akshara;
the imperishable, unchangeable and indestructible
the very word,letter, syllable
the pranava OM
the dettatreya trinity of brahma vishnu and shiva


so here's my thoughts amplified
this colloquy that i have with myself now here
the search for the things that remain constant in this life of changes, the things that are imperishable
yet cherishing the most simple things in life that may seem so unimportant and small but add beauty and colour,
to seek out the unfathomable, powers beyond our wildest dreams
the sanatana dharma to be upheld,
and the karma that we cannot run or hide from for it is the very equation we need to balance out
and hence the very reason of our existence
with a mic up my soul let the story unfold,
the past be forgotten and a new tale told.

यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनम् तत्र तत्र क्रित मस्तक अन्जलिं बष्पावरी परीपूर्ण लोचनम् मारुतिं नमश्च राक्षस अंतकम्।




Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Charukesi Part 2

Although a Carnatic raga, it is a common belief that raga Charukeshi is a new entrant to Hindustani Classical Music. It exists in the Hindustani style as Raga “Chandramauli”, but was probably popularised by the Carnatic style & therefore has become popular as “Charukeshi”
Raga Chandramauli or Charukeshi as it is known today is a late night melody.

What am i trying to say? Nothing big actually not like i know much about indian classical music. But from the vague knowledge that i have acquired what i can say about Charukesi is that im fundementally in love with it. Someone told me that this raag depicts a loss of a loved one. It sure has a melancholic touch to it. I guess that's why i relate alot to it.
There's a reason i'm righting this post (ahem attn: mr Viggy Wiggy)
Music means more than life to me that it so becomes my life. Thus i tend to relate it to my life.
I'm sorry if i have offended strict classical musicians but wadeva la eh? I've put some stuff related to charukesi below.


So what's next?
Im looking for a bassist
Actually anyone interested in joining a indian rock band
I'm trying not to limit myself. Definetly not after that talk i had.
And remind me to remind myself ok?
Music means Discipline Discipline Discipline...

Sunday, May 25, 2008

charukesi

S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2 S
i've come to realise that like the first 2,
you too will become my weakness
a 3rd
one i just can't afford.
that i actually liked you after knowing this
leaves me astounded
not cos of the fact that you resemble the moon's reflection
but more of your tenacious character interwoven with the dreaminess of a child
i dared the pisces paranoia that grappled me
it helps that you don't give a shit
history shall not repeat
and i believe in the laws of attraction,
inner mutual attraction.
i won't let you become another charukesi

Friday, May 23, 2008

Aathma geetham

Aathma Geetham
A classical performance by Unni Krishnan
topped with free tickets. awesome
Charukesi, Pantuvarali
Neravals and Varnams

Krishna Ni begane, Kurai Ondrum illai, Brahmamokate
I can't say more la
Carnatic rhythm section is mind boggling. Can't freaking keep time
The way they play with numbers.
I love unni's voice.
Yeaa thats him..blur eh sorry

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Happy 25th Birthday Don Aravind Rajah
(DARrrrrrrr MAMA)
God bless you and your endeavours
Make good films
Make good music
Be a good uncle to us
And may you grow to emulate the one and only true hero
namma CAPTAIN VijayKanth.
25 seems like a good number
lets achieve our musical aspirations shall we?
we're all in this together man =)