A Raga's Journey - Mesmeric Maand


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Isai Payanam with Charulatha Mani - Raga Maand:


Film Songs in Raga Maand:

   
 

Also, in "A Raga's Journey":
Atana for Inspiring Valour
Full of surprises - Ragas Vasantabhairavi and Begada
Soothing the Senses - Raga Nilambari
A Rare Treat - Raga Saramati
Morning Ragas - Ramapriya and Rishabhapriya
Pious Notes - Ragas Nasikabhushani and Vagadeeshwari
Priya Principle - Ragas Rasikapriya and Ratipatipriya
Versatile Nattai
Positively Tranquil - Raga Harikambhoji
Catchy and Classical - Raga Sankarabharanam
Of Love and Longing - Chandrakauns and Surya
Godly Gowrimanohari
Kedaragowla’s Many Moods
The Royal Durbar
Joy of Hamirkalyani
Power of Three - Ragas Madhyamavati, Brindavanasaranga, Brindavani
Wake up to Valaji
Distinctly Classical - Ragas Gowla and Lalitha
Auspicious Sri
A Complex Beauty - Raga Dwijavanti
Tale of Two Varalis - Ragas Punnagavarali and Kuntalavarali
Morning ragas - Bilahari and Malayamarutham
Endearing Khamas
Light and Melodious - Raga Sindhubhairavi
Harmonious Symmetry - Raga Kiravani
Mood Enhancers - Ragas Kedaram and Bahudari
A Bright Start - Raga Hamsadhwani
Mystical Revathi
Call of the Swan - Raga Hamsanadam
Tones of Grace - Ragas Natakurinji and Kurinji
Notes of Peace - Mukhari
Towering Thodi
Notes that Intrigue - Kapi
Folksy flavours - Senchuruti  and Yadukulakambhoji
Twice as Nice - Dharmavathi and Madhuvanthi
Six-note Splendour of Sriranjani
Heart-warming Tilang
Sivaranjani for Pathos
Two for Joy - Nalinakanthi and Karnaranjani

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  1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Dear Ms. Charulatha Mani,

    The presentation in this segment is so beautiful. The selection of songs and the way they were rendered was simply great. Even though I have no knowledge of carnatic music and ragas, it was a pleasure to listen to them which made me very happy.

    Thank you.
    Naru Narasimhan
    Sydney, Australia.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    I am a regular reader of your colunns " A Raga's Journey" in The
    Hindu. I am fascinated by your particulars which shows deep study not only of the ragas but their subtle applications in the Tamil films as well as in Hindi.I was surprised by your interest in Hindi films as well. I am your silent rasika from early days and am watching your progress in the musical world. You have fulfilled that one vital gap
    that contemporary musicians did not touch that of the relationship between the film music directors of films and the carnatic music. Please continue your good work.
    I hope you will deal with the Music of Naushad Ali and Madan Mohan who
    are my favourites. I am not trained in music but can imitate Saigal's
    songs. My favourite ragas are Karaharapriya(played on slow mode),Mohanam,ReetiGowla, Subhapantuvarali and Varali.
    Regards,
    Dr. R.R. Ayyar.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Hello Madam,
    My name is Subburaj N from Charlotte, NC, basically from Sattur (near Madurai) live here for 14 years now. I have 11 years daughter Saisahana, learning music from Mr. Sadashiva Bhat for last 6 years. I am looking for next level of learning in music, I came to know that, one student from Charlotte is learning from you. Are you accepting new student, who is ready to do her music in online. Please advise me
    Thanks Subbu

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  4. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Dear Charulatha,
    I am an Italian musician, who's been fascinated by Karnatic music during a sojourn in India (where I learnt some Sanskrit). I would like to buy your Sri Subrahmanyo CD (no Mp3), but I can't find a link tothe cart in your website. Could you send me an invoice on paypal (same email address). By the way I'd be glad to send you one of my cds, if you're interested (I perform Baroque music in a small ensemble).
    Thank you so much and Best Wishes from Italy
    Andrea

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  5. AnonymousJuly 9, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Hello Madam,

    My name is Subburaj N from Charlotte, NC, basically from Sattur (near Madurai) live here for 14 years now. I have 11 years daughter Saisahana, learning music from Mr. Sadashiva Bhat for last 6 years. I am looking for next level of learning in music, I came to know that, one student from Charlotte is learning from you. Are you accepting new student, who is ready to do her music in online. Please advise me

    Thanks
    Subbu

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  6. indraniJuly 14, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Hi Ms. Charulatha,
    I love all your videos and enjoy how you carefully stress on details and categorize various songs according to ragas. The collection is very versatile.
    Good luck!
    Indrani Gorti

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  7. M. VinayFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Another gem of a film song in "mesmeric mand":
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxLmooqQBeg
    ['Sayandanam', a masterpiece by "Raveendran Master", sung by Yesudas. The most mesmerising mand I've ever heard]

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  8. AnonymousOctober 24, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    https://youtu.be/A7uN5JkPPDk

    Is this Maand? Or Sankarabharanam?

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