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.

[@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.

[@sathya7083]

TNS Sir - Legend ❤. Nicely expressed from the heart Sanjay!

[@chinmayk8004]

Your memory is fabulous!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@MrBalasrini]

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

[@shriramrajamani4164]

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

[@krishnankandadai3234]

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

[@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.😆😆

[@chitrav5272]

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

[@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.

[@sridharnanjundeswaran9568]

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

[@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.

[@ranganathankrishnamoorthy5156]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaibheemr7053]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.🙏🏽👍🏽

[@Shortyclips601]

Great thank you sir ❤️

[@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..

[@jyothysri]

You nailed it .

[@swarnakrishnamurthy1560]

Liked the way u say the anecdotes, interesting

[@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!!!!!

[@vnseetharam]

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

[@harilalmn]

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

[@srivatsansc2953]

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

[@sridharnanjundeswaran9568]

Very nice narration.

[@chithrasrikanth909]

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

[@mythilys7164]

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

[@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

[@jayanthi59]

Fantabulous!!

[@geethajagannathan3087]

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

[@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.

[@hariniraghavan5626]

What a memorable experience with Sri TNS sir!

[@anuradhavasudevan2602]

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

[@SmtPushpaSrivatsan]

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

[@hemamalinigopalan1864]

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

[@AnguAnandaPrasannaPalaniswamy]

Good!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@vedprakashmevada6741]

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

[@zizoucris10]

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

[@AnguAnandaPrasannaPalaniswamy]

Great !!!!!!

[@subshrimani2868]

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

[@rengarajaramaswamy8222]

Nice. I know him from childhood. Enterprising Soul

[@balajijograj4370]

Just loving

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@padmavathyl4060]

Wonderful recollections. As usual, the end was excellent 👌

[@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 😊

[@bhargavr23060]

Brilliant

[@manidesik2102]

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

[@krishnakumarsubramaniam9819]

I have 125 CONCERTS OF TNS

[@umaswaminyou]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@rajagopalraghavan7599]

Beautiful may god keep you always blessed and creative 🙏

[@umaviswanathan6267]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jayashreemohan5980]

I really enjoy listening to your On That Note treasure.

[@rajalakshmiravi1617]

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

[@AISonicHub]

Looking forward to your reference to The Legend Ilaiyaraja!

[@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!?

[@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🙏

[@rameshneelakantan2346]

Love this. Sanjay’s narration is excellent

[@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.

[@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!

[@ushasriram1085]

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

[@rvaradarajan3509]

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

[@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. 🙏

[@venkateshmg5600]

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

[@baskaransethumadhavan1180]

Anecdotes galore. Relished.

[@prasadthevarkat4146]

Great

[@YaminiRamesh]

Amazing 😀😀🙏🙏

[@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🙏😊

[@sampoornamvenkataraman902]

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

[@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...

[@padmamohan824]

Great musician TNS sir 🙏🙏

[@jayashreemohan5980]

Thanks!

[@ushasriram1085]

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

[@jayashreemohan5980]

@@ushasriram1085 ditto, as it should!

[@hariniraghavan5626]

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

[@Jai1975]

TN Seshagopalan Sir is Music ❤

[@pgviyer]

TNS sir 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@srinivasanp4930]

🌹👌👍🏆👏🙏 Super

[@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

[@parvathitiruviluamala9870]

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

[@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.

[@hymavathirallabandhi9889]

👌👌👌🌸🌸🌸

[@pooasw]

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

[@pvraghavan3825]

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

[@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

[@sankarviswanathan8784]

Namaskarams sir