I love singing at the Kapaleeswar Temple. Last night when singing there, I felt such a deep resonance. Normally after my concerts, I post some clips of the musicians and i performing on stage. Today I got sent some video clips of a siddha purusha experiencing the concert and dancing. these two clips had a profound impact on me. The perspective switch from performing on stage, to watching someone else immersed in the music with an abandon is special. Last night felt like a blessing and a personal reminder as to why I love doing this. Loved being on stage with Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan, Sri J Vaidhyanathan and Sri @ghatamkarthick.
Bengaluru, the ticket link for March 27th’s Carnatic concert is now in my bio.
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I love singing at the Kapaleeswar Temple. Last night when singing there, I felt such a deep resonance. Normally after my concerts, I post some clips of the musicians and i performing on stage. Today I got sent some video clips of a siddha purusha experiencing the concert and dancing. these two clips had a profound impact on me. The perspective switch from performing on stage, to watching someone else immersed in the music with an abandon is special. Last night felt like a blessing and a personal reminder as to why I love doing this. Loved being on stage with Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan, Sri J Vaidhyanathan and Sri @ghatamkarthick.
Bengaluru, the ticket link for March 27th’s Carnatic concert is now in my bio.
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Vettrivel Muruganukku
With Vidwan Sri S Varadarajan on violin
Last night felt quite surreal for many reasons. To see an audience back out in full force set such a magical tone. To perform in this Sabha/venue again after two years, with such incredible musicians felt amazing. UKS sir is a legend of the highest calibre, and the energy/intensity he brings to the stage at the age of 86 is honestly nothing short of magic. He’s played with my favourite legendary Carnatic musicians, and you can hear it all in his playing. Humbled and blessed. Clips from last night
1. A final round of Kalpana Swaram for Sri Satyanarayana (Subha Pantuvaralli)
2. A short excerpt of a truly legendary Thani by UKS mama and @ghatamkarthick anna
3. A few rounds of back and forth Kalpana swaram between myself and Nagai Sriram anna (for Arakimpave in Thodi)
4. Keeping with the second clip of my previous post (words from UKS sir in 2019), a clip of some very humbling words from him last night
Next concert is on December 30th at Narada Gana Sabha (6:30pm). I’ll be joined by Vidwans Sri Nagai Sriram, Sri Neyveli B Venkatesh and Sri Dr. S Karthick
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Music from the soul resonates in deep spaces. On December 29th, I got to attend one of the evenings of Margazhiyil Makkal Isai. As I walked in @nochippatti_thirumoorthi was singing beautifully. I love his tone and the honesty in his voice (he’s in slide 5 doing the amazing Parai). Throughout the night, the joy in the room and the power of the music was so palpable, the energy was magnetic. As the evening went on, I got to experience music that really shook my soul. Every artist, singer, every musician was incredible. I think the part of the night that hit me the hardest was when the absolutely amazing Kidakkuzhi MariyamaL (first slide) graced the stage with such effortlessly powerful vocals. From the first note she sang, I was rapt. There’s so much depth and dimension in her voice and it really does capture you completely. Sincere love and thanks to brother @therukural for inviting me, to @ranjithpa sir for this vision and all those involved in bringing the @margazhiyilmakkalisai festival to life, truly special
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Music from the soul resonates in deep spaces. On December 29th, I got to attend one of the evenings of Margazhiyil Makkal Isai. As I walked in @nochippatti_thirumoorthi was singing beautifully. I love his tone and the honesty in his voice (he’s in slide 5 doing the amazing Parai). Throughout the night, the joy in the room and the power of the music was so palpable, the energy was magnetic. As the evening went on, I got to experience music that really shook my soul. Every artist, singer, every musician was incredible. I think the part of the night that hit me the hardest was when the absolutely amazing Kidakkuzhi MariyamaL (first slide) graced the stage with such effortlessly powerful vocals. From the first note she sang, I was rapt. There’s so much depth and dimension in her voice and it really does capture you completely. Sincere love and thanks to brother @therukural for inviting me, to @ranjithpa sir for this vision and all those involved in bringing the @margazhiyilmakkalisai festival to life, truly special
All love, no hate
Music from the soul resonates in deep spaces. On December 29th, I got to attend one of the evenings of Margazhiyil Makkal Isai. As I walked in @nochippatti_thirumoorthi was singing beautifully. I love his tone and the honesty in his voice (he’s in slide 5 doing the amazing Parai). Throughout the night, the joy in the room and the power of the music was so palpable, the energy was magnetic. As the evening went on, I got to experience music that really shook my soul. Every artist, singer, every musician was incredible. I think the part of the night that hit me the hardest was when the absolutely amazing Kidakkuzhi MariyamaL (first slide) graced the stage with such effortlessly powerful vocals. From the first note she sang, I was rapt. There’s so much depth and dimension in her voice and it really does capture you completely. Sincere love and thanks to brother @therukural for inviting me, to @ranjithpa sir for this vision and all those involved in bringing the @margazhiyilmakkalisai festival to life, truly special
All love, no hate
Music from the soul resonates in deep spaces. On December 29th, I got to attend one of the evenings of Margazhiyil Makkal Isai. As I walked in @nochippatti_thirumoorthi was singing beautifully. I love his tone and the honesty in his voice (he’s in slide 5 doing the amazing Parai). Throughout the night, the joy in the room and the power of the music was so palpable, the energy was magnetic. As the evening went on, I got to experience music that really shook my soul. Every artist, singer, every musician was incredible. I think the part of the night that hit me the hardest was when the absolutely amazing Kidakkuzhi MariyamaL (first slide) graced the stage with such effortlessly powerful vocals. From the first note she sang, I was rapt. There’s so much depth and dimension in her voice and it really does capture you completely. Sincere love and thanks to brother @therukural for inviting me, to @ranjithpa sir for this vision and all those involved in bringing the @margazhiyilmakkalisai festival to life, truly special
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An excerpt from my Maha Shivaratri concert for Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji at the Avadhoota Datta Peetam in Mysuru. Joined by Vidwans Sri Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam, Sri HN Bhaskar and Sri Anirudh Athreya. The energy that night was magnetic, a blessing. All love
My first ever Hindi songs for a Hindi film are out now! I’ve sung Laat Maar and Baadal Se Dosti from the film #Jhund. This film features the legend @amitabhbachchan sir, directed by the incredible @nagraj_manjule. Music directors for the film are @ajayatulofficial. They are amazing musicians, amazing people and very warm; recording these songs was super exhilarating. Lyrics amazingly penned by @amitabhbhattacharyaofficial. Laat Maar also features @saurabhabhyankar100rbh. I couldn’t have asked for a better debut in Hindi cinema, can’t wait for y’all to experience these two songs @tseries.official Jukebox link in bio!
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Upcoming Carnatic concerts:
CHENNAI//
Sunday, March 20th at Kapaleeswar Temple (Mylapore)// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan (violin), Sri J Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Sri Dr. S Karthick (ghatam)
All are welcome
Bangalore//
Sunday, March 27th for Sree Ramaseva Mandali// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri Trivandrum Sampath (violin), Sri Neyveli R Narayanan (mridangam), Sri N Guruprasad (ghatam)
Venue/ticket link will be in bio soon
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Upcoming Carnatic concerts:
CHENNAI//
Sunday, March 20th at Kapaleeswar Temple (Mylapore)// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan (violin), Sri J Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Sri Dr. S Karthick (ghatam)
All are welcome
Bangalore//
Sunday, March 27th for Sree Ramaseva Mandali// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri Trivandrum Sampath (violin), Sri Neyveli R Narayanan (mridangam), Sri N Guruprasad (ghatam)
Venue/ticket link will be in bio soon
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Upcoming Carnatic concerts:
CHENNAI//
Sunday, March 20th at Kapaleeswar Temple (Mylapore)// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan (violin), Sri J Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Sri Dr. S Karthick (ghatam)
All are welcome
Bangalore//
Sunday, March 27th for Sree Ramaseva Mandali// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri Trivandrum Sampath (violin), Sri Neyveli R Narayanan (mridangam), Sri N Guruprasad (ghatam)
Venue/ticket link will be in bio soon
All love, no hate
Upcoming Carnatic concerts:
CHENNAI//
Sunday, March 20th at Kapaleeswar Temple (Mylapore)// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan (violin), Sri J Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Sri Dr. S Karthick (ghatam)
All are welcome
Bangalore//
Sunday, March 27th for Sree Ramaseva Mandali// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri Trivandrum Sampath (violin), Sri Neyveli R Narayanan (mridangam), Sri N Guruprasad (ghatam)
Venue/ticket link will be in bio soon
All love, no hate
Upcoming Carnatic concerts:
CHENNAI//
Sunday, March 20th at Kapaleeswar Temple (Mylapore)// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri S Varadarajan (violin), Sri J Vaidhyanathan (mridangam), Sri Dr. S Karthick (ghatam)
All are welcome
Bangalore//
Sunday, March 27th for Sree Ramaseva Mandali// 6:30pm
Joined by Vidwans Sri Trivandrum Sampath (violin), Sri Neyveli R Narayanan (mridangam), Sri N Guruprasad (ghatam)
Venue/ticket link will be in bio soon
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#Srivalli a Capella//
Recording this song with brother @thisisdsp was a true joy. His energy in the studio is magnetic. I had a great time singing @boselyricist’s lyrics. Thank you all for showering this song with so much love! It’s an honour to be a part the epic film Pushpa, honoured to be associated with @alluarjunonline, with @rashmika_mandanna, with @aryasukku
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1. What lies beneath the symbols you present to the world
2. Made a beat for a bit on live today
Hanuman Chalisa
CHENNAI// Carnatic concert tomorrow (Jan 13th) at 7pm for Abbas Kalai Vizha at Bharat Kalachar (PSBB T Nagar). I’ll be joined by Vidwans Sri HN Bhaskar, Sri Patri Satish Kumar and Sri Dr. S Karthick. Might try out some new ideas. Ticket link in bio, also available at venue.
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My grandfather was one of the first people who showed me a portal into the infinite wonder that is music. He was an incredible musician. He passed away in 2011. This piece is a composition of his, in the raga Bageshri. I was practicing freely today and started singing some Alapana in Bageshri which led me into singing this piece. I hadn’t sung it in years
A Song for You
Donny Hathaway’s version of this song has always resonated deep.
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Was honoured to receive the Amitabh Bachchan Youth Icon Award from the Chennai International Festival. Had a few things to say.
( PS shoutout Shruti TV, the YouTube channel from which I grabbed this video)
Carnatic concert tmrw (Jan 8th) at Vani Mahal at 10am. Tickets at venue. Covid protocols will be followed, mask up and see y’all soon.
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CHENNAI// Carnatic concert tomorrow (Jan 13th) at 7pm for Abbas Kalai Vizha at Bharat Kalachar (PSBB T Nagar). I’ll be joined by Vidwans Sri HN Bhaskar, Sri Patri Satish Kumar and Sri Dr. S Karthick.
Ticket link in bio, also available at venue
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