Reviews

Thanks to Media for the great support

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:21:00 +0000

Thank you for visiting this page. We as family would like to thank the print media for the greatest support they have been extending for Sathya's efforts to perform Carnatic on Keyboard. Without this we are sure Sathya could not have reached to what ever level he is placed in the minds of the general public. It has been a real boon for Sathya, as he has been getting blessings from all the print media in Chennai and also from all the cities or towns he performs. As a mark of our respect we have uploaded the reviews in the news papers in the following pages. Please do send in your communication to keyboardsathya(at)gmail.com

Reviews in 2009

This is indeed a great article in The New Indian Express which appeared yesterday. The photograph ahs been taken at Vani Mahal - Mini Hall during teh performance for Karthick Fine Arts on the 14th Dec'09.

The photo has Sri Manakal Sriram on the Mrudhangam, Akkarai Swarnalatha on the Violin and T. krishnababu on Thalam

Reviews on the concert for Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha, T. Nagar on 14th Dec'09.

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:17:00 +0000

One of the best reviews received for Sathya's concert is as under from a rasika who had attended the concert. :

----- Original Message -----
From: Desikan(at)gmail.com
To: keyboardsathya(at)gmail.com
Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 9:49 PM
Subject: today's concert

My dear Chi. Sathyanarayanan:
Let me introduce myself as K.Desikan, who met your family this
evening at the car stand at Vani Mahal to congratulate your father
on his excellent compering of today's concert.

Though the concert was uniformly of a high standard,
my wife and I very much appreciated your delineation of the
raga 'Hamsanandi." Only stalwarts like Shri Seshagopalan do such elaborate
delineation of these ragas in their vocal concerts. This part of the
concert was therefore most enthralling. Also, the selection of songs,
and the appropriate comments by your father, and the accomplished
accompanying artists added lustre to the concert.
May God be with you in all your endeavours.
Yours affly,
K.Desikan
desikank(at)gmail.com
"Chitrakoodam"
Flat No.8, II Floor
New No.25, Subramania Nagar 1st St.,
Kodambakkam, Chennai-600024. Ph: 24812823

Here is a review of the above concert in Sakshi - a Telugu daily, Thanks to Mr Pradeep, a Tabla Artiste to have come forward and given it to us and translated the meaning.

Sincere thanks to Sri S. Suresh, a well wisher of Sathya who had sent the English translation which is as flws:

As part of the ongoing music season series, vani mahal had organised a keyboard concert by Sathyanarayanan which made the listeners glued to their seats. Entering into the musical field at a very early age, who had earned laurels very fast is studying in 9th standard at the Padma Seshadri School. His musical gurus include starlwarts like vocalist Balamuralikrishna, violinist Kanyakumari, and mandolin srinivas. He had started playing the keyboard and learnt music from the very tender age of six had earned name and fame very soon from all the leading musicians. Beginning his concert with Ekadantham in the raga Bilahari in misra chapu talam kept the listeners sway to the melliflous music amidst the evening traffic hues. Paying obeisance to his gurus he rendered Pavana guru in the raga hamsanandhi set to rupaka talam, had worn the hearts of all those gathered at Vani mahal. Next he rendered Chandram Bhaje, followed by Bhogindra Sayeenam in Kuntalavarali ragam. Next in adhi talam in raga narayani he played Ramaneve which had earned a huge applause by the crowd gathered there for having given a pure carnatic music on the keyboard with tradition blended in it. Upon the request of the listeners he next rendered Pankaja lochana in kalyani raga set to adhi tala, which had earned double applause from the audience present on the evening. Showing his gratitude to the listeners encouragement he next played Chandrasekhara in raga Sindhu bhairavi set to eka talam. Next he played and concluded his conert on the keyboard by playing a thillana in Paras raga and had won the hearts of all. Amidst earning huge laurels and thunderous applause, Sathyanarayan was accompanied by Ananthapadmanabhan on the violin, Sankaranarayanan on the mridangam and Harihara sharma on the ganjira. The concert was a feast to the ears of the listeners .

Thanks to TOI

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:41:00 +0000

A great treat on Superstar Rajinikantha's birthday

It is indeed a great blessing for Sathya to be in the news on the same page of that of Sri Rajinaikanth big photograph! Thanks to TOI for this and to Mr. Pyarilal for scanning and sending this page to us. Thanks also to Mr Prakash a dear friend of mine who had sent the scanned picture in the morning.

Vadapalani Times has brought the words of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna's thought on the ban by AIR for keyboard which is a welcome one. Thanks to the team of VT for this report in the link.

http://www.vadapalanitimes.com/2009/12/05/keyboard-sathyas-album/

Thanks to TOI - A great treat for Sathya - Proud to appear in the same article with his class mate - Supraja his friend Visweshwar with mentor Sri Mandolin Shrinivas sir's words and also to be in the same page as that of his guru Kum. A. Kanyakumar and his uncle Embar S. Kannan Thanks to http://www.samskruthi.info/ for reporting this album release photo.

Here is the link for the photos uploaded in India today website, Thanks to Sri Rajasekar.

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/MoreGallery?gId=0&photocat=3&page=0 Report in Deccan Chronicle on the Album Lauch on Novemebr 25th, 2009 Reviews in 2009 A write up on the launch of Sathya's new album:

Thanks to the Mr Murali, Bahrain and The Hindu Trichy edition

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:24:00 +0000

Thanks to Mr Murali, Bahrain i just got the report in Gulf Daily News, Bahtrain dated November 14th, 2009 which has been uploaded here.

This is a report on the heArtbeat Ensemble concert held on the 13th November, 2009 at Bahrain.

A great review in The Hindu, Trichy edition dated 01 November, 2009

This is the greatest blessings for me after the Thanjavur concert performed on the 29th Oct'09 for Sadhaya Vizha at the Bragadheeswarar Temple, Thanjavur. http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/01/stories/2009110157830600.htm

The Dinamalar Review dated Sep 24, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:03:00 +0000

Thanks to the press for this great support. Dinamalar - Kalaimalar review dated September 24, 2009 Art & Culture News Details, Bharatanatyam News Details Shared via AddThis

Report in The Hindu on Sathya tour to USA & Canada

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:21:00 +0000

The Hindu - Retail Plus - July 05. 09

http://www.hindu.com/rp/2009/07/05/stories/2009070550110300.htm
Concert tour
K. Sathyanarayanan, a 14-year old musician performing Carnatic music on the keyboard, recently returned after a two-month concert tour of the US and Canada. Starting his tour on the 3rd of April, 2009 with a lec-dem in Portland, USA, Sathyanarayanan performed 19 concerts and a few lec-dems until the 31st of May, 2009. This tour, organised by Smt. Kala Iyer of Kalalaya, San Jose, CA, USA had Sathyanarayanan on the keyboard, Embar S. Kannan on the violin, Poongulam Subramanian on the mridangam and T. Krishnababu on thalam.

Sathya in Times of T. Nagar - June 28, 2009

To publish the scan

Sathya in Times of India, Chennai 08 Feb'09

It is a great news for all Sathyanarayanan's wellwishers that there was an article on Sathya in Times of India, Chennai supplement page 3 today - 8th Feb'09. Here is the report and look forward to all your continued wishes.

In Dinamalar on 19th Jan'09

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:34:00 +0000

2009 has started off well with Sathya performing a krithi at The Music Academy premises for Carnatica along with all the artists, celebrating the arrival of New Year. Sathya also performed his 1st full concert for the year 2009 on the 1st Jan'09 at Sri Panchamuga Anjaneyar Temple, Mylapore for a 2 a hour concert from 7 - 9 am.

Above is the review appeared in "Dina Malar" a reputed tamizh daily, on the 19th Jan'09. It is indeed of great value and i am sure all his well wishers will be happy on same.

Reviews in 2008

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:32:00 +0000

Sathya has been blessed with his name included with detail interview along with 28 other upcoming artists of 2008. Vikatan Publications has taken this initiative with renowned writter Sri Charukesi presenting excellent interviews which makes you feel that the artists are there talking to you in person. Thank you Sri Charukesi & Vikatan Publication. For more details pls go to the book stall and buy this book costing just Rs 65/-. Hope you will to appreciate anandha Vikatan Publicaton's efforts to boost the young vidwans.

Sathya was there in Hyderabad to perform at "Sivam" on the 4th April'08 where in he was met by Sri Srinivasan, Chief Reporter Indian Express, Hyderabd. His impression on Sathya can be seen in The Indian Express, Hyderabad issue dated 5th April 2008 in the above photos.
Here is the link for the review article in "The Hindu" Friday in Bangalore edition on the 29th Feb'08 on the Ganabharathi - Mysore connert performed on the 10th Feb'08.
http://www.hinduonnet.com/fr/2008/02/29/stories/2008022950990300.htm

Article on the 18th Feb’08 in Star of Mysore emagazine http://starofmysore.com/main.asp?type=specialnews

CHILD PRODIGY PERFORMS IN CITY

Let me introduce K. Satyanarayana, son of Krishna Babu, aged 12 years, studying in seventh standard. Yes, but what is so special about him? The speciality is that he plays Karnatak music on the foreign cousin of harmonium – Key Board. Any student of music knows how difficult it is to produce Gamakas in a harmonium.The electronic Key Board has solved this difficulty by introducing a special lever, operating of which will produce both the upper and lower Gamakas. It takes years of practice to generate perfect music even with all the modern facilities available in this instrument. But not this boy. He can play the instrument deftly and if you listen to the recording, one gets a feeling of a matured artiste performing.

This child prodigy performed at Veene Seshanna Bhavana last week on the last day of Purandhara Tyagaraja Aradhana of Gana Bharati. The Mano Dharma he displayed was of high standard. The boy announced at the beginning of the concert that he would play compositions of both Saints alternatively. He began with Gajavadana Beduve (Hamsadhwani-Adi-Purandhara Dasa) and Guruleka (Gowri Manohari-Khanda Chapu-Tyagaraja).

In both the initial renderings, he displayed maturity by playing some simple Swaras and a simple Muktayas. A fine prelude of Alapane in Bhairavi lead to Odi Barayya (Purandhara Dasa — Adi) in Madhyama Kaala, which could have been more melodious, if it were to be in Vilamba Kaala. Tyagaraja’s Ninuvina Namadendu (Navarasa Kannada) has full scope to display virtuosity and command over the instrument, which he successfully made the most of it. He chose Kalyani as the main Raga of the evening. There was a good Alapane, replete with intricate Gamakas.

The composition Birana Brovayide by Tarangampady Panchanada Iyer (a disciple of Shyama Shastry) immortalised by Shemmangudi was pleasing. The Swara Prastara contained a Ragamalike in Rasika Priya, Mohana and Charukeshi. The tailpiece was Tamburi Meetidava (Sindhu Bhairavi-Purandhara Dasa), Vandanamu (Shahana-Tyagaraja), Bhagyada Lakshmi (MadhyamavathiPurandhara Dasa) and a Tamil composition. The lad with the knowledge and incredible Manodharma is an upcoming star in the music horizon. — S.R. Krishnamurthy

A great New Year gift in DinaMalar [3rdJan'08] for Sathya's efforts.

Reviews in 2007

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:47:00 +0000

Chennai Chimes appreciating Sathya's efforts bringing the nuances of CArnatic music on the Keyboard.

An article in Dina Thanthi suggesting Sathya to switch over his instrument.

Here is the audio link of the said concert and request people to listen and decide on the verdict / adv extended by the author of the above article

http://www.esnips.com/web/Nungambakkam-Cultural-Academy-Chennai-8th-Dec07

Sathya in News Today 8th December 2007.

Review in The Hindu - Metroplus - Coimbatore Edition on 17th Aug'07

Marked by vivacity and speed

If his skill and ‘gnanam’ earned Sathyanarayana the admiration of the discerning rasikas, his tender age endeared him to everyone. B. Ramadevi

Photo: K. Ananthan.

NIMBLE FINGERS: K.Sathyanarayana.

Master K. Satyanarayana played Carnatic music on the keyboard under the auspices of Naadham at Rathna Regent, Coimbatore, where some of his fans had brought their friends along. The organisation brings to light young talent. Only this time, the ar tiste was young (12 years), but not his talent.

Satyanarayana’s concert was marked by vivacity, speed and vibrant imagination.

He commenced his concert with a varnam in Vasantha and moved on to ‘Vara Vallabha Ramanaa’ (Hamsadhwani-GNB). Apt for a Saturday, he sang the Navagraha kriti, ‘Diwakara Tanujam, Sanaihcharam’ (Dikshitar) and followed it up with ‘Sadhinchane,’ Pancharatna kriti in Arabhi (Tyagaraja).

Elegant presentation

‘Sogasu Jooda Taramaa’ (Kannadagowla) was presented elegantly while ‘Kanda Joodumee’ (Vachaspathi) was taken for detailed presentation with adequate alapana, niraval and swarakalpanas.

With an unassuming smile on his lips, Satyanarayana let his nimble fingers dance on the keyboard pouring out soft, soothing swaras.

‘Muruga Muruga Enraal’ (Saveri) by Periyasami Thooran and ‘Saarasamukhi’(Gowda Malhar) by Muthaiah Bhagavatar were right in place before he entered into a leisurely alapana of Thodi for ‘Shree Krishnam Bhaja Maanasa’ (Dikshitar).

B. Ananthakrishnan on the violin was most supportive and his solos drew wide applause.

After this sumptuous feast followed the thani which was nothing short of an ecstatic dance by Kumbakonam Swaminathan on the mridangam and Harihara Subramaniam on the ghatam.

After the thillana in Desh, Satyanarayana wound up with ‘Ramdhun’ giving his concert a sober, spiritual conclusion.

If his skill and ‘gnanam’ earned him the admiration of the discerning rasikas, his tender age endeared him to everyone.

Reviews in 2006

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:26:00 +0000

http://www.chennaichimes.com/Features/ChimeroftheMonth/tabid/1638/ctl/Details/mid/2694/ItemID/34/Default.aspx

Reviews in 2005

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:26:00 +0000

Reviews in 2004

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:26:00 +0000

Reviews in 2003 Part 3

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:25:00 +0000

The reviews in the year 2003

Reviews in 2003 Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:25:00 +0000

Reviews in 2003 Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:25:00 +0000

Reviews in 2002

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Sat, 19 May 2007 18:00:00 +0000

Reviews in 2000 - 2001

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Sat, 19 May 2007 16:56:00 +0000

Sathya in Dinamalar 18th May, 2007

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 18 May 2007 05:08:00 +0000

Two reviews sent by Sri SuryaPrasad Vasa - Machilipatnam

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Tue, 15 May 2007 09:06:00 +0000

These are the two good reviews on Sathya after his recent Andra Pradesh tour. Our sincere thanks to Sri Surya Prasad

In Dinamalar on Doha concert - 25th April07

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:17:00 +0000

Thanks for the message sent by Sri Siva - Singapore.

Review of Sathya in Doha Times - 23rd April07

noreply@blogger.com (TKB) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:09:00 +0000

Thanks for the messages sent by Sri Ganesh Srinivasan & Mr Murali - DOHA.

A preview to the concert in DOHA - Link http://tinyurl.com/2sesem

Home:Qatar Child prodigy is set for keyboard concert
Published: Tuesday, 10 April, 2007, 07:59 AM Doha Time
Staff Reporter

THE Music Lovers Group (MLG) will host an Indian classical (Carnatic) keyboard concert by child prodigy Sathya on April 20 at the Indian Cultural Centre.The 12-year old musician, who made his debut when he was six, released his first album at the age of eight and went on to bring out three more by the time he was 11.

One of the youngest in the world to pass the 8th grade of Trinity College, London examination on electronic keyboard, Sathya has also got a natural flair for playing the violin and is a promising singer.“He can listen to a song sung or played on an instrument and reproduce it on his keyboard and can tell its notes,” a spokesman of MLG said yesterday.Sathya has sung under the baton of music directors S A Rajkumar, Deva, Vidyasagar and Devi Prasad.

Also a composer, he has one project under his belt - Avar Parvai: Avar Punnagai, a collection of eight songs on Aurobindo and the Mother, is awaiting a sponsor.Sathya is a disciple of mandolin maestro Padmashree U Shrinivas since February 2004. Despite his busy schedule, Sathya goes to school - he is a Class 6 student of the Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan in Chennai.For his Doha concert Sathya will be accompanied on the violin by Ananthakrishnan and on the mridangam by Suryanarayanan Raju. Details on MLG membership and pass for the event can be had from Murali on 4996513/5210324.