Meera Manohar

Meera Manohar posted

Music was a thing that “happened” to me sometime very early on in life. It has been a staple in my life and I was lucky enough to be surrounded by some form of it all through my formative years. Started classical training early on, but just wish it had been more consistent :-) Am more in touch with music now, and also manage classes as often as I can.

I enjoy listening to all kinds of music although I am still to enjoy heavy metal kinds. I have a great passion for music in general, although I feel at home singing genres bordering on classical, semi classical and melodies, as against say a tamil rock cover. Ofcourse, this has never stopped me from trying say, " a secret of success" song from the movie Boys for instance. I love to experiment, and strongly feel harmonies complete any musical piece. I have been recording for the last 3 years now, quite regularly and have found a vast improvement in the way I deliver songs.

I think one of my strengths lies in my ability to interpret the song, and what I have interpreted shows in my voice, which I think is very essential for a singer to connect with a listener. I also believe that my voice is very malleable, to easily weave through songs I choose. My voice feels best when they are in low-mid range, and probably the songs reflecting those ranges have been my best, until date.

I have always been very apprehensive about singing in higher vocal registers, but again, have tried to and am getting better at it. I still strive to be as smooth and confident as possible whenever I transition to those, and guess will keep working on them. I also need to pay more attention to my ending notes since I think it makes a huge difference to the over all feel of the rendition.

I am relatively new to Muziboo and needless to say, very thrilled to be here. I hope people can let me know how I can improve, based on the few that you have heard from me.

Thanks for your time, and this is an awesome discussion George! Thanks for starting this forum :)

Posted on January 24, 2009

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George Kuruvilla said

Hi Meera,
First of all, I agree with you self assessment 100% based on what I’ve heard from you so far. What sets you apart from other singers is your control in the lower range. I think you are terrific there. Even your mid range is very strong. Normally with female vocalists, it is the other way round. Not easy to be expressive in the lower range. I think another gift that sets you apart is your voice which has its own individuality. You are in your element when doing semi classical songs. Your song selection is also generally very good as you know what suits your voice and what doesnt. You’ve already identified one of the key areas of improvement, which is the upper range. I also feel you should do more and more hindi songs as this will enhance your opportunities and make you more versatile. You should also try more contemporary numbers in the future.

Really glad you are part of muziboo now. We need experienced people like you to take the lead and help out budding singers who need guidance. Good luck going forward!!!
-George
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Posted over 3 years ago

Rahul (getting back to routine) said

Hi Meera,

I totally agree with you on your self assesment. I would like to hear more of ur hindi songs. Also do some more classical attempts as u have the voice and talent to carry it off. Looking forward for you to rock this platform…

Good Luck….
Regards,
AJ

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Posted over 3 years ago

Meera Manohar said

George, thanks!

Didn’t mention the Hindi since I know that was kind of taken for granted LOL. But, point noted.

And, contemporary—oh trust me… I am working on that, but thanks for letting me know

AJ— thanks a ton for replying. Yes Hindi is definitely on the cards and classical as well since that’s more often than not, my home genre!

Do listen to my duet with George Kuruvilla: Tu Hi Mera Dosth Hain from Yuvvraaj. Other posts of mine are Vizhiyil Vizhundu, kanda naal mudhalaai, Ninaithu Ninaithu, and Kaatril varum geethamae

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Posted over 3 years ago

Dhiraj Barla said

I don’t think that I have anything to add here, you are a wonderful singer who knows her strengths and weaknesses very well. I remember the first time I heard you on Blogswara 2 (Ooyalaadunni), I loved the way you sang that song. That when I started following your blog regularly (well not so regularly though ;-)…. But you always had a special place in my list of good singers.

Would like to hear a song which is outside your comfort zone. As I observed you always tend to sing songs that range from low-mid, would love to see you attempt a different song. May be a fast and peppy beat song. And also as AJ pointed out, try doing more songs in other languages too especially Hindi.

Posted over 3 years ago

Meera Manohar said

Dhiraj,

Thanks for those comments. Feel happy when fellow singers have me on their list of good singers :)

Will keep those pointers in mind and attempt outside my comfort zone. Infact, I will be posting one song quite different from the ones I have done until now, very soon. Would love to hear your thoughts on that.

And, yes Hindi will be a regular thing after this since I have managed to break the initial ice and I found, it is not all that bad ! LOL

Do listen to my duet with George Kuruvilla: Tu Hi Mera Dosth Hain from Yuvvraaj. Other posts of mine are Vizhiyil Vizhundu, kanda naal mudhalaai, Ninaithu Ninaithu, and Kaatril varum geethamae

My blog
Thillana

Posted over 3 years ago

Rashmi Nair said

Hi Meera:
I think you are singer with great calibre. I fell in love with your voice when I heard “Kaatril varum geethame” and “Oororangum samathile”. What I like about you is the fact that you choose songs that are apt for you and sing it conscientiously.

You have the potential to master hindi songs too, so don’t hesitate to sing more of that. I urge you to try new stuff, so that you can explore more of yourself.

All the very best!
_Rashmi

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Posted over 3 years ago

Smitha Passanha said

Hi Meera

I am so glad to be commenting on one of the most talented singers on Muziboo! I really admire u and am a great fan of ur voice. I think u sing every song with passion and make it brilliant. Please keep posting more songs….its a learning experience for a lot of singers here including me.

- Smitha

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Posted over 3 years ago