A mild music show usually draws a full house because the composer fills the air with familiar notes and beats, and the audience is heated to the tunes liked.
Are bands placed together by installed musicians, or by those who only keep an ear for music? How has the band performed in the last few years? Shankar, whose band is called Sadaga Parvigal, is the son of lyundurpet Shanmugam. When he was a student at Government Music College, Chennai, he formed a band with his friends. The college did not initially encourage it. The teachers wanted him to focus on classical music. But when the band started winning the award in intercollegeate competitions, the teachers gave their support. His band was named in January 1988, and the formal launch was in Wani Mahal. Remembering Shankar,
Shankar of Sadaga Parvagal band launched his launch in January 1988. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Laxman studied at the Presidency College and formed a band with some of his friends. “We used to hire instruments from Johnny D” Melo in Mount Road. The cost of a guitar was Rs 2,000, but we were paid only Rs 1,500 for a concert. So he would emphasize a Bonafide certificate signed by the college principal. D’Malo also had a small place for rehearsals, and rent was a day. ” Laxman’s band was later nominated as Laxman Sreeta. “For our 200th show in 1989, in just two days my brother Raman ensured that there was a uniform throughout the band.” Surprisingly, until the 5000th show, Laxman did not study music. He learned the piano only after that. “We used to do programs throughout the month, but not now. To complement income, I plan to start a shop, rent and start repairing music equipment.”
UK Murali, whose band Udhaya Ragam UK Murali Inisai Majai is 40 years old, did not have the background of music on entering the industry. He learned the nuances of mild music and launched his band. Says Murali, “The gathering concerts are not always beneficial, but they preach us, which brings us wedding concerts and shows us abroad, where payment is good.”
UK Murali with KS Chitra in one of his shows. Photo Credit: Courtesy: Band
Some musicians, who are part of these bands, share how they enter the field and face challenges generated by technology.
“I am 75 years old now, and still continue to play. Some devices have taken a hit due to technology, for example, for example, violin, for example, has disappeared from the platform, because its sound is re -introduced,” says Flotist Raghu.
75 -year -old flotist Raghu is in light music field since 1972: Special arrangement
Satish has been a keyboard player for 35 years, and has performed in Ms. Vishwanathan’s show for 12 years. He has made progress to be his recording studio. Says Satish, “Learning keyboard helps you try your hand in composing.” “SP Balasubrahmanyam and MSV have sung in my devotional albums.”
Nagraj taught himself to play many collisions to play instruments and can also recite Konkol. “I started as a mimicry artist. By the 1980s, in the middle of a music show, there would be a 15 -minute copy, but now it is not so.”
Perkasinist Nagraj. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
While staying in school, tabla player Kiran. Played for Balchender’s TV serial GenleIn which SPB played a role. “I know how to play electronic pads, but like real devices. For some songs such as ‘Thendral Wandhu Yenai Thodam’, it is impossible to produce the perfect tabla sounds on a pad.”
Viji’s grandfather, father and uncle of Trumpter played trumpets in a police band. “He took voluntary retirement to be a full -time composer,” says Vizi. “Trumpat can be used to express many emotions, including Pathos, as in the song ‘Vedu Varai Uravu’. Now brass section instruments are played on the keyboard. What will happen to artists like me?”
Selva, who played the role of acoustic drum, did a three -year diploma course in Mridangam at the Government Music College, Chennai. When he entered the scene in 1994, electronic rhythm machines were rarely used. But until 1996, they began to use widely and decided to embrace technology. He learned how to play rhythm machines and later electronic pads.
Bass guitarist Santosh says, “Ilaiyaraja is the one who has made the maximum use of the bass guitar. You cannot sing some songs, such as ‘Mandram Vanda Thendraluku’ without bass guitar.
Singer Anusha Karthik learned both Karnataka and Hindustani music. She says, “It is a blessing to be in the light music industry, as you get to share the stage with the famous playback singers. I sang with SPB and Yesudas. When I first came to Chennai from Kolkata, I only knew Hindi songs, and I had to learn to read Tamil. Today I know more than 300 Tamil songs.”
Kavita became a stage singer and then studied music at Government Music College. “During the rehearsal, I also note the songs that were allotted to someone else, and practice them. The most happy moment of my life was when P. Sushila praised me for my rendering of ‘Alaya Manin’ (film (film (film Pallum pajamam,
Vocalist Sai Vignesh says that singers should oppose the tendency to work for singing film songs. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Singer Sai Vignesh learned Karnataka music from Treasudevan, a disciple of Chembai Vaidyanath Bhagwatar. “After participating in the super singer, I started performing with various light music bands, and then the opportunity to sing the super hit song ‘Varaha Roopam’ for the Kannada film. KantaraClassical singers should oppose the tendency to improve film songs. They should not add unnecessary gums. ,
“We used to do programs throughout the month, but not now. To complement income, I am planning to start a shop to sell, rent and repair music equipment.LaxmanLakshman Srimthe Orchestra
What is the reason for less programs these days? Satish explains that some musicians prefer to adopt a freestyle of music, where they do not follow every note of background score, but produce something similar. “Freestyle is unacceptable. How can anyone tamper with music directors?” Asks Selva. “These days, many people go for DJs. It also impresses us,” says Murali.
“Cost, including rent for the hall, has gone up. In addition, we will also have to pay licensing fee to IPRS (Indian protesters right society). Through abundant caution, some hotels have stressed that licenses should also be obtained from Novex Communications and PPL (phonographic performance limited),” Sankar is called “Sankar. (While IPRS licenses for music and literary works, others must be approached for license for sound recording.) As the expenditure increases, the cost of tickets will have to be pushed. But if the tickets are expensive, then some are about to take. Recently, Chennai’s corporation has entertained 10 percent of the gate collection, which will add the financial burden of the band. Says Murali, “There are about 10,000 musicians who will be affected if the light music industry stops existing,” Murali says.
