Vasanthi (Live) | The Anirudh Varma Collective | Sowmya Gurucharan | Abhay Nayampally | Varun R

Stream the album version on Spotify : spoti.fi/3KIiS2n
'Vasanthi' by the Anirudh Varma Collective, live at the 2nd album launch concert 'Homecoming' at Kamani Auditorium on 2nd April, 2022. Based on the rare Carnatic Raga 'Vasanthi' (Bhupeshwari or Bhoopkali in Hindustani Classical), this was an unrehearsed and impromptu performance. We decided not to write an arrangement for this, and instead feed off each other's energy and hear what comes of it!
CREDITS :
Piano & Music Direction : Anirudh Varma
Carnatic Classical Vocals : Sowmya Gurucharan
Carnatic Guitar : Abhay Nayampally
Ghatam : Varun Rajasekharan
Bass Guitar : Madhur Chaudhary
Audio Recorded by Anindo Bose, Sarang Sahay & Ayush Malik
Light Design - Priya Mathews
Sound Tech - Devmitra Thakur
Filmed by : Steve Peter, Rajmouli Dixit, Raphael Martin, Shrey Gupta, Saubhagya Saxena & Mohit Kapil
Audio Mixed & Video Edited by Anirudh Varma
Management - ‪@TeamworksProductions‬
Supported by Harley Davidson, Teamwork Arts, VK Records, Swarit Foundation & Singers Adda.

[@GathaFlora]

I closed my eyes and felt 9 mins were too less. Could've been 15 mins at least and I would've still been lost in the music. Absolutely divine. ❤️

[@nandanpanchal8433]

Same experience with me. Somewhere it stopped the sense of time for a while.

[@sibadityakhan4385]

@@nandanpanchal8433 f m free free r free

[@sibadityakhan4385]

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[@pranaysaha3346]

Same here... I feel lost...

[@kiransajanikar8488]

Couldn't agree more. Absolutely divine.

[@jefferson8836]

I'm a west African and I love ❤️ listening to music like these. 👍 they gives me peace ✌️ of mind especially in my most difficult times. But some people think I'm weird 🤔 when they see me listening to them. I hope there are others who feel the same way I do.

[@sushobhansarker9668]

Yes Brother. This music is for peace and serenity!

[@sheshkanchan8039]

Yes sir, hear Mallikarjuna Mansoora for similar Vocal renditions, for the instruments used here may not be there!

[@ramanarao32]

we are all same jefferson..its divine!! not weird!!!

[@musicalknots7868]

Dear Mr. Jefferson, please here and listen Indian maestro ilayaraja sir film songs, will really gives peace of mind and will directly soften your soul.

[@surujak3660]

Yes,bro, I understand your feelings...👍🏼

[@taravisser9520]

From the Netherlands....bless you all for bringing Light in this world! So much warmth, Tara

[@bahez761]

I am a kurdish and I love to listen to this video, this kind of deep and dark voice, almost every day 😊. I love it so much

[@baoulsongetbd6269]

I m from Bangladesh Betar.and a mugician and Tuner.Marvelous performance. All are our pride.Lot of love from me.Thanks.

[@meco4068]

I'm a nurse and discovered India Classical during the pandemic! Truly healing. A universal, magical experience! 🙏 ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@dangoodridge6696]

Absolutely right 🙏

[@swatigudur1815]

I accidentally saw this video, seeing your name Abhay, I played it on my computer this morning. It’s early evening now, I am still listening to this brilliant piece! Abhay, thank you .. each note transported me to a beautiful experience which I cannot express in words! Several goosebump moments! ❤ Saumya, thank you … your voice is so very beautiful, each note and Swara beautifully expressed the emotional journey of Vasanthi! ❤ Thank you to each and every musician! This is absolutely beautiful! 🙏

[@TheRaagaRoom]

This is the 509th time I am listening to this. Each time seamlessly transporting to the seat of the soul. Bravo!!

[@gandamallay]

Curious to know - what triggered you to comment it on 509th listening in specific

[@rajendrachaudhary5095]

Sowmya isn't only Carnatic ... She is soul of universe !

[@supsj3674]

This is Raag Bhoop Kaali in Hindustani style! Excellent rendition

[@omojous9]

It's raag Vasanthi...

[@harshalpatil541]

Bhoopeshwari in hindustani style..❤

[@laurirapala3055]

Божественно! Прекрасно! Потрясающе волшебно! Боже храни Индию!🙏🕉 ...из России с любовью!💕😘

[@amitkohli7163]

Not a single day has gone by recently when I have not listened to this precious gem at least 10 or 15 times. This is blissful music. Thank you for sharing.

[@saikiranhero]

I love the way how they just simply enjoying & jamming on such a high music trance level.

[@akshaysawant3012]

मालवून टाक दीप marathi ghazal written by Suresh Bhatt and sung by Late गानसम्राद्नी Lata Mangeshkar.

[@bikashroy874]

Presentation of Classic Karnataki Music in a Bright & Modern Concept With The Active Support of All Co-Artists. Amazing Performance. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@jyonafication]

Love the idea of unrehersed ....leaving the whole outcome to time and exchange of enegy between artists....at times too much of human intervention and planning takes soul out of the process....just divine, word less and worldless only where music lives...hats off

[@janak253]

From last many days i listening. I don't know i became addicted of this fusion. 3 to 4 time i am listening. Feeling so relaxing.

[@parritoshmohan9145]

My goodness...I can't believe. I have listen to other compositions also. Every performer in this band is a rockstar. What a clarity and presentation in every composition. Bringing everyone under one roof , maintaining the sanctity and sweetness of Indian classical and carnatic music is beyond explanation. Maa Saraswati bless you all. I am in Lucknow (UP) therefore looking fwd to a memorable evening in Lucknow. All the best 💖

[@RajOCEAN]

This should have millions of views. This is great. What a melody. cant be described in words. You just have to feel it. And that feeling is so good.

[@alongberbasumatary4432]

I remember somewhere reading every raag is associated with an element of nature. I don't know if it's correct or not. But listening to this beautiful rendition while watching the early rays of sunrise from a melancholy hostel roof at 4.45 am, it hits very different.

[@savitabhosale9128]

Happy that today 's generation have good ears and inclination for Indian music, 🙌👍

[@sanjoyghosh1604]

Music 🎶 of Indian Soul

[@anoopgreym2348]

Awesome! you are quite sensitive then! If I am not wrong, Raga Vasanthi is a Janya of Mayamalavagoula, usually sung in the early morning/just before sunrise.

[@jyotishree670]

A silent night + headphones on + this arrangement... Equals= teleportation to the loneliest parts of one's soul. 🎶

[@gobindbirsingh4090]

i’m only 18 and at times i feel my entire batch (age group) is missing out on such divine melodies. amazing ❤

[@kals58049]

Can you talk about how you got an introduction classical music and how you happened to watch this. Perhaps some younger folks or parents of younger folks can learn how to generate such interest in our children.

[@gobindbirsingh4090]

@@kals58049 i got to know it from my elder sister who’s around 10 years older than me. friends and families are instrumental in invoking influence within ourselves. and the trick is to listen to a composition repeatedly to understand the nuances hidden in each layer of musicality. at first, it may seem boring for a child, but then the repetition allows one to go deeper than what appears. a song. hope i’m able to answer your question!

[@shrawni_s]

​@@kals58049I'm also 18. I've trained in Hindustani classical music for some years now so that's how I developed interest.. plus my parents have also liked playing classical/semi classical forms of music like thumri ghazal at home so that helped me and my younger brother develop a likeness for this music i guess. Parents should definitely introduce their children to these rich, traditional artforms. 🤍

[@rajsrimusic6471]

You are blessed!

[@prasoonkottarathil011]

+1

[@yadaventertainment6744]

Only deep minds can relate it's not just music It's also a Strong therepy of all kind .... ❤️ Thank u dada...

[@asifrajputt]

I am simply speechless! It took me to a wonderland wherever I closed my eyes. Sometimes I find myself sitting on an isle right in front, and then every bit of the soul-touching musical whole electrified my hands trying to go with the flow. I guess, it is a session that we need to take every now and then.

[@sameerazizi8544]

Wahhhh... can't get enough of this masterpiece. The raaga itself is amazing but the arrangement, the improvisations and not least the voice of Sowmya Gurucharan is just another level! I have this piece in mind all time - it's peace of mind...

[@MayankGaurCA]

Future of good music in hands of artists like these, we should promote them more.

[@goongoon5614]

I was watching from Myanmar, I closed my eyes and fell upon the sound, and I felt as if I had reached the shadow of all the flowers in the forest, water, and land.I am proud of the experts who presented. Thank you very much. 🌹

[@vinutly5954]

It conquered all my senses.. completely an ethereal world experience.. music heals all the pain, separation and afflictions .. a big namaste to all artists🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@johnjanedoe1912]

absolutely brilliant. sowmya’s clarity of expression and her projection are something else to behold. looking forward to many more of hers.

[@jaferali4605]

‎جَزَاكَ ٱللَّٰهُ خَيْرًا‎ Jazāk Allāhu Khayran "May God reward with goodness." 💫 ✨

[@ankurbiswas80]

It's pure bliss to sit at a remote place near a river and listen to this. Thank you guys for creating such a beautiful piece.

[@SubrataSarkaar5076]

These heritages just increases the love for my 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️

[@hemantmoghe5654]

Just close your eyes & listen.. you feel the moment of 'Nirvana' ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍

[@premarathanebadalge1185]

I am a Sri Lankan ,I like indian music very much

[@davindersingh4506]

ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING RENDITION BOTH VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL. JUST TOO GOOD.

[@saurabhthakar2262]

This took me to a different world! This is what the power of Indian classical music. Looking forward to hear such beautiful music from you guys!! All the best and keep spreading music♥️

[@intothewildstays4966]

Best part of this video is ...musicians complementing each other..

[@sudhirrao5024]

Magical. Transported to a strange and beautiful, parallel universe that got instantaneously created as soon as the music started to flow out! Pure magic. Give us more! Love and respect from Bengaluru! 👏👏

[@madboyma3333]

கேட்டுக் கொண்டே இருக்கிறேன். அத்தனை அருமை. வாழ்த்துக்கள். இந்திய இசையை உலகெங்கிலும் எடுத்துச் செல்லுங்கள். இறைவன் அருளுவான்.

[@purnimabhatt5355]

This makes me feel heaven on earth.What a beautiful group just awesome. Thanks to each and everyone of you making world peaceful. 🙏💖

[@BloodySocrates]

Indian classical music has lots for the new generation ❤❤❤❤

[@mathew8]

Jiha, haji, no words, absolute immersion, penetration, highest sound, divine vibrations, so amazing and inspiring, elevating and purifying... HariOM:) Glory to the Collective, AV zindabad !

[@Yatendra143]

इस प्रस्तुति को सुनकर एक अलग ही अनुभूति है जो आपको एक अलग ही लोक में ले जाता है। पूरी टीम को मेरी ओर से अनंत शुभकामनाएं।

[@ranjininswamy4155]

OMG!!!!!Absolutely Divine...... May God's blessings continue to shower upon all of you...... SUPERB!!!!!👌👍🙏

[@rajdipmisra4525]

Can't believe the talent and potential of this channel. Not much time when you'll reach 8M from 8K subscribers. Best wishes.

[@rseecommon8076]

Excellent, food for souls. I should have found you dears much earlier. God bless you all and we get more tracks like this!!!

[@devkinandaninamdar8534]

Anirudhji I have been listening to predominantly hindustani classical music since long time. Don't know much about nitty-gritty of ragas etc. But loved your this composition veryyyy much and is on repeat listening mode. I was mesmerized by young guitar player. Special thanks to him along with you & Soumya. God bless you and your team, specially to young guitar player.

[@mukundmkute]

Wonderfully sung by Saumya ji and played well by accompanying artists. Malavuni tak Deep by Lataji or Aziz Naza’s famous Qawwali “Hue Naam Al, Be nishan Kaise Kaise AKA Chadhta Sooraj or Mehdi Hasan ji’s Abke Hum Bhichude etc all are based on same Raga.. Carnatic musicians underline the beauty of it remarkably. Jai Ho.

[@akhilacvnikhil5803]

😊⁰⁰00

[@prasheus]

What an incredibly beautiful composition!!! Goosebumps stuff, over and over, throughout the track!!! Thank you to the creative geniuses who came up with it and for providing the priceless gift of Indian music to the universe!

[@lepetitprince8953]

Not a 'composition' - from the abstract above: "this was an unrehearsed and impromptu performance. We decided not to write an arrangement for this, and instead feed off each other's energy and hear what comes of it!" !!!

[@nalanchira]

Sowmya Gurucharan, after a long time get to see her perform. May be around 10 years ago, saw a beautiful jugalbandi from Doordarshan. It is still in KZbin and regularly watch it. Beautiful rendition by whole team ...pls keep it going.

[@sudharshan-iu6so]

Yes I too enjoyed that jugalbadhi.

[@varshavittal11]

Whoa, she nailed each and every note. Such a beautiful raag , bliss to hear from your team😍 i just want to hear from you a duo of hindustani and carnatic one.

[@amrishdaiya]

Saumyaji sucha a crustal clear voice

[@rishikesh3326]

Love from deep down inside of my heart ❤️💓 Such a divine ❤️ Stay awesome 💖

[@sushobhansarker9668]

Listening to Carnatic guitar for the first time. Spellbound. The keyboard was soft and soothing. The vocalist ably maintained the mood of the whole concert. A very pleasing concert indeed

[@pradeepgaur007]

Music is more better than voice

[@sriv9045]

Listen to Prasanna’s guitar

[@madboyma3333]

I thing this guitar is "Mandelin"

[@mulamcs]

Sowmya beats the instrument in alapana. She must be very dear to Saraswathi and the Sankara himself to have this electric voice. The team is simply great. God bless them and they should create more such wonders in the future. Wish them all the best

[@vishnumurthy2081]

Indian Ragas, the elixir from heaven ..this is healing my pain of ankle n knee fracture ❤

[@Sarthakkumarpal]

What a rendition, the voice, the arrangement.....Spellbinding

[@samjaush6309]

Audio clarity! Vera level!! Jus awesome!!

[@satyamshivamsundaram-shahed]

WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! What a lovely composition!! SUPERB Rendition!! 👌👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🙏🙏

[@muskankotwani18]

Overall, fantastic! You guys nailed . We need more these kind'A collabs. It's treat to years. Classical music is strongly alive . More power to you. Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful ! Jai ho♥️🙏

[@nepalese7800]

If you are listening to this, I know you are listening to music that is sanctifying you You are in the ocean of music💚👏

[@lakshilanadishani753]

My heart .. broken into pieces .... I’m trying to collect all the pieces while listening to this .........

[@viliyanurvancheeshwar7724]

Scintilating music heals broken hearts

[@lakshilanadishani753]

@@viliyanurvancheeshwar7724yes indeed ...

[@benugopalghosal1400]

আরে বাহ্ ! কেয়া খুব! সুন্দর , অতি সুন্দর! মনোহারী… 🙏🏻

[@rajalingamchilakalapudi1341]

Hi Countless times , countless feelings. Thanks to the team.Thanks to the universe 🌹 CLR 👍

[@sandaruwijekoon2204]

As a sri lankan we also love indian music...

[@kingj2969]

you are as Indian as i am sri lankan buddy.. we are just divided by borders. 😊

[@nalinisathya7279]

Unusual timbre in your voice. I also liked your outfit...very understated and elegant.Good wishes.

[@ahrulakhani1]

Ms Soumya you are hidden Gem of India ...... Fantastic performance by all Musicians Thanks

[@archanajoshi878]

Sangeet ki nadi ki dhara, kai zarano se milkar sagar ki taraf beh rahi hai... Ati madhur.

[@AbrahamPanicker]

Flowing like a smooth, calm and deep river. !! Beautiful

[@dharmendarjain343]

Spotify has got only 5 minutes of this. Can you please upload the entire version. Man, this hits at another level. This is the kind of music we need. Blessed to have people like you around us. Thank you so much for this masterpiece. Blessings in abundance. :)

[@AnirudhVarmaOfficial]

Thank you so much! Spotify has the studio (album version) of this composition! We will be releasing the live version very soon! :)

[@dharmendarjain343]

@@AnirudhVarmaOfficial Hey, that's so sweet of you... Waiting anxiously... :)

[@anitajanjua9038]

@@AnirudhVarmaOfficial hi there, have you released this version yet?

[@AnirudhVarmaOfficial]

@@anitajanjua9038 Hello! Yes we have, it’s on Spotify and Apple Music! :)

[@martinjames27]

This is divine! If I ever meet you @AnirudhVarmaOfficial, I am touching your feet!

[@sreekumargskurup]

Super..... Voice..... Iam South Kerala,,,, very interest carnatic music..... Congrtulation nadam 👌👏👏👏👏🎸guitar, ghadam, keyboard every nice playing.... All team congrtulation 👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@yogeshyelavkar9536]

हमारा शास्त्रीय संगीत दुनिया में सबसे महान है. हमे गर्व होणा चाहीए की हमारा जन्म ऐसे महान देश में हुआ ऐसे कितने महान कलाकार आपणे कला से दुनिया को मंत्रमुग्ध कर रहे है.... जय भारत🇮🇳❤

[@Srividya_Magesh]

So refreshing and relaxing 💥💥 brilliant work by Sowmya Gurucharan and team. Looking forward to more such music.

[@royalbengalsarkar9481]

The aura you created with music that's holy! Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@jay_shah]

Truly spellbinding! Renditions like these simply don't happen by accident, IT IS DIVINE grace and it is what makes the entire performance sound so magical! Such renditions are the reason why I keep going back to Indian Classical Music, and why it is truly worth cherishing! Deeply grateful to all the artists involved! 🙏🏼

[@anilyadav-gj2qk]

Waaaaw ye h Bharat ki sangeet❤❤❤❤❤

[@alimul.public]

This is an amazing composition ! Need to be heard countless!

[@abhijitupadhyaya9510]

Peace for the soul... Wonderful vocalist and musicians ❣❤

[@chandrakanthsd2629]

After Aruna Sai Ram garu this is most legendary stuff I have seen the setup singing guitar reminds me of Prasanna sir who slays classical like this , This is pure genius thanks

[@aruntripathi271]

This is divine indian classical shastriya Sangeet,soul tuch kar liya bhai

[@bt0.2]

I couldn't define what i feel from my soul .it's a divine for me.❣️

[@monish0093]

My fvrt ragam ❤❤❤❤❤what a feel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bhavsarmadhu7752]

No word , it's seems like Gandharva came from heaven and composed this for human being. Hats off team. Very nice coordination between all members while performing.

[@martinjames27]

I can’t stop listening to this track….divine love, bhakti… bliss!

[@madhukarkallakatta6626]

Love this piece of music. In fact, these artists could've extended this raaga for more than an hour. They are so much talented .... Looking forward more good outputs...

[@rupaligodkar2570]

Hi guys very well done... The ambiance you have created is simply great and commendable 👏👏👏hats off to all... Lovely musical instruments which feel divine while listening... 🙏👌👌🌺🌺

[@KaustabhBhattacharjee]

Voice, Guitar and Piano..... A killing threesome...... Extraordinary ❤️💐🙏

[@manavathirk4257]

Divineful performance.Tnq so much.Vazhga Valamudan!

[@Jaan2104]

Another gem!! I can't say this enough.. all of you have kept me going, specially on tough days. Awesome rendition, just loved it.

[@asoganthangavellu6230]

It was absolute divine rendition, brought so much peace to the heart ❤️ and mind. My outmost respects to the entire musician 🙏👏🙏👏🙏👏🙏

[@shriramanawkar4799]

i ❤ her voice.... it's totally different.... very peaceful..

[@mauriceamsili7374]

India is the healer of the world

[@anaghadeole7384]

Very calming peaceful music assemble 🙏😌

[@suryavijayan7917]

You guys are absolutely brilliant to create this masterpiece. I could never imagine a Carnatic concert with Western instruments. Thank u so much for gifting this to us🥰

[@bakersdozen4164]

Such an amazing performance. I was wondering if my kids r not interested in classical music, who else will be. But there is God, the great leveller. These artists are a part of the God called nature. Listening to it, why will you not resonate with nature when the frequency is the same. She has given slight karnatic touch to mainland hindi heartland classical music. Superb. I am not worthy to praise them enough. I m nothing in front of them.

[@anamikas6438]

This music is enough for me, I want nothing else, no worldly possessions ❤

[@rajeshsavaniofficial]

🙏❤️

[@kritikagoyal510]

One of my favourite ragas . This sounds divine I swear ! 🙏🏼❤️

[@vishnushanbhogue7882]

What is th raga involved. ? Kalyani. ?

[@rameshbathina400]

Excellent combination. Wonderful vocal of Sowmya

[@nkajrolkar]

Raag bhupeshwari...so melodious.,it also reminds me of famous Qawali by Aziz Naza " Chadhta Suraj shire dhire" based on same raga.

[@jshanker2005]

Thanks! I was wondering what raag it was.

[@mixcollection-roy6183]

Oh my godnes.mind blowing music 🎵 and song 🙏🌺