Madurai Mani Iyer is known for many attributes and contributions. One of his contributions is his detailed renditions of all of Muthuswamy Dikshitar’s Navagraha krithis. The crown jewel of his Navagraha krithi rendition is his explorative rendition of Angarakam in raga Suruti. The D swara in Suruti is generally not sung as a standalone note and is always sung as an extension of the N. However, there exists certain contexts where the static position of D is employed. The alapana and kalpana swara of MMI for Angarakam is a masterclass in the use of D in raga Suruti. He employs the static D in numerous phrases and locations, yet at no point is the sound of Suruti compromised. The raga is beautifully explored using what one would consider an uncommon phrase. Additionally, the rendition of Dikshitar’s magnum opus is done brilliantly in MMI’s inimitable style.
- (Shreyas Gowrishanker, Vaak recommends Madurai Mani Iyer - Vaak issue 03, March 2021)
Angarakam Ashrayamyaham - Surutti - Rupakam - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
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Miller's Road Concert, 1962
Vocal: Madurai Mani Iyer
Violin: Govindaswamy Naicker
Mridangam: Madurai Krishna Iyengar
