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 Noted
film music director M S Viswanathan released
'Confluence of
Elements', an album launched by RPG Saregama, at a function
in Chennai recently.
The songs have been rendered by noted Carnatic vocalist Bombay
Jayasree. A new dimension has been added through animation and
video presentations.
M S Viswanathan recalled that he had first heard Sai Shravanam
in Chennai 10 years ago and expressed the view that we would
make a mark in the music scene after 10 years. The day had
arrived on the dot.
Bombay Jayasree said she was happy to
associate with a unique album, and congratulated music director
Sai on his achievements at a young age.
Ashok Krishnan, Business Head, Saregama
South, said Saregama was proud to have released an excellent
music album which combined the essence of Carnatic and
Hindustani music even while maintaining the traditional values
of both forms of music.
Some of the compositions which find a place
in the album are:
1. Indian flavour, played by Murad Ali. One
of the top line sarangi players of today, he expresses
Jagadhodharana in his style. Sai Shravanam and D A Srinivas
accompany the team on percussions. A chorus is also given to
break the monotony and give the required feel for the
presentation. Keith Peters, world renowned bass guitarist, adds
a new dimension.
2. Mokshamu Galada (Telugu): This masterpiece
by Saint Tyagaraja, describes the glory of music and moksha
which goes in sync with each other. Being a pure traditional
composition, the song is orchestrated without dissolving the
purity of Raga Saramathi. This song was recorded just once live
in the studio with BJ and Sai. Naveen plays simultaneously
unlike the usual track recordings. Later, a pure western
classical accompaniment using harps, string section and French
horns were added.
3. Sri Ramachandra (Sanskrit): A new
perspective of bringing in the finesse of sarangi to a south
Indian classical vocalist. This has allowed BJ to show
versatility and dynamics that are similar to north Indian
composition and ragas. There is a constant conversation of the
veena and sarangi in this delicate number.
4. Irakam Varamal (Tamil): The meaning of the
song is something that would really define the tonal
characteristics of sarangi (compassion). Once again, there is
conversation of the vocal with the sarangi and Sanjeev backs up
with a classical nylon string guitar depicting the constant link
of bhakti between the devotee and God. Keith Peters lends ample
support with his fretless bass.
5. Vaishnav Janto (Gujarati): A happy tune
with a contemporary mix. A unique blend of new age music with
purity in the traditional composition. Also, a concept of pitch
shift used towards the end which hails up the mood of the
composition. Naveen introduces a new instrument 'melodica' to
this song and also plays bamboo flutes and saxaphone. Keith
Peters completes the orchestration with his trademark value
additions.
R Rangaraj
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