Trichur Ramachandran: Immortalising GNB

Ramachandran started his concert with Gaulam (Sri Mahaganapathi) with beautiful swara prastharam at "Ravi Sahasra Sannibha Deho !" M.A. Sundaresan's quick reflexes added grace. Tyagaraja's Kalala(Pantuvarali) was neatly rendered in a brisk tempo.

Ritigowla (Janani) showed the strain in the voice probably due to extesive singing. A composition of Swati Tirunal in Begada(Karunaka) was real impressive. Sriranjani (Bhuvini dasaudane) with nereval at "Padumule gathi" was pleasant on ears.

Thodi (Thamatham Yen Swami ) was the main item of the day with all the usual colors. Thani avartham by Srimushnam Raja Rao & Suresh was a treat to the ears. Poorvi Kalyani (Karanam Ketu Vadi). Kuntavarali (Ninnu podaga tharama) breezed past. He concluded the concert with verses from the Narayaneeyam & a purandaradasa composition.

Ramachandran by immitating GNB can make people come to his concerts and also immortalise the great GNB further but will he ever be remembered in the annals of Carnatic music?


Raagam: 7/10
Nereval: 7/10
Kalpanaswaram: 8/10
Sowkyam: 7/10
Pataantharam: 7/10
Gimmicks: 4/10
Seshtai: 2/10
Acting: 1/10
Commercial Approach: 8/10
Thani Avarthanam: Honours with Special Mention.
Voice Culture: 8/10
Overall: GNB Remembered !