Michael Jackson - RIP

I shed a tear or two for Michael Jackson today. Felt really sad. I remember the 80's in India. Never knew what MJ sang..yet loved his songs !!

The day ended in a very low note..and somewhere, somehow, this song by Devarajan Master came to my mind. And I cried even more !! as I listened to this beautiful song !!

Watch Rahul sing this song, the comments by the judges and then the original !








The Masterpiece by Devarajan Master and Gandharvan Yesudas !

Airtel Super Singer - Sunitha Sarathy

Image courtesy : Star Vijay TV

I am a big fan of Airtel Super Singer that airs on Star Vijay. The current edition is No.3 and there is quite a bit of participation.

Good to see so many aspiring singers both young and old participating in the competition.

Good for music ...good for the audience.

This post is about the judge in the recent rounds Ms. Sunitha Sarathy.

I was watching an episode last week where he was yapping-off arrogantly at the singers. The peak was her questioning two girls and asking them if she looked funny etc.

The already scared young girls where visibly shocked, but later Sunitha took a U-turn and said ' I am joking...I am selecting you both' and that brought a smile from the shocked young girls and also me !

Sunitha can be a celebrity etc. but I don't think this kind of drama is essential for the program to be successful. The last two versions of Super Singers never had such acts. Why now?

Maybe Sunitha is trying to copy American Idol's arrogant Simon ..I am not sure. I would rather Sunitha be polite which would go well with the participants.

Check this link out Musings on Airtel Super Singer and let me know if I am wrong.

Ilayaraja - My God

Picture courtesy: Keerthi's Avyukta

I grew up listening to Ilayaraja's songs. In my opinion he revolutionized Tamil film music. He came with a bang via 'Annakkili' and there was no stopping ! Even today his songs stand apart..just for one reason - Sheer Melody.

I was watching some videos in Ganesh's Blog today and went speechless for a few minutes to see the talent in Kerala. Please watch and enjoy IR and these wonderful singers. Please don't miss the comments of the judges at the end of the videos.

A word about Keerthi. His creativity is amazing. This pencil sketch of IR (above) is a classic example of his creativity. I love his writing, his photography and his paintings / sketches. I consider myself lucky to have such a great person as my friend.