Rohan Krishnamurthy- Solo Mridangam Improvisation

[Vitharrlax]

HOW CAN YOU POSSIBLE DISLIKE THIS?



[bitethis47]

you may have the best teachers in the world...and the best instruments..but if its not in you....u can really do it...and bring it to the next level...ull just be a copy!!!

[sr31gu94lur]

Amazing,perfect,precise execution of sound produced by each beat by individual fingers of right hand very rare to bring out this kind of percussion in Mridangam.It is enjoyable by every one up to masters in this art.

SR

[jslesnic]

great stuff rohan. i have been playing mrigangam for 14 years but mainly play for kirtans, so the style is somewhat simpler. i would like to learn new techniques from you

[prathapannagaratnam]

You have plenty of technics on the mrudhangam - I very much enjoyed. Thank you.

[mechtigervasu1]

Great work !! Congratulations

[chaalchalancharitra]

avestanakhaei you are Very perceptive. The austere and technical demeanor of Carnatic percussion-both Mridangam and Thavil - is because of what is attributed to Carnatic music - it is said to be masculine compared to Hindustani which is deemed feminine. But in a concert after the raga alapanai and the thani avarthanam, is when some mridangists explore the expressive side of the art. Palaghat Mani Iyer and Vidwan Subramaniam Pillai (the two ancient greats) were both very expressive artists

[Freyja1970]

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[raguks]

I like the sophistication in your play; more fingers less palm. Can you post videos or links that demo basic tala and rhythms (ata,triputa, etc)? That would help those looking for comparative study. Thank you.

[inyaka]

*_* quiero uno de esos tamborcitos

[allmymusic2009]

nice performance Rohan!!

[avestanakhaei]

Great tone! Nice fine-tunable mrdangam! He could play with more emotion. Just because it's drumming, doesn't mean it's outside the realm of emotional music. Younger artists worldwide should think beyond their own culture and training. Carnatic rhythmic theory is the best in the world, but the playing is too technical/esoteric. Also, fusion can only go so far, so young artists should think at more abstract level and create theoretical works that encourage true emotional expression. Debate anyone?

[sonofthedestroyer]

What do you mean by abstract?

[avestanakhaei]

@sonofthedestroyer By abstract, I mean observing more deeply; for example what rhythm really is, or in this case, how the piece is perceived by non-carnatic audience and if cultural aesthetics are really integral, then considering what lies at its heart. Even within a tradition, the great masters rarely try to replicate exactly what they've been taught, and have deeper insight into their cultural aesthetics and what makes it meaningful. I don't mean this as criticsm at all. I love this clip!

[satchi123]

its true it was quite monotonouus in my opinion, if you dont add emotions to music its not enjoyable to listen to, simply too plain, and without emotions you cannot transfer these emotions to your audience aswell. technique is not enough. and mridangam is pure explosion of emotions if properly played.

[yotodoin]

@avestanakhaei Yeah I agree with you in that drumming is emotional.

No person is the same so why would there expressions.Tradition and teaching is great but once someone has the tools and knowledge, lets see what can happen next. I think musicians really must play what they feel!!

Drumming FOREVER!!

[bappon]

thats the buddy ! master urself and play all over the world !

[gustinmi]

hi. could you be so kind to provide some of the thekas you're playing / using. i'm interested in basic theha and some of the variations...

Namaste ...

[facelessmusik]

my Favorite!

[coolrod8912]

GREAT JOB. I love this music.

[dhol7]

This is great, thanks 4 posting, any drum playing can be very spiritual........ :)

[43505]

thanks for this video. its helping me a lot with my indian music studies =)

[yotodoin]

Arunnadarajah, you think and feel that art is something that should be hidden and can only come at a cost and knowledge cannot be given freely for all?Rohan plays because he wants to.I understand there is a rich and long tradition pertaining to this art.Maybe this video is doing more positive than you may think.I am grateful for this video because I can see a mridangam being played. Be happy for Rohan and Shine some Love Bro.Your opinion is valid and heard,if that means anything to you.

[sonofthedestroyer]

You know what? Some of the famous mridangam players dont like people posting videos of them on the internet. Even if it isnt for profit.

I dont want to mention names, but it looks like some of the famous masters dont want the art to spread to the public. They just want it within a tight circle.

[enissophilia]

It is just for only one reason, there are 1000s of jackals who rip and sell the videos or the audio of the great masters. If you want, go to the great masters and learn on your own rather complaining!....

[sonofthedestroyer]

Yes that is true BUT some masters genuinely are very political and only want people with their same ideologies to learn from them. I have my sources. I dont make that up. Indian classical music is full of dirty politics.

[enissophilia]

It depends on how we look at it! You can never generalize things. Just a simple question, how do they make their living. They have enuf rights to stop things that are roaming in the net, which are free of cost. There is no need for anyone to give anything as FREE.. You cant get 1/2CF of gas for free, then why the eternal MUSIC.

[arunnadarajah]

I dont like u at all rohan u exploit the carnatic ways.......online lessons....wtf is rong with u

[hirofan]

It's inevitable that this captivating music gets swallowed by youtube. When I went to Carnatic concerts twenty years ago there were few Carnatic vinyl lps available.. now there are sooo many CDs and videos.

[definitemusician3]

your tones are so amazing and clear. WOW!

[sonofthedestroyer]

You appear to be a thoughtful mridangam player who dosent get carried away with gimmicks. Keep it up.