Know Your Band Member - KG Vishwanath A.k.A Sriram

“Rhythm is something that you either have, or don’t have. But when you have it, you have it all over” said Elvis Presley…and when the rhythm is all over, it becomes a part of you, it defines you. Rhythm is not restricted by the type of percussion, or specific beat patterns or intricate mathematical calculations. Its profound sense binds the song and makes the listener one with the song. And with that thought:
Meet Mr. Rhythm- K.G. Vishwanath A.K.A Sriram Gopalakrishnan
K.G. Vishwanath is a Chartered Accountant by qualification & Aviation Consultant by occupation. Sriram is a disciple of Guru Shri K.V. Maniappan, Guru Shri Trichy Raghava Iyer & Padmasri & Sangeetha Kalanidhi Palghat Shri R. Raghu. His craft in handling Classical Rhythm such as Mridangam, Kanjira & Ghatam is as effective as his ability to manage Folk Rhythm such as Dholak, Dholki, Duff & Madal. His dexterity with Global Rhythm such as Cajon, Darbuka, Djembe & Conga is as competent as his understanding of patterns on Electronic Drum Kits & Samplers.
Sriram can also sing with immense feel. Very often when he renders songs like ‘Sanjh Dhale, ‘Surmai Ankhiyon mein’ or ‘Thenpandi Cheemayile’; it has moved the listeners to tears.
An avid listener of various genres of music, Sriram, seeks his inspiration from many legendary musicians. He recognizes that the role of a rhythm contributor, is to embellish the song & engage the audience.
TRIVIA - In the past, Sriram has been a member of the Band ‘OM’ along with Amit Trivedi & Sriram Iyer among others. They also released an album under the Times umbrella.

[@vishwanathsg2261]

Sriram ji, a percussionist par excellence. Eagerly look forward to the next on stage performance.

[@gomathisubramanian4871]

Very nice. A team that gels well.

[@nitinmishra1974]

Amazing KG sir, blessed to know u personally

[@rajivishwanathan591]

Great Sriram!! Loved the write up. So talented and accomplished in so many instruments. Eagerly looking forward to your performances.

[@rajeshwariashishjain521]

The journey of a sapling always begins with it's rich , strong and deep roots and then extends above and beyond to it's lush crown! Here's to that Sapling Sriram who's grown from a cherubic junior to a nuanced artist . Cheers to that Sapling Sriram who's been so beautifully shaped and moulded by our Alma mater and has led Sriram to unleash his charisma with soul and energy into each of his mesmerising performances. Feel so very proud to have your schoolmate scale such heights in a holistic manner. They say if you are good at Music then you ought to be good in Maths as well and vice versa... Am Sure not many would agree to this! But looking at CA Sriram.... I do! Blessings to you for success in all endeavors of your life! 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁 DrumRoll.......

[@mohanmurti4078]

Music is in our family gene and its such a pleasure to listen & watch my dear Sriram, in action! Would be lovely to get-together some day soon for a musical session.