A concert at the temple of SUN God – Srikakulam – AP 24th April’07

A great quality concert said by Sri I.B.S. Sastry (Rtd. Sanskrit Pandit) - Archaka of Sri Suriyanarayana Temple – Arasavalli.

When Sri Sastry spoke at the end of the concert he said “Right at the start in Natakurinji varnam Sathya showed the talent he had and did prove same until the thillana followed by the mangalam.

The nuances of carnatic music was well delivered in the instrument by Sathya particularly during the raga alapanas and showed his proves on the laya gnana during the kalpanaswara prayogams. His redemption of Dikshidhar’s krithi Suryamoorthe and the Pallavi on Shanmugapriya – “Kamalasani Sundari Chandravadhani – Karunarasa vilochani” on Kanda jampa thalam (thakita thalli from samam) with the niraval were indeed superb. His raga alapana and swraprayogas in the rare krithi on Niroshta is also to be mentioned for special applause.

Sri Mawduru Sathyanarayana Sarma on violin and Mawduru Suryaprasada Rao on Mrudhangam enhanced the concert very well. Even though it is for the first time they are seeing / performing for a keyboard artist, it looked as though they have accompanied him in many concerts as the presentation of the concert was of great quality with great co-ordination from all the three. The way he mixed krithis for melody and display of scholarship was commendable”.

This was indeed a golden oppurtunity given by Sri Sankar Sarma - Head priest who got to know of Sathya through Guntur sabha. It was so emotional when Sathya was given a laminated frame with Lord Surya on one side and his own photograph on the other side. Sri Parabrahmam, President of Srikakulam Rotary Club felicitated Sathya for his wonderful concert with shawl and a bouquet.

The list of songs rendered is as follows:

01. Varnam - Nattakurinji - Adi
02. Mahaganapathim – Naatai – Ekam (Audience choice) [R & S]
03. Suryamoorthy – Sourashtram – Dhuruvam
04. Ithinyayama – Malavi – Adi
05. Raja Raja – Niroshta – Adi (thisra nadai) [ R & S]
06. Jagadhodharaka – Kaapi – Adi (audience choice)
07. Bagadhanaiya – Chandrajothi – Adi [S]
08. Ninuvina – Navarasa Kaanada – Rupakam [ audience choice]
09. Siva siva – Bhandhuvarali – Adi [R]
10. Ragam Thanam Pallavi – Shanmugapriya – Kanda Jampa – [R, T, N & S]
11. Alaipayudhey – Kaanada – Adi (audience choice)
12. Mythrim bajatha – bhajan
13. Sai Bajan
14. Lalgudi sir’s thillana – Jonpuri - Adi

The scanned written comments of Sri Sastry will be available later in this page.

Child prodigy mesmerises music lovers

Child prodigy mesmerises music lovers
Published in Doha Time Monday, 23 April, 2007,

Sathyanarayanan with artists performing at the recital

The Carnatic keyboard recital by the 12-year-old prodigy Sathyanarayan was mesmerising. It invoked rapturous applause throughout the event held on Friday evening at the Indian Cultural Centre.Sathya’s skill in cascading the innumerable notes effortlessly on the keyboard with a unique improvisation of the bender brought out the Gamakas, leaving the audience spellbound.It was a superb musical treat brought to Doha by the Music Lovers Group.This was Sathya’s 363rd recital but Doha was his maiden solo overseas foray. With an innocuous smile, combined with prodigal talent, Sathya captivated the audience.He started the recital with a Varnam in Abhogi, and followed it by Vathapi Ganapathim on Hamsadwani in Adi Taalam which was outstanding. After a fine Sobilu in Jaganmohini and Sadimchane in Arabi, Sathya presented his own composition, a Raaga Malika using the Thirukural offering a flavour of Chakravagam, Brindhavana Saranga and Chandrakauns.

Ananthakrishnan pitched in with his violin as well as some exquisite singing in the Hindustani style making it a great listening experience.Sathya’s father, Krishna Babu, lent some excellent vocal support to this unique composition as well.-Ragini

Concert for Tambaram Music Club, 22nd Apr'04.

Sathya, accompanied by Kandadevi Sri. Vijayaraghavan on the violin and Kumbakonam Sri. Saravanan on the mridangam and Sri. E.M. Subramanian on the ghatam, gave a scintillating performance.

Starting with the Varnam in Sri, Sathya next explored the contours of Gowla. Sathya demonstrated his mastery over the keyboard in the expert way in which he played the Ri in Gowla. Sri Mahaganapathi Ravathumam was rendered in all its glory with the Misra Chapu adding a brisk and nice contrast to the opening Adhi thalam.

Sathya elaborated Bahudari for the first time in this concert on the request of Sri. Vijayaraghavan. Keeping with his talent, he did a commendable job. Thyagaraja's Brovabaramma followed and Sathya rounded it off with kalpana swarams.

Oothukadu Venkata Kavi's Balasarasmurali (Keeravani) was played with aplomb followed by Samana Rahithe, a GNB composition in the rarely heard Saranga Tharangini.

For the main raga, Sathya took up Mohanam. Picking a comfortable tempo, Sathya explored the various facets and turns and twists of this raga. Continuing in the same relaxed vein, he played Thyagaraja's masterpiece, Nannu Palimpa. During his turn, Sri. Vijayaraghavan played a sumptuous Mohanam and his accompaniment during the whole concert was a source of joy. The kalpana swara section was absolutely brilliant with Sathya demonstrating his prodigious control over the laya aspect. He effortlessly performed Graha Bedam from Mohanam to Madhyamavati and then on to Hindolam, Suddha Saveri and Suddha Dhanyasi. He astutely played the phrases in one raga after the other in arohanam and rounded each off with the Mohanam avarohanam. He rounded it off with an interesting kuraippu and handed it over to Sri. Saravanan and Sri. Subramanian.

After a sweet thani avarthanam, Sathya presented a Jayadeva Ashtapadi in Sumanesa Ranjani and then a Sai Bhajan in Chakravagam (Eshwaramba - Adi). Lalgudi's Desh Thillana was a fitting finale to this wonderful concert.

Through out the concert Sri. Vijayaraghavan, Sri. Saravanan and Sri. Subramanian provided outstanding support and this enhanced the quality of the performance. It was also a pleasure to see these wonderful performers encouraging and appreciating the young artiste on stage.

- A rasika

The concert at Indian Cultural Centre - DOHA 20th April'07

Reporting thru the computer of Ganesh Srinivasan - Junior.

The actual concert for which the tour was planned was for this which was held at The Indian Cultural Centre – DOHA ON THE 20TH April’07. THE SOUND SYSTEM PROVIDED BY Sri Pramod was at its best and the team had mentally prepared for another scintillating concert, while doing the sound check in the morning. Sathya was welcomed by Sree Jayan – a Magician who had his dad’s ring vanished for a while and picked it up from Sathya’s Kurtha pocket later. Sathya is still amased on this majic and keeps talking about the same.

Sathya started off this concert with Abogi Varnam followed by Vaathapi Ganapathim on Hamsadwani. Truly this was a Hamsadwani which has never been heard on Sathya’s instrument and this fact was accepted by Ananthakrishnan who has been performing with Sathya quite frequently. This also set the pace for the concert and there was no looking back. The knowledgeable audience of over 250 left the hall with great satisfaction of being a part of Sathya’s first overseas concert tour with great success.

The success of the team’s effort was that they have been confirmed a concert early next year and that sums up on the performance. Ananthakrishnan made his Hindustani Vocal debut for the Thirukural composition of Sathya and so was my self with kanjeera. The idea clicked and Ananthakrishnan as on the 14th April’07 concert in Chennai received much appreciation. They both jelled very well with AK singing the alaaps for Chakravagam, Brindhavasarangi and also ending with Chnadrakouns.

By singing Thirukural self was also appreciated and Suriyanarayanan also got to the limelight by his singing the Sai bhajan – Eeswaramba. The idea of performing ragamalika alapana with kaapi, Priyadharshini, Hamasdwani and Hamsanadham and also doing the korvai on ragamalika for the main krithi Inthasowkyamu was well executed.

The audience were spell bound and Sri Ganesh Srinivasan was overwhelmed with the performance of the team. Sathya also learnt how to be a good host with the act of Sri & Smt Ganesh Srinivasan’s hospitalitily. It was also the great care taken by the team of Sri Ravi & Murali who had been with Sathya and team all throughout and taking best care. It is sure the audience will remember the medley performed to end the concert and none of us can forget the great Meal – especially the rasam and potato cut curry by Smt Ganesh Srinivasan.


01. Varnam – Abogi – Adi
02. Vaathapi – Hamsadwani – Adi
03. Sobillu – Jaganmohini – Rupakam
04. Sadimchane – Arabi – Adi
05. Thirukural – Cragamalika composeition by Sathya
06. Pavanaguru – Hamsanandhi _ Rupakam
07. Nilakaigitradhu – Film number
08. Thendral vandhu ennai thodum – Film number
09. Thumbe vaa – Malayam film song
10. Manavyalakim – Nalinakanthi – Adi
11. Hungarian dance number
12. Western grade 8 lesson
13. 54 beats a Spanish composition
14. Inthasowkyamu - Kaapi
15. Narayana – Suddha Dhanyasi
16. Theeradha villayatu pillai – Ragamalika
17. Eeswaramba – Sai Bhajan
18. Padmabhushidhanga – Sai Bajan
19. Kuraionrum illai
20. Thumbiri meetidhava
21. Raghupathyragava rajaram
22. Medley of krithis

First Overseas Solo Concert - 19th April'07 - DOHA

Reporting from DOHA – 21st April

What an interesting debut overseas performance for Sathya at the Ul Banish Club – Ummessaid with the blessings of Sri Ganesh Srinivasan – Founder member Music Lovers club – DOHA. It was a new experience concert for Sathya, B Ananathakrishnan on violin for whom this is again a debut overseas tour and Thillaisthanam Suriyanarayanan on to his second overseas tour.

The audience of over 100 where given a musical treat by the team with Sathya starting the concert with the crisp Mohana varnam followed by Mahaganapim on ragam Naattai. He then went on to perform Thyagaraja’s Seethamma Mayamma with kalpana swaram which was applauded by the audience. Specail mention is the attention he got and the appreciation which he received for the Hungarian dance number. In this piece Sathya and Ananthakrishnan stole the hearts of every one with melodies music progression. Suriyanarayanan was at his best part throughout and gave an excellent presention with a sweat thani.

Sathya was satisfying the audience with all their requests – also with some film songs. The team held the crowd throughout the concert under their control and it was indeed a great work done by MR Trevor – the sound engineer who had provided the best possible / available system at the venue. The audience stayed throughout and this is one sign of having performed a great concert by the team. The list of songs performed are as follows:

01. Varnam – Mohanam – Adi
02. Mahaganapathim – Naatai (R & KS)
03. Seethamma mayamma – Vasantha – Rupakam (KS)
04. Medley - old film Song
05. Hungarian dance number
06. Chinanchiru kiliye
07. Krishna nee begane baro
08. Deva Deva – Mayamalavagowla – Rupakam (with KS)
09. Amma endrazhaikadha (R & Ks)
10. Ponmalai Pozhudhu
11. Manasasancharare
12. Premamudhitha – Sai Bhajan
13. Harivarasanam

Concert for Sri Rama Seva Samidhi, Seshadripuram, Bangalore on 16th Apri'07

It is indeed a great honour for the instrument & the artist to get an oppurtunity to perform for a a forum to the stature of Sri Rama Seva Samidhi, Seshadripuram, Bangalore and Keybaord & Sathya got it on the 16th April'07. As Prof Venkatesh who had taken care of the artists and also has the habit of checking with the rasikas of their likings indidcated to Sathya to perform certain krithis songs numbers 01, 02, 05 & 11) and hope Sathya performed to his satisfaction & that of the audience who had given songs requests on stage (song numbers 06, 07 & 10).


With established artists in Sri VV Ravi on Vviolin, Sri Trivandrum Balaji on Mrudhangam and Sri EM Subramaniam on the Ghatam enhancing the concert Sathya used the oppurtunity to present a concert which was welcomed by a large turnout of audience.

Sathya while doing swara-ragamalika in the main krithi Inthasowkyamu on Kaapi tried to present a korvai which had the all the swaras pertaining to the ragas performed namely - Kaapi, Priyadharshini, Hamsadwani & Hamsanadham and this was well appreciated. Sri VV Ravi's tonnel quality of violin was superb and so was his accompaniment and the alapans and swaras performed. Sri Trivandrum Balaji and EM Subramaniam gave the best of enhancement to Sathya and excelled in their thani.

It was so moving that Sri A Nagarajan - an ardent carnatic fan who was attending this concert went out for a while and turned to up with a Silver Frame and presented to Sathya in memory of his wife Smt Nagarajan - a great Music Devotee. The frame is already adding charm to the awards and mementos of Sathya's desk at home. (as in photos 2 & 3)

The song details performed are as follows:

01. Jagadhanandakaraka - Naatai Adi
02. Vallaba Nayakasya - Begada - Rupakam (R & KS)
03. Ithinyayama - Malavi - Adi
04. Sogasujudatharama - Kannadagowla - Rupakam (KS)
05. Nagumomu - Aberi - Adi (R & KS)
06. Ninuvina - Navarasa Kanada - Rupakam
07. Brochevareverura - Kamasa - Adi
08. Marivere - Ananda Bhairavi - Misrachappu
09. Kandajutumi - Vachaspathi - Adi (R & KS)
10. Raghuvamsasudha - Kadhanakudhukalam - Adi
11. Inthasowkyamu - Kaapi - Adi (R Ragamalika in KS)
12. Thamburimeetidhava - Sindhubhairavi
13. Lalgudi sir's Thillana - Paras - Adi
14. Mangalam

15th April'07 Concert report from rasika

Giving below the report by a rasika on the performance of Sathya & team for Sathguru Sath Sangam, Rajaji Nagar, Villiwakkam on 15th april 2007.

jothi raghuraman

Apr 15
Dear Sir,

This is about the program performed by Sathya on his magical instrumentKeyboard on 15th April 2007 at Villivakkam, for the 5th Sree Rama Navamicelebrations jointly conducted by Rajaji Nagar Welfare Association with Sathguru Sath Sangam, Villivakkam.

It was a very pleasant and soothing performance by Master Sathya. The program introduced with a mild Abogi varnam, with softer pitches and vibrantmoves. Later he took the audience to a scintillating performance on wellknown ragas such as Mahaganapatim on Nattai, Pancharatna krithi in Arabhi,Sudhamayi on Amirthvarshini etc. His main note on Nallinakanti followed by raga mallika swaras inkaraharapriya, brindhavana saranga, sree ragam was a good piece to showcause sathya's masterly skills.

The concert ended with a sweetful piece on kurai onrum illlai and vazhiyasenthamil. 2 hours of prg went off like 2 minutes and was even lingering oneveryone's ears even after the crowd dismantled. This was the phraserendered by the chief guest Dr. Mirasu David (Principal of St. John'sschool, villivakkam - president awardee), who being a person from non-hinducommunity to whom carnatic music is not very common.The team of accompannists did perform an enthralling support through out the program which added flavours to the main artiste. Specific references to theaccompanists on support in violin by Villivakkam, S. Raghuraman and on mrudangam by Thillai sthanam suryianarayan. The Ghatham and kanjira artists are upcoming artists of vikku vinayakaram's nephews, G Hari and and G Chandru on Kanjira. However they performed like seasoned artists. Best regards, and looking forward for future such programs

Smt Raghuraman, on behalf of Sath guru Sath SangamChennai - 600 049

Music Ensembel concert for Brahma Gana Sabha 14th April 7-9pm

Sathya gave a 2 hour ensemble concept with Premkumar (brother of Drums Sivamani) both of whom were awarded Asthana Vidwans for Sri kalhastheeswara Temple, AP on the 12th Feb'07, for Brahma GAna Sabha at Sivakami Pethachi Auditorium on the 14th April'07.


B Ananthakrishnan - Violin, Kumbakonam Saravanan - Mrudhangam, Harihara Subramaniam _ Ghatam and Seuri - Bass guitar were the other team members and it was indeed a great show by this new team. The hardwork put in by each one of them paid with good support and appreciation from the audience for the items they performed especially the composition fon Thirukural and the "Jog" item on adi thalam composed by Sathya. Sathya had taken up 6 kurals and had composed music on e nadai's and 5 ragas. The kural taken were Agar mudhala -Chakravagam & karka kasadara - Mohanam both on adi thalam,. Innaseidharai oruthal 7 Anbum Aranum - on folk type thisra gathi. Vaiyathul - Brindavasaranga and Piravi perum - Chandrakounse in Kanda nadai. Sathya's amma Lalitha and self sang the lines twice and then Sathya took up for kalpana swaras on same.

It was interesting to see Ananthakrishnan singing Hindustani on stage in Chennai and everyone appreciated him for his good voice and presentation. The knowledgeble audience who had gathered enjoyed every moment and this was evident from the fact that almost every one stayed thru the entire concert. The list performed are as follows:

01. Varnam - Navaragamalika -Adi

02. Varanamuka - HAmsadwani - Rupakam

03. Niravathy Sukatha - Ravichandrika - Adi

04. Thirukkural - Ragamalika

05. Eppo varuvaro - Jonpuri - Adi

06. Theeradha vilayatu pillai

07. Jog - Sathya's own composition.

08. Bo Sambo

09. Sankarabaranam Notes

10 Medley of songs ending with Vandhey Matharam and Jaya he

02. Varana Muka - Hamsadwani - Rupakam

Concert for Asthika Samajam 5 - 630pm on 14 April'07

Sathya started the Tamil NewYear with a concert for Asthika Samajam on the 14th April'07 and it turned to be very good. With Karaikal Venkatasubramaniam on violin, Kumbakonam Saravanan on Mrudhangam and Papanasam Sethuraman on Kanjeera, the team was very energitic throughout. This is inspite of teh fact that Sathya and Sri Saravanan wwere ther in Pethachi auditorium for sound check from 130 - 415pm.

Sathya elaborated on the kalpanaswaram for Hamsadwani and Harikambodhi apaprt form the main krithi Ramanukku Mannan Mudi on Hindolam. His kalapramanam was really apt for each song and the list was very much appreciated by the audience. Karikalar excelled with his style of accompanying and infact he was very helpful and encouraging too.

As requested by a rasika's request Sathya finished the concert with Manasa Sancharare on SAMA. Sri Saravanan and Sethuraman presented a good enhancement and gave a sweat & short thani. Sathya and Saravanan almost ran themselves out to Sivakami Pethachi Auditorium as they had to perform for a music ensemble under Sathya for Brahma Gana Sabha's 39th Anniversary. The list of songs are as follows:

01. Varnam - Vasantha - Adi

02. Varavallaba Ramana - Hamsadwani - Adi

03. Theliyaledhu Rama - Dhenuka - Adi

04. Ramabakthi - Suddha Bangala - Adi

05. Ramanannu Brovara - Hari Kambodhi - Adi

06. Ramannuku Mannan Mudi - Hindolam - Adi

07. Janaki Ramana - Kaapi - Adi

08. Manasa Sancharare - Sama _ Adi

A request accepted and the result given by God

Yes I had requested Sathya to perform Anandamrudha on Amrudhavarshini in the concert on 12th April and told him that if he performs well then Rain would be the answer as acknowledgement from God. while he was going to school to obtain his result - He has p[assed his 6th and now in to 7th Std, yesterday actually was drenched in rain and thnaked god for the answer.

May be it is a coincidence but still this rain has strengthed Sathya confidence and our belief on the tradition that this raga brings rain.

Carnatic concert - 12th April in Chennai for a private function

Sathya & family takes this oppurtunity to thank one and all for pouring wishes vide emails and telephone calls for the "Sahana Saral" track from Sivaji.

Today it was a different Sathya on stage with B Ananthakrishnan on violin Sri Neyveli Narayanan on mrudhangam and J Sowrirajan on Kanjeera & Morsing. Sathya stared the concert with Mohana varnam and performed a 2 and half hour concert which had the audience spellbound.

One of the audience wanted a krithi in Karaharapriya and Sathya used the raga for the kalpana swara ragamalika in the main number - Karpagame - Madhyamavathy. This made the person who requested very happy. The knowledgeble audience also aprreciated Sathya for his music composition on 6 Thirukurals which he performed as a trial version. This is to be staged on the 14th April'07 in a concert for Brahma Gana Sabha at Pethachi Auditorium in his music ensemble. The concert was enriched and enchansed by the sheer presence of a senior artist in Sri Neyveli Narayanan and it was indeed a great experience interms concert presentation for Sathya.

This is Sathya's favorite song from Sivaji for which A R Rehman has composed great music. He just heard it buying the original cd album, and have played it with his Yamaha 640 for rhythm and KORG TR for melody.

sahana saral - Shi...

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A private concert in Chennai on the 8th April'07

It was indeed a good gathering for which Sathya performed with his team of Ananthakrishnan - Violin, Thillaisthanam Suriyanarayanan - Mrudhnagam, Sowrirajan - Kanjeera & Morsing and Harihara Subramaniam - Ghatam gave a pleasant evening, as said by the audienace. It was also nice to know that there were people enquiring about forthcoming trip of Sathya to DOHA.

The team gave a great presentation and were offered a concert during first week of June'07. H/ever Sathya has made holiday plans to got to Varanasi & Nepal during that period. The gathering had knowledgeble audience and the team enjoyed every krithi performed. Sathya had lots of request and had performed many including Manirangu ragam and Rahuvamsa requested by Sri Ramamurthy who had co-ordinated this concert.

Concert for Sri Rama Baktha Samajam - Chrompet 6th April'07

It has been a long pending request of Sri Thillaisthanam Suriyanarayanan for Sathya to perform in this forum and the oppurtunity was there on the 6th April with himself on Mrudhangam teaming with Villiwakkam Raghuraman on the violin and HariharaSubramaniam on the ghatam.

Starting with Mohan Varnam Sathya presented a good concert and he was blessed with the presence of Sri Kothandaraman, a senior vidwan and teacher on keyboard & Harmoniam. Sri Chrompet Suresh, a mrudhangam artist had organised this concert and appreciated Sathya for his improvised presentation. The list of songs of performed as follws:

01. Varnam - Mohanam - Adi
02. Mahaganapathim - Naatai - Ekkam (Ragam & Swaram)
03. Seethamma - Vasantha - Rupakam (RAgam & Swaram) audience choice
04. Ithinyayama - Malavi - Adi
05. Brovabaramma
06. Krishna Nee Begane - Yaman Kalyan (Ragam & krithi)
07. Theliyaledhu Rama - Dhenuka - Adi
08. Jagadhodharaka - Kaapi - Adi (Ragam & krithi)
09. Vasudevayeni - Kalyani - Adi (Ragam, Swaram with Thani)
10. Bo Sambo - Revathy - Adi
11. Kuraionrum Illai - Raagamalika - Adi
12. Raghupathy Raghava - Namavali

Concert at Sri Mukkur Swamy's Ashram 05 April, 2007

It was indeed a great experience for Sathya's family to be performing at the Temple premises of Sri Yagyamyrthy Lakshminarasimha sannadhi of Sri Mukkur Swamigal Ashram on the 5th April'07. It was just a feeling of presenting exclusively for the Gods and Sathya attempted to perform Nannupalimpa on Mohanam with ragamalika kalpanaswaram on ragam Bowli for the first time. With the grace of Sri Yagyamurthy it came out well. It is a day which i cannot forget as i sang a song composed by myself, on the avathara of Sri Narasimha and the birth of Prahaladha.

The credits for arranging this concert should go to Ananthakrishnan as it was he who had suggested Sathya to perform, while he was asked to perform a solo by his uncle. It was so nice of Sri Calcutta Karhick - Student of Sri Umayalpuram Sivaraman, to have enhanced this concert.

Kindly get to see the small video clipping http://tinyurl.com/2foz6j taken at the premises where the concert was held and if you feel you may please contact them at:

Sri Swathi Narasimha Maha Yagna Trust (ct person Mr Aravamudhan)

New No 34 Venkatesan Street

T Nagar Chennai - 600 017.

Phone: 044 24353704

I am pleased to give below a protion of the email sent by Sri Srikanth Venkatesan sumahema@gmail.com who had attended this concert and sent a mail to Sathya the same evening.

Qte:

Let me tell about myself. I am music lover and have been hearing music since my childhood. Music is my past time.

Today you took my memory back to my younger days.Few inner feeling I just want to share with you as It stikes me.First,I recalled Sri U Srinivas(Mandolin) who came to our Sesha sayee Paper Mill colony,Erode in the year 1986 for a concert arranged by Sesha gana sabha.He was very young at that time.I Knew he is going to become one of the greatest exponent of mandolin that day itself. Same Feeling I got yesterday when i saw you playing the same.

Secondly,When I heard the Ragam Kalandihi played by you it reminded me of Sri G S Mani mama at erode way back in 1988 at Erode again at sesha gana sabha .Your expression and the bhava and the nuances was so great that it recalled me of mani mama. When you can bring about such an expressions at this age, your expressions will only move to a higher plane as you advance.

Not only that, many of your today's songs reminded me of the all time greats in the field of music. Like ,Bhavayami gopalabalam recalled me MS amma, your mohanam ragam and Yam kalyani recalled me Santhanam mama and Kanya Akka. Finally,What a way to end with Kurai ondrum illai and more so at a place where really the truth lies. and I have no doubt in my mind that your musical journey will be blessed by Lord Nrisimha.

unqte.

Private concert on the 4th April'07

Sathya teamed up with Melakaveri Balaji on violin, Trivandrum Balaji on Mrudhangam and Anirudh Athereya on the KAnjeera for the first time and performed for a private function on the 4th April in Chennai. It was an audience who paid keen attention and this gave great enthusiaism to the artist which brought out the best for the day in them.

The songs performed probably went well with the requirement of the audience that there was great appreciation from every one and it looked as though it was a Sabha concert. The list included : Gumganapathim, Swaminatha Paripalayam, Sriman Narayanan, Narayana, Entharo Mahanubhavulo, Utsava smabradhaya krithis, Manasancharare, Marugelara, Old film song medley, Bavayami Gopala, SAmaja Varagamana, Brahmamokate, Bo sambo and the carnatic medley.

A memorable concert on the 30th Mar'07 350th of Sathya

This is one of the mile stone concert for Sathya being his 350th. Performing this concert at the Sri Baktha Anjeneyar Temple, 7th Avenue, Ashoknagar is in itself a great blessing for Sathya. The team of Villiwakkam Raghuraman - Violin, Thillaisthanam Suriyanarayanan - Mrudhangam, Hariharasubramaniam - Ghatam and Rajagopal - Table along with Sathya gave a good concert which went very well with the audience expectation.

Sathya tried Yochana - Dharbar raga krithi for the first time time and with the grace of Sri anjaneya it came out very well. The song list is as follows:

01. Varnam - Mohanam - Adi

02. Vathapi - Hamsadwani - Adi (with kalpana Swaram)

03. Seethamma - Vasantha - Rupakam(Ragam & Swaram)

04. Manavyalakim - Nalinakanthi - Adi (Krithi with Swaram)

05. Raghuvamsasudha - Kadhanakudhukulam - Adi

06. Yochana - Dharbar - Adi

07. Theeradha Vilayatu pillai - Ragamalika

08. Niravathy Sukatha

09. Alaipayudhey - Kanada - Adi (ragam, Krithi & Swaram)

10. Srichararaja Simhasaneswari - Raagamalika(audience request)

11. Bo Sambo - Revathy - Adi

12. Sankarabaranam notes

13. Mythrim Bajatha

14. Janaki Ramana - Kaapi - Adi

15. Kuraionrum Illai - Ragamalika - Adi

16. Raghupathy Raghava Rajaram - Namavali