9.10 pm Just occurred to me that if you sang GopalaKrishna Bharati songs, with Thevaram and Thiruvachakam, you would help the downtrodden populace to reconnect with their cultural roots. Much better than aggravating pessimism through 'Purambokku' songs. Help Krishna. They need help. More than commiseration. EVR stoked hatred to fill cultural emptiness he created. And where are those even today?
Surprised to see Sowmya struggling with shruthi & breath control (this is quite in contrast to Hindustani singers) right through the rendition. Seems to recover slightly during the Charanam but it lacked the robust vigour & profound devotion. No kalpana swaram exchanges after the Neraval & it was a big let down. Overall, well below par & much disappointed! Shreya Devnath on the violin was much more accomplished than the main artist in her subdued essay & the delightful phrases stroked!
