Ramesh

Carol of Bells is one of the most beautiful melodies sung during the season of christmas. The melody of the song gets repeated a few times and is so soothing to listen to. I think that is what makes it so memorable. It is always a delight to perform this carol during the holidays. And … Read more

Introduction Viriboni Varnam is set in the Raagam Bhairavi. Now Bhairavi is an important Raagam in the Carnatic World. Why is it that you ask? I have an answer. This Raagam is one of the unshakable raagam, which while sung, or played, uses heavy Swarasthanas, which are very unique. To call it an unparalleled Raagam, … Read more

Korean pop music has become quite prevalent in recent years across the globe. This Progression of K-pop music groups from past to present is immensely noteworthy. There are multiple Korean bands very well-known and proficient in what they do. Which makes it difficult to choose and go with one. Now with the emerging trends of digitalization and social media. … Read more

Tamil Bass Guitar songs – if this is the theme for a concert, trust me the musicians would have a field day. And the music lovers? They will sing along, move along and jive along to all the Tamil Bass Guitar songs, as they just help you let it all go. If you are looking at … Read more

Sankarabharanam Raagam, (Shankarbharanam or Dhirashankarabharanam) holds the position, among the 72 melakarta ragas in music. It is a vibrant raga that encompasses ornamentations called Gamakas. Sankarabharanam Raagam is a raga which uses of all seven notes in both ascending and descending patterns. Interestingly Natabhairavi, the Melakarta raga includes Sankarabharanam as one of its components. Often … Read more

Kanda Sashti Kavasam lyrics holds importance in Hindu spirituality as a hymn. This beautiful poem, written in Tamil is a prayer dedicated to Lord Murugan also known as Kartikeya or Skanda—the God of War. People deeply cherish these verses not for their beauty but for the profound spiritual meaning they convey and the protective aura … Read more

Language : SanskritRaagam    : Saveri (janyam of Mayamalagowla- Melakarta #15)           Aro: s r1 m1 p d1 S           Ava: S n3 d1 p m1 g3 r1 s     Thaalam  : Roopakam (6 beats) English 1 D S │ R M M , ‖ M G │ G … Read more

When there is a discussion about some of the best tracks of Tamil music, the magic of Sid Sri ram songs Tamil music influence has not left any heart unturned. Whenever the dump of music needs a close discussion, there is always a list of the best Sid Sriram Tamil songs of the decade. Roll back to 2012, … Read more

Introduction Harivarasanam is a famous Malayalam song on the Lord Ayyapan that has fame and name around the world. Harivarasanam was composed by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer who penned the lyrics with the tune credited to G. Devarajan. Harivarasanam lyrics along with the notations are in this blog. Manipravalam is a term, which means Sanskritised Malayalam. … Read more

Eru mayil eri from thirupugal written, composed and sung by Arunagirinathar. The Tamil Shavaite who is known to sing songs in praise of Lord Muruga in the 15th century. Said to have composed verses about the six faced deity in 8 small verses. That is equivalent to recite the 240+ versed Kandha Shasthi Kavasam sung … Read more