There was never a greater genius in Carnatic music in the last century than Dr MBK. Lot of people criticized him saying he wasn't traditional. This episode shows how authentic he was. Brilliant diction, mellifluous singing and could relate to the layman. 🙏🙏🙏

Narrative is like watching a thriller movie. Childishly wishing that you shouldn't say 'On that note' so soon knowing fully the video is approaching the end. Balanced view of the legend. The authority to innovate comes from the mastery of tradition.

The way BMK Garu has sung Devi Brova Samayamide in Chintamani, Akhilandeswari Durusuga Brovumu in Karnataka Kapi, Sangita Gnanamu Bhakti Vina in Dhanyasi shows that he had inherited a traditional and authentic pathantara from his Guru Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantulu.

Sanjay, You nailed it. I have been following BMK from the early sixties. Your anecdote on the interval happened many years ago in Shanmukhananda Hall for the first time. MSG/TVG were accompanying and when TVG started playing the Thani a similar thing happened . TVG himself stopped playing and started looking at the people who were going out and said "porava ellarumm pottum. Yarodum mudugukku vashikarthu iillai". BMK announced " an intermission for 10 minutes" and requested MSG /TVG to go off the stage to the green room. The traditionalists of the Sabhha could not swallow it and they went back stage and asked BMK why did he give an intermission. His reply was funny to me. He said just like you guys need a break we also need one to have our "vetthilai pakku". After 15 minutes the crowd was back and TVG finished his Thani that brought the roof down. One "On that note " is not enough to speak about BMK. I have been a witness to many incidents of BMK thanks to TVG. The three giants of the Indian music world. Thanks Sanjay for speaking about BMK.

No one can sing badrachala ramadasa krithis like vidwan balamuralikrishna. So soulful and sung with such bhavam. And since I am a kannadiga, I feel that after MLV amma and MS amma, vidwan balamuralikrishna's purandaradasa krithis are very very soulful and filled with bhavam. After MLVamma and MS amma, I feel that vidwan Balamuralikrishna was one of the few carnatic artists who actually understood the beautiful kannada sahithyam and so he could render purandaradasa krithis with bhavam.. 🙏🙏🙏

No one could have said it better about the legendary Balamurali Krishna than Sanjay Subramaniam. Excellent Clip.

Senior Music Rasikas keep Shri Balamurali and Shrimathi MLV in high esteem even today. They find a niche in the hearts of many . Thanks for your excellent anecdotes. Superb

Sanjay you should have covered about his greatness of Composer, he was instant Composer

BalamuraliKrishna garu was real mastro

On that Note of hard-core traditionalist in musical values is going to be revelation to many rasikas. I am aware that BMK Sir had in his prized possession received from his Guru Parupalli Ramakrishna Pantulu garu manuscript of Thyagaraja compositions with notations of Manambuchavadi Venkata Subbiah garu, direct disciple of Thyagaraja. While telling about learning his compositions, Sanjay Sir disappointed me. BMK Sir is a composer of the stature of Trinity and as a lyricist-Kavi, superior to them in poetic and grammar. Greatest Telugu poets hailed him for this. BMK Sir enlightened me how some of his compositions are in line with Trinity compositional values and also many of his compositions were not composed by Trinity. Popular sharing is only about greatest maestro's tillanas. It's a tragedy that both his contemporaries and Gen Next musicians don't sing his great compositions other than tillanas. On That Note I am looking forward a change.

You're so eloquent and so erudite!!! You're such an AMAZING teacher! 🧡

Moved to hear, a famous vidhvaan is talking about my Guruvarya Prabhavam. I was also present at the Mylapore Fine Ats kacheri, in which, he sang "The" Natabairavi RTP. We got the precious Geetha ny Lord Krishna by Sri Sanjaya. Now, The precious (San)Geetham by (my Lord) Balamuralikrishna is captured in a technically interesting manner, by contemporary Sri Sanjay. . The word "Thanks" is less than one ppm of my gratitude to Sri Sanjai ji !

Sir looking forward ramanavibho from you

Sir, beautifully narrated story about Dr.BMK 👌

Can't forget his series on Podhigai tv

thanks yaar......it is a great tribute to the genius.......

M Balamurali Krishna is a phenomenon. Because he was such a big fan of this legend, my father had already decided on my name before I was even born. I have been unable to stop the voice of this magnificent man for even a single day. Of course, the Almighty sent this gandharva to make everyone fall in love with music, and he was summoned back again to make all of heaven even happier. Hiss Highness Doctor M Balamurali Krishna

Sangeeta gnanamu in dhanyasi sung by bmk is wonderfully different from the usual format others sing. He called it as the original composition. His alapane in kalyani is unforgettable.

During a private conversation the late violin wizard MSG told me thaat one in a crore is born as BMK. J. Dhandapani.

LP record reminds me of how I myself fell in love with BMK's singing. It was 'Nanubrova mani cheppave' in his LP on Bhadrachalam Ramadass keerthanams. And I remember in Bombay in early 70s, while on my recorder BMK was singing Vathapi Ganapathim, the milk man who came listened to it for a minute and said, I don't know what music this is, but the voice, rhythm and emotion are superb, you are blessed to be listening to this. BMK had that in him. To attract every one who listened to him, for one minute, or one hour or one life time. Thanks for reminding us of that.

BMK was a serious muscian yet made it easy for many to follow. The Begada composition Saamiki sari was my favourite, glad you mentioned it. The Nagaswarali Sreepathe nee pada was also very nice. Nanu kanna thalli was different and I have read that you (Sanjay) and S. Rajam investigated to find that BMK version was most authentic. Yet when he was on viola for Semmangudi, he played the way SSI sang of course with a smile. In his interview BMK mentioned from his father's Guru (true Thyagaraja shishya parampara) gave him a note book of the Saint's composition with notation. Hence he mentioned that as he sings as in it - his music was classical. BMK is like Deepawali among festivals - There is celebrations and at the same time a mythological and spiritual aspect in it too. Many make a mistake of seeing his wants while they miss a MOUNTAIN OF ACHIEVEMENTS. Thanks Sanjay for a heartfelt praise on BMK.

While demonstrating his singing you did so in BMK's voice..that was so sweet 👏👏👏

எனக்கும் பால முரளி கிருஷ்ணா அவர்களின் குரல் மிகப் பிடிக்கும். "துடுகுகல" அந்த க்ருதியில் சகல பூத முலயந்து நீவை உண்டகா "மதிலேக போயின" இந்த வரிகள் பாடுகையில் தியாகராஜராகவே மாறிப் போவார் அவர் . சஞ்சய் சார் நீண்ட காலமாக என்னுள் இருக்கும் ஒரு வேண்டுகோள் இது , 6:30 மணிக்கு கச்சேரி துவங்கிவிட்டால் 7:45க்கே ஏன் தனியாவர்தனத்தை வைக்கக்கூடாது? நானே வெளிப்படையாக ஒப்புக் கொள்கிறேன், என் வீட்டில் இருந்து 30 கிலோ மீட்டர் தள்ளிதான் சிட்டியில் கச்சேரி பார்க்கவே வருவதால், 8:30 மணிக்கு தனியாவர்த்தனம் துவங்கிய 5 10 நிமிடத்தில் நான் கிளம்பி விடுவேன். எனக்கும் வருத்தமாகத்தான் இருக்கும் ஆனாலும் அப்போது கிளம்பினால் தான் 10 மணிக்கு நான் வீடு வந்து சேர முடியும் . யாருமே செய்யாத ஒன்றை ஒரு பத்து நிமிட இடைவெளி கொடுத்து பாலமுரளிகிருஷ்ணா சார் செய்தார் இல்லையா அந்த மாதிரி நீங்களும் இவற்றை தொடங்கினால் என்ன? அந்தக் காலத்தில் ஞாயிற்றுக்கிழமை மாலை திரைப்படம் பார்க்கும் பொழுது, செய்திகள் ஆரம்பித்ததும் எல்லோரும் இரவு உணவுக்கு சென்று விடுவார்கள் அது போல் ஆகிவிட்டது தனியாவர்தனத்தின் போது எல்லோரும் கிளம்புவது. என் வேண்டுகோளை பற்றி கொஞ்சம் யோசியுங்கள். இந்த அருமையான பதிவுக்கு நன்றி வணக்கம். 🙏

Waiting for a On that note episode on the legend late Shri mandolin u shrinivas :) hopefully Sanjay sir will talk abt him

He was such a wonderful human being. Had the opportunity to record his thillana live at the French consulate along with Prince Rama Varma.

I have heard about Balamuralikrishna Sir a lot. His recording of Devadi Deva in Sunadavinodini Ragam is stupendous and his voice was very fascinating to me. I used to wonder how he could reach 3 octaves without any strain. And I have also heard that Balamuralikrishna Sir if he feels like having an icecream or something cold, he would have it and nothing would happen to his usual voice. And his poruttam swarams are superb in kirthanam's like Bhajana Seyave where Sir sings Swarams like SD Bhajana Seyave where you do not realise that they are Swarams but become part of the composition.

What a gratifying tribute especially coming from someone like you - for any doubters still needing the record to be set straight on BMK and "tradition", you did it. The pandemic really and truly has opened many treasure troves of music.

Sir....Namaskarams.. I am so fortunate to watch this video. I am a good fan of you. Your narration,a lecture demonstration enriched with your musical emotions and the way in which you highlighted the brilliance of Sri Mangalampalli. Bala Murali Krishna garu....is simply superb. The way in which you rendered the bits of a keertanas and swara kalpanas in his modulations is simply superb sir... My salutations to you sir for your whole hearted lecture demo.... I donot know Tamil but I listen to Tamil classical music compositions and Tamil cine songs. I feel like meeting you sir... I live in Hyderabad.. I know one important word in Tamil...."VANAKKAM "!!!🌹🥀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🥀

Balamurali Gaaru was such a phenomenon. Just one word ! that's it . This series is so awesome and I look forward to hearing these small stories! very well made crisp tube content . It takes a mind to appreciate and speak about other artistes and here is a man who's doing it so well ..Kudos to the team & for all the wonderful content.. Best wishes

Once again, you have recounted these anecdotes on Sri BMK so beautifully! Thoroughly enjoyed it.

I love BMK's version of Devi brova samayamide. So full of emotion.

Hey Sanjay,we are reliving moments and greatness of these renowned artists through your Notes and it's remarkable - the way you speak of them is straight from your heart - no cliche s, no high flying words to impress,it's flowing and glowing like your music, just keep going dear friend- Master Blaster in this version too,God Bless

What a narration!! The expression itself is musical Sanjay ji. May you be blessed with perennial austerity.

Bravo Sanjay! your presentation is as enchanting as your concert. I'm indebted to BMK for literally saving my life in the sense that his music helped me survive my depression from which I had been suffering several years. Apart from medications, his music gave me solace , inspired my creativity and thus induced my lust for life ! I especially like his rendition of rare ragas like Gurupriya. His rendition of ragas like Jayanthasena testifies his immensely creative urge and his innovative deviation from traditional ways !

I had the fortune of meeting MBK garu in Hyderabad airport. I was speechless that day. I still remember.

Sanjay sir.. you respect everything and everyone in and around Carnatic Music.. that is one of the greatest lesson everyone should understand .. on that note I thank you 🙏

What a delight to listen to this episode on the legend ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

PRANAMS To B .M.K. &SANJAY SIR. Brahamaanandam To Hear About B M K SIR.🙏🙌🌺🍀🌻☘️🌸👌

Sir Your narration is so beautiful that you bring the artists in your voice and notes.

Just like vid. Sanjay Subramanyan ji , I too regret not listening to more of the genius Dr BMK !! Thanks to you tube it is possible to relive the greatness of this legend !!

True, Sri Bala Murali Krishna is great .

What a wonderful anecdote about the genius Balamuraliand the influence on you .brought back lot of memories as I have hears his live concerts innumerable times ..

Thank you once again for sharing this experience. The way the narration is like We could see Both of you sitting Together. Thank you

Wonderful experiences that you have with the legendary Sri m. Balamurali Krishna garu Sanjay garu 🙏💐💐💐you're blessed to have such precious moments 🎊🎊🎊🎊

Dr.bmk was a versatile genius..he brought caranatic music to the common man..his TV serial swara raga sudha was very popular and connected viewers to his music thru musical snippets from films...

Wonderful. It was a pleasure to watch Sanjay talk about Dr Balamurali Krishna, narrating numerous anecdotes. Great musician talking about another great musician.

Dr.BMK once told me..." people say I sing everything very differently. But I sing the same Bhairavi or Kalyani or Mohanam...the same notes, is it not? What I do is that I embellish it differently"....BMK in a nutshell. Sanjay is so right...he was in fact a traditionalist to the core...it took understanding to realise this.

I have heard lots of amazing stories about how BMK sings Kalyani raagam and that the very gaana gandharva of the Kalyani raagam blessed him in person

నమస్తే!glad to hear the valuable experiences... Munuganti...Kakinada.

SS narration of sri Balamurali was top class - Since I am a fan of sri B I throughly enjoyed SS

I have mentioned this earlier: all these have to be brought out in a book form!

Bangaru murali balamurali🎉❤🙏

BMK was the only senior well known musician who had the guts to show their presence in kacheris of youngsters like sanjay and motivate them.

thanks for doing an episode on BMK. because of the great man, I started listening, and learning Carnatic music. I have larned many of his compositions, by listening to him. BMK, GNB, MLV, Maharajapuram Santhanam, and T N Sesagopalan, are my most favourite artists, of that generation. if possible please do an episode on MLV, and Maharajapuram Santhanam.

You have unmatched natural thoughts articulating skills. I love all your episodes. Not only are they interesting but also provide valuable expert insights. Thank you

My first exposure to Carnatic music was his video album Swara Raga Sudha rented from a VCR shop in Adyar. I was 2.5 to 3 years old and would listen to it everyday without getting distracted. It was a treat for eyes and ears. He would also tell stories in between like "Naan Moscow la thangi irundappo oru raatri chandran jannalaala enna pathaan...." I was mesmerized with his Anandabhairavi, Narasimha Agaccha in Mohanam etc The video also had beautiful visuals of Narasimha sculptures. I have not been able to find the record thereafter. Would be grateful if someone can provide any leads.🙏

Wowwwww.... What a beauty on MBK by Sanjay Subramanyan 👏👏👏🙏

Thanks sir for a beautiful narration of BMk sir.One great artist talking about other great artist .Very nice .👍

And very eloquently narrated, especially the last 3-4 min.

I'm as addicted now to your narration as I am to your music. Thank you, Sanjay. You are phenomenal.

My dream came true when I could attend a program of Sri Balamurali Sir and Sri Ajoy Chakrabarty at kolkata. Most cherished day. And thanks Sanjay Sir, for taking us through the wonderful moments through your On that Note. The way you speak ..says volumes about your passion for music

I have this video on repeat. Very happy to listen to these stories from you! Mangalampalli is my favorite, and it brought me very much joy that I've heard every recording you mentioned. Sometimes I feel that his music feels underappreciated because of the notoriety that goes with his name in the classical community.

Thank you for enriching us with your insights and regaling us with anecdotes. I heard balamurali live concerts only in the 2000s but sometimes it was hard for me to digest his alapanas- they were vilakshana. Thanks to KZfaq., I was able to listen to his recordings from 60s n 70s and then i understood why was he as famous as he was. We as a family absolutely adored the purandara kritis 3 volumes and bhadrachala ramadas kritis of which were released by Sangeetha..that was something we played everyday at our home

Loved ur narration and anecdotes of Sri BNK sir. Thank u Best wishes

Sir, in the comments section for the previous episode, I had requested you to share on Shri Chembai abd Shri Balamurali Krishna and lo, I found this episode. What a beautiful way to pay tribute to one of the greatest exponents of carnatic music. The way you have shared on the legends of carnatic music reminds me of Sunil Gavaskar' s book on cricketing legends - Idols. Thank you very much Sir.

As ever, engrossing episode. We tend to think of Dr. BMK as a iconoclast but it was revealing to learn about his other side - his strict adherence to tradition in certain instances. It is indeed remarkable that the two facets could coexist in the same artist. I wonder if Sanjayji remembers any interaction with Dr. Balamuralikrishna during the recording of "Dharanu Nee Sari" in Varali - the only song Sri Sanjay has sung in the Divyanama Kirtana series produced by AIR and directed by BMK!!

Besides being a great musician and a scholar, Dr. MBK made significant contributions to popularize classical Carnatic music. Songs like Thangaratham Vanthathu Veediyile and Oru Naal Pothuma are classics!

I greedily wish every on that note is 10mins long 😅

I cannot imagine a raconteur who holds one’s attention as does Sanjay ji. Bhale!

What a delightful story teller you are!!

Really hair raising experience that you have nicely portrayed. Thanks for sharing your unique perspectives of these great musicians !!

Such a beautiful episode! Yes he was a & is a true genius! Often misunderstood, but he had a very subtle sense of humor & it seemed like he knew that not many cared for his style! What a gifted Musician! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Thank you 🙏 Felt like Tendulkar's straight drive. Straight from the heart.

I was waiting for this episode on Dr BMK. Thanks a lot Sanjay Sir for posting it

I was lucky to have a good and sustained association with Guruji for over 15 years. You were sitting in the first row in Cleveland Aradhana where Guruji was accompanied by Thiruchi Sankaran Mama where Gamanashrama Pallavi was the highlight. I was always afraid of talking music as a topic with him. It was always cricket, politics from my side and he would gravitate to music and those were the special enjoyable cherished moments for me. He made a special mention of you and said very few who do Vishayam therinju padardhu. I am also a big fan of you. Take care, Sanjay. (A professional brother too 😂).

It was nice to hear about great legend Dr BMK and you covered all his qualities. Thanks you sir. I too have been listening from my childhood.

So interesting to listen about the greatness of Sri. Balamurali Krishna.....really he was a genius!

Excellent the way you spoke about the Late Sri.M.Balamuralikrishnaji's singing and his knowledge about the Carnataca sangeetham and his excitement singing. Thank you very much. Namaskaram

Dear Sanjay , this was a great video. Keep them coming. Balamurali is my all time favourite. U r getting close 😂

What opened my eyes to his celestial genius and knowledge was his comment on the nature of Vakulabharanam. I suddenly understood, with a great pang of sadness, what he implied by the narrowing scope and low standards we impose upon modern carnatic music, it takes more than just repeating the lesson that we are taught as musicians. A great deal of analysis, understanding and minutiae is required to present a true front for the great traditions in the compositions and manodharma that define its history.

Multi talented.சாஹித்ய கர்த்தா,காயகன்,good humam beingBMK.thank you!

I was wondering how is that Balamurali is not coming in your list. Here he is. Wonderful as always.

Thank you Sanjay Sir....BMK is my all time favourite

Wow it's very great tq sir i wanted to here yr experience with Dr.M.Balamurali Krishna d legend of carnatic music world my father also very biiig fan of Balamurali Krishna sir i was waiting for this episode of your experience 👌👌👌💚💚💚👏👏👏👏⚘⚘⚘

Anecdotes on Balamurali Sir were insightful and informative on the musician and his Music. Thank you.

What a beautiful experience with the legend. Sanjay you are getting there. I loved & gave me goosebumps when u said about simedramadyamam & Bala Murali’s reaction. Wow 👏👏👏

Finally the inimitable Balamurali 🥰

Don’t stop sir…feel like listening to you for hours. Your voice is so soothing

Beautiful

Wow ! Thanks for sharing some rare facets of the genius bmk sir !! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the episode 🙏🙏

Ahaa...thoroughly enjoyed!!very well narrated!!👏👏👌👌🙏🙏

Have been long hoping for this - and it has been well worth the wait! It is so difficult to do justice to the genius of BMK, but you have done it, and how!

From a 2 minute noodle to a kalyana virindhu in this episode. Dil maange more when you ascend the ladder with stalwarts. Exquisite wonderful Sir

Very interesting !!! Having listened to Dr Balamuralikrishna in the past so much and hearing your experience was engrossing. Thanks for sharing. You have the knack of narration !

Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna , a great Genius , his Anbale Azhagamum veedu song would give atleast 10 goosebumps

Thank you, Sir for this episode; I request you to please sing one of BMK garu's compositions "Ele palimpa ganamu" in Kambodhi

Thank you

Every episode of “on that note” is so beautiful and captivating, have been listening to them several times and each time enjoying it as the first time! Thanks a ton Sanjay for such wonderful times….

This episode is marvellous and scintillating.

Às a seasoned musician you have drunk all the intricacies in music. Enjoyed your sharing about Dr. Balamurali. Waited for your note about his thillana