On that Note - TN Seshagopalan (S02E09)

Sanjay Subrahmanyan is back with Season 02 of On that Note - this time stories are about musicians and musical personalities.
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[@kvviswana]

What an engaging series! Although I am completely outside this orbit, I have experiences Sanjay Subramanian's genius in person just last December and am amazed and inspoired to hear him talk about his genius predecessors in such a manner. These giants truly represent the heights of the human spirit.

[@umasekhar2629]

Good one, Sanjay. I had attended a concert of Sri.TNS in Houston. I was pregnant then and had asked for a song to be sung. The chit was sent through a friend. Even before my friend could return to the seat sir started to sing that song. Amazing. I went and thanked him after the concert.

[@chinmayk8004]

Your memory is fabulous!!

[@sridharnanjundeswaran9568]

Amazing narration. Reminds me of TNS concerts that i heard in late 80s in Bangalore. Out of the world

[@tirumalainr253]

Kudos to Sanjay Subramanyam in his short note has crisply brought out the greatness of TNS and is on par with GNB for the present generation of music lovers and vidwans.He is undoubtedly among the top five all time greats of Carnatic music and his service to the cause of music is unmatchable

[@thangamsridharan3021]

Totally enjoyed this very special note.I grew up listening to Sri.TNS sir's concerts at Madurai TVS nagar,Sri Kodhanda Ramar kovil ,when he was growing up.As you said,with brisk Yochana or Vezha mugatharase are still in my mind.We didn't know the finishing time of the concerts.It would be kept going on and on.So,after attending few concerts,we started finishing our dinner in the evening itself and kept our beds ready to lay down and then would go to listen the concerts.Amazing were those days.Recollecting old memories.He used to come to teach Sri.Madurai R.Sunder.If we see his gray colour scooter,me and my friend go near that house with sharpening ears to listen to his singing but in vain.😆😆

[@shriramrajamani4164]

Wow! For a massive TNS and Sanjay fan like me, this is just pure gold👌

[@MrBalasrini]

4.5 hours well Said Sir. Really want more of these long concerts

[@krishnankandadai3234]

Brilliant recollections and respectful acknowledgement of one of the Titans of carnatic music !!

[@oopalioperajita3438]

Wonderful tribute to a musician amongst musicians, Sanjayji. In December 1995, during the season, I attended some 9 concerts by Seshagopalanji, each more outstanding than the other. Virtuosity apart, Seshagopalanji did not repeat a single piece in any of those concerts.

[@vlnsimha]

Love these episodes and really enjoy listening to these stories and recollections. Thank you so much for doing this. It’s such a gift and blessing.🙏🏽👍🏽

[@kamaladeepthi]

Amazing experiences and memories with the legendary musician! Have been loving these episodes.

[@kvsvinay1044]

Amazing episode Sanjay. Such an amazing trip down memory lane about the one and only TNS sir. That quick and majestic walk to the stage is such a memory for all of us who grew up seeing his live concerts from those days. In your sharing I could relive my own thrill of the experience. I think once you described him as the equivalent of Tendulkar. You once again reminded us why that’s the apt comparison.

[@vnseetharam]

What a wholesome praise with so many anecdotes by Sanjay . His Nobility and great ability to recount is a treat to us

[@vijayrk7329]

Fabulous Sanjay.. your narration style with the right amount of facial expression and dramatism is spell binding. I for one didn't get a chance to hear TNS when he was younger, as i was a child n could not grasp his music..by the time I really started appreciating music, his voice had decaded and there were a lot of Shruti problems..

[@ranjiniseshadri3011]

Sanjayji your videos of your reminesces are very pleasant and rewarding

[@savithrijayaram5069]

What a narration sir! The listners could visualize each incident as you speak.great!!!!!

[@aarthy09]

Really enjoying this series sir! Have watched every one of them and keep waiting for the next :) I recently came across a youtube audio where you had analysed a recording of Madurai Mani Iyer. Found it very insightful. Would be really nice if you did a series of guided listening sessions, where you analyse some musical pieces of the masters and give your insights on it. It would really help students to learn what to look for when listening and how to adapt the learning into our singing.

[@ranganathankrishnamoorthy5156]

Enchanted by your comments on our Madurai T.N.S Sirs!!

[@saradi123]

I was fortunate to listen to TNS concert in Indian Institute of World Culture which was a special one since it was in only one raga Thodi! He rendered kritis with starting note from each note from Aarohana! I was spell bound since he did not stop or pause between kritis carrying on until completion which was about 2.5 hrs.....It was a unique one of it's kind experience for me. Thanks Sanjay sir for this episode.

[@krishnamurthynarasipur2556]

I think there are not many amongst musicians who have listened to senior vidwans with so much of respect and admiration as vid. Sanjay subramanyam has done. That has made him occupy the high position that he commands today. He is so humble when he talks of other stalwarts in the field.

[@7d2h3an9d8]

A brilliant appraisal by Sunjay Subramanyan. Would like, however , like some others, to learn how the great TNS discreetly ' helped' you to recall the forgotten words in ur katcheri.

[@harilalmn]

Thanks... excellent..!! I can listen to TNS my whole life ...!!!

[@swarnakrishnamurthy1560]

Liked the way u say the anecdotes, interesting

[@chitrav5272]

Apart from being a super great Muscian, TNS sir is also a very generous human being. Thanks Sanjay sir for the wonderful narration🙏

[@jaibheemr7053]

Sir you are also legend vidwan. India blessed .🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@prasadpushkar3191]

Ah ha..sir all through your narration...my mind just travelled with your stories! What a beautiful recollection of Nostalgic memories and TN Seshagopalan mama..the ever cheerful, charming and humble yet a legendary towering personality! The best part of Neyveli Sathanagopalan sir's reaction to your Sindhu Bhairavi's comment! So glad that you guys all grew up together with such legendary artistes! Lucky you! I must say sir

[@jyothysri]

You nailed it .

[@sankaranarayananvenkatakri642]

Excellent down the line memories; beautifully narrated. In 1983 I listened on Shankarabaranam in Madurai Athimoolam Pillai Agraharam Murugan Temple, Madurai. No words to explain that alapana. Still ringing in my ears.

[@geethajagannathan3087]

Very interesting. Very happy to listen keenly even though no knowledge about Carnatic music.

[@vedprakashmevada6741]

Thank you Sanjay.I am a great admirer of TNS.

[@chitra-c2z]

The words are from your heart Sanjay sir. Really truly great.. your heart and the vidwan Seshagopalan sir. Timely bruhas, swara korvaigal, phenomenal voice, excellent presentation. We can feel these in your kacheri too. God bless.

[@jayanthi59]

Fantabulous!!

[@Shortyclips601]

Great thank you sir ❤️

[@hemamalinigopalan1864]

Eagerly awaiting every ::on that.note::.from Sanjay ji

[@umaviswanathan6267]

Just now enjoyed listening to ur narration.u made it crisp, interesting .TNS is a super star

[@rishishenoy]

The very first song I heard of Shri TN Seshagopalan sir is "Nada Murali Gana Vilola Kalyana Krishna" when I was around 7-8 years old. It was in a cassette in an uncle's house. I re winded and heard it many times and tried to impress my music teacher. 😁 "Ennappa TN Seshagopalan sir kekka arambichittiya.....unakku innom romba dooram poka vendiyatha irukku". The Journey still continues. I was lucky to hear him many times live and also host him through SPIC-MACAY

[@rajiiyer7873]

Thanks, DearSS for regaling us with your super, interesting musical anecdotes.. 🙏🏾I have heard you perform here in Toronto many times and it is a pleasure listening to your music.

[@padmavathyl4060]

Wonderful recollections. As usual, the end was excellent 👌

[@subshrimani2868]

Very captivating episode on Sri. TNS sir. Your narratipns are superb 👌👌👌

[@srivatsansc2953]

Your manodharmam in the anecdotes matches your manodharma Sangeetham. Awaiting more such anecdotes.

[@SmtPushpaSrivatsan]

Very nice to remember old stalwarts. But what about Ariyakkudi ?

[@sridharnanjundeswaran9568]

Very nice narration.

[@umaswaminyou]

Your Onthat note talks are learning beyond music..Many of your observations are applicable beyond the realm of music Very interesting👍

[@svisves]

Love your notes and strokes 👍 TNS is surely impeccable in depth, breadth and all other dimensions! And someone “out there” is already recounting their stories about another master: you!

[@chithrasrikanth909]

We have enjoyed your 'Ambigai jagadambigai' at Bangalore for Nadasurabhi.

[@rajalakshmiravi1617]

Very interesting and valuable series..simple and practical narration. Enjoying... good..

[@jayashreemohan5980]

I really enjoy listening to your On That Note treasure.

[@sahayaraju2813]

Very interesting narration by SS sir. I once listened to Saveri raga alapana by TNS in KZbin and I realised how great a Vidwan he is. Amazing alapana. Listen to it and you will agree to it.

[@rajagopalraghavan7599]

Beautiful may god keep you always blessed and creative 🙏

[@rengarajaramaswamy8222]

Nice. I know him from childhood. Enterprising Soul

[@Rajan34615]

Your episodes, though brief, immediately transports one to the realm of not only music but a soul-searching experience - they are so rejuvanating, de-stressing and nostalgic. By the way, I was fortunate to attend your concert yesterday at Coimbatore organized by Rajalakshmi Fine Arts. It was wonderful and mesmerising as always. I especially liked Sri Ranjani, Khamboji and the Mukhari - the RTP was superb. The rendition of Bharatidasan's lyrics in Desh was touching as usual. My humble and deep appreciations. May Almighty be always with you, and through you we also can deserve the divine blessings🙏

[@AnguAnandaPrasannaPalaniswamy]

After watching your words on Mr T.N.Seshagopalan.Watched his videos ,wow what a performance he has given and especially saw the sindhubhairavi concert mind-blowing.

[@mythilys7164]

What a class sir. I felt like telling sabash after this note

[@rameshneelakantan2346]

Love this. Sanjay’s narration is excellent

[@rvaradarajan3509]

Amazing Sanjay.. your narration makes it so lovely and memorable

[@madhvamuniraosandhyavandan7662]

🙏 I sincerely request Sanjay Sir to highlight the technical musical aspects unique to his mastery instead of general reverential appreciation. Next generation of musicians will be grately benefited in this KZbin recordings learning times.

[@hariniraghavan5626]

What a memorable experience with Sri TNS sir!

[@sudhan1972]

I am a no sense to even the basics of ragam thalam and pallavi your in that note is creating a huge depth in me anna

[@ojayadev]

Sir. It is so very refreshing to hear your anecdotes on some of the greats of Carnatic Music. Would request you to do one with Sri Ramnad Krishnan, S Kalyanaraman, M D Ramanathan, KVN and Ariyakudi

[@zizoucris10]

The greatest Carnatic musician I know! Pranams to the legend TNS

[@anuradhavasudevan2602]

சிந்து பைரவியில் சித்தி 😀😃😂😂👌👌👏👏🙏🙏 Tomorrow waiting for your concert in Coimbatore Rajalakshmi fine arts.

[@rams5474]

Really Sri Ram Samaj - Ayodhya Mandapam is a blessed bhoomi. We get all stalwarts katcheri during every season. Those were the times. Another one at West Mambalam Station T.Nagar side Pillaiyar koil events. Those were golden days. Could you please give details and lyrics of the song you tell about your Guru sing "" Ambikai Jagadambikai ...". Regards. ""

[@kumark8363]

Yes,it is bliss for us mambalam vasigal to experience Ramanavami katcheris,also in Sringeri mutt they hold katcheris during navarathri...

[@sribala1968]

I remember the Odukathur mutt concert episode. TnS sir was staying with us and we were there as witness to how sir prompted the lyrics😀😀

[@nzpers]

Subtlety, sharpness and ‘sledai’, are the forte of TNS. They are in his DNA! As every talk and interview of his would testify.

[@kb3dow]

I am curious how the lyrics were prompted! Was it a gesture or some sign!?

[@gayathrikrishnan1955]

Very well narrated. I re lived the moments of his walk up with PV and PA at Ayodhya Mandabam. Majestic indeed. How he prompted the verse has however not been told😢. He plays with words. Can’t imagine how he acted it out😳

[@7d2h3an9d8]

Pls explain ' PV and PA '.

[@rajeswarimadankumar3303]

@@7d2h3an9d8 pattu veshti pattu angavasthram

[@gayathrikrishnan1955]

Pattu Veshti and pattu angavasthiram. Felt lazzzzy to type . So abbreviated 😊

[@manidesik2102]

True, TNS sir is unparalleled. Mesmerizing effect he has!

[@savithrirao58]

Very well narrated. Surprised that you forgot the Sahithyam & the way Sri.Seshagopal Sir helped you discretely to recollect that sahithyam and you continued with the Keerthanam, very interesting..... with that🙏😊

[@sundark123]

Couldn't agree more on the dilemma artists go through as they mature in singing and the fire in their belly getting a few butterflies when they witness vidhwan musicians in the audience. Well articulated Sanjay. Also Nothing wrong in doing cut and paste in music. Knowledge should mutiply when it is shared.

[@parvathitiruviluamala9870]

Sanjay ji, when are you coming to the US to perform for us ? Looking forward to your visit. Stay blessed 🙏❤

[@raghunathansrinivasaraghav6455]

I have been listening to his concerts and bhajans since late 1960s. He is God's gift to sampradaya music. My father used to say " கச்சேரி கேட்கும்போது உன்னை அறியாமல் கண்ணீர் வந்தால் அது தான் சங்கீதம். அது ஒரு அனுபவம் எண்பார். எனக்கு பலமுறை அப்படி நடந்து இருக்கிறது. ஆடாது அசங்காது வா கண்ணா, ஆஜா கிரிதர கோபாலா ( மீரா - சிந்துபைரவி) ஹரி போலா ( கபீர் - தேஷ்) துமபின மோரி ( மீரா - வரமு ) சோடுதியா - சுப பந்து வராளி/ லலித்) கோபி கோபால ( சூர்தாஸ் - பூர்வி கல்யாணி)are some of the outstanding pieces. His rendition of ராமநாதம் பாஜெஹம் in Pantuvarali especially நிரவல் and ஸ்வர பிரஸ்தாரம் இஸ் out of the world. In one concert held in Vani Mahal he sang மருகெலரா ( ஜயந்த ஶ்ரீ). The rendering of swaraa was phenomenal. After the duel between the main performer and accompanist ( I think it was Shri. M Chandrasekaran), chandru sir asked " என்ன இன்னமும் எவ்வளவு இருக்கு என்றார் ". The applause lasted for about 4 minutes. And a thunderous one also. சுப்புடு சார் சொன்னது இன்னமும் நினைவில் உள்ளது. " A star is born. He will rule the musical world for about 40-50 years.". Prophetic words. My humble salutations to him.

[@tirumalainr253]

The great critic Subbudu's prediction has come true.As Umayalapuram Shivaraman sir has said elsewhere the awards run after him to get themselves honoured .What a tribute by the great mridangam maestro.

[@AnguAnandaPrasannaPalaniswamy]

Great !!!!!!

[@AISonicHub]

Looking forward to your reference to The Legend Ilaiyaraja!

[@hariniraghavan5626]

During your next concert for Nadasurabhi I would certainly request you for " Amba Jagadamba Varaalido..."RTP

[@sivasubramanian826]

Sir... Kindly consider increasing the time duration of each video you Post in the future so that we can enjoy more and more ...Thank you

[@YaminiRamesh]

Amazing 😀😀🙏🙏

[@ushasriram1085]

Sanjay your narratives are gaining momentum like your concerts -super (தொடரும் )

[@balajijograj4370]

Just loving

[@rams5474]

Ayodhya Mandapam, Sri Rama Samaj is really an open air theater and a great gift for the Public to hear all stalwarts singing and Harikstha Kalatchepam. It is still an event. It should go into Guinness Book of World Records which doesn't charge the public, but charge them with an urge to listen to programs.

[@ramsdesk]

I like your Shirt. Can you tell me which brand it is?

[@harbar20]

I love the shirt too. Mr. Subrahmanyan, if you don't answer, I'll unfollow you

[@sampoornamvenkataraman902]

Sir Your narration of the events are so interesting as good as your singing.

[@jayashreemohan5980]

Thanks!

[@ushasriram1085]

Sanjay, your narratives are gaining momentum like your concerts -super தொடரும்

[@jayashreemohan5980]

@@ushasriram1085 ditto, as it should!

[@SramaswamySRAMA]

As usual a very nice presentation and these narrations lead me to go and look for the renderings of the greats of the music referred by you. I consider this as an opportunity for education. Thanks for this series. 🙏

[@padmamohan824]

Great musician TNS sir 🙏🙏

[@sm9214]

என் சிறு வயதில் சித்தப்பாவோடு ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூரில் TNS பாடும் போது கேட்க போயிருந்தோம். (அவரும் இளைஞர்). "Budding singers"ல "இவன்தான்டா" என என்னிடம் சித்தப்பா கூறியது மனதில் இன்றும் பசுமையாக உள்ளது. தாங்கள் கூறியது போல் கம்பீரமான தோற்றம் உள்ளவர்.

[@bhargavr23060]

Brilliant

[@srinivasansrini5210]

Sir..... please make few posts on Kanchipuram Venkatavaradhan Swami; we are fortunate to learn from him ; in 2002,if my memory is reliable,you had presented a meticulous Chakravagam at RajaAnnamalaiMandram evening concert ; our Venkatavaradhan Swami was so enjoying your presentation; he was sitting fully; afterwards,he advised his disciples : " Please find time to explore many secrets from Sanjay's concerts ; l have prepared,after intensive research, notations for Azwar's pasurams, l wish all of you should learn those pasurams - but - You and Perumal - both sides to make your mind to learn ; l wish students like Sanjay to receive from me,l want to handover my entire musical wisdom to the youngster like him ; l request all of you must develop the learning attitude, sincerity, hardwork like Sanjay " . Sir, we are not sure , whether you had met him or you had takenover his research notes on Nalayira Dhivyaprabhandham. When we are fortunate to listen your THIRUPPALLANDU of Periyazvar in the You tube, it brings the memories of our Kanchipuram Venkatavaradhan Swami back into our hearts; he attained the lotus feet of Acharyan in 2006end; this is an information -- he blessed - he showered his aseervadha anugraham on YOU and your family, as celestial rains of Thirumalai Thirupathi;he prayed to his istta dheivam i.e., Kanchipuram Perundevi thaayaar sametha Varadharajapperumal to be with Sanjay,to provide the divine escorts. While typing this with tearful eyes ,we feel,our Guru's anugraham will be always with you and your family and your sahrudhayars.Many thanks,sir.Jay SrimanNarayan !

[@AnguAnandaPrasannaPalaniswamy]

Good!!!!!!

[@pvraghavan3825]

Read with great interest sanjay's tributes to SashagopalanSir a Collassus among Mucissions

[@baskaransethumadhavan1180]

Anecdotes galore. Relished.

[@Jai1975]

TN Seshagopalan Sir is Music ❤

[@venkateshmg5600]

Narrative report on your experience with TNS Sir Wow _ Incredible 👌

[@aditia5875]

Sir, pls plan a concert for your fans in Hyderabad 🙏

[@rengarajansanthanam7504]

No doubt, TNS Sir is a doen of carnatic music. His Amruthavarshini in his bharathiyar songs, no word to express its beauty.

[@raghunathansrinivasaraghav6455]

The song is பூலோக குமாரி in Sanskrit. The neraval and swarams in this rendition will be outstanding. Before the song he sang a viruththam வண்டார்க்கும் பூங்குழலி which will be out of the world.

[@prasadthevarkat4146]

Great

[@raveemahadevan]

This entire series is a lump in throat experience for me.. Perhaps the best thing that could have happened after the books on the subject. For the man from nowhere.

[@pooasw]

Shri. T.N.S sir is the BEST!!!!

[@akashprasanna4866]

Sir If you don't mind Can you release your experience videos in kannada dubbing. Please

[@rajesh5279]

Is there a gap between audio and video ?

[@pgviyer]

TNS sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rajanrangarajan8401]

In Madurai we used to called TN Seshagopalan as "TN Sehstai (சேஷ்டை ) Gopalan" due to the ornamentations he would do in his swara - சங்கதி. I think he was just 30yrs old. In fact there was a marraige proposal from him/his family to one of aunts at that time. Did not go through anyways.