song: Nakshathra DeepangaL
singer : K. J. yesudas
movie : Nirakudam
performed by: Murali
In the same program that I sang Devasabathalam, I sang a solo of another Malayalam classic – Nakshatra DeepangaL. I think this song was composed by Jay-Vijay and was rendered fabulously by K. J. Yesudas in the movie nirakudam – supposed to have been a comic blockbuster. I am daring to put this video of mine here in spite of the shortcomings I had on stage. I had to play the Keyboard as I sang it and it was really difficult since I was also coordinating the orchestra. Bharathan – the mrudangam player – admonished me saying that I was carrying too much of responsibility on the shoulders and I could falter. He was right. My jaded effort with occasional off-shruthis is being presented here for you to pounce on. Let me know.
Edited to include correct information. Thanks for the comments
singer : K. J. yesudas
movie : Nirakudam
performed by: Murali
In the same program that I sang Devasabathalam, I sang a solo of another Malayalam classic – Nakshatra DeepangaL. I think this song was composed by Jay-Vijay and was rendered fabulously by K. J. Yesudas in the movie nirakudam – supposed to have been a comic blockbuster. I am daring to put this video of mine here in spite of the shortcomings I had on stage. I had to play the Keyboard as I sang it and it was really difficult since I was also coordinating the orchestra. Bharathan – the mrudangam player – admonished me saying that I was carrying too much of responsibility on the shoulders and I could falter. He was right. My jaded effort with occasional off-shruthis is being presented here for you to pounce on. Let me know.
Edited to include correct information. Thanks for the comments
Murali:
ReplyDeleteHave seen enough of playing the keys and also singing. We had Mux doing it on our stage shows until the God Kishmu came along (-:
On a general note, found the pallavi a little off compared to the rest of the song. The place where it steps into the raagamalika mode, the start and the swarams were a little off.The 2nd raagam and others were comparitively OK.
IMHO-- although the main lead keys were heard, the chords were not so audible. Was it the case even on stage like were the monitors not working? If so, then that makes a big difference (atleast for me!)
Given that you were rolled out into 3 roles for this specific song, guess it was a pretty decent job. But just as any other good singer especially on stage-- I am sure we all learn from mistakes!! So am pretty sure the next one was/will be better...
there were so many things going wrong apart from myself :) Some feedback issues and some deafening applause (when I was rendering the swarams) and too much of instrument volume on stage with hardly any volume for the singer - too many pararemters..But as you say, it was just an attempt to do something more than I was capable of chewing. I have resigned to only singing and conducting these days. (there was another full fledged concert in Nashville where I did the same thing and somehow came out unscathed). Thanks for your observations.
ReplyDeleteMurali, First of all singing Nakshatra Deepangal is no easy task. Conducting the orchestra and playing keyboard while singing this - wow!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a while since I heard this song. Thanks for putting it online.
PS: The song is from Nirakudam and Yesudas acted in this song.
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ReplyDeleteThat was great Murali, considering your responsibilities. I think even within these contrains, you have enjoyed singing this song. :-)
ReplyDeleteMurali:
ReplyDeleteSwaram ellam pottu dhool kilapittel. Performing amidst various responsibilities is itself an art and that too, in a live stage, it is a challenge. Looks like you got it all in a package.
Way to go Murali!
Nalini.
Was a nice performace Murali
ReplyDeleteJob well carried through Murali. Muti-tasking and on stage.. a brave attempt. But you did good. The technical pouncing has been done already.. :) I like the song a lot. Hearing it for the first time..will check out the original.
ReplyDeleteMurali your rock !! I loved the song, a very difficult one I should say . Simply Superb performance.
ReplyDeleteBut then No performance is completely fulfilling unless you ( the guy who performs ) feels satisfied about that.
Brave effort !!
Keep Posting !!
Cheers,
Barani
Murali:
ReplyDeleteSee?? Yet another prog and you emerged victorious *grin*
Boy! Fast learner aren't U??
Tons of good luck with ones coming up
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Great show murali... nice to see such shows... u really are doing amazing works...
ReplyDeleteBharathan was right :-) Still that was a good effort!!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful performance Murali. I'm sure when u sang all the Janam there nishabdaraay swayam marannu ninnu..
ReplyDeleteIt seems the guy sitting next to you was tryin his best to distract you :))
The moviename is "Nirakudam" [1977]. 'Chiriyo Chiri' is famous for the song 'Eazhu Swarangalum' which also has a tamil version 'Eazhisai geethamae'..
Hi Murali,
ReplyDeleteI am looking for a karaoke version of sangeetha megam song. I was just searching for it and I reached your blog through Anand'd blog. I need the karaoke song to perform at a tamil new year function next week. Will it be possible for you to send me the karaoke? Your help will be really appreciated. My email address is rajesh.sudarsan@gmail.com
Rajesh
Over All you have done well. I just would like to know, (1) why you changed the plans in the Opening Alap Portion? (2)Why u preferred to have Jazz as accomaniment, it has very much affected songs feel and I wud say Jazz was odd instrument which u shoud have avoided. Instead the tabalist was sitting idle. Why u didnt make use of him? You have great potential, please try to use it in the proper direction. Some off sruthis also need to be taken care
ReplyDeleteIf you are talking about me starting the song once again, it was because of the wrong pitch the keyboard sample started off with. I had to readjust to what Keyboardist had to do.
ReplyDeleteWhat Jazz instrument are you talking about ? Tablist was not required in this song. And yes it was not easy to sing in shruthi with hardly anything being heard.