I have always had a fascination for vintage voices, M K Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, K B Sundarambal, Dandapani Desikar, Madurai Somu, Rafi, Saigal et al
What makes their music extra effective might be the sathyam , or vocal honesty displayed by them in singing each and every note. The honeyed endowments of MKT and Rafi add shine to the output. So much so, after listening to one of those songs which also have tasteful orchestration to boot, it lingers for quite some time in one's mind. Such is the emotional quality of vintage music.
My favs are Ennudal Thanil (Yadukulakambhoji , Atana), Annayum Thandayum (Manolayam) of MKT, Ninaikkada Neramillai (rageshree) of Somu, Vazhimaraithirukkkude (thodi)of Desikar and the viruthams of KBS(what a saveri!).
I sign off by saying...I missed you all these days, and would love to interact more in future on varied topics. I invite your responses and would love to be enlightened by them.
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Hi Surya,
Glad to see your new blog. Is there a recording online of the songs you mentioned?
Dear Shri,
Most of the vintage songs are available either in emusic.com, musicindiaonline.com or even coolgoose. We have to use the search facility in those sites to locate the songs.
I have rendered 15 hit songs of MKT in a recording recently, which is to be released soon as a DVD.
Great to see your blog.
Somu, what a great singer!! My favorite is "O Rama" in Purvi Kalyani. With Lalgudi or MSG as violinist, it's sheer bliss :)
Looking forward to reading more from you.
Hi Mahesh,
This is just an introduction, I will start a seperate topic on Vidwan Madurai Somu. I have been listening to more and more of his music nowadays, it has taken me by storm.
Dear Surya
Great to hear from you
Please keep us updated on your exciting discoveries
We share that love for music with you
Guha (from Tennessee)
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