Rohan Krishnamurthy
Layopasana 1: A Rhythmic Voyage
© 2004 Rohan Krishnamurthy (634479385070)
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Breathtaking percussion solo on the traditional South Indian drum, the mridangam, by a young virtuoso drummer.
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- 1 Introduction
- 2 Mridangam Solo
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About the CD:
Recorded in a single take, the critically-acclaimed solo for mridangam-- the ancient South Indian drum-- is an original composition specially set in the traditional Indian time cycle of 2 kalai Adi Tala, which consists of 16 repeating units.
Equally improvised and precomposed, the solo features a wide display of rhythmic intricacies, including elaborations in complex subdivisions of 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9, and highlights the stunning tonalities of the mridangam.
Blending the rich percussive styles of a host of Indian drums like the tabla, tavil, and khanjira, as well as the legendary techniques of past masters of Indian percussion, Rohan creates a refreshing and inimitable style on the mridangam.
Reviews of Layopasana 1:
"Spine tingling rhythmic fireworks from a young expert in the art of South Indian drumming."
- Grammy-award winning framedrummer Glen Velez.
"His style is very mature and reflects that of senior mridangists, particularly the legendary C.S. Murughabhupathy."
- World-renowned Indian slide guitarist Chitravina N. Ravikiran.
"His tani avartanam (solo) for Adi Tala with imaginative permutations and combinations in the different nadais, the flawless beats, meetus, chappus, arai chappus, etc., played with appreciable clarity and the crowning rhythmic finale, has the seal of quality. Rohan is a natural and is bound to go far in his chosen art form of percussion."
- The Hindu, Chennai (India)
About Rohan:
Acclaimed an “international performer and promoter” of the South Indian drum, the mridangam, by USA Today, 19-year-old Rohan Krishnamurthy has performed in numerous Indian classical concerts in India and North America since the age of nine with leading Indian musicians. Today, he is considered a young celebrity in the Indian Music scene.
Having received initial training on the mridangam in the US and continuing advanced study in India, Rohan has collaborated in cross-musical ventures with well-known symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, etc., and has presented several Indian percussion summer camps, workshops, academic lecture-demonstrations, and outreach events throughout the US.
Rohan is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including USA Today’s All-College Academic Second Team, the Percussive Arts Society’s Thomas Siwe Scholarship, “Young Artist of India” by Bharat Kalachar (Chennai, India), and “Prodigy in Performing Arts” by the Indo-American Center in New York.
An innovator, he has redesigned the ancient mridangam to make it more user-friendly and has published a research article in Percussive Notes, the leading music journal for professional percussionists. Currently a third year Heyl Foundation Scholar at Kalamazoo College pursuing a double major in music and chemistry, Rohan has won departmental honors for his innovative leadership in bridging the College and community through musical initiatives.
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Mridangam
author: GlennThis CD is an excellent for anybody interested in listening to the mridangam as a solo instrument. Usually the mridangam is part of an group of instruments such as the sitar and ghatam, but here on this CD it is given an opportunity to stand out by itself.
Mridangam
author: GlennThis CD is an excellent for anybody interested in listening to the mridangam as a solo instrument. Usually the mridangam is part of an group of instruments such as the sitar and ghatam, but here on this CD it is given an opportunity to stand out by itself.
Loved it!
author: Ajay KumaranGreat work. This is probably the best mridangam solo I have ever heard. Do you have anymore CDs coming out?
Good stuff
author: Tom HarrisThis is definitely a great CD to get introduced to Indian percussion. Good work man!
Amazing
author: Steve ManningWhat a creative and imaginative CD! Your music keeps the listener constantly engaged and interested. Can't wait to see you perform live!