A blend of multiple interests, ranging from the art of music, to the wonders of automobiles, basically describes the two main passions in my life in a nutshell!
I think it is because of the fact that I come from a home where music is an integral part of the day to day activities. My parents are patrons of music who listen to all kinds of music; ranging from classical-- both western and Indian, Indian movie songs, to R&B and all in between. Semmangudi , MS Subbulakshmi, Zed Zaplin, Madurai Somu, Yanni, John Denver, Kishore Kumar, Balamurali Krishna, AR Rahman and many others are regulars for all of us at home.
I am a nineteen year old settled in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Music is my absolute passion and I have been learning Carnatic music (vocal) since the age of four. I learn through telephone and through the internet-based telephone service named "Skype" from my teacher, K. Ramesh, who lives in Bangalore. Through my music career, I have also had the privelage in competing and winning competitions and special mentions at the Cleveland Thyagaraja festival and the Gayana Samaja in Bangalore.
3. As I grew, my passion for music took me into creating and performing music at various occasions and venues.
Here's a quick intro to my music journey thus far:
- I also have taken Western Classical voice lessons and have been the lead in Musicals. You can check me out at the following links:
- Into the Woods – No More -http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sV0Fb8ltHaE - This is a small clip of my solo from a musical I did. I can send you some more if required. - Dreamin’ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cJwg491z3FU - This is my own composition I did for a scholorship competition.
- This past March, I had the opportunity of singing the American and Indian national anthem at Penn State University's national Raas/Garba competition: "Dandia on Fire." For the Indian National Anthem, what better soundtrack to use than your most recent gem of a creation, the National Anthem soundtrack from "Jan.Gan.Man." If you would like, you can see my performance at the following link:
- I have also been a percussionist since the age of 10. In high school, I was the captain of the Marching band's drumline, the lead conductor of the entire Marching band, and was the lead drummer for the jazz band. Please take the time to view my African Conga/percussion performance, along with the Choir, at the following youtube link:
Freedom Trilogy - http://video.google.com/videop
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So far I have rendered several concerts, been part of musicals and also led our school marching band in my 12th grade. In the past two years at college I have continued with several subjects in music and am working to improve my theoretical knowledge in music.
Lets end for now...Be sure to come and check back on my latest project...rendering and recording one of my all time favorite songs from the Tamil movie "Sangamam".
