On that Note - Madurai Mani Iyer (S02E03) 

I wasn't even born when he passed away. The impact his pure music has made on the next generations is just amazing. MMI and MDR are still my all-time faves.

I was a student of Madurai Mani iyer,’s sishyar Sethurama iyer.(1953 to 1965)Every year on Vijayadashami day we did Guru mariyadai to MMI and he gave concerts.I had that opportunity and he sang Vellai thamarai Poovil iruppal. O such a golden memories I will never forget in my life🙏

I am 90 years old. And a fanatic of late Madurai mani Iyer.

Very True! Madurai Mani was a phe omenon! Saipremi

Namaskaram...Now I am 84..I was a great of MMI Listened his concerts both in Madras and Bombay..Tears welled my eyes while listening to SS's presentation..🙏

My father was a big fan of Mani iyer. He describes iyer’s Swaraj singing as”பவழமல்லி உதிர்வது போல பாடுவார்”

I am 82 years old.I was a Bhaktha of Madurai Mani Iyer.He sang for my wedding reception on June 17 1965.My wife learnt music from Tiruvengadu Jayaraman.MMI music is eternal

Extraordinary insights and tidbits of legends of music

I sent those comments on behalf of my daughter Capt Rajsri Ramakrishnan who adores listening to your rendition, albeit whenever the soldier finds time! Thank you.

I was and continue to be an avid admirer of Madurai Mani Iyer. I have had the privilege of listening to this legend in person.

Brilliant articulation about the irreplaceable MMI! 🙏

I am all in tears when someone just talks about Shri MMI as sometimes I won’t be able to consume the divinity and depth in his music just after hearing for 2 minutes. For all that I was born after 7 years of his leaving his mortal remains. I am sure his music will live for several hundred years.

Brilliant shot, that is what we explode when ever a cricketer hit 6 or 4. Brilliant note , that is what we experienced whenever we heard Sri Madurai Mani Iyer. For carnatic music that was a golden era.

Namaskarams. I am Mrs.Sundari Sekhar daughter of Coimbatore. Dakshnamurthy. I remember having attended this concert and the applause after the rendition of Eppovaruvaro and Englishnote. Very interesting episodes!!

மிக உண்மை கபாலிகோயிலில்பாடும்பொழுதுநாங்கள்தவறாமல்சென்றுகேட்போம்

Mani Iyer is who brought me in to the hearing of carnatic music. He is only one and only Mani 🙏

The way you expressed makes me a fan to your singing as well as the language .Free flowing . Flawless. Casual. Great man . Admire you.

MMI, extraordinary and amazing a musician. No words are enough to describe him. Also its my view that no musician could encapsulate the soul of a raagam in the shortest time possible. Only a Genius can do that. Two men who were never part of any politics were MMI and MDR.

you spoken so well on the great Master Madurai Mani Iyer. prompts me to listen to you again and again. The first time I heard him was when I was just 10 years old and I sat in the front row and heard MMI beginning the concert with Ramabhkakti. Listening to his Cutcheries when he was alive is livid in my memory. Now for the past several years, I listen to one song a day of Sriman MMI. No amount of Namaskarams to the great MMI is enough to thank him for pleasing us. Menakshi memudham. Oh What a great Man. Eppa varuvarao- ini varamattar. In his obituary, someone wrote "MADURAMANA MAYAY". How apt!!

You are a master storyteller

Mr. Sanjay I viewed this video about Ganakaladharar Sri Madurai Mani Aiyer. For rasikas of my generation he is God of Carnatic Music. The only Ganakaladharar. He impressed young and old alike with his mesmerizing music. He was and is even today " The People's choice".

Sanjay Sir is an Asset of India omg this man if i were born in india i woild learn sangeetham from this Guru ... i love the way he tell something explains .....omg !! Such legend ...GOD of music

In the late 80s I had the privilege of driving Shri Jayaram and his children from Bharthi Vidya Bhavan, London to my home for breakfast. I played a recording of MMI, LGJ & CSM radio program. It had Ramabhakthi, Samajavaragamana. After listening to the first few sangathees, Shri Jayaraman said avar swaragnani. When we reached home, Shri Jayaraman asked me to continue playing the tape. Tears of joy rolled down his cheeks. Spoke very highly of MMI. On the way back we enjoyed listening to a classic suddha saveri, this time with PSP. Shri Jayaraman was pointing out the nuances to his children. Man Music Interface is how I like to remember the great.

Congratulation Sanjay Subramanyam. Excellent analytical presentation about the genius Madurai Mani Iyer. I am a great fan of Madurai Mani Iyer. 1) He was indeed the most popular admired musician time to reckon with. 2) A great singer with unmatched quality enriched with utmost perfection. 3) Amazing alabana depicting the essence of the ragam in its true perspective. 4) Be it Thodi, Kambothi, Karagarapriya, Biravi, he used to deliver with enormous weight and depth. 5) Expansive and exhaustive sangathis with subtle variations. 6) Very elaborate and well structured Niraval that would be scintillating and thought-provoking. 6) Super fast swaram and extraordinary manodharman, yet landing in perfect sruthi and layam a real treat to ears. 7) The application of Gamagam was his specialty that used to mesmerize the audience. 8) An Icon of Carnatic music; he is indeed a source of inspiration and a roll model to today's musicians. 9) His music is so powerful and penetrative such that the audience gets completely engrossed into it. 10) His master pieces include Eppo Varuvaro, Maa Janaki, Chakkani Raja, Mariverathi, Kapaali, Sarasasamadhana, English Note.......and so on. Great. Who can sing like him. There is no comparison at all. Listening to Madurai Mani Iyer Kacheri is an aesthetic divine experience that is literally beyond expression. PRANAMS TO THE GREAT SOUL 🙏

Great ! Thanks for bringing back our beloved Madurai Mani Iyer.

Many thanks again for insights

Namaskaram. When I was a young boy listen Madurai. Mani. Iyer. Tape and later on CDs. I used to cry in goosebump. Really made me Bliss. . SIVA SIVA 🙏🏻

I am aged 62 and as you have elaborated about Mani Iyer singing it took me to a time where i used to eagerly wait for the concert of Mani Iyer in AIR. Unique style and extraordinary interpretation of swara. Once you hear a shanmugapriya of Mani Iyer you will never forget that ragam. Mahan

I am moved to tears listening listening to the episode. My late mother would refer to concerts in mani mandapam may god keep you always blessed 🙏

I enjoy the way you say about every legends. Conception and execution is simply superb 👌

On that Note! - Binge watched about 10 episodes. It inspires and exhilarates at once. I say that despite having no capacity to appreciate Carnatic Music. God Bless you Sir.

The only thing that my brother wanted was to have Sri Madurai Mani Iyer's concert for his marriage reception. Since our parents knew him very well, he also agreed. The Bridegroom was sitting in the front row listening to the maestro! Such was our devotion to his singing

I am 83 years come from a music background family in Mylapore lived in Delhi after marriage settled down in Bangalore still practicing law. Right now watching Sri Sanjay’s “On that note about Madurai Mani Aiyar. He was living in Karpikambika colony near Luz Vivekananada college. We were living very close to his house in Sullivan Garden Road. I have listened to Sri M.Mani Aiyar kutcheri many a times on stage. So too Semmangudi Chembai M.S. MLV GNB. In fact for my wedding reception Sri Ramnad music kutcheri was arranged.. Sanjay சொன்ன மாதிரி எப்போவருவாரோ பத்திக் இன் ஜோன்புரி ராகம் மதுரை மணி ஐயர் பாடி கேக்கணும். நான் கேட்டிருக்கிறேன். ஆஹா எப்போ வருவாரோ நிரவல் அவர் பாடி கேக்கணும் .Right now I’m on a visit to my daughter’s house in Chicago listening this program on RU-vid

I like how the camera zooms in and out to increase thw impact of the lines.

Superb

So fascinating..

Kapali,mind-blowing swaram of MMi

I've been a great fan of Madurai Mani and had the good fortune of listening to his live concers. Sanjay has brought out all the dimensions of his music despite the fact that he was a small boy when he heard n heard about him. Hats off to him!Very beautifully explained. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Respected Sir, Every episode of yours transports us to a different world......அப்பிடியே உருகி போய் விடறேன்......an non pareil singer and a brilliant speaker and story teller.......வாழ்க Sir, வாழ்க வளமுடன்!

Succinct recollection of a classical past. Not only the pastness of that past but of its presence in and through the genius of TVS, and Tiruvaalangkaadu cousins Amma recalls enjoys all that Vichitra raayar ahraharam ..bhash agraharam, . Mayavaram!

My father was a big admirer of mani Iyer. Some songs are patent mani Iyer.

Yeppo varuvaro song will always bring tears in my eyes

Great Sanjay. Thank you for remembering Madurai mani Iyer. I am a big fan of Madurai mani Iyer. I would have listen to his concert live atleast 25 times. I love his Eppo varuvaro, kandan karunai puriyum, Sarasa samadana, his sankaraparanam notes my god un believable legend.

Sanjay. U r not only a great singer n i am fortunate to listen to the concerts of doyens of yester years in the like of gnb mmi semmangudi somu mlv tkr n the like n i am continuously listening to your ‘on that note’ what a narration n in fact u bring back to my mind the concerts of those legends that i hv listened n enjoyed. I am proud to be hailing from madurai n MMI uncle pushpavanam was residing close to our ancestral house in madurai Keep it up. Blessings n best wishes

On that note S02 - both conception and execution - simply superb!!!

This triggers me to hear MMI again :) wonderful

I am huge fan of Sri MMI. Thanks for bringing this video.

Sanjay subramanyam's high regards for senior musicians and the way he brings out the essence of their music in short yet faithful charecteristics of the stalwarts, make this series most watchable and nostalgic.

Excellent analysis of Sri MMI. Heard about the maestro from my mother and maternal uncle's who were a big fan of him. Was fortunate to hear Lp records. What a musician par excellence.

Dear sir, your presentation on the Great Mani Iyer is spellbinding. As you said I came to know about MMI through T V S concert especially " Eppo varuvaro" & the English note. I had the opportunity of attending Ragasudha concerts ofTVS ankaranarayanan

It was an excellent presentation about the genius Madurai Mani Iyer. I used to attend his Rockfort concerts in Tiruchi. What a legend he is.

Thoroughly enjoyed the tribute to Madurai Mani Iyer! Thank you for sharing such thoughtful anecdotes! His style was indeed so unique. A great musician of those days, but whose music will live on for a very, very long time.

Excellent. The way you detailed the genius of Madurai Mani Iyer is awesome. 👍

நான் மதுரை மணி ஐயரின் fan, நேரில் கேட்கும் வாய்ப்புகளும் கிடைத்தது இருக்கிறது ---சஞ்சய் சொன்னது உண்மை -எத்தனை வருஷங்கள் ஆனாலும் நிலைத்து நிற்கும் பாட்டு 🙇🏻‍♀️. சஞ்சய்யின் பேச்சு அபாரம், ரொம்ப ரசித்தேன். God bless him!

TRUE So also the narration

Not just about the person or your singing. You are a great story teller

Sir, both Shri Madurai Mani Iyer and you are geniuses. Excellent narration.

Super super

MMI and MDR were in a class of their own.

Excellant portrayal of the mastero madurai mani iyer - thanks sanjay sir

Arumai

Sanjay ji is a great musician, down to earth person. That’s why his music also sounds devine, extraordinary. 🙏

On the note episodes are like individual Amat Chitra Katha Mahabharata series books….you listen to a story and then wait with anxiety and excitement for the next one. Which when Mahabharata was released by ACK, it was one book every few weeks. The waiting was frustrating and the reading was sheer pleasure. This is the same…..

Phenomenal, true. Very true. MMI a true Legend, awe & respect...

I have been a fan of sri madura mani Iyer and have been hearing his songs fro 1960 and is byngods grace continuing. What u surmised is quite true.even though TVs or Surya Prakash renders his style of music by imbibing his archives, we will have to yet see a musician of sri m.m.iyers unique presentation.tks for bringing to light why u thought about this legend

Thank you Sir for helping us go through those wonderful days ...as if we are travelling back in time. .. Thanks again for extending the On that Note to 7 minutes

Wow! Took me back in time. No discussion on maestros can be complete without a mention of The Great Mani Iyer. He took music to the uninitiated too and made them addicts to his style. That was the mesmerizing power of his music which is why it has lasted in the memories of listeners and has made him immortal.

All the facets of the great Madurai Mani Iyer is very well captured by Sanjay. I myself got attracted to Carnatic music by listening to the great MMI . In those days AIR broadcast many concerts of MMI. Thanks Sanjay for the treat. You deservedly are one of the great musicians. God bless you.

Thank you, Sanjay, for these videos. You are an inspiration. And the sheer joy of listening to these stories!

Madurai Mani Iyer's Koluvaiyunnade is haunting. There is a famous AIR recording of the song... it leaves me in a cathartic state every time I listen to it. Thanks for this episode.

அற்புதம் ஸார். உங்கள் இந்த முயற்சியால் தான் நாங்கள் இவற்றைப் பற்றி எல்லாம் தெரிந்து கொள்ள முடிகிறது. சர்க்கரை பொங்கலில் பலரும் முந்திரிப்பருப்பை தான் தேடுவதை போல, உங்கள் கச்சேரியிலும் மாமேதையின் பாடல் தேடியது யது அற்புதமே என் நமஸ்காரங்கள் 🙏

Thanks Sanjay for this. You have taken me back to my childhood days when everyone in my village used to praise Madurai Mani Iyer and a lot of rasikas congregate at our house Thinnai to listen to Madurai Mani Iyer singing in AIR programme. One special request, why do not you perform a concert mimicking Mani Iyer as a mark of a tribute to that great musician. It will be a great opportunity for this generation of people to get to know what a great musician Shri Madurai Mani Iyer.

Excellent narration and great tribute to the great legend Sri. Madurai Mani Iyer. Thank you sir for sharing this.

Enjoyed this episode very much. Adding my vote for an MDR episode.

You have a way of story telling that keeps us wanting for more. 👍Nice anecdotes. Keep them coming.👏👏

What an excellent rendition. Brought tears in my eyes. Thank you so much.

I would like to hear your experience about Dr.Madurai Somu ON THAT NOTE Sir

Got reminded of our Mayavaram days, and Sri Mani Iyers concerts in a small hall, in the famous Kaaluyagudi hotel. Though way back, very impressionable age of our days over there.Great anecdotes

We thoroughly enjoy On that Note. Please continue this. it is very interesting.

as a vellaikaran who speak tamil conjum conjum i am always fascinated by the way tamils like Sanjayiar switches into Tamil for what i believe is greater intimacy at certain point.....would fun to do a sociological study of folk of his educational and langugage level to analyze when and for why the switch is made, e.g. at 2:40, returning home into Tamil for illustrative example about Sethalapathi Balu....no way that example would be as warm or tender in english....🙂

Soo nice to here this u r just great and we r also a biiig fan of Madhurai mani iyer d legend i like the swara kalpana of Brovabharama beautiful 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

A Renowned performer with a memorable voice😍

My father was a great Madura Mani Iyer fan. He used to have tapes of Mani iyer and listen, he could imitate the innate Mani iyer's phrases. Your talk brought back nostalgic memories. Thanks a lot

Truly enjoyed tribute to Mani Iyer Sir. Thank you so much Sanjay Sir for sharing such a beautiful Note🙏🙏

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First ever song I listened in classical was by mmi vatapi ,his famous kamboji rtp level of kamboji and essence he bring is amazing. His unique style of singing is his trademark

எப்போ வருவாரோ எந்தன் கலி தீர இப்பவும் என் காதில் ஒலித்து கொண்டிருக்கிறது. அவரை மாதிரி சக்கினிராஜ மார்கமு இன் karaharapriya யார் பாடmudiyum

You are right Sanjayji, In my young days (now pushing 85) in Bombay in the 1960s we were a group of die-hard Mani Iyer fans. I used to give an excuse and attend two days Shanmukhananda concerts (then) of our idol. Once you hear you are enslaved. I'm a fan of yours and noticed Iyer's influence in you many a time. Your Note is tear-jerking for oldies.

Some how I feel, நீங்கள் மிகவும் அழகாக நகல் எடுத்த மாதிரி, செம்பை மாமா, மதுரை மணி ஐயர் மாமா, மதுரை சோமு அவர்கள் போல பாடறேள். கண்ணை மூடிக்கொண்டு கேட்டால் அவா மாதிரியே இருக்கு. நன்றி சஞ்சய். என் மஹாப்பெரியவாள் உங்கள்மீது தன் அருளைப் பொழிவாறாக. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

My all time favourite 😍

What a tribute to a legend 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Nice presentation. I was able to visualise Chitoor Subramaniam Pilliai in your song Mammala Gathama Venkatakrishan s/o flute Vidwan late t.K radhakrishnan and cousin brother of Mahalingam at U S who is known to you

The way you imitated voice of Madurai Mani Iyer was Amazing. Very entertaining note Sir 👌

Excellent. 🙏🙏🙏

God bless. A nice way to enjoy. Thanks

Sanjay sir, to continue with your story... i am not sure if you remember this but in Your last concert in mumbai (Mumbai Margazhi Mahotsavam 2022). you rendered eppO varuvaarO at the end of the concert. To which the whole crowd responded in the same manner you mentioned here. That build up in the end was really amazing. I still remember it vividly. it was so difficult not to sing along. But if i did, i would have disturbed people around me 😅. and i tried my best not too.

Very interesting to hear such anecdotes which add more embellishment to the Raga when we hear it the next time !!! Thanks Sanjay ji.

Very interesting to hear you.. waiting for an episode about the great M.D.Ramanathan

Thank you Sanjay ji for bringing these videos, you r not only a great musician, u r great orator too. We r enjoying every word of these videos. We too r a great fan of MMI. His kalpana swaras, none can beat. My brother sings "eppo varyvaaro", exactly how MMI sings.

Sir the episode on the great legend was brilliant. God bless 🙏🙏