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Prasant’s blog - Official blog of Carnatic saxophonist/composer Prasant Radhakrishnan

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I am a composer/performer specializing in Indian classical music on saxophone, among other creative music.

This was my "random stuff" blog, but now I'm trying to simplify and reduce, so I'm just going to have one blog. Check here for real important news regarding my music as well as some fun stuff. I also brought in all my old posts for a one stop blog...thing.

New releases and occasional free tracks will be posted here!

I live in the Bay Area with my wife and cat.

I also enjoy fiddling with gadgets and other tech in my spare time...or sometimes when I am supposed to be doing something more important...

Playing and listening to music is a gift.

While I'm figuring this whole thing out, you can still find:

My podcast at http://podcast.prasantmusic.com until I figure out how to bring that over too.

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January 28, 2010

Lalgudi Jayaraman's Gati Neevani in Thodi -- no words to describe

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I have been enjoying this gem from the 1967 Krishnaghana Sabha concert where they have rendered the Lalgudi Pancharatnams in addition to an RTP. The whole concert is amazing.

So expressive... its hard to describe.

P.S. 100% proceeds to Haiti is still happening at http://music.prasantmusic.com until Feb 1st midnight PST!

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January 22, 2010

Voleti and MSS Renditions of Viriboni. Timeless!

For the Carnatic listeners out there. One of the most commonly sung compositions rendered with rare depth. I am a fan of both of these musical giants. Enjoy!

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December 16, 2009

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer at Music Academy 1988

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I've been listening to this recording for years, but had never seen a video. I just came across this on youtube. T.N. Krishnan, Trichy Sankaran and G. Harishankar. Hope someone will post the RTP in Bhairavi from this concert on youtube too.

Sankaran and Harishankar are amazing in this clip and even more enjoyable during the rest of the concert.

It would be great to see some video of the masters like Semmangudi when they are in their prime.

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December 5, 2009

B. Rajashekar receives All India Radio TOP Grade in Music

I am glad to share the news that my close mentor, friend, and top class morsing artist Bangalore B. Rajashekar has received the TOP grade from All India Radio (AIR). As the name implies, this is the highest level that can be awarded from an artist in the AIR system and is usually only given to seasoned artists who have reached to master level of musicianship.

In my opinion, Sri Rajashekar is a true master and innovator on the morsing. To learn more about him check out the podcast I did along with him during his visit here.

Part 1
Part 2

You can also find him performing during the Chennai music season in December and touring the world during other time of the year.

Congratulations to Bangalore B. Rajashekar!