Laya Abhinaya - A glorious medley of melody, rhythm and dance
The words "Laya Abhinaya and Thoughts" denote a multi-blossomed garland of melody, rhythm, and dance. Each hypnotizes with its unique character and structure. And there are strung together into a beautiful garland, blending "laya", the rhythmic exposition with "Abhinaya", the thematic structure and "Thoughts", the inspiring moods for the soul; as a love offering to the divine.Indian music, rhythm and dance have the power to take us back to the ancient past and into the mysterious and mystical realms of the inner landscape. It showcases the intricacies of combining contemporary and modern themes of inspired Rhythmic imagination with rejuvenating music and classical dance styles.
A fantastic burst of Rhythm ; captivating movement and energy; Music that stirs the soul; And spirit suffused in love and devotion to the performing arts. "Laya Abhinaya and Thoughts" is a mesmerizing mix of the old and the new, the classical and the contemporary and an invigorating blend of Melody , Rhythm and Dance.
Paddhatti
Karaikudi Mani’s fans have reason to cheer. You can feel the equation between him and Harishankar, falling in total line to give a memorable concert. As hair and string come in contact, the instrument is lifted to new heights, an accomplishment unique to Lalgudi, deservingly mentioned in the CD cover. For classical lovers, this one is a treasure.
Strings - Lalgudi
The CD, which nevertheless is a coherent whole, strikes you because of the ceaseless change of musical situations, with moods changing from peacefullness to rhythmic excitement, from spiritual evocation to dramatic force.
Live Concert - Kosmic
Twin pack from Kosmic Global media Pvt. Ltd. This is live recording of a concert held at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha - Chennai in the year 1983.
Pallavi - Heritage Series
A classical release by AVM audio. Palllavi series is relesed in two parts. In one of the concert Guru Kaaraikkudi mani is accompanied by Sri.Vinayakram in Ghatam
Salutations - D.K.Pattammal
One of the classical releases of Smt.D.K. Pattammal along with Guru kaaraikkudi mani. Salutation - A real salutation to Smt. Pattammal. This is a Twin pack and Thirupparkadal Sri Veeraraghavan has accompanied on the violin.
Tanjore S.Kalyanaraman
The hallmark of this concert is the scholarly RTP in 4 ragas namely Ranjani, Manoranjani, Janaranjani and Sriranjani in combination with spontaneous repartees from the accompanists. On the mridangam is the all time great revolutionary artiste Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani, a genius in his own right and a trail blazer among percussionists. A sparkling Tani Avarthanam by the great maestro is an added attraction to this concert.
John B. Higgins
John Higgins was an extraordinary musician, scholar, teacher, and human being. He is also recognized as the first non-Indian to perform South Indian classical Karnatak music at a high level of proficiency. Guru Kaaraikkudi mani in association with V.Thiagarajan on violin and V.Nagarajan on kanjeera shared the stage for this release.
T.N.Seshagopalan
The innate ability to communicate the most intricate musical expression with ease, simplicity and aesthetic charm by Sri. T.N. Seshagopalan along with brilliant following up by Guru kaaraikkudi Mani and an apt support by G.Harishankar on kanjeera and Nagai Muralidharan on the violin is a musical treat.
