20th Dec’05 Cocnert for Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha

20th Dec’05 Cocnert for Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, Vani Mahal

It was indeed a pleasant afternoon with cool weather and Sathya and family at their best of spirits what with the information of Sathya having cleared the 8th Grade Practical exam on Keyboard conducted by Trinity College, London. Probably he would be the youngest in the world to achieve this. If any one can assist finding this please mail them at keyboardsathya@gmail.com with details.

Sathya once again has proved that he has established himself and the instrument Keyboard in the carnatic field and this was evident from the fact that Vani Mahal mini hall was almost full. While he had some technical power problem which hold up the concert for few minutes, Sathya gave a performance with full power in his mind and act.

The lists of songs selected were of high quality covering different composers and of rare ragas. The concert enhancement duty was handed over to Sri Vijay on the violin and Ramnarayanan on the mrudhangam and both did their part to the best satisfaction of the audience.

His raga alapana for Aboghi – Sri Mahaganapathim and Chandrajothi – Bagadhanaiye were short but a great presentation exploring the nuances of the carnatic on the western instrument. He went on to elobarate Saveri raga alapana for Thayai nee maravathe and Kaapi for Inthasowkyama. Both these were of high standard and the short redemption of both showed the time restriction he had in hand as this was only a 90 mts concert and almost 5-10 taken away by the electricity problem. He concluded the concert with Revathy – Thillana.

The crowd following has been continuing Sathya and this adds more responsibility for him to maintain his high standards.

Words of Shayam Prakash the lead singer who performed before Sathya’s concert, as said:

“All the keerthanas played were relay good especially the raga Chandrajothi and Kaapi. He is playing the keyboard with a melody (gamaks he means!!) and if he tries and gives little more it will be great. The kalpanaswarams were also presented with great care and with more and more exposure and experience he will be developing into a great quality musician. His method of announcing the song name, ragam and thalam is welcoming and if he can also mention the composers name it will be appreciated.”

Sathya should be reading this msg and am sure will take all the advices.

See you all on 23rd Dec’05 at Mylapore Fine arts, oliver Road.