Pavithran: It is a pleasure to be able to talk to u. Krishna: Hi Pavithran the pleasure is mine. Krishna: Where r u from Pavithran? Pavithran: Chennai, but now in Bangalore. Krishna: Thanks Pavithran. Desi: How does it influence ur performance when stalwarts like UKS, Raghu, T.K.Murthy accompany you? Krishna: When u have stalwarts with you, the concert definitely rises to a much higher level because of their presence and the inspiration is great , Desi. Sudharaja: What made you take up music as a career? Krishna: Sudharaja, not too sure about that, I always thought I was going to do music on the side but things just fell into place. Ravi: Warm welcome to you, sir. Krishna: Ravi great to be here. Mouli:What is the most important suggestion for music learners that you would like to give, that you learnt from Sri.Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer? Krishna: Mouli , simplicity in music is the hardest thing to achieve so we need to work harder and harder to achieve that. Sudharaja:What is your ideal practice time? Krishna: Sudharaja , my ideal practice time is from 11pm to 2 am. Sudharaja: u mean midnight? Krishna: Sudharaja, yes. Sudharaja: When do u sleep? Krishna: Sudharaja from 2.30 am to 8.30 . Tiger: What was it like when you were first called upon to sing before an audience? Krishna: Tiger , I was 12 when I performed for the first time and had no clue of what I was doing, so there was no fear, ignorance is bliss I guess!!! Sudharaja: Which was the turning point of ur career and at what age? Krishna: Sudharaja, it was around 1994 when I sang a special varnam concert for YACM. Ravi: Can carnatic music be a viable professional career? Krishna: Ravi, I SURVIVE!!!!!!!!!!!! Guest14: Hi Krishna I am your rasika from Chennai. Krishna: Hi Guest 14. Desi: you have a very stable kalapramanam? what is the secret behind this when most of ur peers are comfortable singing in madhyama kalam Krishna: Desi I like to sing chowka kalam, its just my preference. Fruit: Hey Krishna!! Krishna: Fruit hi. Mouli: At what stage do you think a music-learner is ready for performing a kuchery? Krishna: Mouli, tough to say each person has to assess himself individually. C: Is it possible to have a full carnatic music on Mp3 disc instead of conventional audio cd, volI,VolII etc? Perhaps it will do justice to the musician and rasika?? Krishna: C ,yes it is people have huge collections in that format Guest: Hi Krishna, I really admire your voice. Its absolutely mature. Krishna: Guest, thank you. Sudharaja: Do u plan your concert pieces ahead or on the stage? Krishna: Sudharaja, I do not plan my concerts. Fruit: How important do u think practice is for a musician, already in the circuit? Krishna: Fruit, it is important all through a musicians life. Fruit: Yes, I wonder if existing musicians practice at all...! Guest14: Well its wonderful to see u online. Guest4: Do you have any tours in the US this year. Krishna: Guest 14, I am staying put in india for now!!!! Mouli: How many hours of practise do you put in every day (on an average)? Krishna: Mouli, difficult to say. I do not practice if I have a concert. If not I sing for say, 3 hours. Guest4: Do u take music classes ? SaveWaterDrinkBeer: Wow was today? Krishna: SWDB today was sober!!!!!!!! Ravi: Is that 'intangible' /hard to define thing called talent that is essential to make a mark? Or will sheer dedication and hard work can see a person thru? Krishna: Ravi you can have an Ivan Lendle and a Mcenroe in music. Guest: Do u start from the basics or only the advanced part? Krishna: Guest, I practice only advanced now days, but I have done a lot of basic practice before. Suresh: Who are your gurus? Krishna: Suresh, my gurus are Shri Seetha Rama Sharma and Shri Semmengudi Srinivasa Iyer. Ravi: There is a school of thought that classical music has less and less people interested in and may die out ur comment, pl. Krishna: Ravi, I think classical music is on its way up now and we have nothing to worry about. Leela: How did u cultivate the habit of learning carnatic songs. Krishna: Leela, I got into carnatic music because of my mother. Sudharaja: How do you keep your voice so malleable? Sudharaja: Any special tips? Krishna: Sudharaja, practice and yoga. Arun: Are u a musician? Krishna: Arun, GUESS!!!!! Suresh: Have you used any software that can translate musical notation to actual sound? Krishna: Suresh, not yet, have u developed anything? Suresh: No, just hoping to get in touch with people who have. Guest14: I meant ur classes , do u take the basics or only the advanced classes? Krishna: Guest14, I take only advanced classes. Fruit: Yes, definitely CM is on its way up....esp with orgs like YACM! Krishna: Fruit you r right. Fruit: What do u say...Mr president?? Krishna: Fruit former !!!!!!!!! president!!!! Guest20: Can u differentiate the gamakas and sruthi? Krishna: Guest20, can u be specific please? Suresh: Are you into composing? Krishna: Suresh, a little bit. Sudharaja: Describe your most unforgettable moment. Krishna: It was when I was in Semmengudi Mama's house and we were singing the krithi koluvai in bhairavi and M.S. amma walked in and after a while we all sang the krithi together. Guest20: U didn't answer me Mr.Krishna. Krishna: Guest20, you need u to be specific. Mouli: TMK, ......In your opinion, which young upcoming-artist do you think is worth watching for this year onwards? Krishna: A young boy Balamuralikrishna. Krishna: Mouli, that name Balamuralikrishna was for you. Fruit: Lets leave that aside Krishna,how many students do u teach right now? Krishna: Fruit, I teach 6 people. Guest20: Can u differentiate the gamakas and sruthi in begada? Krishna: Guest20, by sruthi I guess you mean sruthi as in 22 sruthis, its difficult to do it online . I need to sing it for you. Suresh: Have you sung any of Lalita Dasar's compositions? Krishna: Suresh not much. Rajesh: Hai, how r u. Krishna: Rajesh, I am fine. Gopi: Hi Krishna. Krishna: Gopi, hi. Guest64: Are you coming up with any new cd releases? Krishna: Guest64, nothing as of now. Fruit: I guess teaching others is a practise of sorts by itself..! Krishna: Fruit, teaching is a great way to learn . Guest007: Hello. Krishna: Guest007, hello. Mouli: TMK.....Every musician strives to make a mark in this field by emphasising a particular point? What is your point? Krishna: Mouli , my point is carnatic music, it is one of the most traditional and at the same time dynamic art forms and we need not try to modify it to make it reach people . We can innovate and improvise within its boundaries. Sudharaja: Which is your favourite ragam? Krishna: Sudharaja, there are many. Sudharaja31: Which many? Please specify. Krishna: Sudharaja, I give u some shankarabharanam surutti, kedaragowlai ananda bhairavi. Gopi: How u got interest in carnatic? Krishna: Gopi, I have already answered that. Fruit: What do u think about music reasearch.....are u involved in any kind of research urself? Krishna: Fruit, I think research is part of the develoment process and we all do it. Suresh: Is there any audio feed with this chat? Krishna: Suresh, later. Guest20: Why do u dance on the stage, it is not essential for a musician in stage I feel. Krishna: Guest20, why do u gesticulate when u talk!!!!!!!!!! its not necessary. Fruit: The level of research being done right now is quite sad I think....we need people with core analytical skills to get into research! Krishna: Fruit, may be. Divya: Hi. Krishna: Hi Divya. Devan: TMK, I love Tamil padalgal. Do you like to sing them? Krishna: Devan, I do sing Tamil krithis. Psdigitek: Hi Krishna.. this is Sathish.. how about adding down loadable songs from new concerts in some subscription based websites? Krishna: Satish, we can consider that. Gopi: Why r u like this, u r not responding me? Krishna: Gopi, can u repeat the question? Guest: How do u feel during foreign tours? Krishna: Guest, its fun. Calvin: Sir, please tell me what is your favourite ragaa? Krishna: Calvin I just answered that. Suresh: Do you ever sing just for fun - like with your friends ? Krishna: Suresh I do sing just for fun. Guest20: Most of the research scholars in music don't have practical knowledge, but they want to get doctorate and is happening in many universities ........do u agree? Krishna: Guest20, no comments. Guest: Sangeetham is God's gift or the one thru practice? Krishna: Guest, its a combo. Seena: Hi Krishna. Krishna: Seena hi. Gayee: Tell me at what age we can start learning music? Krishna: Gayee, 5 1/2. Sudharaja: What are ure other ints. other than music? Guest: How did the concept of December season come about ? Krishna: Guest, it started when they arranged concerts, I think in 1927, I am not sure about the year for the annual congress conference in Chennai. Guest4: Why is so little attention given to sruthi alignment and voice training? Krishna: Guest4, I don't think that comment is right, its a misconception. Fruit: Who do u think are the good violinists and mridangists around today? Krishna: Fruit, what age group are u talking about? Fruit: Todays young violinists....of your age grp. Sudharaja: I thought bairavi,todi and sahana &varai. Krishna: Sudharaja, u can include that. Desi: Who is ur favorite musician from yesteryears? Krishna: Desi, I like Semmengudi, Ariyakudi, gnb, Musiri, Brinda m.s. dkp Madurai Mani, Rajarathnam Mali, and many others. Sudharaja008: What are your hobbies? Krishna: Sudharaja, I love cricket, tennis, movies and eating out!! Dews_and_tears: Hi TMK. Krishna: Dew, hi. Guest20: How do u select ur students? Krishna: Guest20, by listening to them sing and guaging their aptitude. Sham: How r u? Sudharaja: Your most memorable performance? Calvin: Sir, Why don't you allow Sangeetha Ma'm to sing along with you. I am her fan I have heard her concerts. Krishna: Calvin, she sings by herself and does a great job if it by herself!!!!!! Guest20: Do u like calculations in music, any innovation, or follow the old pattern? Krishna: Guest20, I like any innovation as long as it is with the carnatic parameters. Deyes: Hello Krishna sir nice to meet U. Krishna: Deyes, hi. Gues67: Do YACM impart training? Krishna: Guest67, no. Ralkamal: Hi. Krishna: Rajkamal, hi. Rajesh: Hello Krishna sir glad to meet u. Deyes: Krishna sir what was your last presentation? Krishna: Deyes, it was on the 10th in Madras. Guest 79: What's your favourite dress? Krishna: Guest79, a dress shirt and nice trousers and of course pattu veshti jibba angavastram. Dews_and_tears: Whats your opinion about the fact that tho carnatic music has spread to most part of th world.... but only a small group of people are inclined to it.... and not even good musicians know much about carnatic music.. what do u feel about this? Krishna: Dews, classical arts always command only a niche market. Guest66: What is to be done to get the youth interested in Carnatic Music? Krishna: Guest66, difficult to answer that in short here, I will email you. Psdigitek: For instance, can u add ur non-company recorded concerts in your website for download? Can u talk with ur yacm friends about this? B'coz Other than uk, in Europe we have very less access. Krishna: Psdigitec, will think about it for sure. Guest72: During concerts do you go only according to your list or do you also take public requests? Krishna: Guest72 I do take public requests. Rajesh: I don't know anything about music.But I hear lot of carnatic music.how to distinguish the ragas? Krishna: Rajesh, dont worry about that for now, just enjoy yourself you will figure that out in time. Leela: How did u cultivate the habit of learning carnatic songs? Rajkamal: Hi Krishna. Fruit: Ok...nice chatting Krishna....see u around sometime. Desi: What do u think is going to be the trend for carnatic concerts 10 or 20 years from now? Krishna: Desi I think you r going to get more and more of it . Shyam: Hii. Rahul: Hi. Krishna: Rahul, hi. Dani: Hai, how are u? Krishna: Dani, hi. Calvin: Sir, why do musicians agree to sing in marriages? Musicians get a wider audience and instead encourage budding singers and give them a chance. Krishna: Calvin we get paid very well. Deyes: Krishna sir What do you think of Boys music. Krishna: Deyes, not heard much of it unfortunately . Sandeep: Its nice to have a contest like this. Paramesh: How r u? Krishna: Paramesh, hi. Rajesh: Tell me how the violin gives the some sort of sorrow sound? Krishna: Rajesh I am not sure what u mean but if you think its a sad instrument it is definitely not? Guest4956: Do you have a website which is accessible to public? Krishna: Guest4956 my website is www.tmkrishna.com. Guest72: Thank you sir, I wish you all success. Krishna: Guest72, thanks. Sudharaja: Which audi has the best acoustics? Krishna: Sudharaja, I think shanmukhananda Bombay. Prathe: Hi. Krishna: Prathe, hi. Dews_and_tears: Thanx sir.... but when a carnatic song in a cine style is admired by all kind of ppl (e.g alaipayuthe kanna), and I started listening to some carnatic music after hearing the song.. tho I donno much about carnatic music... y can't this can be done for most of the good songs at least some ppl will get to know the beauty of carnatic songs...I dont mean to change everything to cine style, but atleast it can be decorated with some orchestration.. Krishna: Dews, it is question of taste. Guest85: Though there are so many young artists coming up, what do you think is the reason that carnatic music is dying. Krishna: Guest85, carnatic music is alive and kicking. Sandeep: Hi tmk. Krishna: Sandeep, hi. Sudharaja: Who is your most ardent fan? Krishna: Sudharja, I don't know. Guest: Krishna, tell some good events in ur experience. Guest34: What is a better krithi? Krishna: Guest34, please clarify ur question. Deyes: Krishna sir, may I know about ur starting life. Krishna: Deyes, I studied in the school k fi and did my graduation in Viveka Chennai ( b.a. eco). Goues: How are you? Krishna: Goues, fine. Sruthi20: Hi sir. Sruthi20: Release a cassette with unpopular compositions.......its a request. Krishna: Sruthi, sure I will. Guest72: Got to go. Nice chatting with you and all the best. Krishna: Guest, thanks. Sruthi20: Who is ur fav.musician at present? Krishna: Sruthi20, Sanjay Subramanyam in my generation . Sudharaja: Most sincere critic? Krishna: Sudharaja, my wife. Dews_and_tears: Sir, what do u think about this musical journey, have u reached ur destination for which u have started this journey or...? Krishna: Dews, I have a long way to go. Guest56:Among contemporaries whose music do you admire most and why? Krishna: Guest56, I just answered that. Sruthi20: Do u like T.N.Seshagopalan. Krishna: Sruthi20, definitely. Psdigitek: Listened to your Ramayana. Fabulous. Except for the voice of the guy who gives intros (. I am curious as to knowing who decides on the theme of an album and songs that will feature there? The company or the singers? Krishna: Psdigitek, its usually a combined decision. Sruthi20: How do u select ur students? Guest56:Have u ever performed together? Krishna: Guest56, no. Guest56: How much role does a sabha play in selecting accompanists? Krishna: Guest56, we discuss it together and figure it out. Dews_and_tears: Sir, all the best for ur journey...... Krishna: Dews, thanks. Shiva: Hello........is TM Krishna still around?? Krishna: Shiva, I am here. Sudharaja: Thanx for your valuable time .it was a pleasure. Krishna: Sudharaja, thanks. Sruthi20: Whose style u like if at all the choice is TNS and Sanjay. Krishna: Sruthi my favorite style is T.Brinda Guest90: Hello sir., u have a gud music. Krishna: Guest90, thanks. Sruthi20: I like TNS very much. Krishna: Sruthi, great. Krishna: Sruthi20, great. Shiva: Hi, I am so happy to meet you online. Krishna: Thanks Shiva. Shiva: You are one of my most favourite singers of the present time. Krishna: Shiva, thank you. Dews_and_tears: Sir, which is ur favourite instrument and y so? Krishna: Dews I thought u had left !!!!!! In any case violin and the veena. Shiva: Krishna...do you like KVN, Nedunuri Krishna Murthy and DK Jayaraman? Krishna: Shiva, I love their music. Sruthi20: I too like Brinda's style, there is no equal especially in padas what do u think? Krishna: Sruthi20, u are absolutely right, great taste. Shiva: I still have your 2000 music academy...live with me; i go crazy with Koluvai..in Bhairavi. Krishna: 2000 M.A was a fun concert. Krishna: Fun meaning I enjoyed it. Shiva: Krishna, do you agree that violin is the next closest instrument after voice to express the music? Krishna: Shiva, to an extent yes. Sruthi20: Bye sir. Sruthi20: Nice chatting with u. Krishna: Sruthi20. Krishna: Sruthi20, bye. Shiva: Krishna...who's your favourite mridangist of the present time? Krishna: Shiva I love the playing of Murthi Mama, Raghu sir, Ramabhadran Mama Dorai sir, Sivaraman sir and Trichy Shankaran sir . Maria: Hi Krishna sir, I really do not know much about you, but seeing the chat you are a very popular singer , all the best. Krishna: Maria, thanks. Shiva: Manoj Siva as a mridangist..did a good job in 2k MA concert. Krishna: Shiva, yes. Shiva: I thought he is one of the best around as well? Prabhakar: Hello Mr. Krishna. Krishna: Prabhakar, hi. Shiva: Do you like Palakkad Suresh as an accompaniment? Krishna: Shiva, he has not played much for me. Shiva: I know...but who decides your accompaniments...answer only if this is politically correct to ask you Krishna: Shiva i do. Prabhakar: Why do females shine better than males in carnatic? Krishna: Prabhakar, what do u mean? Guest: Good evening tmk. Krishna: Guest, good evening. Thiru: Carnatic music kastappadum mansukku kavalai theerkum marundha irukkuma? Krishna: Thiru, marundu daaan !!!!!!!! Thiru: Carnatic music - alai paayum manadhai sama nilaippaduthuma? Shiva: Krishna...do you like OST's style? Krishna: Shiva,yes. Maria: Bye Krishna sir may you play a big role in the growth of carnatic music, it was really good to know about you bye and all the very best sir! Krishna: Bye Maria. Dews_and_tears: Thanx for the chat Krishna ..nice chatting .... all the besta and take care....bye. Krishna: Bye Dews once again. Prabhakar: There are more females in carnatic music than males..?! Krishna: Prabhakar, cannot give u reason why for that? Krishna: But there r many males today singing Prabhakar. Thiru: Carnatic music - kundalini sakthiyai usuppi viduma? Krishna: Thiru theriyaadu. Shiva: Krishna.....are you a full time singer or do you work for some other corporate? Krishna: Shiva, I am a full time singer. Shiva: Krishna...what's your zodiac sign? Krishna: Shiva, I am an aquarian. Krishna: 22 Jan. Shiva: Oh...great..all the people at your home are really blessed ones to live with you. Shiva: Cos... they get to listen to your singing all the time....what a privilege to have!! Krishna: Shiva, I hope they think so!!!!!!!!! They have me at home all day if I do not have a concert. Prabhakar: I know that.. but my wish is that males should be encouraged more.. in this field.. hope u do so..? Krishna: Prabhakar, all musicians need to be encouraged. Thiru: Music kettal disease sari aaguma? Krishna: Thiru, do u need help!!!!!!! Preethi: Hi tmk. Krishna: Preethi, hi. Shiva: True..but I guess off-season time, they could get to listen to you. Shiva: Krishna..does your family have lot of musicians? Krishna: Shiva, my wife is also a musician. Shiva: Is it? What's her name? Is she a carnatic musician? Krishna: Shiva her name is Sangeetha Sivakumar . Shiva: Oh...is your full name Sivakumar?...and does she sing in the concerts along with you? Krishna: Shiva thats her fathers name. Madhav: Hi tmk. Krishna: Madhav, hi. Prabhakar: Sure.. Mr. Krishna.. cini field is overwhelming u all.. this should be competed with good concert and sponsorship.. hope u agree..! Krishna: Prabhakar, yes. Thiru: Kaadhu ketka mudiyadhavanga musicoda palanai eppadi ariya mudiyum? Krishna: Thiru yennaku padikka theriyaadu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prabhakar: Thank you.. Mr. Krishna.. all the best in your career.. bye.. Krishna: Prabhakar, bye. Shiva: Krishna...what's your philosophy of being a musician...for self satisfaction or for fame and wealth? Krishna: Shiva, a combo of all the 3. Shiva: But I guess achieving the combo of three is difficult for a principled musician? What do you say? Krishna: Shiva, depends on ur needs. Shiva: I know it also depends on your attitude...but when you look for quality in music..its hard to alter your attitude. Krishna: Shiva, yes. We thank Mr. T.M .Krishna on your behalf for coming and making this chat session enjoyable. Shiva: For e.g. I can't listen to a great singer with an average mridangist. Shiva: I like something like OST, with Raghu mama and Kanyakumari violin. Krishna: Bye everybody it was great chatting with you, hope to do it again sometime. if you have more questions send it to http://www.chennaionline.com/ or email me at kmadabusi@yahoo.com Shiva: Bye Krishna...thanks for all your answers. Psdigitek: Neenga Amirthavarshni paadi mazhai vandirukka? Krishna: Last answer, its never stopped raining Psdigitec. Krishna: Bye everybody . Published on 15th Sep, 2003 Copyright © 2004, Chennai Interactive Business Services (P) Ltd. All rights reserved. Phone: 91-44-52024601; 52071942; 52071943. Fax: 91-44-52122754