Kalpana Swarams in raga Surutti by Madurai Mani Iyer

Madurai Mani Iyer is known for many attributes and contributions. One of his contributions is his detailed renditions of all of Muthuswamy Dikshitar’s Navagraha krithis. The crown jewel of his Navagraha krithi rendition is his explorative rendition of Angarakam in raga Suruti. The D swara in Suruti is generally not sung as a standalone note and is always sung as an extension of the N. However, there exists certain contexts where the static position of D is employed. The alapana and kalpana swara of MMI for Angarakam is a masterclass in the use of D in raga Suruti. He employs the static D in numerous phrases and locations, yet at no point is the sound of Suruti compromised. The raga is beautifully explored using what one would consider an uncommon phrase. Additionally, the rendition of Dikshitar’s magnum opus is done brilliantly in MMI’s inimitable style.
- (Shreyas Gowrishanker, Vaak recommends Madurai Mani Iyer - Vaak issue 03, March 2021)
Angarakam Ashrayamyaham - Surutti - Rupakam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
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Miller's Road Concert, 1962
Vocal: Madurai Mani Iyer
Violin: Govindaswamy Naicker
Mridangam: Madurai Krishna Iyengar

[@venkataramana5735]

What a sincere support extended by Violin 🎻 Artist indeed!!! Simly Hats Off 🎉🎉🎉

[@nsradhai1968]

Sir,thanks×100times.lam 80 years old now.ihad listened to mms with sri govindasami naicker and sri.murugaboopathi manytimes.iwas 10 years then my uncle used to take me to mms katcheri only. Thank you sir,once again🎉

[@bouquet3216]

Kalpana Swarams in raga Surutti by Madurai Mani Iyer - see Title

[@ranganathanravichandran5374]

Absolute bliss. Master class. No one can blend Raagam into swara singing like Dear Mani Iyer. The build up to the final cresendo is so magnificient and like riding in a boat. What a genius and prolific singer.

[@gopalakrishnanv2290]

Ecstatic. Look at the bhava and ghamaka. Transportation to Vaikuntha itself

[@geethakumar4633]

If someone wants to hear "every beautiful movement in the raga suruti", here is the answer!
Madurai Mani and Lalgudi have packed in these swarams, all the need to be presented. Madurai Mani is like a Impressionism painter - each stroke is charming and the whole picture is lovely.🙂

[@ganeshpn6916]

So profound. Surutti always enthralled me

[@Vintagecarnaticgems]

A kalpana swaram brimming with creativity sung by madurai Mani Iyer. Thanks for uploading anna.

[@gauthamkrishnan5922]

I'm not so well versed in technicalities of music but MMI's music has got some magic. It has a factor which makes one yearn for more!! Absolutely fantastic ❤️

[@pattabiramansridharan9815]

Dear Mr Krishnan,.
Be happy, because you are absolutely right.
I am 66 and the great rasika of Great MMI
Once, during, I tried to ride in a cycle rickshaw, and he asked me to wait till " Maye"
What more you need

[@raghunathans1338]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful song of great stalwart MMI

[@ramanivenkata3161]

Navagraha Keerthanas best in the Hands of the Genius.
Classic rendition of Surutti Raaga.

[@vaidyseshan7021]

Superb. We are really blessed to listen to such wonderful person. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@balummi]

This is from MMI's Miller's Road Concert of 1962 with
Govindaswamy Naicker & Madurai Krishna Iyengar

[@shreeraam_22]

Thank you for sharing this information sir.

[@var1942]

Millers Road,Chennai or Bangalore?

[@rajsub3884]

@@var1942 mostly Chennai only

[@chandrashekharkalyanaraman5224]

MMI is always a joy to listen to.. i have heard a few of his renditions of angArakam but never heard this kalpana svara before. Thanks for sharing!

[@keetchu]

Absolute bliss

[@meenakshisundaramkrishnan3560]

I was a fan in my middle age and used to attend Rama Navami kutcheries of Madurai Mani in the play ground of school near Panagal Park. Still it is ringing in my memory. Love to hear similar raga swarams please.

[@karthikiyengar6141]

Wonderful shruti what a kalpana swarams mesmerising

[@raghunathan8625]

Thanks for sharing this marvelous kalpana swaras of great stalwart madurai mani iyer

[@vskrishnaniyer358]

MMI concerts in Trichy Nandrudaiyan Pillayar Kovil at least twice in a year are my childhood memories. Concerts would be at least for four hours bliss. Every krithi & Ragam dealt are so enchanting. One which I still enjoy is Ragam Kannadam & kriti Sree Mathrubhodam.

[@TEDDYANAND2001]

Lalgudi on the violin I guess taking the concert to another level

[@barkrish]

T.N.Krishnan

[@ManiVaradarajan]

@@barkrish Govindaswamy Naicker

[@venusundarrajan6514]

🙏🙏

[@balagopalsanthivila7622]

❤️🙏❤️

[@raguveeransivasubramaniam843]

Very nice. Expert.

[@venkatesh6828]

Would be wonderful if you can upload the full concert

[@srinivasanp4930]

🌹👌👍🏆👏🙏