Margazhi Raagam
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Margazhi Raagam is a Film/Carnatic music
concert performed by Bombay Jayashri
and T.M. Krishna, two leading artists in the field. The film is significant because it is considered to be the first of its kind in the Carnatic music world.
On the official website, Jayendra says: “For over four years, I have been living with the idea of giving Carnatic music an evocative new appeal in terms of presentation. Finally, the technology became available to give this dream the right shape. Margazhi Raagam brings together two things that are close to my heart – music and cinema! I am sure that classical music and cinema will see the benefit of this initiative, as will artistes and music lovers.”
Along with him a number of leading technicians have participated in the creation of this film. Some of whom are H. Sridhar
- Audiography, P.C. Sreeram - Cinematography, Rajeevan
- Art Direction, and Satissh Kurosowa - Editing which has awed South Indian audiences and is set to release in theatres across the globe in the months to follow.
The film is also expected to be released in Blu-ray, DVD and Audio CD formats in the near future.
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
concert performed by Bombay Jayashri
Bombay Jayashri
Bombay Jayashri Ramnath is an Indian Carnatic music vocalist. She has also recorded songs as a playback singer in South Indian films. She has many albums to her credit, released as cassettes and CDs....
and T.M. Krishna, two leading artists in the field. The film is significant because it is considered to be the first of its kind in the Carnatic music world.
Concept
Margazhi Raagam was conceptualised by Jayendra Panchapakesan a pioneer of the South Indian ad film making industry. The film follows a 'concert' format, with the artistes performing on a stage, but uses video styles to give the audience a multi-directional view of the stage and set.On the official website, Jayendra says: “For over four years, I have been living with the idea of giving Carnatic music an evocative new appeal in terms of presentation. Finally, the technology became available to give this dream the right shape. Margazhi Raagam brings together two things that are close to my heart – music and cinema! I am sure that classical music and cinema will see the benefit of this initiative, as will artistes and music lovers.”
Along with him a number of leading technicians have participated in the creation of this film. Some of whom are H. Sridhar
H. Sridhar
H. Sridhar, was a sound engineer from India and known for his work with the Indian Musician A R Rahman.Sridhar was the Chief Audio Engineer at Media Artists. A mathematics graduate, with keen interest in electronics and formal music training, he started a professional sound engineering career in...
- Audiography, P.C. Sreeram - Cinematography, Rajeevan
Rajeevan
Rajeevan is an art director in South Indian Films. He is a graduate of Loyola College, Chennai.- Tamil films:*Mounam Pesiyadhe*Kaaka Kaaka*Parthiban Kanavu*Madhurey*Manmadhan*february 14*Aathi*Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu*Vallavan*Sathurangam...
- Art Direction, and Satissh Kurosowa - Editing which has awed South Indian audiences and is set to release in theatres across the globe in the months to follow.
Technology
Margazhi Raagam is significant for the fact that it uses the digital capture quality of the Red One camera and high-quality, uncompressed, six track surround sound to deliver audio clarity and audio mixing finesse that carnatic music audiences have not experienced in a live concert so far.The film is also expected to be released in Blu-ray, DVD and Audio CD formats in the near future.