Muruga Gaanam - Sukanya
Thunai Tharavenume - Gowla - Adi, Arumugan Pol Arul - Asaveri - Adi, Kazhugumalai Thalavasan - Anandha Bhairavi - K. Chapu, Chennimalai Vaasane - Hamir Kalyani - Adi, Anudinam - Kanada - Adi, Atharithu Arul - Subhapanthuvarali - Adi (Thisra Gathi), Charanam Unnadiye - Hindolam - Adi, Murai Ittu Panmurai - Karnataka Devagandhari - Adi, Marakkathe Maname - Thodi - Adi, Vela Ivvezhaimel - Ragamalika - Adi, Petruyya Venume - Ranjani - Adi, Vennilavu Kaanalachu - Chenchuruti - Adi and Chenthuril - Sindhu Bhairavi - Adi. ** Nattuvangam: Madurai R. Muralidharan. ** Carnatic Vocal: Srimathi C. Sukanya (Daughter and Disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi D. K. Jayaraman) * Varna Mettu: D. K. Jayaraman * Krithis: Kavai Subri. Gems of Shyama Sastry - Swarajathis [MP3]
Music Lessons by S. Rajeswari ** Raave Himagiri - Thodi - Aadi, Kaamaakshi Amba - Bhairavi - Mishrachapu and Kaamaakshi Nee - Yadukula Kamboji - Mishrachapu. Bharata Natyam Songs - Andal Thiruppavai
Kalavardhani's Bharata Natyam Songs Andal Thiruppavai: Margazhi Thingal - Nattai - Adi, Vayyathu Vazhvirkal - Gowlai - M Chapu, Ongi Ulagalandha - Arabhi - Adi, Aazhi Mazhai Kanna - Varali - Adi, Maayanai - Sri - Adi, Pullum Silambina Kaan - Sankarabharanam - M Chapu, Keesu Keesenrengum - Bagasri - M Chapu, Keezhvaanam - Abheri - K Chapu, Thoomani Maadathu - Amir Kalyani - Adi, Notru Chuvakam - Thodi - Adi, Katru Karavai - Huseni - M Chapu, Kanaithilam - Kedaragowlai - Adi, Pullin Vaay - Atana - Rupakam, Ungal Puzhakkadai - Ananda Bhairavi - Adi, Elle Illankiliye - Begada - Rupakam, Nayakanaay Nindra - Mohanam - Adi, Ambarame Thannere - Kalyani - K Chapu, Unthu Mathakalitran - Kalyanavasantham - M Chapu, Kuthu Vilakkeriya - Sahaana - Adi, Muppathu Moovar - Senchurutti - Adi, Yetra Kalangal - Nadanamakriya - M Chapu, Anganma Gnaalathu - Yamuna Kalyani - M Chapu, Maarimalai Muzhanjil - Bilahari - Adi, Andru Ivvulagam - Sindhubhairavi - Adi, Oruthi Maganay - Behag - Adi, Maale Manivanna - Kuntalavarali - Adi, Koodarai Vellum - Poorvi Kalyani - M Chapu, Karavaigal Pin - Kamboji - Adi, Sitranchiru - Dvijavanthi - M Chapu and Vanga Kadal - Surutti - M Chapu. ** Vocal Singer: Subhashree Ramachandran Bharata Natyam Songs - Thillanas - Vol-2
Kalavardhani's Bharata Natyam Songs Thillanas: Thillanas - Kamas - Khandatriputa, Thillanas - Sindhubhiravi - Adi, Thillanas - Yaman Kalyani - Adi, Thillanas - Revathi - Adi, Thillanas - Kannada - M.Chapu, Thillanas - Dhanashree - Adi and Thillanas - Bhimplas - Adi. ** Nattuvangam: Madurai R. Muralidharan. Nama Pravaham - Umayalpuram Sivaraman [2 CDs]
Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman presents NamaPravaham ** Nama pravaham is the torrential flow of divine blessings on the immortal composers, who in their lives enjoyed, breathed the very bliss of spiritual nectar through their wonderful lyrical outpourings in the form of hyms, couplets and kritis. Nama sankeerthanam was their be all and end all of their lives. Such precious jewels culled out from a few savants and in different languages are selected and presented here by mrudangam legend, Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman. This album tries to give the listener the utmost satisfaction of his or her desire to be a part of the meditative process, for which it is produced. Devoid of raga alapana, kalpana swaras and percussion interlude, a garland of nicest flowers in the form of beautiful compositions are presented here to bedeck the nada brahmam, the Almighty. The young musicians, Sri Bharat Sundar, Sri Raghavendra, Sri Rithvik Raja and Sri Sandeep Narayan with a very bright future in the realm of carnatic music have sung the glory of God with utmost devotion and sincerity in the company of Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman and Sri B Srikrishnan, who ably supports on the harmonium by closely following the artistes to enhance the presentation. Mrudangam legend Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman, clearly brings the salient aspects of his superb and wizardry mrudangam accompaniment to this genre of devotional music. ** Tracks: 1. Dhyanam 2. Thodaya Mangalam 3. Guru Kirtana 4. Ganapatyam - Varavallabha - Hamsadvani - Adi - G.N.Balasubramaniam 5. Kaumaram - Swaminatha - Naattai - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshithar 6. Shauram - Suryamurthe - Saurashtram - Chathusra Dhruvam - Muthuswamy Dikshithar 7. Vaishnavam - Thunaipurindarul - Varamu - Adi - Papanasam Sivan 8. Saivam - Maulau Ganga+Nadha Tanumanisham - Chittaranjani - Adi - Tyagaraja 9. Shakti-Tharunam Idamma - Gaulipantu - Adi - Shyama Sastri 10. Anjaneya - Geetartamu - Suruti - Adi - Tyagaraja 11. Brahmasvarupam - Sarvam brahma mayam - Madhuvanti - Adi - Sadasiva Brahmendra 12. Bhogindra sayinam - Kuntalavarali - Khanda Chappu - Svati Tirunal 13. Nijaga dasa - Sindhubhairavi - Adi - Jayadeva 14. Thiruppavai - Ongi Ulagalandha - Arabhi - Adi - Andal 15. Radha sametha - Yamuna kalyani - Adi - Traditional 16. Muddugare - Kurinji - Adi - Annamacharya 17. Jagadodharana - Kapi - Adi - Purandara dasar 18. Paluke Bangara - Anandhabhairavi - Adi - Badrachala Ramdas 19. Vanathin Meedhu - Maand - Adi - Ramalinga Adigal 20. Vettaveli Thannil - Traditional - Misra Chappu - Kudhambai Sithar 21. Chennikula - Chenchurutti - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Kavadichindu 22. Pagaivanukkarulvai - Ragamalika - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Bharathiyar 23. Lakshmi - Bhagyadha Lakshmi - Sri - Adi - Purandaradasar 24. Svagatam Krishna - Mohanam - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Oothukkadu 25. Payoji Maine - Misra Yaman - Adi - Meera 26. Patriotic - Jayati jayati - Khamas - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Mayavaram Viswanatha Iyer 27. Seeta kalyana - Kurinji - Khanda Chappu - Tyagaraja 28. Karpagambal - Karpagame - Madhyamavati - Adi - Papanasam Sivan 29. Thiruppugazh - Niraimadhi - Hamsanandhi - Adi - Arunagirinathar 30. Mangalam - Ninama Rupa - Saurashtram - Adi - Tyagaraja Prag Dakshina [East-South] - Vyshnavie [DVD]
Bharatanatyam and Odissi ** Gifted with a natural flair for dance, Vyshnavie, daughter and disciple of the renowned Bharathanatyam artiste Rajeswari Sainath, is blossoming into one of the finest exponents of dance in the younger generation. Her performances are an amalgam of traditional rigour and elegance. Her quest for the others modes of artistic expression led her to explore the Odissi style of dance from the renowned guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir of Bhubaneswar. Combining the two strong classical styles, she has been presenting "Prag Dakshina", a confluence of bharathanatyam and odissi styles of dance. The bharathanatyam segment consists of the varnam which describes the story of the temple town of Madurai, its presiding diety exquisite Meenakshi who is unmatched in beauty and valour which is then followed by the epic marriage of meenakshi and sundareswara (lord shiva himself). The jathis and rhythm patterns are conceived by percussion legend Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. The odissi segment is a traditional marga which begins with a bhoomipranam followed by the kalavathi pallavi, oriya abhinaya in praise of lord krishna and the moksha. ** Format: NTSC ALL Regions * Duration: 1 Hour 9 Mins. Bharatanatyam - Rangasayee - Rajeswari Sainath [DVD]
Rajeswari Sainath - the name signifies rigour, scholarship, classical purity and mastery of rhythm that is breath-taking in its sublimity combined with slow and subtle abhinaya. Rajeswari a bharathanatyam performer par excellence is known for strict adherence to tradition while adapting to the contemporary scenario.For her, dance signifies simple worship, spiritual practice, divine experience and thus watching a performance of Rajeswari is an aesthetic feast that lingers in the heart of the viewers. Rajeswari disciple of Smt. Indira Rajan has undergone special training in laya for dance-the lifeline for nritta and abhinaya under the guidance of percussion legend Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. Rhythmic poetry as an invocatary piece, varnam in praise of lord Ranganatha of Srirangam, the legends of Krishna in Krishna Astotharam and thillana are featured in the DVD. Varnam which is an important component of bharathanatyam is in raga Bahudari and rare rhythmic patterns in the form of jathis and arudis composed by Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. ** Format: NTSC ALL Regions * Duration: 1 Hour 22 Mins.
Thunai Tharavenume - Gowla - Adi, Arumugan Pol Arul - Asaveri - Adi, Kazhugumalai Thalavasan - Anandha Bhairavi - K. Chapu, Chennimalai Vaasane - Hamir Kalyani - Adi, Anudinam - Kanada - Adi, Atharithu Arul - Subhapanthuvarali - Adi (Thisra Gathi), Charanam Unnadiye - Hindolam - Adi, Murai Ittu Panmurai - Karnataka Devagandhari - Adi, Marakkathe Maname - Thodi - Adi, Vela Ivvezhaimel - Ragamalika - Adi, Petruyya Venume - Ranjani - Adi, Vennilavu Kaanalachu - Chenchuruti - Adi and Chenthuril - Sindhu Bhairavi - Adi. ** Nattuvangam: Madurai R. Muralidharan. ** Carnatic Vocal: Srimathi C. Sukanya (Daughter and Disciple of Sangita Kalanidhi D. K. Jayaraman) * Varna Mettu: D. K. Jayaraman * Krithis: Kavai Subri. Gems of Shyama Sastry - Swarajathis [MP3]
Music Lessons by S. Rajeswari ** Raave Himagiri - Thodi - Aadi, Kaamaakshi Amba - Bhairavi - Mishrachapu and Kaamaakshi Nee - Yadukula Kamboji - Mishrachapu. Bharata Natyam Songs - Andal Thiruppavai
Kalavardhani's Bharata Natyam Songs Andal Thiruppavai: Margazhi Thingal - Nattai - Adi, Vayyathu Vazhvirkal - Gowlai - M Chapu, Ongi Ulagalandha - Arabhi - Adi, Aazhi Mazhai Kanna - Varali - Adi, Maayanai - Sri - Adi, Pullum Silambina Kaan - Sankarabharanam - M Chapu, Keesu Keesenrengum - Bagasri - M Chapu, Keezhvaanam - Abheri - K Chapu, Thoomani Maadathu - Amir Kalyani - Adi, Notru Chuvakam - Thodi - Adi, Katru Karavai - Huseni - M Chapu, Kanaithilam - Kedaragowlai - Adi, Pullin Vaay - Atana - Rupakam, Ungal Puzhakkadai - Ananda Bhairavi - Adi, Elle Illankiliye - Begada - Rupakam, Nayakanaay Nindra - Mohanam - Adi, Ambarame Thannere - Kalyani - K Chapu, Unthu Mathakalitran - Kalyanavasantham - M Chapu, Kuthu Vilakkeriya - Sahaana - Adi, Muppathu Moovar - Senchurutti - Adi, Yetra Kalangal - Nadanamakriya - M Chapu, Anganma Gnaalathu - Yamuna Kalyani - M Chapu, Maarimalai Muzhanjil - Bilahari - Adi, Andru Ivvulagam - Sindhubhairavi - Adi, Oruthi Maganay - Behag - Adi, Maale Manivanna - Kuntalavarali - Adi, Koodarai Vellum - Poorvi Kalyani - M Chapu, Karavaigal Pin - Kamboji - Adi, Sitranchiru - Dvijavanthi - M Chapu and Vanga Kadal - Surutti - M Chapu. ** Vocal Singer: Subhashree Ramachandran Bharata Natyam Songs - Thillanas - Vol-2
Kalavardhani's Bharata Natyam Songs Thillanas: Thillanas - Kamas - Khandatriputa, Thillanas - Sindhubhiravi - Adi, Thillanas - Yaman Kalyani - Adi, Thillanas - Revathi - Adi, Thillanas - Kannada - M.Chapu, Thillanas - Dhanashree - Adi and Thillanas - Bhimplas - Adi. ** Nattuvangam: Madurai R. Muralidharan. Nama Pravaham - Umayalpuram Sivaraman [2 CDs]
Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman presents NamaPravaham ** Nama pravaham is the torrential flow of divine blessings on the immortal composers, who in their lives enjoyed, breathed the very bliss of spiritual nectar through their wonderful lyrical outpourings in the form of hyms, couplets and kritis. Nama sankeerthanam was their be all and end all of their lives. Such precious jewels culled out from a few savants and in different languages are selected and presented here by mrudangam legend, Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman. This album tries to give the listener the utmost satisfaction of his or her desire to be a part of the meditative process, for which it is produced. Devoid of raga alapana, kalpana swaras and percussion interlude, a garland of nicest flowers in the form of beautiful compositions are presented here to bedeck the nada brahmam, the Almighty. The young musicians, Sri Bharat Sundar, Sri Raghavendra, Sri Rithvik Raja and Sri Sandeep Narayan with a very bright future in the realm of carnatic music have sung the glory of God with utmost devotion and sincerity in the company of Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman and Sri B Srikrishnan, who ably supports on the harmonium by closely following the artistes to enhance the presentation. Mrudangam legend Dr Umayalpuram K Sivaraman, clearly brings the salient aspects of his superb and wizardry mrudangam accompaniment to this genre of devotional music. ** Tracks: 1. Dhyanam 2. Thodaya Mangalam 3. Guru Kirtana 4. Ganapatyam - Varavallabha - Hamsadvani - Adi - G.N.Balasubramaniam 5. Kaumaram - Swaminatha - Naattai - Adi - Muthuswamy Dikshithar 6. Shauram - Suryamurthe - Saurashtram - Chathusra Dhruvam - Muthuswamy Dikshithar 7. Vaishnavam - Thunaipurindarul - Varamu - Adi - Papanasam Sivan 8. Saivam - Maulau Ganga+Nadha Tanumanisham - Chittaranjani - Adi - Tyagaraja 9. Shakti-Tharunam Idamma - Gaulipantu - Adi - Shyama Sastri 10. Anjaneya - Geetartamu - Suruti - Adi - Tyagaraja 11. Brahmasvarupam - Sarvam brahma mayam - Madhuvanti - Adi - Sadasiva Brahmendra 12. Bhogindra sayinam - Kuntalavarali - Khanda Chappu - Svati Tirunal 13. Nijaga dasa - Sindhubhairavi - Adi - Jayadeva 14. Thiruppavai - Ongi Ulagalandha - Arabhi - Adi - Andal 15. Radha sametha - Yamuna kalyani - Adi - Traditional 16. Muddugare - Kurinji - Adi - Annamacharya 17. Jagadodharana - Kapi - Adi - Purandara dasar 18. Paluke Bangara - Anandhabhairavi - Adi - Badrachala Ramdas 19. Vanathin Meedhu - Maand - Adi - Ramalinga Adigal 20. Vettaveli Thannil - Traditional - Misra Chappu - Kudhambai Sithar 21. Chennikula - Chenchurutti - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Kavadichindu 22. Pagaivanukkarulvai - Ragamalika - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Bharathiyar 23. Lakshmi - Bhagyadha Lakshmi - Sri - Adi - Purandaradasar 24. Svagatam Krishna - Mohanam - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Oothukkadu 25. Payoji Maine - Misra Yaman - Adi - Meera 26. Patriotic - Jayati jayati - Khamas - Adi (Tisra Gathi) - Mayavaram Viswanatha Iyer 27. Seeta kalyana - Kurinji - Khanda Chappu - Tyagaraja 28. Karpagambal - Karpagame - Madhyamavati - Adi - Papanasam Sivan 29. Thiruppugazh - Niraimadhi - Hamsanandhi - Adi - Arunagirinathar 30. Mangalam - Ninama Rupa - Saurashtram - Adi - Tyagaraja Prag Dakshina [East-South] - Vyshnavie [DVD]
Bharatanatyam and Odissi ** Gifted with a natural flair for dance, Vyshnavie, daughter and disciple of the renowned Bharathanatyam artiste Rajeswari Sainath, is blossoming into one of the finest exponents of dance in the younger generation. Her performances are an amalgam of traditional rigour and elegance. Her quest for the others modes of artistic expression led her to explore the Odissi style of dance from the renowned guru Shri Durga Charan Ranbir of Bhubaneswar. Combining the two strong classical styles, she has been presenting "Prag Dakshina", a confluence of bharathanatyam and odissi styles of dance. The bharathanatyam segment consists of the varnam which describes the story of the temple town of Madurai, its presiding diety exquisite Meenakshi who is unmatched in beauty and valour which is then followed by the epic marriage of meenakshi and sundareswara (lord shiva himself). The jathis and rhythm patterns are conceived by percussion legend Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. The odissi segment is a traditional marga which begins with a bhoomipranam followed by the kalavathi pallavi, oriya abhinaya in praise of lord krishna and the moksha. ** Format: NTSC ALL Regions * Duration: 1 Hour 9 Mins. Bharatanatyam - Rangasayee - Rajeswari Sainath [DVD]
Rajeswari Sainath - the name signifies rigour, scholarship, classical purity and mastery of rhythm that is breath-taking in its sublimity combined with slow and subtle abhinaya. Rajeswari a bharathanatyam performer par excellence is known for strict adherence to tradition while adapting to the contemporary scenario.For her, dance signifies simple worship, spiritual practice, divine experience and thus watching a performance of Rajeswari is an aesthetic feast that lingers in the heart of the viewers. Rajeswari disciple of Smt. Indira Rajan has undergone special training in laya for dance-the lifeline for nritta and abhinaya under the guidance of percussion legend Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. Rhythmic poetry as an invocatary piece, varnam in praise of lord Ranganatha of Srirangam, the legends of Krishna in Krishna Astotharam and thillana are featured in the DVD. Varnam which is an important component of bharathanatyam is in raga Bahudari and rare rhythmic patterns in the form of jathis and arudis composed by Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani. ** Format: NTSC ALL Regions * Duration: 1 Hour 22 Mins.
