In Neraval of Hiitavu, with its variations of Hitavui as Hitavuive, Hitavuive, Hitavuivee .....I sensed creative playfulness, giving me immense joy - Isn't that the very purpose of music?
I am hearing this song atleast one time in a day, everyday.. since so many years...everytime it make me wondering how it was possible for a human being to sing like this and handling the swaram in such a scintillating style....amazing... No doubt that he was "Kaliyuga Naradha"...
What a wonderful combination. So blissful and divine. So pleasant and enchanting. Violin Maestro Krishnan Sir matching the Legend in every sangathi- neraval, swaraprasthara so marvellously. All throughout excellent accompaniment by Sarvalaghu Samrat Ramabhadran Sir with incredible regularity. Music at its majestic strides. Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Mani Iyer's brilliant variations in neraval is simply outstanding. Ramabhadran Sir playing wonderfully when Ganakaladhara Mani Iyer is dwelling on the notes, is extreme bliss and divine. Thanks to my parents who have initiated into this great ocean of unequalled quality. We have been hearing this masterpiece for over 60 years. But everytime one gets excited and enlightened 🙏🙏🙏
i have this on cassette i bought in the music store in mylapore in 1984, and have always loved it....i had no idea then who he was, but i relied on the opinion of the shop owner, i knew i loved carnatic music, and madurai meenakshi kovil, and the serene expression on the face of MMI...
My father used to say that rasikaa would be eagerly and impatiently waiting for uii uiis. I have been listening to MMI for past 40 yrs(recorded version) and hv become like his old day rasikas
Two weeks ago, on October 6, at the West Windsor Plainsboro Middle School, Sri T M Krishna sang this kriti beautifully in a grand 3 ½ hour concert. Then two days ago, at the same venue, Sri Surya Prakash, whose sangeetha acharya, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri T V Shankara Narayanan was Sri MMI’s shishya, also sang the same kriti. And today, when I came across this video and listened to it again, perhaps for the twentieth time, and read all the nice commentaries written here by rasikas using superlatives and glowing words of praise, I thought of the great vocalist MMI, and wondered what exactly is it that captivates rasikas’ minds whenever they hear Sri MMI. In addition to his unique style, and smooth, effortless flow of his music, to those with a fine, pristine sense of sruthi, his singing stood out. Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman wrote in his autobiography that there was only one other vocalist who had sruti shuddha comparable to that of MMI : Sri M D Ramanathan. They say that for musicians, Shruthi is maatha and Laya is Pitha. But for Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Ganakaladhara (this title was created just for him, and has not been awarded to anyone else since) Madurai Mani Iyer, Shruthi was not just maatha, but Pitha, too! He was a true naadopaasaka. My sangeetha acharya, Sri T N Bala, when he was about 10 years old, learnt Carnatic music from Sri MMI for many years. During my classes, when he reminisced about his beloved guru, occasionally he burst into tears; he revered his teacher as if he were a singing Deva from Narada loka. When I go to Chennai during Music season, if I mention casually to rasikas sitting near me at the sabhas, that my teacher was a Sri MMI shishya, their eyes always widened with awe: the name MMI is awe inspining! It is almost 50 years since Sri MMI passed away, but the rasikas adore him to this day. Many rasikas think that this kriti, in particular, is one of his most memorable and captivating recordings. Yesh Prabhu, Bushkill, Pennsylvania
I am very delighted to read through your comments.. I am 35 years old and zero knowledge in sangeetham. I had heard MMI's song through my father. I always feel something special with his voice and the way he sing, which u mentioned effortless. Now, I do listen this song and other MMI's collections at least once in a day.
I will restrict myself to stating that however pleasing TMK’s recitals may be (I have not heard it personally nor will I), I would not bracket him with MMI or RS, who are both respectful of tradition and parampara and maintain, nay, uplift, the dignity of Carnatic music by their demeanour. The ability of Carnatic music to bring the listener closer to divinity depends on the purity of the performer. Regretfully, TMKs track record points south
@@adityab2846 if you look at his kalpanaswarams it’s all in sequence of 2,4,6,8 rather than 3,5,7. It’s hard to make it sound good, as it just seems repetitive to the listener. Only he could do it and still make it sound beautiful.
@@ramanvk5523 No sir. Usually old number of swarms are laid on the even beat of the thaalam like 3's, 5's n so on. He sings even numbers which is extremely unique to his style of singing.
@Aditya B it means like for example in kalpanaswarams (swarakalpana), Sa Sa Ri Ri Ga Ga Ma Ma Ri, Pa Da Ni Ni Sa are even swaras. Sa Ri Ga Ri Ga Ma Ga Ma Pa Pa Da Ni are odd swaras. In even swaras the note/swaram get repeated twice like sa sa ri ri etc in odd swaras it is more like mathematical calculation like sa ri ga ri ga ma etc
In Carnatic music,the name Madura Mani Iyer stands unequaled in many respects to this day. The way he handles the swarams is amazing,I would say. I am glad to hear his singing.
Madurai Mani iyer and vellorar are eye and the eye ball blending and the tempo also lalgudiar holding on to mm iyer steps superb to say the least thank u
As ever before,,,superb with a melodious,,, captivating devine music Uniquely,,the vibration of the strings as that of Legends T Chowdiah,,Dwaram ,,Malaai Kottai,,,,Govinfaswamy etc & stands apart " two in one" ie sinking in output. Kindly do more such short ,& sweet. & for me in KEDARA GOWLAI ,,,full alapana Krithi & Swara pradthatam R. Seetharaman. 78y. Mumbai
This raga Kapinarayani has the distinction of being sung by Madurai Mani Iyer in his unique style upteen times with such a grace, dared by other musicians after his demise. What a soulful singing. From earth to heaven his path is extended, which I doubt anybody has coveted honour.
Very much Super performance by Mr.Madhurai Mani Iyer in the morning. Thanks again for your perusal.Excellent rendition.Marvelous and Funtastic performance. The accompanists are also very much appreciated. Thanks alot.S.Madhavan.
Aha! What a wonderful tone of Mr.Mani Iyer? thanks again for your perusal.excellent.funtastic.beutiful Niraval. thanks again.top class performance.(S.Madhvan)
Absolutely top class performance by Mr.Madurai Mani Iyer. thanks again for your perusal.funtastic.The accompanists are verymuch super b.beutiful. thanks again.(S.Madhvan)
Even if you listen to this song 1000 times rendered by MMI you will still end listening again. Saint Thiyaharaja would have loved this voice for his Kirtanai on Lord Rama
A great vocalist with a distinct personality! Still remember listening to him at the Tamil Isai Sangam over 50 years ago in Madras. With a quirky style at times, he is simply the best in it ! Thanks for your upload.
What a beautiful voice by Mr.Madhurai Mani Iyer in the morning! Excellent and very much appreciated performance. The accompanists are also very much appreciated. Thanks again for your perusal.Beutiful and Marvelous.Funtabulous voice. Thanks slot. S.Madhavan.
Unless you are blessed... You cannot hear this masterpiece.
Ganapathi Aswath your assessment is true
Absolutely .
True
That's true...
Or unless you have TH-cam search...
Wonderful I saw in a katcheri in Madurai in 1970 now I am in 80 years
He passed away in 1968 isn't it
@@MellisaiMannarMSVTHELEGE-xo4me Yes
In Neraval of Hiitavu, with its variations of Hitavui as Hitavuive, Hitavuive, Hitavuivee .....I sensed creative playfulness, giving me immense joy - Isn't that the very purpose of music?
Indeed Yes.
Great soul MMI
Indeed
I am hearing this song atleast one time in a day, everyday.. since so many years...everytime it make me wondering how it was possible for a human being to sing like this and handling the swaram in such a scintillating style....amazing... No doubt that he was "Kaliyuga Naradha"...
Yes, these songs are addictive.
Plain and simple. Superhuman music and guru's krupa
Even after 100 years this song will be enjoyable.
Over and over again with the same blessed feeling taking you Gamakas flowing like ripples on a wave of ectasy to Nada Brahma !
This song is like DRUG
@@rrajan5476 Yes yes. Used to hear every now and then. Still having the feeling of hearing it for the first time.
Saint Thiyaharaja would like this outstanding voice
@@rrajan5476 Not this song....each and every song is more than a drug
What a wonderful combination. So blissful and divine. So pleasant and enchanting. Violin Maestro Krishnan Sir matching the Legend in every sangathi- neraval, swaraprasthara so marvellously. All throughout excellent accompaniment by Sarvalaghu Samrat Ramabhadran Sir with incredible regularity. Music at its majestic strides. Sangeetha Kalanidhi Madurai Mani Iyer's brilliant variations in neraval is simply outstanding. Ramabhadran Sir playing wonderfully when Ganakaladhara Mani Iyer is dwelling on the notes, is extreme bliss and divine. Thanks to my parents who have initiated into this great ocean of unequalled quality. We have been hearing this masterpiece for over 60 years. But everytime one gets excited and enlightened 🙏🙏🙏
தாளம் ஸ்ருதி இந்த சக்ரவர்த்தி முன் பின்னி பிணைந்து கொண்டு இருக்கிறது ❤
i have this on cassette i bought in the music store in mylapore in 1984, and have always loved it....i had no idea then who he was, but i relied on the opinion of the shop owner, i knew i loved carnatic music, and madurai meenakshi kovil, and the serene expression on the face of MMI...
My father used to say that rasikaa would be eagerly and impatiently waiting for uii uiis. I have been listening to MMI for past 40 yrs(recorded version) and hv become like his old day rasikas
Two weeks ago, on October 6, at the West Windsor Plainsboro Middle School, Sri T M Krishna sang this kriti beautifully in a grand 3 ½ hour concert. Then two days ago, at the same venue, Sri Surya Prakash, whose sangeetha acharya, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Sri T V Shankara Narayanan was Sri MMI’s shishya, also sang the same kriti. And today, when I came across this video and listened to it again, perhaps for the twentieth time, and read all the nice commentaries written here by rasikas using superlatives and glowing words of praise, I thought of the great vocalist MMI, and wondered what exactly is it that captivates rasikas’ minds whenever they hear Sri MMI. In addition to his unique style, and smooth, effortless flow of his music, to those with a fine, pristine sense of sruthi, his singing stood out. Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman wrote in his autobiography that there was only one other vocalist who had sruti shuddha comparable to that of MMI : Sri M D Ramanathan. They say that for musicians, Shruthi is maatha and Laya is Pitha. But for Sangeetha Kalanidhi, Ganakaladhara (this title was created just for him, and has not been awarded to anyone else since) Madurai Mani Iyer, Shruthi was not just maatha, but Pitha, too! He was a true naadopaasaka. My sangeetha acharya, Sri T N Bala, when he was about 10 years old, learnt Carnatic music from Sri MMI for many years. During my classes, when he reminisced about his beloved guru, occasionally he burst into tears; he revered his teacher as if he were a singing Deva from Narada loka. When I go to Chennai during Music season, if I mention casually to rasikas sitting near me at the sabhas, that my teacher was a Sri MMI shishya, their eyes always widened with awe: the name MMI is awe inspining! It is almost 50 years since Sri MMI passed away, but the rasikas adore him to this day. Many rasikas think that this kriti, in particular, is one of his most memorable and captivating recordings.
Yesh Prabhu, Bushkill, Pennsylvania
I am very delighted to read through your comments.. I am 35 years old and zero knowledge in sangeetham. I had heard MMI's song through my father. I always feel something special with his voice and the way he sing, which u mentioned effortless. Now, I do listen this song and other MMI's collections at least once in a day.
I will restrict myself to stating that however pleasing TMK’s recitals may be (I have not heard it personally nor will I), I would not bracket him with MMI or RS, who are both respectful of tradition and parampara and maintain, nay, uplift, the dignity of Carnatic music by their demeanour. The ability of Carnatic music to bring the listener closer to divinity depends on the purity of the performer. Regretfully, TMKs track record points south
Yesh Prabhu v
Yesh - thank you for your nice post. MMI is one of my favorites and yes I remember Sri T N Bala and his reverence for MMI
MMI and this song in particular got me believing tyagaraja and indeed Carnatic could sound good! Else I was converting to Hindustani from rock
Mani Iyer's swaras are even numbered clusters than odd ones like 3,5,7 that all of us are used to in the Carnatic lore. That's what makes it genius!
Can you elaborate on this
@@adityab2846 if you look at his kalpanaswarams it’s all in sequence of 2,4,6,8 rather than 3,5,7. It’s hard to make it sound good, as it just seems repetitive to the listener. Only he could do it and still make it sound beautiful.
@@gskksk do you mean sa re ga ma as opposed to just three day sa re ma?
@@ramanvk5523 No sir.
Usually old number of swarms are laid on the even beat of the thaalam like 3's, 5's n so on. He sings even numbers which is extremely unique to his style of singing.
@Aditya B it means like for example in kalpanaswarams (swarakalpana),
Sa Sa Ri Ri Ga Ga Ma Ma Ri, Pa Da Ni Ni Sa are even swaras.
Sa Ri Ga Ri Ga Ma Ga Ma Pa Pa Da Ni are odd swaras.
In even swaras the note/swaram get repeated twice like sa sa ri ri etc
in odd swaras it is more like mathematical calculation like sa ri ga ri ga ma etc
Madurai maniiyer master piece song . Wonderful song
IVARUKU NU SILA TRADE
MARK SONGS UNDU. AMMAKU
ROMBA PIDIKUM. NADATANU
MANI, SARASA , VADABI,
KANDA VAVA, VELLAI TAMARAI
SONGS KETTALE ADUKU
MERUGU KODUTU JOLIKA
SEYVAR.
இன்னும் 100வருஷங்களுக்கு இந்த கீர்த்தனை நிலைத்து நிற்கும்.
Am an ardent Fan of SRI MADURAI MANI IYER right from the age of FIVE and used to attend his concerts used to extend up to 00:00 hrs.
Sadhguru brought me here when HE mentions in a conversation with Pt. Jasraj..... Tears flowing
Namaskaram to Sri Mani MAMA Madurai. Legend in Carnatic Music ❤
T N Krishnan on the Violin and Vellore Ramabhadran on the Mridangam.... simply divine
Really they spiced the song to next level and sometimes you can sense all three singing this song
Thanks for sharing this wonderful song of sarasa sama of great stalwart madurai mani iyer
One of best mridangam accompaniments 👏🏻👏🏻. Not intruding the song, but giving excellent platform. Wow!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
flow of a natural genius, no parallel to my knowledge. Thank God to have given me this opportunity to hear this legend
One of the Many master pieces of Ganakaladharar, the God of Carnatic Music.🙏🙏
one year later and still it fills me with ecstasy...
Yes should be lucky enough to hear such songs.Really i am blessed.
one of the Great Musician in the Globe.
மதுரை மணி யின் இனிய குரல் அபாரமான ஸ்வரண் ஸஞ்சாரம்
One of the masterpiece's of Madurai Mani Iyer
In Carnatic music,the name Madura Mani Iyer stands unequaled in many respects to this day. The way he handles the swarams is amazing,I would say. I am glad to hear his singing.
Madurai Mani iyer and vellorar are eye and the eye ball blending and the tempo also lalgudiar holding on to mm iyer steps superb to say the least thank u
True. Since my childhood days I am fan if MMI
The rendition is beyond my comprehension.Immortal.
THESE DAYS WE CANNOT HEAR SUCH DIVINE MUSIC
What a mridangam following great master vid. Sri Vellur Ramabhadran sir, this is anandamaya.
What a song and superb accomplishments...no words
The apex is around 4:20. Other singers and classicists would consider it blasphemous perhaps... But who cares when you have such elixir in your ears
Yes 4:20 to 6:00 is unbelievable melody and ecstasy
Can't even copy one sangathi of this great master.... That's what i call pure genius....
I like all songs sung by the great Madurai Mani Iyer
సరస సామ దాన భేద దండ చతుర
సాటి దైవమెవరే బ్రోవవే
పరమ శాంభవాగ్రేసరుండగుచు
బలుకు రావణుడు తెలియ లేక పోయె (సరస)
హితవు మాటలెంతో బాగ పల్కితివి
సతముగా-నయోధ్య-నిత్తునంటివి
నత సహోదరుని రాజు చేసి రాక
హతము జేసితివి త్యాగరాజ నుత (సరస)
A great singer in 1960s.We used to listen with great awe in those days.
The music flows, even more smoothly than water, when the master musician Madurai mani is performing. Our mamas karmas to him and his genius
A few of his trademarks Sarasa sama in.kapinaryani Nathha thanimanisam in chittaranjani Maye in Tharangini.A delightful world
As ever before,,,superb with a
melodious,,, captivating devine music
Uniquely,,the vibration of the
strings as that of Legends T Chowdiah,,Dwaram ,,Malaai
Kottai,,,,Govinfaswamy etc
& stands apart " two in one"
ie sinking in output.
Kindly do more such short ,& sweet. & for me in KEDARA
GOWLAI ,,,full alapana Krithi
& Swara pradthatam
R. Seetharaman. 78y. Mumbai
How many times I would have Heard it, still love to hear one more time
60 s at devakottai i
K attended mdu iyer kacheri next day trmahalingam flute
. I was very young
How beautiful
,,👍🙏🙏🙏
Amazing rendering is his own inimitable style. Masterclass.
my favourite singer n song also 👌
Madurai Mani Iyer is a special n his way of singing also a treat to ears
Mind blowing rendition by great MMI with superb accompany violin/mridangam.
wonderful voice Very nice to hear
Really Madurai Mani iyer is a great singer in the last generation
This raga Kapinarayani has the distinction of being sung by Madurai Mani Iyer in his unique style upteen times with such a grace, dared by other musicians after his demise. What a soulful singing. From earth to heaven his path is extended, which I doubt anybody has coveted honour.
In 1965 .my father used to hear his keertannas in radio though I don't understand I like Mani over songs
Very much Super performance by Mr.Madhurai Mani Iyer in the morning. Thanks again for your perusal.Excellent rendition.Marvelous and Funtastic performance. The accompanists are also very much appreciated. Thanks alot.S.Madhavan.
Super .
What a melodies voice god gift 🎉🎉🎉
Really a jambavan . I salute him 🙏🏾
Class
Absolutely fantastic
Divine and soothing
Thanks for uploading wonderful concert. Bringing tears in eyes and bliss in the heart. Great Maestros.
We, Anyone get like this mahaan, for replace his vacuam ?. Nobody can born even now.
No one will ever.
Excellent,please upload entire concert if it is wih you Sir
மகிழ்ச்சி
Sheer genius !!!
Very pleasant to hear I feel like I want to keep on hear it. He has a magical voice
IT IS IMMORTALISED
Great rendering by one of the geniuses of Carnatic music. Thanks
Evergreen
Super
Thanks
Aha! What a wonderful tone of Mr.Mani Iyer? thanks again for your perusal.excellent.funtastic.beutiful Niraval. thanks again.top class performance.(S.Madhvan)
Madurai Mani is a genius. My mother's all time favorite. You should also Vellaithamarai. Supported on the violin by another great TNK.
Dear master mani mama nobody can beat u. U had ur own unique style. Deeply miss u. Uncle now 75yrs.
So Blissful and Divine.
Beyond this I am unable to express my feelings in words.
Violin and mridangam accompaniments extraordinary brilliance.
His style is to take along with him the accompanying artists which none else can beat.
many thanks for this one and.only one mani iyer
Really it's a unique style, And no can beat our Madurai Mani. He was a gr8 a singer.
True....Heard this a million times...Still having the same fresh feeling, when heard for the first time 35 years back.
Absolutely top class performance by Mr.Madurai Mani Iyer. thanks again for your perusal.funtastic.The accompanists are verymuch super b.beutiful. thanks again.(S.Madhvan)
Even if you listen to this song 1000 times rendered by MMI you will still end listening again. Saint Thiyaharaja would have loved this voice for his Kirtanai on Lord Rama
Madurai MANI OR INDIAN MANI. SIMPLY FANTASTIC. VEERARAGHAVAN.
Bb
Magnificent
Cauvery flowing with full force after the gates are opened.
ஆஹா ஆஹா ஆனந்தம்
a masterpeace of sri madurai mani. Srivanjiyam mani iyer used to sing like sri mm. Once Sri MM met srivanjiyam out of curiosity.
Very nice singer with peculiar voice and style of singing. We miss him.
A great vocalist with a distinct personality! Still remember listening to him at the Tamil Isai Sangam over 50 years ago in
Madras. With a quirky style at times, he is simply the best in it ! Thanks for your upload.
I am surprised how come 95 people gave thumps down to this divine song?
Absolutely top class performance by Mr.Mani Iyer.no doubt. thanks again for your perusal.finest performance.excellent tone. thanksalot.S.Madhvan.
What a beautiful voice by Mr.Madhurai Mani Iyer in the morning! Excellent and very much appreciated performance. The accompanists are also very much appreciated. Thanks again for your perusal.Beutiful and Marvelous.Funtabulous voice. Thanks slot. S.Madhavan.
None of the singers have rendered this song like Madurai mani.Great singer ,sings with such ease and his unique style
Suntvseerilpriyamanaval
Great rendition,I HV not heard like this with any other exponents unique ,but God has not shown his kindness.
What mano dharma! Nothing prepared in advance! Total spontaneity and pure bliss!
Excellent..
Excellent..!
ரசிகன்
A master piece from the rare genius.Can we get another singer like him?
Never till the universe exists...My bad, I born in the early seventies...Missed his live concerts...
And I was born in the nineties 🙄
Sulamangalamsisterssong
@@narayanrl2315 how about a 2k kid here
Absolutely magical
The Legend
Height of imagination of swaras.... MMI is God's gift to the music world 🙏🙏🙏
willbe highly obliged if you can upload the full concert . thanks in advance 🙏🙏
This is part of a great concert by the Great MAMI,TNK,VRN.Wonderful tempo and rendering
Very good singer.