01_Viriboni_Bhairavi.mp3
02_Vathapi_Hamsadhwani.mp3
03_Ramachandram_Vasantha.mp3
04_OJagadamba_Anandabhairavi.mp3
05_Natajanaparipala_Simmhendramadhyamam.mp3
06_Brochevarevarura_Khamas.mp3
07_Nagumomu_Abheri.mp3
08_Kaddanu_Thodi.mp3
09_Manasasancharare_Saama.mp3
10_Rarasita_Hindolavasantham.mp3
11_Srirama_Yadukulakamboji.mp3
12_RTP_Saveri.mp3
13_Bhavayami_Ragamalika.mp3
14_Varugalamo_Manji.mp3
15_Thillana_Sankarabharanam.mp3
16_Mangalam_Sowrashtram.mp3
Each song is a lesson in itself. It's clear from the outset that he was going to be in great form in this concert.
Viriboni
He starts off with Viriboni in a medium tempo which is a departure from his usual slow tempo for Ata tala varnams. This is one of my favorite renditions of Viriboni by MDR and by any artist in general though he doesn't repeat phrases as much as he does usually. For the mukthayi swarams, instead of finishing off with 'Sa Ni da pa, pa ma ga ri, Sa Ri Ni Da', he finishes with 'Sa,,, Pa,,, Sa' allowing VR and Lalgudi to fill in the gaps. MDR uses this technique often maybe because he believed that the listener sings in the mind. VR and Lalgudi are in great form in this concert as well. Lalgudi's glides in the background should be paid close attention to and he's ever alert in filling the gaps.
Just when you think he's done, he surprisingly starts off with swaras at Chirrunavvu. He completely reveals Bhairavi in those few minutes of swarams. Lalgudi's replies are crisp and shining. The last round where MDR starts off with 'Ri Ri Ri Ri' will probably remain in my mind forever.
Viriboni
To be contd..