Anandam Anantam A journey into Tanam Jeyaraaj Jaysri

Manodharma Sangeetham or improvised Music is the touchstone of Carnatic Classical Music. Tanam is one of the most important, lively and bewitching aspect of Manodharma Sangeetham. In the genre of Ragam Tanam Pallavi, Tanam is sung after the Raga Alapana and before entering into the Pallavi. It is also called Madhyamakalam or Ghanam. Though there is no specific time measure (Tala), a perceptible rhythm prevails. Traditionaly while singing Tanam the syllables , anandam and anantam are skillfully woven into rhythmic patterns . Tanam is a specialized field in the Veena tradition. It has an extraordinary charm and appeal when played on the Veena. JT Jeyaraaj and Jaysri are popular Vainikas and they are the disciples of A. Anantharama Iyer belonging to the direct Sishya Parampara of Sri Muthuswamy Dikshithar, one of the Musical Trinity of Carnatic Music. They have both dedicated themselves towards preserving and propagating the Gayaki style of playing the Veena. This product features Tanam played by them exquisitely in 18 Ragas, some of which are performed rarely by musicians today. This product is a ready reference for musicians as well as students for Tanam singing or playing. disc - 1 1. Hindolam 2. Keeravani 3. Mandari 4. Kedaram 5. Huseni 6. Atana 7. Bahudari 8. Chitrambari 9. Navroj disc - 2 1. Bhairavi 2. Yagapriya 3. Balahamsa 4. Dhanyasi 5. Arabhi 6. Vegavahini 7. Mohanam 8. Nadanamakriya 9. Bageshri Concept Copy : Mala Mohan Sound Engineer : Vedanth Bharadwaj