Health and Wellness songs. It eulogizes Hanuman as the bestower of ...intellect, power, energy, robust health free of illnesses, courage and many other positive qualities. Though the composer describes himself as "probably more spiritualistic than ritualistic", this is one song that he rendered almost daily from Sept 2014 till it was premiered on 2 April 2020 as part of Ramanavami celebrations. This video was specially recorded by an ensemble consisting of some of the direct disciples of the composer who have been listed in alphabetical order:
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed over 1050 compositions in 5 languages which includes over 350 traditional and operatic dance creations and dozens of Western Orchestral and World Music Ensemble compositions and arrangements.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat which he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies or new ragas on mythological as well as historical and select contemporary personalities including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Beethoven, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists. He has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
RAVIKIRAN's "The Indestructible" | Prayer to SUDARSHANA | Victory of Positive Forces over Negative
1. Ravikiran's “INDESTRUCTIBLE - Vairi mada nashana” is perhaps the only full Indian Classical Music song exclusively on Shri Sudarshana. It was inspired by Shri Vedanta Deshika’s Sudarshana Ashtakam, whose ...opening phrase, “prati bhaTa shrENi bheeShaNa” forms the beginning of one of this song’s sections.
2. It is a prayer for Victory of Positive Forces of every type over Negative ones. It has been performed by a talented army of musicians, several of who are sought-after performers and educators.
3. It is also a tribute to all true heroes - social, political, sports and artistic champions as well as millions of unsung heroes of the Armed Forces, Police Forces, Investigative Agencies, Doctors & Health Care workers who tirelessly ensure our safety, prosperity and health.
4 The instrumentation, occasionally peppered with war drums is suggestive of the valour and energy of armies just as some of the visuals, (which are general shots and not intended to spotlight any country). But the composer Ravikiran is a deep rooted non-confrontationalist who is against *unprovoked attacks* of any kind and has dedicated much of his life to promote inter-cultural harmony.
5. At a philosophical level, this song is also a prayer for the Positive to conquer the Negative *within the minds of each one of us*.
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AUDIOS & VIDEOS RECORDED IN: Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Seattle, Milwaukee, Madison, Manipal, Coimbatore and several other cities.
AUDIO MASTERING: Surang Studio, Chennai
VIDEO SUPERVISOR: Bhargavi Balasubramanian
POST PRODUCTION & MASTERING: TUBE LIGHT MEDIA WORKS
CONCEPT, MUSIC, LYRICS, SPECIAL EFFECTS & DIRECTION: Chitravina N Ravikiran
Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two, first vocal concert was at age 5 and first chitravina (21-string slide) concert was at age 12. A globally celebrated performer, Ravikiran has composed over 1075 compositions in 5 languages including hundreds of dance compositions and dozens of orchestral works.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (a feat he accomplished in 45 days), the 35-Tala Set of compositions, 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam as well as individual varnams in each of the 5 gatis, Multi-language compositions (Bhasha Malikas), Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Schematic Swarakshara Krtis and several other unique works. He is also one of the few to have composed songs on each one of the 72 Melakartas (he did this in a matter of 36 days). Besides, he has composed eulogies on mythological as well as historical figures including Buddha, Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar and his guru Chitravina Narasimhan and several socially inspirational pieces.
He has also set music to over 1400 compositions of other creators including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar in a matter of 16 hours, verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam Tamil poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and several contemporary lyricists. Ravikiran has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive such honours in many instances.[+] Show More
This is one of Ravikiran’s Health and Wellness compositions, inspired by the powerful Maha Mrtyunjaya Mantra, as the opening words of the song reveal. This piece invokes Lord Shiva ...- the conquerer of the God of Death Yama - to bless believers with enduring health and long life. Listening to this everyday may result in the benefits offered by Music Therapy which focuses on healing through music.
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Hailed as "Mozart of India" (Wisconsin State Journal & Belgium TV) and known for his "Teasing precision & dazzling effects" (New York Times) and for "Taking Indian music to new audiences" (CNN), Ravikiran's maiden stage appearance was at age two. He presented vocal concerts from age 5 & chitravina concerts from 12. Globally renowned for his concept of Melharmony (www.melharmonymusic.com), Ravikiran is among the most prolific composers in the world today with over 1150 compositions in 5 languages, including dance, operatic & Orchestral pieces.
Ravikiran is the only composer to have composed a song on each one of the 108 Divya Deshams (in only 45 days), 72 Mela Raga Mala Krtis (in only 36 days), 35-Tala Set (in 28 days) and Dashavatara Mala Krtis (in 4 days). His unique one off creations include 72-Mela Ragamalika Geetam, Pancha Gati Varnam, Dasha-Ranjani Tillana, Pancha Raga Pancha Tala Pancha Jati Malika Tillana, several types of Swarakshara songs including Schematic Swarakshara Krtis, to name a few. He has composed songs or ragas in honour of Buddha, Mahaveera Jain, Sage Vyasa, Adi Shankara, Shri Ramanuja, Carnatic Music Trinity, Ludwig van Beethoven (Raga: Veetavanam), Ramana Maharshi, Mahatma Gandhi, Kanchi Paramacharya, M S Subbulakshmi, Pt Ravishankar, guru Chitravina Narasimhan and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi (Raga: Narendra Modini). He has also composed several socially inspirational pieces.
Ravikiran is also perhaps the most prolific melodist in Indian Classical music. He has set music to over 1400 compositions of other composers including the entire 1330 Tirukkural Verses of Tiruvalluvar (in merely 16 hours in Jan 2016), verses of Bhagavad Geeta, Sangam poetry, Adi Shankara, Purandara Dasa and a few contemporary lyricists. He has been acclaimed by several leaders of Nations including Prime Ministers and Presidents and has been decorated with a number of awards across the world for his contributions, being the first and/or youngest to receive honours such as the President of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (at age 39).
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Cinematography: Tubelight Mediaworks
Post production: Bhargavi Balasubramanian
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VOICE, ARRANGEMENT & VIDEO EDITING - Bhargavi Balasubramanian @bhargavibalasubramanian
KHANJIRA - K V Gopalakrishnan
EDITING, MIXING & MASTERING - Sreenidhi Venkat
AUDIO & VIDEO RECORDING - Modi Digital
CINEMATOGRAPHY - Manivannan & Sons
P: tOm tOm tadheem takadheemta dhiranA dhiranA
tOm tOm tadheem dhina tOm tOm tadheem takadhina tOm tOm tadheem tarikiTadhina
AP: tOm tOm tadheem takajham takajham takajham tOm tOm tadheem
tarikiTadhinatOm takiTadhinatOm kiTadhinatOm tadhinatOm dhina
C: kunRutOrum shenRa nal kumarEsha kunRAdaruL tandiDum bhuvanEsha
nanRi inRi tiriyum asurar aNihaLai venRavA ravi shashi tuNai ninRavA
tarikiTataka dheem tadheem takatakiTa tarikiTataka dheem tadheem
takiTajham takajham tajham jham takiTajham tarikiTajham takatakiTajham
(a) tarikiTajhaNuta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem (3)
(b) ta,, ri,, ki,, Ta,, jha,, Nu,, ta,, tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
ta, ri, ki, Ta, jha, Nu, ta tOm tOm tadheem takadheem
tarikiTajhaNuta
