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Musicians engage with listeners in novel ways Updated: Updated: May 27, 2021 22:17 IST Artistes are coming up with researched and thematic ideas to connect more deeply with online listeners Share Article AAA Artistes are coming up with researched and thematic ideas to connect more deeply with online listeners With time on their hands and normalcy nowhere in sight, Carnatic musicians are busy creating interesting and thematic music series on YouTube. Unlike during the first lockdown, which saw a surfeit of random and generally poor quality programming in a frenetic need to stay visible, these series are more about researching the nuances, knowledge-sharing, and documentation. Backed by the latest technology, the professionally produced series offer excellent options for musicians to engage with listeners in the absence of live concerts.
Ranjani and Gayatri packed every song with interesting details The concert spirit for Ranjani and Gayatri comes from each other and themselves as much as from the large audience that they usually attract. The absence of physical audience did little to dampen their exuberance. Besides their execution skills and finesse, they crafted a well-thought-out performance as well. The Vaikunta Ekadasi day concert had them featuring five languages, five composers and five ragas, all in praise of the deity whose special day it was. They also do not leave it to the main piece to score the bulk of laurels. Every song had its bright spot.