I write here on various subjects including philosophy, Hinduism, Carvaka, education, relationships and anything that catches my fancy!
No. I am not referring to the renowned Milanese Nightingale, the preening, melodramatic diva with her trademark ear-splitting rendition of the Jewel Song! Bianca Castafiore – The Jewel Song Watch…
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When G.N.Balasubramaniam (GNB) captured the throne as the Prince Charming of carnatic music, he eclipsed almost all the established vocalists of that time. Such was the magic of his rare,…
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Listen to this teensy-weensy song in quintessential Kalyani Raga by GNB (G.N.Balasubramaniam), the Prince Charming of Carnatic music! Kannane En Kanavan-Kalyani – GN Balasubramaniam – 78 RPM Watch this video…
Read moreI wish to share with you two songs by the Greatest of the Great singer of yesteryears, the inimitable GNB (G.N.Balasubramaniyam)! This kriti is in the Raga “Abhogi” – “Manasu…
Read moreThe Legendary musical “My Fair Lady” (1964) which was based on Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, never fails to fascinate me, whatever the number of times I have viewed it and savoured…
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Listen to the song that Rex Harrison (as Professor Henry Higgins) sings in the classical film, My Fair Lady: Never let a woman in your life! Watch this video on…
Read moreDo you feel life has been unfair to you? Does the ubiquitous question “why me?” haunts you all the time? No fret. Life is like that to many. Get used…
Read moreListen to the scintillating “Parama Pavana Rama” in Poorvi Kalyani Ragam rendered by Madurai M.R.Vasavambal accompanied by Harmonium. Enjoy! Madurai M.R.Vasavambal – Parama Pavana Rama – Vocal and Harmonium Watch…
Read moreThere is an interesting artilcle in Blog Critics on the role of BitTorrents in perpetuating P2P music sharing despite hectic maneuvering and arm-twisting by the music business houses. Very informative.
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Listen to this number – the one with the title “Headlock” – of the album “Speak For Yourself” of Imogen Heap from the podcast found here: Imogen Heap – Headlock…
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