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Valaji
Valaji or Valachi is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a pentatonic scale (''audava'' or ''owdava'' rāgam, which means "of 5"). It is a '' janya'' rāgam (derived scale), as it does not have all the seven '' swaras'' (musical notes). The equivalent of ''Valaji'' in Hindustani music is ''Kalāvati''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana ''Valaji'' is a symmetric rāgam that does not contain ''rishabham'' or ''madhyamam''. It is a pentatonic scale (''audava-audava'' rāgam in Carnatic music classification). Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : (the notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, antara gandharam, panchamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham and kaisiki nishadham'') ''Valaji'' is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valaji Scale
Valaji or Valachi is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a pentatonic scale (''audava'' or ''owdava'' rāgam, which means "of 5"). It is a '' janya'' rāgam (derived scale), as it does not have all the seven '' swaras'' (musical notes). The equivalent of ''Valaji'' in Hindustani music is ''Kalāvati''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana ''Valaji'' is a symmetric rāgam that does not contain ''rishabham'' or ''madhyamam''. It is a pentatonic scale (''audava-audava'' rāgam in Carnatic music classification). Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : (the notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, antara gandharam, panchamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham and kaisiki nishadham'') ''Valaji'' is c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Pathakkam
''Thangappathakkam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Mahendran. Based on Mahendran's play of the same name, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Srikanth and Prameela. It focuses on a disciplined Superintendent of Police who is dedicated to his job, while his son, on the contrary, is rebellious by nature and grows to resent his father. Ganesan reprises his role from the play. ''Thangappathakkam'' was released on 1 June 1974. The film was a commercial success, running for over 175 days in theatres, and thereby becoming a silver jubilee film. It served as an inspiration for the Telugu film ''Kondaveeti Simham'' (1981), the Kannada film '' Kadamba'' (2004) and the Hindi film ''Shakti'' (1982). Plot Choudhry is a strict and committed police officer. Though a loving husband and father, his top priority is his duty. While he upholds the principles of justice and honesty, his son Jagan proves contrary to this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meenava Nanban
''Meenava Nanban'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Sridhar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Latha, with M. N. Nambiar, Nagesh among others enacting supporting roles. It was released on 14 August 1977. Plot Kumaran, an adventurer comes to defend the fishermen exploited by Nagaraj, the notable of the place. Kamali, his daughter, falls in love with Kumaran. Together, they continue the fight against injustice. Cast *M. G. Ramachandran as Kumaran * Latha as Kamali *Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Shanti *Sachu as Muthamma * V. K. Ramasamy as Nagaraj * M. N. Nambiar as Arun * P. S. Veerappa as Selvaraj *Nagesh as Ratnam * Thengai Srinivasan as Manickam *K. Kannan as Mahi * K. K. Soundar as In charge of Coolie *Karikol Raju as Fisherman * T. K. S. Natarajan as Varadhan *Loose Mohan as Fisherman Production After the success of '' Urimaikural'' (1974), Sridhar decided to make another film with M. G. Ramachandran titled ''Naanum Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayamarutam
Malayamarutam is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a ''janya'' rāgam (derived scale), as it does not have all the seven ''swaras'' (musical notes). This scale is used in Hindustani music in recent years by instrumentalists.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras This is a morning raga''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications and regularly used in programmes and functions of the mornings. Structure and Lakshana ''Malayamarutam'' is a symmetric rāgam that does not contain ''madhyamam''. It is a hexatonic scale (''shadava-shadava'' rāgam in Carnatic music classification). Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, shuddha rishabham, antara gandharam, panchamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham'' and ''kaisiki nishada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhogi
Abhogi () is a raga in Carnatic music and has been adapted to Hindustani music. It is a pentatonic scale, an ''audava'' raga. It is a derived scale ('' janya'' raga), as it does not have all the seven '' swaras'' (musical notes). ''Ābhōgi'' has been borrowed from Carnatic music into Hindustani music and is also quite popular in the latter.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Theory The Carnatic raga Abhogi is a symmetric pentatonic scale that does not contain ''panchamam'' and ''nishadam''. It is called an ''audava-audava'' raga, as it has 5 notes in both ascending and descending scales. Its ' structure is as follows: * : * : The notes used are ''shadjam, chathusruti rishabham, sadharana gandharam, shuddha madhyamam and chathusruthi dhaivatham''. ''Ābhōgi'' is considered a ''janya'' raga of '' Kharaharapriya'', the 22nd '' Melakarta'' raga, though it c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graha Bhedam
''Graha Bhedam'' in Carnatic music is the process (or result of the process) of shifting the Tonic note (''śruti'') to another note in the rāgam and arriving at a different rāgam. Its equivalent in Hindustani classical music is called a ''murchhana''. Expressed in Western music theory terms, this is the process of arriving at a different scale by shifting to another mode in the key. ''Graha'' literally means ''position'' and ''Bhedam'' means ''change''. Since the position of the ''śruti'' is changed (pitch of the base note or drone), it is also sometimes called ''Swara Bhedam'' or ''Śruti Bhedam'' though ''Śruti Bhedam'' and ''Graha Bhedam'' have some technical differences. Definition Modal shift of the Tonic note to higher notes of a rāgam, while retaining the note's positions ( swara sthānas – sthāna means position/ pitch), results in different rāgams. This is called ''Graha Bhedam''. Practical demo A simple practical demonstration of ''Graha Bhedam'' can b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakravakam (raga)
Chakravakam or Chakravaham (pronounced chakravākam) is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale in South Indian classical music). It is the 16th '' Melakarta'' rāgam (parent rāgam) in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system. According to the Muthuswami Dikshitar school, this rāgam is called Tōyavēgavāhini.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Chakravakam is similar to Raga ''Ahir bhairav'' in Hindustani music.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras ''Chakravakam'' is a raga that is known to incite feelings of devotion, sympathy and compassion in the listeners. Structure and Lakshana It is the 4th ''melakarta'' in the 3rd ''chakra- Agni''. The mnemonic name is ''Agni-Bhu''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ra gu ma pa dhi ni''. Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes in this scale are '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyani Varadarajan
Kalyani Varadarajan (8 October 1923 – 28 October 2003), commonly known as Kalyani, was one of Carnatic music's famous twentieth-century composers. She created carnatic compositions in all 72 melakarta ragas, besides scores of janya ragas. Early life Kalyani Varadarajan was born to Sriman Nadadoor Ammal Narasimhachariar and Srimati Singarammal. Her father was a big scholar in Telugu and Sanskrit languages, who served as a teacher, headmaster and finally as educational inspector, while her mother was a musician. Kalyani had a taste to write and compose songs since a young age, and she underwent vocal and Veena training, first under her mother and later under other able gurus. Thereafter, she learnt to play Violin The violin, sometimes known as a '' fiddle'', is a wooden chordophone ( string instrument) in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and thus highest-pitched instrument ( soprano) in the family in regu .... She had her de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rāga
A ''raga'' or ''raag'' (; also ''raaga'' or ''ragam''; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a melodic mode. The ''rāga'' is a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, and as a result has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. Each ''rāga'' is an array of melodic structures with musical motifs, considered in the Indian tradition to have the ability to "colour the mind" and affect the emotions of the audience. Each ''rāga'' provides the musician with a musical framework within which to improvise. Improvisation by the musician involves creating sequences of notes allowed by the ''rāga'' in keeping with rules specific to the ''rāga''. ''Rāga''s range from small ''rāga''s like Bahar and Shahana that are not much more than songs to big ''rāga''s like Malkauns, Darbari and Yaman, which have great scope for improvisation and for which performances can last over an hour. ''Rāga''s may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muthiah Bhagavatar
Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar (15 November 1877 – 30 June 1945), commonly known as Muthiah Bhagavatar, is one of Carnatic classical music's famous twentieth-century composers. He also created about 20 ''ragas''. Early life Muthiah was born on 15 November 1877, in Harikesanallur, a small village in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu in India, into an affluent Brahmin Tamil family. He was exposed to music from a very early age, as his father was a patron of musicians. He lost his father at the young age of six years, and his maternal uncle M. Lakshmana Suri took over the responsibility for his education, initiating Muthiah into Sanskrit and Vedic studies. However, the love of music that had been implanted in him led Muthiah to leave his hometown of Harikesanallur, Tamil Nadu when he was only ten years in search of a teacher. He found the gifted teacher Padinaindumandapa Sambasiva Iyer at Tiruvarur, who recognised Muthiah's talent for music. Sambasiva Iyer was the fathe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragasiya Police 115
''Ragasiya Police 115'' () is a 1968 Tamil-language spy film, directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalithaa, supported by M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Ashokan and Nagesh. It was released on 11 January 1968, and ran for 100 days in theatres, becoming hit at the box office. Plot Upon his return from a particularly dangerous but successful mission abroad, Ramu, the secret agent 115 of Intelligence Bureau witnesses striking revelations about the reselling of classified information. Ramu suspects a rich family was involved in the crime. Ramu is sent to spy on the family, which is led by Dhanapal Mudaliar and his son Nambirajan. Ramu leaves his hotel room, thwarting the "welcoming committee" which waits for him. At another location, a mother and daughter are seen comforting each other. They were Ramu's family, including his younger sister Parvathi and their blind mother. Parvathi is worried about Ramu, but given her mother's plight, she could no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumathi En Sundari
''Sumathi En Sundari'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. It is a remake of the 1967 Bengali film '' Nayika Sangbad''. The film was released on 14 April 1971. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Madhu *Jayalalithaa as Sumathi / Sundari * V. Gopalakrishnan as Director Chinnasamy *K. A. Thangavelu as Rathnasamy *Nagesh as Mannangatti Sundaram * Sachu as Sachu / Saraswathi * Thengai Srinivasan as Paramanandam * Senthamarai as Railway Station Master * Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Moorthy * Jayakumari as Dancer *Gundu Karuppaiah as Iyer * S. N. Parvathy as Parvathi *Gemini Maali as the film producer Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan Manayangath Subramanian Viswanathan (24 June 1928 – 14 July 2015), also known as M.S.V., was an Indian music director, singer and actor who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry. He was popularly known as ''Mellisai Mannar''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
