Grounding new age music in tradition | Sid Sriram | TEDxCET

Famed singer and producer Sid Sriram talks about the influence of traditional Carnatic music on his life and career. Despite living in a Western city, his mother taught him Carnatic music. He incorporated his traditional roots with western music and vice versa to create a masterful fusion. This new hybrid was refreshing and impactful, creating waves in the industry, making his point of tradition still being relevant. Sid Sriram is an Indian-American music producer, playback singer, and song writer. He is a R&B songwriter, singer and performer, and works in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. Singer. Songwriter. Producer. A maestro of Carnatic and R&B music. A master weaver of two different styles of music, he is a musical genius. The voice behind hits like “Thalli Pogathey” and “Maruvarthai”.
Sid Sriram is an Indian-American music producer, playback singer, and song writer. He is a R&B songwriter, singer and performer, and works in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. Singer. Songwriter. Producer. A maestro of Carnatic and R&B music. A master weaver of two different styles of music, he is a musical genius. The voice behind hits like “Thalli Pogathey” and “Maruvarthai”. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@shanmukhasai2655]

I think sid sriram is a one of the rare singers who sings with basics of music literature. It’s amazing to listen and melodious.

[@NagaVivekeverwin]

what ?? almost 90% of singers are can do that bro. Not sure how you are saying it's rare

[@anantharam4695]

Harish sivaramakrishnan is there

[@singersoul25]

@@anantharam4695 Oh yesssssss...that guy is out of this world!!!❣️

[@chandrasekar7578]

@@NagaVivekeverwin you are right..!

[@kdeekshit]

Someone tell him about mangalampalli balamuralikrishna...🤔

[@vimalalwaysrocks]

We definitely need a film on the Life of Sid Sriram - How he was born, migrated to US, grew up in US, school problems he faced being a desi guy, his interest in music, how he went through his teen years, fighting for his identity, trying to fit into this world, his different musical carvings, his musical breakthrough, the first song, the road to greatness and finally the genius he is now!

[@devivinod]

i think i have sent him in some video was he in Geographic Spelling Bee or some program why asiankids are smart they featured him why was he bullied/ such a smart kid

[@pradeepkoundinya5094]

We need a movie the "LEGEND SID SRIRAM"

[@AshokKumar-tg6jl]

@@devivinod Can you post the link here please?

[@Sathyabodha2411]

I am 50 yrs old but can resonate with every word that you say about music! I was termed as lunatic because of varied interests in music during my times but I m so happy to listen to similar thoughts.. May Maa Saraswati bless you more and more! Dheergayushman bhava

[@sreevanisree129]

He says every raga has its own essence , texture and emotion. That’s why his songs are dope

[@janakiclifford4945]

Thank you Rahman Sir for finding Sid 🙏

[@samykannua8417]

புதுமை இனிமை அற்புதமான குரல் சித் க்கு

[@karthiksacharya7089]

ಸೀದಾ ಹೃದಯಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಟುವಂತೆ ಹಾಡುತ್ತೀರಿ. His singing directly hit my heart.

[@krishnaraj252]

Extraordinary talent, voice and yet humble. Way to go Sid.

[@constructionalsavvy445]

+respect....He has more than a great voice...he elevated Carnatic music from years old traditions...anything settled becomes rusty.

[@abus2401]

I love srirams voice❤️😩 What a talented man 🙏🏽

[@bhaageeshkailasam4522]

Normally when Vocalist sing without music instruments, only his Voice gotta be heard, however when Sid Sriram sings , I have heard the sounds of invisible instruments too playing in the background of his voice,really a stellar metallic voice,which needs no instruments, his Voice itself is a mixture of both. Kudos to Music Vocal Maestro Sid!! Thanks and Regards

[@SudharsanRama]

Adiye is an underrated song.. !

[@gomsram6026]

You are a rare personality .. Tears come in my eyes in joy when I hear u singing ..God bless you

[@kerissapillay3461]

Your ability to switch from eastern to western music is just superb .The lesson to be learnt from you is that the foundation to be an outstanding success one must start with caranatic music and the rest will fall in place. Keep up the spirit of caranatic music

[@pria209]

This kid can sing! :)... His ability to switch and emote is wonderful... Work a bit more on Tamizh diction Sid, I guess the habit of truncating syllables or the way you amalgamate them with the next syllable comes from singing Carnatic, proper pronunciation of words in their entirety is the only thing that needs polishing and you'll be perfect...

[@ManikandanKManikandan]

Sid Sriram you have that the ability to show worldwide about Our Carnatic Music. Please go on the same way & Show to people about our MUSIC ..............

[@chandrasekaran3868]

Manikandan K

[@gv_108]

Amazing talent. I wish he'd spend more time talking about music theory and how he actually structures chords around the raagas

[@jbsenthilkumar4274]

You are a musical scientist!

[@jahnavijanu278]

Most unique and versatile singer .......sid sriram sir 🥰🥰😍

[@ashwinichepuri2698]

That's lit..... what a voice aaah ? God bless....

[@SubashSL]

He speaks as beautifully as he sings.

[@Sandman1916]

This MAN.... IS TOO GOOD!!! He's got the skills to make one feel the emotions that he is trying to emote thru his lyrics backed by a BLESSED MELODIC Voice!!!! God BLESS U Man!!! PLZ KEEP KILLING IT!!!!

[@thamayanthylogeswaran2280]

Sid Sriram is a genius in music, when I listen to his songs and how he grew up, I get goose bumps!!!1

[@divyanair5705]

I could hear his voice all day😍😍

[@fullblis4788]

he also has a great stage presentation skill. Where is the Q&A session?

[@TejILU]

He is just a sensation in music industry with addictive and magical voice❤Fangirl forever😍

[@samalashivasurya5574]

Goosebumps listening sid voice

[@ashutoshsuman9473]

I listened to his Songs Here and there when I used to live in Chennai and I Loved it. I didn't know his name, But when I came to know and Searched I learned so many things.

[@singerprathanawajapey1084]

Look at him today...one of the top artists of the world with so manyyyy hit songs

[@sujithc.s9300]

Addicted to this young talent from few years ❤️

[@thajunnishasulaiman4280]

His voice of talking and singing is completetly different from each other. That's what you call a talent achieved through hard work, practice and persistence.🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

[@achyutram1239]

A must watch for every music lover ! What a great message! Shed your old skin and venture into new paradigms! Don't fear experimenting and what not! amazing

[@shashanks6370]

Wow what a clarity in high octave notes ,,you have got an attractive vibrato..super

[@pavansakthi23802]

Sriram garu.... his telugu songs favourite....

[@sinekka.m]

20:17 - Maruvaarthai Pesadhe

[@vinith_cherry]

Audience response is very down👎🏻

[@shreyareddym318]

@@vinith_cherry no audience

[@smileypreethi2743]

Traditional voice and songs 💕 bring us to old days🎶🎶🎶take us to other world🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💕

[@deepaktimothyk]

The best musician in recent times, my favorite

[@smileypreethi2743]

💕💕💕ur voice 🎶🎶🎶🎶💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@savanichodavarapu2198]

Very powerful speech on intricate details of music and correlation of the same with nature and self... 👏👏👏🤝

[@simplepraveen]

I am watching this on 24/3/22, today his extraordinary singing known in whole South Indian languages.

[@s3narasi]

creating a strong identity is a must that shapes a person. I learnt this lesson really late so now i fit the urn i am in.

[@dominicdass9059]

Humble and simple person. Every one should follow his footsteps to shine in the world. Without humbleness you cannot come forward. so he is our model without any pride haughtyness.

[@astrineepillay7431]

Right msg Sid 👍 u r jst amazing 👌 Carnatic music is the foundation 😍 So take the essence of carnatic and apply it when singing any song ✌

[@starrqu7059]

He willll... i will convey Ms pillay..

[@samirreddykoduru6653]

Wow ! amazing listening to you , (about music) sriram , god bless you ... Keep up the good work

[@mallykartha9522]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰😘My young music genius. God please watch over him He spreads so much joy and peace 🙏🏾

[@shinithdilna6104]

You make Crying me When Singing Marvaarthai..

[@gunjinamitha9960]

Great talented singer and musician as well Fans of sid sriram hit a like here

[@nightingale8175]

Wish we could see Hariharan sir and Sid together composing music albums))

[@akshayalahari5717]

Beautiful....wonderful words sir.....

[@ashwinichepuri2698]

That's lit.... what a voice aaah... God bless u

[@GuitSiva]

Good job Sid Sriram..👏Well expressed the journey in evolution of music from your perspective as a member of the Carnatic Musicians family, enjoyed thru' your focus on innovative scope and shedding skin for a new one.. Appreciate and agree dude with that point.. 👍Keep it up.. A special mention on that Blues mode song "Adiye.." in the Tamil film is a unique arrangement by ARR and wondered while watching on the big screen the way you managed to sing the lyrics in Tamil would have been kinda challenge I guess.. Not ordinarily singable like other film songs upon a single listening unless one has been regularly into Western music as a Band member or a regular listener of that Blues genre greats like Ella Fitzgerald or B B King or Louis Armstrong or George Benson and so on it is quite a difficult song undoubtedly is my opinion.. Believe me the guy sitting next to me in the movie hall soon after that song sequence didn't like the least and commented as "thoo.. idhu oru pattu.." (In Tamil..) and was unhappy about the melody.. Well, I literally pitied him and felt sorry ( as " nee paavam thambi.." in my mind..) for his ignorance on the Western music/Blues in particular.. It was a pleasant surprise to me about the song as I have not heard a typical Blues song in the Tamil movies for ages except one particular song of the great MSV's compositions sung by L R Easwari * Neeyum..Enbadhenna..* in the big hit Tamil film " Vennira Aadai ".. and I have not heard any Orchestra performing this song in all these years even once although I wished to hear live.. To conclude my long sharing lines here, my best wishes to the next generation to explore and exploit such Blues* genre in the coming years of Tamil songs in Movies atleast and make it a kinda common man's casually hummable song..By the way, I am a guitarist, teacher, composer, arranger from Cbe., T. N., India.. Love and listen to all kind of music irrespective.. Warm cheers😊 Vaazhga Valamudan🙏Thanks for your time Sid.. 👍🙏🎸🎼

[@shashanks6370]

From 6:24 perfect frequency of the notes ,super...

[@nashitaroshna9260]

such a magical voice tanisha

[@sandraas4469]

Wear your ear phone ,close your eyes and just listen to his voice..... ITS JUST DEVINE.........

[@aleeshas8285]

Sid u r my fav singer 💗 u sooo much ur song and sound is really amazing

[@deepaktimothyk]

Your so gifted with that sharp voice man. No substitute to you the cine industry, your so peculiar dude

[@dominicdass9059]

Siddharth sriram is a one of the rare singers, who sings indian and Western songs too. Born in Chennai studied in Boston and lived in San Francisco to learn music. Viewers pl see the lidian nadhesvaram video also. How our tamilians are performing in u.s.a.

[@ssssssssssama]

Lidian is a great talent. Hope Sid and Lydian does some collab

[@indraindrakshi8898]

sid sriram s mind blowing rare voice

[@akhileshwarchennu6311]

You are crazy Sid ❤️

[@mindsetter7626]

I love your voice sir. You are so passionate about the lyrics

[@jayanthjayaprakashjj4796]

Just magical Sid!

[@mallykartha9522]

What makes you unique is also your ability to communicate main themes in a way that is understandable to music lovers. I loved your view about being grounded in one form of music and one May travel away but always stay with the basic skills you learned The core of your musical journey

[@givajipradeep]

Oh boy...You got something in your voice. May be some treasure .. Kudos.....bravo, tango,, a way to go....

[@rajeshwardoraisubramania7138]

Timbre Just like kj,sirkali,jayraman,ghantasala.

[@selviepather1685]

What an intelligent grounded humble young man - wonderful listening to you ... your songs , your explanations brings such a clarity to who you are ?? .. talent is an understatement / your gift that you share with us .. is indeed a true offering of what lies deep within you .

[@mihkundu4699]

I can listen him for whole day 😌☺💕

[@haribabupulleti5445]

God bless u Sid Sriram...

[@metalforlife4ever]

Such a good talk! What a shame that there was not a single clap until 3/4th of his talk.

[@puvaneswaryselvakumaran5587]

Love u sid sriram..

[@geethasakthikumar1085]

Simply superb

[@urupurup8065]

Smells like teen spirit !!!!!

[@shreyaviswanathan2359]

Love you Sid Sriram Sir

[@paravak9393]

Sid Sriram

[@krishanunique5870]

Ur singing is superb and ur an inspiration for many thank u sriram

[@Ilovemusicful]

Wow So much talent 👍

[@nanisaikumar1406]

Just awesome.. earphones+ sid Sriram songs= heaven...sid love you alot 😍🤩🥰

[@dominicdass9059]

Chinna vayadile ivvalavu thiramaiya? Great.

[@hariprasadchakka8091]

Very nice to hear from a good singer on the basics of music....

[@aayushpawar9051]

I had tears

[@ponvignes]

beautiful!!!God bless you!!

[@buridihemalatha6294]

Wow.. excellent.. awesome.

[@sanjeevaraopavani9464]

Very rare and awesome melody

[@sheebazznithi5073]

Sid❤😍😘😘

[@AnshRus]

Wow, when he sang Adiye!

[@krishnadasari4188]

Just loved your talk Sir

[@chethann1679]

If someone ask me.. Why I am a sid sriram fan.... I tell to watch this video.... Our culture is ours

[@crickets5019]

I was there in first row

[@bindhupatnaikbindhu5658]

You great sid 💖💖💖

[@ssrividhya514]

You are my lovely sid Anna

[@jagansharma1895]

GOD'S OWN SON ...NO WORDS

[@pruthashetty]

Your voice is silk

[@mithun199]

Genius

[@pavs1912]

Such brilliance!!

[@oudayacoumaraland9689]

bonjour srirams music lover

[@prasannamurthy6263]

Love you! 💗💕

[@akshayaakshaya2195]

Wow🤤🎧

[@nehansulthana1380]

He is 🔥

[@joecostello1624]

Remember shakti is a perfect example of what he's trying to show

[@mass5904]

I recognised this guy

[@jaganananthu1476]

Very nice Raga bedham

[@saikrishnajalagam9787]

Listen inkem inkem by him thank me later.

[@vishnupriyatummala801]

Rojuki muppy sarlu vinta nenu

[@anantharam4695]

There is nothing big in his voice but the music director has done a marvelous job in that song

[@sivapaturu5784]

Everyone is appreciating music director and singer..but Lyrics are beautiful to that song by anantha sriram... every one should appreciate him also

[@anantharam4695]

@@varanasirahul817 i think u havent heard songs of very great singers....i pity on that for u

[@Eswar.]

@@anantharam4695 exactly

[@shreyasshreyas1267]

9:40 🔥👌👌🙏