Karnatic Music Beyond the Stage | Raga, Rhythm, Devotion & Life with PS Krishnamoorthy Sir

Описание: This podcast is a rare, heartfelt exploration of Karnatic music as life itself, inspired by the journey, wisdom, and philosophy of PS Krishnamoorthy sir.
From singing at the age of 2–3, to becoming a multi-instrumentalist, theatre artist, composer, thinker, and guide — this conversation flows through tradition, discipline, innovation, devotion, and pure joy.
🎶 Key themes explored:
Karnatic music as a calling, not a career
The ornament of Kala Arangam and the importance of Author’s Mudra
Essence of raga, raga discipline, and why rules create beauty
Shankarabharanam, Radha Priya, Hamsa Vasantham, and creating new ragas
Varnam, Thana Varnam, Thillana, Jathi Swaram, Charanam phases
Difference between Swara & Chitta Swara, beauty of lyrics, Vithakshara Prasada
Singing without touching the lips, pure swara clarity
Bharatanatyam, Namasankeerthanam, Jayadeva Goswami’s Ashtapadi
Inspirations from M.L. Vasanthakumari, Thyagaraja, Dikshitar, Subramania Bharathi
One line that tells a story — poetry in music
Harmonium’s return to Karnatic music & Carnatic Karaoke
How karaoke helps students, foreign learners, and home practice
Krishna’s Carnatic Karaoke & bringing tradition + digital together
Music with people, family, grandchildren — not just the stage
Western bands adapting Tamil music
Similarities between Tamil & Malayalam, Kerala–Tamil–Mumbai connections
Audience enjoying music with the heart
Digi Yatra, waves at the shore, joy in observation
Family support, pride, discipline, dedication
Thyagaraja Aradhana, composing for Shiva & Vishnu
Awards, recognition — but not as the end goal
Writing for Aathma Drithi (soul satisfaction)
Composing at 3 AM from a single word
“We are only instruments of God”
Truth revealing itself through music
🎵 This is a conversation about music, life, faith, joy, mistakes, discipline, freedom, and truth — all flowing through Karnatic music.

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