Know Your Band Member - Mr. Melody B Anantharaman A.K.A Ravi

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The great Lee Konitz once said- “As long as there are people trying to play music in a sincere way, there will be Jazz.”
And as long as there are sincere & devoted artistes like Ravi, Carnatic music will continue to weave it’s magic.
Meet Mr. Melody: B Anantharaman A.K.A Ravi
As the Lead Violinist & Composer of the band, he establishes a strong melody base to the overall presentation with his extensive repertoire.
Being a skilful violinist, who relentlessly works on finding the right balance between the violin & the bow; he effortlessly straddles his thriving software career on one hand & his ever growing musical pursuits on the other.
This Vice President of Dev Software & Services Pvt Ltd., is a senior disciple of Guru Shri S V Ramachandran. His first performance was at the young age of 11 & ever since, has enhanced over 3500+ concerts. With his vast exposure to Carnatic Kutcheris, Classical Jugalbandhis, Fusion Music & Dance Ensembles, Ravi plays a vital role in developing original content for the band.
He follows the ‘Gayaki’ style of playing, where a song, finds its voice in his violin strings…and the emotion tugs at the heart strings of the audience.
TRIVIA - An ardent Kishore Kumar fan, Ravi's favourite song is ‘Raat kali ik khwaab mein aayi’.

[@dr.geetaradhakrishnamenon1683]

Ravi is a wonderful artiste. I have heard many violinists play but he is an exceptional player. I always felt he has magic in his fingers. I was lucky to have him play for many of my Mohiniattam recitals. May God bless Ravi with abundant opportunities in future to enthral his audience.

[@vishwanathsg2261]

Ravi sir, like the cows of Gokul followed Krishn Kanaiya’s basuri, so do I follow your mesmerising music. Keep inspiring 🙏

[@balakrishnanvaidyanathan5830]

Ravi - I have been hearing him play for many years and his evolution as an innovative, determined, out of the box thinking member and driving the show with authority makes him rise notches above in this band Good show Ravi - great going ...best wishes

[@vidyaharikrishna-vacm9775]

Wonderful video.... Ravi...you deserve every bit of appreciation... Wonderful artist and a human being...

[@rajivishwanathan591]

Beautiful write up and video. You create amazing and mesmerizing music Ravi I have known you from the time you started playing professionally and I thought you were a powerhouse of talent then. You have grown remarkably and become one of the most respected musicians of Mumbai. I am honoured to have shared the stage with you for so many years. Hats off to you.

[@bhaskanbasu]

Brilliant Violin Master whom I know well...

[@rajeshwariashishjain521]

Music is a revelation higher than any wisdom and philosophy - Ludwig Van Beethoven Music, Melody and Magic are synonymous with our violinist, The Ravi. Our association dates back to almost three decades ago. All that we knew of this shy teenager then was that he would play for our classical dance recitals/ recordings with Sarayu Mami. Little did one know that this promising musician would grow in leaps and bounds covering indepth knowledge of this art form. Ravi is a complete package in himself. He not only excels in playing the violin which he has mastered over time with hard work and persistence equivalent to penance but also carries ample knowledge on various aspects of classical music and dance. So today, as his Band introduces him to the world through social media, it gives immense pride to know and be associated with such a brilliant connoisseur of this art form... Here's a shout out to the grand Band and it's members. Best wishes to you Ravi, today & always 🙌 Jai Ho 🎶 🎶🎶 PS: There's so much more music in you that has to be showcased to the world... Bring it on!

[@padmavathithyagaraju5366]

Very popular and highly talented person.

[@rajalakshmiiyer5774]

Ravi, in Sanskrit, is the name given to the rising Sun. Although, the Ravi in 72/35 SS has already risen to such great heights, it seems to me that his talent is forever rising.

[@vijayasethuram8612]

Wonderful! All carnatic lovers surely know him.

[@gomathisubramanian4871]

Very proud to say " I AM HIS STUDENT". There is no limit to his playing. Very creative and innovative at every step.