Mrudhangam Maestro Kalaimamani Sri Guruvayur Durai Fascinating other sides - LAYAGURUTHVAM

It was indeed a great day for the seven children and the parents of "LayaGuruthvam" a music ensemble group formed by Mrudhangam Maestro Kalaimamani "Sri Guruvayur Dorai" avl. Yes the first programme of this young and energetic group was held at "Mahalakshmi Boutique" for the birthday celebration of Smt Bhavani, mother of Sri N Balasubramaniam, Partner M/s T S Mahalingam - a leading car dealer and a great patron of carnatic music in particular.

The group consists of Jai Krishnan on vocal, Sathyanarayanan - Keyboard, Sruthisagar - Flute, Vijay - Violin, Tanjore K Praveenkumar on Mrudhangam, Hariharasubramaniam - Ghatam and Anirudh Athreya on Kanjeera.

The numbers presented were as under:

01. Varnam - Navaragamalika - Adi

02. Mahaganapathi - Naatai - Ekam

03. Sudhamayim - Amruthavarshini - Rupakam

04. Samajavaragamana - Hindolam - Adi

05. Raghuvamsasudha - Kadhana kudhugalam - Adi

06. Unnai allal veru deivam - Kalyanai - Adi

07. Muralidhara Gopala - Maandu - Adi

08. Chinnanchirukiliye - Ragamalika - Thisra gathi

09. Srinivasa Thiruvenkatamudayan - HAmsanandhi - Adi

10. Sankarabaranam Notes

11. Enna Thavam Seidhanei - Kaapi - Adi

12. Thillana - Dhanashree - Adi

13. Kurai Onrum Illai - Ragamalika - Adi

14. Thirupugazh

15. Bagyadha Lakshmi Baramma - Madhyamavathi - Adi

The interesting and fascinating aspect is that the composition of BGM by Sri Dorai avl, which in this music ensemble adds value to each and every song performed. The idea of this presentation of Sri Guruvayur Durai is to present Carnatc krithis in a fusion form without disturbing the values of each and every traditional aspect of the krithi. Every one present had the great oppurtunity to see the other sides of Sri Guruvayur Dorai - as a singer and also a great Team leader.

Each and every one praised the effort of the Guru and also the children for their wonderful performance and couple of good offers for this Laya Guruthvam presentation in good forums has already been made to Sri Guruvayur Dorai avl.

Smt Kunnakudy Bala the co-organiser of the concert was all praise for the team and had made a good PA system arrangements at the venue. The young vidhwans left the venue with a great feeling of having performed under the great Mrudhangam Mestro, which is the right start for their Diwali celebrations.

On behalf of LayaGuruthvam we wish you all a Happy Deepavali.