Martin Luther , the German priest of the 16th century who challenged the authority of Pope and the Roman Catholic church had something to say about music: “ Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us”. Here is an elaborate Ragam Thanam Pallavi by Dr. Balamuralikrishna, who by his music and life has challenged the power centers of music and their ‘theological diktats’. Ragam Thanam Pallavi renderings can calm the agitations of the mind…and as Martin Luther said, ‘it is a delightful present’ that the Carnatic aesthetic mind had evolved through centuries. It is sad that the ‘shortened’ concerts have no space for an extensive Ragam Thanam Pallavi nowadays.
Here is Balamuralikrishna’s gift which could calm my mind this morning:
http://www.muzigle.com/track/ragam-thanam-pallavi-10
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