Vidya Sankaranarayanan (https://www.facebook.com/vidya.sankaranarayanan) is an extraordinarily talented Bharatanatyam dancer who trained under the legendary Thanjavur Kittappa Pillai (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._P._Kittappa_Pillai). She is, in the rich tradition of T Balasaraswathy, a gifted vocalist as well. 

She also happens to be my cousin so this is a family production of S Chidambaram's classic "Kanda naal mudhalaai" in Raga Madhuvanti. 

It's a trip hop version featuring violin, cello, keyboard and programming by me. The chords used are primarily variations of Gm, D and A 

Lyrics Translation

My love overflows my dear since seeing you, holding a spear (vEl) in your hand (kai), oh compassionate son of Shiva.

The people will come and sing (paaDum) songs (paNNisai) for you, Kandan (a name for Murugan) my child (baalan), to bring you happiness (sugam).

My heart has not forgotten (marakavillai) your blue (neela) peacock (mayil). I have not forgotten this love (nEsam) mixed with affection (paasam). Oh this sharp-eyed festive (kOla) prince (kumar) has been in the temple (kOvil) of my mind (mana). Showing a small smile (kurunagai), he placed (sooti) a fragrant flower (narumalar) of love within us. 

(source: http://www.karnatik.com/c1437.shtml)


Kanda Naal Mudhalaai

A Saranga Convergence started out from a quest initially to make a psychedelic song. However what came about was a song that had strong influences of progressive rock and time signature experiments along with a carnatic 'thillana like' melody . This whole song came about within a few hours of jamming with the musicians and remains one of our favourites. 

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Performed by Karthick Iyer Live
Violins/Vocals/Lyrics - Karthick Iyer
Guitars - Vikram Vivekanand
Bass guitar - Naveen Napier
Mridangam/percussion - Sumesh Narayanan
Drums - Ramkumar Kanakarajan

Mixed by Biju James
Mastered by Andy Bartow
Recorded at VGP studios, Aura Studios

IndoSoul
The Indian civilization has stood the test of time, welcoming and absorbing numerous cultures along the way. It has reinvented itself with every addition, but never lost its depth. In a similar vein, IndoSoul goes beyond the confines of genre, seeks out and welcomes other musical influences, while retaining its core identity of Indianness. It breaks down superficial barriers between genres, instruments, cultures, languages to bring out deep commonalities that define great music everywhere.

A Saranga Convergence - IndoSoul by Karthick Iyer Live

Enjoy the repair of your body cells as you feel the peace within you...

Peaceful body cells

Vocals and music arrangement : @bharadwaj-cv ( #bharadwaj-cv )
Do hit the small like button if you like it. Earphones recommended :) Learnt this song from Bombay Jayashree mam, 2 years back. Thought would give it a shot. This is my tribute to her :)
You can also check my other works on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/ganeshbharadwaj?sub_confirmation=1

Hamir Kalyani | Sharadhe Karunanidhe | Carnatic fusion

the ragam - Vaagadeeswari, Something which haunts without any reason . ;) !!


Relaxing with Vaagadeeshwari

Available for free download at https://tinyurl.com/kingsofm

A thillana is a brisk and lively number, usually performed towards the end of a concert - and especially popular with dancers. Kings of Maand is the last song in this album - this is IndoSoul's interpretation of Sri. Lalgudi Jayaraman's Maandu thillana. When I play this song, what comes to mind is a celebratory scene at a royal palace, with dancers and musicians..

Performed by IndoSoul feat. Dondieu Divin

Violin : Karthick Iyer
Piano : Dondieu Divin 
Guitar : Vikram Vivekanand 
Mridangam and Kanjeera  : Sumesh Narayanan 
 Drums : Ramkumar Kanakarajan 
 Bass : Reshwin Nishith
Original song composed by : Dharmapuri Subbaraya Iyer
Arranged by Dondieu Divin
Recorded at Krimson Avenue Studios 
Mixed by Biju James (VGP Studios, Chennai) 
Mastered by John Webber(Air Studios, London)

Video Credits :
Artwork : Vijay Sarathy

Kings Of Maand | IndoSoul by Karthick Iyer | Dondieu Divin

http://karthickiyer.com - The second single from Karthick Iyer Records strikes a more sober note. Lurking Shadows creates awareness by depicting the metastasis of one of the most deadliest diseases in the world, Cancer. Man’s insignificance in the scheme of the humungous universe is reinstated by this highly potent disease. As we race to find a cure in time, somewhere along the way we realize that this is nothing but a disciplinary check on our lifestyle that nature enforces upon us.

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Lurking Shadows

A minimalist Flute and Piano adaptation of Ilayaraja's Kannan Vandhu from the soundtrack of Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Flute: @indian_music_fan
Arrangement: @mediumcoffee & @krishashok

Kannan Vandhu

An orchestral adaptation of Naadaloludai by Thyagaraja in Raga Kalyana Vasantham

Naadaloludai

Thillana in Raga Mohanakalyani 
(Excuse the software mridangist 😁)

Mohanakalyani Thillana

Presenting my next original composition 'Dreams In Tune' set in Ragam Kanada. The track portrays various emotions and explores the nuances of this soulful ragam. Sit back and experience this kanada contemporary. 

Composed, Arranged and played on Violin - Durai Srinivasan
Percussions - Martin.

#kanada #dreams #contemporary

Dreams In Tune | Durai Srinivasan | Martin

I take the ridiculous and the sublime, add cellos, violins, guitars and random internet collaborators to make music of sorts

Kannan Vandhu

Krish Ashok