KaruNaalaya nidhiyE - short attempt in Hindolam

KaruNaalaya nidhiyE - short... Lyrics & Chords

Hi Muziboo friends,

Uploading after a while after my trip to India, but for the occasion of Janmashtami, here is a Carnatic composition in ragam Hindolam (Hindustani Malkauns) – KaruNalaya nidhiyE. This was composed by 19th century Poet, writer and composer, Vedanayakam Pillai. Read this beautiful write-up about him. I love this song for its flow and Sanskrit-based lyrics in Tamizh.

This is just a single and only take, just to test out my new Blue Yeti Pro mic presented by my hubby. Pure Carnatic pros, please excuse for any mistakes. I have only sung the Pallavi, anupallavi and 1 charaNam.
Your sincere encouraging feedback is most welcome, and will help me.

This song is an offering to the ever-forgiving and kind Lord – karuNaalaya nidhiyE. Enjoying the last bit of summer vacation in the background is my toddler princess Vanshika dancing….

Comments

Rahul (getting back to routine) said

Welcome back Sudha Ji, Majestic singing as always. Great to hear your voice after a long break. Absolutely loved the kids enjoying at the back while u were singing:)
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Posted 9 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks so much LK and Rahul for your super speedy listens and lovely f/bs. I know, Vanshi darling was prancing and bouncing around in the bg, and I was speeding up to finish my take! :-)
Catching up, slowly but surely…
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Posted 9 months ago

Rakesh Baro said

awesome is the word for you Sudha…. I loved it when you sang "Baiyya Na Dharo " live in Bangalore….

You rock Sudhaji !!!!

Goes to favs….

Cheers
Rakesh

Posted 9 months ago

Harshan (away) Nambiar said

Sudha….no idea about this carnatic composition….so enjoyed it and congrats on the new mic….hope to listen to more such renditions with the new mic going forward. Very clear and crisp recording……………to favs.
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Posted 9 months ago

Swati Prasad (unable to be frequent) said

:) i don’t know what to say…… i am spellbound!!!

its heavenly…… i was excited to hear new recording from you after knowing that you got new mic :) very clear recording :)
Swati Prasad

Posted 9 months ago

Latha Ganti said

Wonderful!! loved it :)

Posted 9 months ago

Neil Swanson..(collaborations welcomed.singers wanted) said

HI Sudha… not knowing these songs. i also
agree with above comments. and also spell
bound like swati. very hypnotic. this trancful
singing of your s and very lovly enjoyed
god bless NEIL SWANSON

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Posted 9 months ago

Ramesh Tadi said

Sudhaji… just Divine, Blissful, Awesome and BRILLIANT!! loved Vanshi’s supportive role too… :D Congrats on your new gifted gadget… loved it.
Ramesh Tadi

Posted 9 months ago

Harry Jassal (indefinitely away) said

Wow, Awesome is the word ! Very Divine, Brilliant !
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Thanks
Harry

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Posted 9 months ago

Sarmi .. away!!! said

Sudha, what a way to inaugurate your Yeti Pro.Beautifully represented and sung with such a finesse.Loved it,dear.

Posted 9 months ago

Uthra said

Sudha: Divine! Loved the starting alaap and your clear singing. There was silence at 1:14, 1:15ish or not sure if it is the player problem.

Posted 9 months ago

Hari Bhaskar said

Sudha….Lovely singing. Good to know you’re back. Enjoyed this piece.
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Posted 9 months ago

Madhukar (busy, busy, busy...) Mehta said

Sorry to be late here….Wonderful singing……. clear and crisp vocals shine thru the new mic!! Also enjoyed the background accompaniment…… cute!! Enjoyed listening to the classical rendition….
Madhukar
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Posted 9 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Rakesh, Harshan, Swati, Latha, Neil, Tha, Ramesh, HarryJ, Sarmi, Uthra, Hari and Madhukarji for checking out this semi-classical post. Really appreciate all your encouraging f/bs!
@Rakesh – Had a great time at the B’lore Muziboo meet – wish I didn’t have an early flt to catch the next day, so I could have heard and sung more…
@Harshan – Thanks again. I’m horribly weak in Carnatic myself – these are just brave attempts of songs I’ve heard so often!
@Swati, Latha, Neil, Tha, Ramesh, Harry, Sarmi – Thanks for your unflinching support!
@Uthra – So nice of you to login from India… I find streaming delays on the player on slower connections. :-)
Hari, MadhuJi – Thanks so much for stopping by. :-)

“Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?”
― Neltje Blanchan

Posted 9 months ago

Saroj Nair said

excellent singing Sudha
Happy Janmashtami

‘Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.’
-William W. Purkey

Posted 9 months ago

Theagaraj Dhanapalan said

ahaaaaaa….Arumaiyanaa oru aathma reethiyaga paadiya paadal….maimaraka seithathu….

Migavum rasithen….

Mikka nandri….ketkum baaggiyathirku…

Nal vaazthukkal sagothari….
D.Theagaraj

Posted 9 months ago

Kumar Srinivasan said

Welcome back Sudha,

Have not heard this kriti before. You rendition had a blended feel, hindustani with a carnatic touch if you know what I mean, especially in the first half. Very good rendition overall. Liked your attempt.

-Kumar.

Posted 9 months ago

Sarada Bhagavatula said

Lovely singing in a crystal clear voice, Sudha. Great devotional feel. Low registers are very clean. I would say the mic passed the test with flying colors :) Great!!
P.S: Vanshika’s cute voice in the background helped me imagine little Krishna while listening to this :)
Sarada Bhagavatula

Posted 9 months ago

Some one from romania said

Divine……Divine……Divine !

Posted 9 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Saroj Chechi, Theagaraj Anna, Kumar, Sarada and Someone from romania!
@Saroj Chechi – Means a lot!
@Theag aNNa – You are one of the most kind-hearted and uplifting souls in this forum… Romba nanri paata kaetu azhagaa comment pannarathuku… :-)
@Kumar – Thanks, I know. Absolutely agree about that hybrid feel that comes in my singing… Can’t help it, now I’ve started embracing it. :-)
@Sarada – Thanks partner! Thrilled u liked it… yes, Vanshi kept me on my toes there!
@Someone from Romania – Mulţumesc!
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Posted 9 months ago

Ananya Ramprasad said

Sudha sheer bliss listening to you :)
Ananya

Posted 9 months ago

Some one from romania said

oh!! Sudha………soooooooo nice of you….hugs!!!

Posted 9 months ago

Bijayashree ( listening & enjoying all your tracks) Samal said

Hi Sudha
This is really good. Loved it.You can now trust on your new Blue yeti Pro for sure:)
So this time to accolades to you & your husband:)
best,
Shree

Posted 9 months ago

Radhika Nair (away) said

Sudha – welcome back! Hope you had a wonderful trip. Very nice singing and very good depth in your voice. The alapana espec had more of a hindustani feel :-), but bec of the sanskrit lyrics didnt sound out of place. Espec liked espec the way you ended.
PS: Liked your daughter’s backing vocal support too, in between :-)
Radhika

Posted 9 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Ananya, Romanian kindHeart, Sridharji, Shree and Radhika for your encouraging words for me and my lil girl! :-)
Yes, do need to get to more recording after I get the new setup all figured out.
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Posted 9 months ago

Kala Vijay(indefinitely away) said

felt like listening to a live carnatic concert.
just divine sudha.

Posted 9 months ago

Srini S (bye bye friends) said

Brave attempt sudha.You sang really well.This is my fav carnatic song and one of my fav raagams too.According to my knowledge,i have heard from many classical musicians including my elder sis that the words should not be separated.In this whole song the word ’karuNalayanidiye’you sang it separately ‘karuNa-layanidiye’ like that.If iam wrong,please ignore it ma.But enakku terinja varakkum in classical music the words should not be separated.Otherwise loved it throughout in your bold voice sudha.Please dont mind my words.Goodluck.

Hope u enjoyed the india trip.Excellent microphone and lovely voice of your kid.

Posted 9 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Kala Chechi and Srini.
@Kala Chechi – Thanks for the constant encouragement. You are too generous.
@Srini – Thanks again. I do agree with you… I subconsciously did separate that word – my bad. Will remember not to do that for future renditions. I always like your candid sincere f/b Srini. It helps a LOT.
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Posted 9 months ago

Srini S (bye bye friends) said

welcome mam.

Posted 9 months ago

Shailender (trying to be regular) said

Sudha, absolute treat for my ears……listening to it at 8-15 am in the morning and feeling so calm while listening…….its an awesome stuti….

Liked it whole heartedly……to favourites, of course….
Music is my meditation…….Shailender

Posted 9 months ago

Adina Galani said

Sudha, shining as usually. Good to know You around again.
Adina

Posted 8 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Shailender and Adina. I’m happy you found it calming. Appreciate you fav’ing as well.
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Posted 8 months ago

Harry Chops said

Awesome!! Blue Yeti Pro….wow, way to go. Nicely done. L & F
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Posted 8 months ago

Jivan Kohli said

Complete Dedication…& Complete professionalism…Mind Blowing talent….Need’s year’s of practice I believe…Bw…

Posted 8 months ago

Thinkal govind kumar said

Sudha…….
So sorry, I did not get the notification about this & today after getting your mail, just checked up your page whereby I came across this awesome upload which was very much enjoyable !
Thank GOD I did not miss this !
Please excuse me for this much delay in remarking !
Felt just like attending & listening to a live carnatic recital !
This soulful recital in your great expressive voice is ample proof of your great versatility !
LOVED this to the core !
Hats off !
Thank you for sharing this gem in “Hindolum” !
HAPPY ONAM !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.

Posted 8 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks a lot Harry, Jivanji and Govindji. Very humbled and blessed by all your kind encouraging f/bs. :-)
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Posted 8 months ago

Meera Manohar said

Beautiful, Sudha! Awesome feel as well :)
Cheers,
Meera

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Posted 8 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Thanks Meera. :-)
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Posted 8 months ago

Some one from romania said

Soooooooooooooo wonderful singing…Sudha, you have a awesome and sooo different voice!!!!!

Posted 8 months ago

Ibolya Horváthné orbán -back to work but hope to sing soon! said

Wow-awesome!!
“I believe that music knows no boundaries and has no religion.”-Lata Mangeshkhar

Ibolya

Posted 8 months ago

Sudha Kumar (listening..) said

Mulțumesc Someone from Romania and Ibolya! :-)
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Posted 7 months ago