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M. Balamuralikrishna మంగళంపల్లి బాలమురళీకృష్ణ | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna |
Born | Sankaraguptam, East Godavari District, Madras Presidency, British India (now part of Andhra Pradesh, India) | 6 July 1930
Died | 22 November 2016 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 86)
Genres | Carnatic music |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Viola Mridangam Kanjira |
Years active | 1938–2016 |
Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna (6 July 1930 – 22 November 2016) was an Indian Carnatic vocalist, musician, multi-instrumentalist, playback singer, composer, and character actor.[1][2] He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 1978. He has garnered two National Film Awards (1976, 1987), the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1975, the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor in 1991, for his contribution towards arts, the Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal from UNESCO in 1995, the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government in 2005, the Sangeetha Kalanidhi by Madras Music Academy, and the Sangeetha Kalasikhamani in 1991, by the Fine Arts Society, Chennai to name a few.[3]
Balamuralikrishna started his career at the age of six. Up to the present time, he has given over 25,000 concerts worldwide.[4] He accompanied Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, and gave jugalbandi concerts with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Kishori Amonkar, among others. He is also known for popularizing the compositions of Sri Bhadrachala Ramadasu and Sri Annamacharya. Balamuralikrishna's concerts combine sophisticated vocal skills and rhythmic patterns of classical music with the popular demand for entertainment value. Balamuralikrishna has been invited to give concerts in many countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Italy, France, Russia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Middle East and many more. Apart from his native tongue, Telugu, his works also include ones in other languages like Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi.[5]
He appeared as featured soloist with an award-winning British choir, performing the "Gitanjali Suite" with words from Rabindranath Tagore's Nobel Prize-winning poetry and music by "Dr. Joel", the noted UK-based Goan composer. His clear diction in several languages prompted an invitation to record Tagore's entire Rabindra Sangeet compositions in Bengali, preserving them for posterity. He has sung in French, and even ventured into jazz fusion, collaborating with the top Carnatic percussion teacher, Sri T.H. Subash Chandran, in a concert for Malaysian royalty. In February 2010, he did a three-day concert in Visakhapatnam.[2]
Early life
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Balamuralikrishna was born in Sankaraguptam, East Godavari District, Madras Presidency (now a part of Andhra Pradesh state).[6] His father was a well known musician and his mother was a veena player. Balamuralikrishna's mother died when he was an infant and he was raised by his father. Observing his interest in music, his father put him under the tutelage of Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantulu, a direct descendant of the shishya parampara of Tyagaraja.[7] Under his guidance, the young Balamuralikrishna learned Carnatic music. At the age of eight, he gave his first full-fledged concert at a Thyagaraja Aradhana in Vijayawada. Musunuri Suryanarayana Murty Bhagavatar, a Harikatha performer, saw the musical talent in him and gave the prefix "Bala" (lit. child) to the young Balamuralikrishna.[8]
Balamuralikrishna thus began his musical career at a very young age. By the age of fifteen he had mastered all the 72 melakartha ragas and had composed krithis in the same. The Janaka Raga Manjari was published in 1952 and recorded as Raagaanga Ravali in a nine-volume series by the Sangeeta Recording Company.[9] Not merely content with his fame as a Carnatic vocalist, very soon started playing the kanjira, mridangam, viola and violin. He also accompanied various musicians in violin and is also noted to give solo viola concerts.[citation needed]
Experimentation
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Characteristic of Balamuralikrishna's musical journey has been his non-conformism, spirit of experimentation and boundless creativity. Balamuralikrishna has experimented with Carnatic music system by keeping its rich tradition untouched. The ragas like Ganapathi, Sarvashri, Mahati, Lavangi etc. are credited to him. The ragas which he invented represent his quest for new frontiers. Ragas like Lavangi are set to three or four notes in ascending and descending scale.[9] Ragaas created by him, like Mahathi, Lavangi, Sidhdhi, Sumukham have only four notes; while Ragaas created by him, like Sarva Sri, Omkaari, Ganapathy have only three notes.[10]
He also innovated the tala system. He has incorporated "gati bhEdam" (గతి భేదం) in the "sashabda kriya" (సశబ్ద క్రియ) (actions in Talas, which can produce sound/shabda (శబ్ద) are called sashabda kriya - సశబ్ద క్రియ) part of the existing Tala chain, thus throwing open a new chain of Tala system. Saint Arunagirinaadhar used to inject such systems in his famous Thirupugazh, but only as Sandham, while Balamuralikrishna is known to be the pioneer in bringing such Sandhams into a logical rhythm, with Angam and definition. Thri Mukhi, Panchamukhi, Saptha Mukhi and Nava Mukhi are the basic classifications, he has named for his New Tala System.[11] He gave his authorisation to S. Ram Bharati to found "Academy of Performing Arts and Research" in Switzerland and is also working on music therapy. He established the 'MBK Trust' with the objective of developing art and culture and for carrying out extensive research into music therapy. A dance and music school, 'Vipanchee' is a part of this Trust.[12][10]
Compositions
Balamuralikrishna has over 400 compositions to his credit and is one of the very few people to have composed in all the 72 Melakarta Ragas and has created several ragas, with 4 notes and 3 notes and also has invented a new Tala system. His compositions encompass every facet in Carnatic Music that includes Varnas, Krithis, Thillanas, Bhavageethas. [13]
Cinema
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Balamuralikrishna has sung in several films in Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada and Tamil.[14] He made his acting debut with the Telugu film Bhakta Prahlada (1967) as Narada, and has acted in few films in Telugu and Tamil.[11][15]
Death
Balamuralikrishna died at his residence in Chennai on 22 November 2016; he was 86.[16] His end came in deep sleep at around five in the evening, due to a cardiac arrest. He was cremated with full state honours at Besant Nagar Crematorium in Chennai the very next day. Thousands attended his funeral. He is survived by his three daughters, and three sons who are all Doctors.[17] His wife Annapurna also outlived him for three months, and died on 16 February 2017.
Awards and honours
Civilian honours
- Padma Shri (1971)[18]
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Vibhushan (1991)[18]
- Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the Government of France (2005)[3]
National Film Awards (India)
- Best Male Playback Singer for the Kannada musical movie Hamsageethe (1975)[19]
- Best Music Direction for the Kannada film Madhvacharya (1986)[20]
Kerala State Film Award
- Best singer for Swathi Thirunal Mahotsavam (1987)[21]
- Best Classical Music Singer for Gramam (2010)[22]
Tamil Nadu State Film Award
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Male Playback singer for Pasanga (2009)[23]
Other honours
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1975)[24]
- Sangeetha Kalanidhi by Madras Music Academy (1978)[25]
- Doctor of Letters from Shri Venkateshwara University (1981)[26]
- Honorary PhD from Andhra University
- Doctor of Science from Andhra University
- Doctor of Letters from Andhra University
- Sangeetha Kalasikhamani by The Fine Arts Society, Chennai (1991)[27]
- Mahatma Gandhi Silver Medal from UNESCO (1995)[26]
- Natya Kalasikhamani The Fine Arts Society, Chennai (2001)[27]
- Sangeetha Kalasarathy (2002)[28]
- "Sangeetha Virinchi" title conferred by Sangeetha Bharathi music School, Auckland, New Zealand (2009)[29]
- Lifetime Achievement Award by the Global Indian Music Academy Awards (2011)[30]
- First Citizen Award from Vijayawada City
- "Wisdom Man of the Year" (1992)
- "Naada Maharishi" by the Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society (1996)
A documentary film, The Melody Man, was made on his life by the Government of India Films Division. The film was directed by National award winner Director Gul Bahar Singh.
Ragas Created
Ragam | Scale | Remarks |
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Ganapati | ||
Sumukham | ||
Lavangi | ||
Sarvasri (Trisakthi) | Renamed to Trisakthi | |
Mahati | ||
Omkaari | ||
Rohini | ||
Mohana Gandhi | Created in honor of Mahatma Gandhi | |
Murali | ||
Janasammodini | ||
Manorama | ||
Vallabhi | ||
Pratimadhyamavati | ||
Sushama | ||
Siddhi | ||
Mohanangi | ||
Pushkara Godavari | On the occasion of Godavari Pushakaras | |
Jaya Jaya Lalithe | In honor of Tamilnadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha |
Talas Created
Talam | Structure | Remarks |
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Trimukhi | ||
Panchamukhi | ||
Saptamukhi | ||
Navamukhi |
Selected compositions
Composition | Ragam | Type | Remarks |
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Omkaara Pranava | Shanmukhapriya | Pada Varnam | |
Amma Anandha dayini | Gambhiranata | Pada Varnam | |
Ye Naadhamu | Naata | Varnam | |
Chalamu Chaesina | Ramapriya | Varnam | |
Aapaala Gopaalamu | Amritavarshini | Varnam | |
Ninu Nera Nammithi | Kharaharapriya | Varnam | |
Sri Sakala Ganadhipa Palayamam | Aarabhi | Kriti | Three Pallavis on Ganapathy, Maaruthi and Krishna |
Mahadevasutham | Aarabhi | Kriti | on Ganapathy |
Gam Gam Ganapathim | Ganapathi | Kriti | on Ganapathi-Tri Tonal Raga: Sa Ga Pa |
Ganaadhipam | Nattai | Kriti | on Ganapathi |
Pirai Aniyum Perumaan | Hamsadhvani | Kriti | on Ganapathi |
Uma Sutham Namaami | Sarvasri | Kriti | on Ganapathi-Tri Tonal Raga: Sa Ma Pa |
Mahaneeya Namasulivae | Sumukham | Kriti | on Ganapathi-Tetra Tonal Raga: Sa Ri Ma Ni |
Omkara karini | Lavangi | Kriti | Tetra Tonal Raga: Sa Ri Ma Dha |
Sidhdhi Naayakena | Amritavarshini | Kriti | on Ganapathi |
Sidhdhim Dhehi Mae | Sidhdhi | Kriti | on Ganapathi-Tri Tonal Raga: Sa Ri Dha |
Heera Ganapathiki | Surati | Kriti | On Ganapathi |
Mahaneeya Madhura Moorthae | Mahathi | Kriti | Guru Vandhanam-Tetra Tonal Raga: Sa Ga PA Ni |
Guruni Smarimpumo | Hamsavinodhini | Kriti | Guru Vandhanam |
Varuha Varuha | Panthuvaraali | Kriti | on Muruha |
Thunai Neeyae | Charukesi | Kriti | on Muruha |
Nee Dhaya Raadha | Poorvikalyani | Kriti | on Ambika |
Gathi Neeve | Kalyani | Kriti | on Ambika |
Siva Ganga | Nagasvaravali | Kriti | on Ambika |
Maa Maanini | Thodi | Kriti | on Ambika-Swara Saahithyam |
Amma Ninukori | Kamas | Kriti | on Ambika |
Gaana Maalinchi | Kalyanavasantam | Kriti | on Ambika |
Sadhaa Thava Paadha | Shanmukhapriya | Kriti | on Siva |
Bruhadheeswara | Kaanada | Kriti | on Tanjore Bruhadheeswara |
Thripura Tharpa | Mangalam on Siva | ||
Kamala Dhalaayatha | Bahudari | Kriti | on Nethra Soundharya |
Thillana | Brundhaavani | Thillana | |
Thillana | Chakravaaham | Thillana | |
Thillana | Dhwijaawanthi | Thillana | Tamil Charanam |
Thillana | Kunthalvaraali | Thillana | Tamil and Telugu Charanam |
Thillana | Kathanakuthoohalam | Thillana | |
Thillana | Garudadhvani | Thillana | Paanini Sutra Reference, |
Thillana | Behag | Thillana | On Sri Thyagaraja |
Thillana | Ragamalika | Thillana | Amruthavarshini, Mohanam, Kannada and Hindolam |
Thillana | Ragamalika | Thillana | Taaya Ragamaalika, Based on Sruthi Bhedam |
Thillana | Ragamalika | Thillana | Pancha "Priya" Raagas, with Gathi Bhedam |
Maamava Gaana Lola | Rohini | Kriti | Ragam using two Madhyamas |
Gaana Lola | Ragamalika | Kriti | On Thirupathi Venkateswara |
Sangeethamae | Kalyani | Kriti | About Music |
Nee Saati Neevae | Chandrika | Kriti | on Ranga, |
Sankarabharana Sayanuda | Sankarabharanam | Kriti | on Ranga |
Vegamae | Abhogi | Kriti | on Ranga |
Hanuma | Sarasangi | Kriti | on Hanuman |
Vandhe Maatharam | Ranjani | Kriti | on Bharatham |
Gaana Sudha Rasa | Naattai | Kriti | on Sri Thyagaraja |
Sama Gana | Amritavarshini | Kriti | on Sri Thyagaraja |
Maragatha Simhasana | Simhendra Madhyamam | Kriti | on Yadhagiri Narasimha |
Simha Rupa Dheva | Kambhoji | Kriti | on Narasimha |
Raja Raja | Sankarabharanam | Kriti | on Sri Raghavendhra |
Chintayami satatam Sri Muttuswami Dikshitam | Sucharitra | Kriti | on Muttuswami Dikshitar |
Ambamamava | Ragamalika | Kriti | Ranjani-Niranjani – Janaranjani |
Bangaaru Murali Sringaara Ravali | Neelambari | Kriti | |
Bhaavame Mahaa Bhaagyamura | Kapi | Kriti | Sri Thyagaraja to Balamuralikrishna-Guru Parampara |
Paahi Sameera Kumaara | Mandari | Kriti | description of Panchamukha Hanuman |
Vasama | Dharmavathi | Kriti | prayer on Lalita Devi |
Film compositions
Balamuralikrishna acted in few films and gave his voice to some selected songs in Indian cinema.
Year | Film | Language | Credits |
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1957 | Sati Savitri | Telugu | Song: Oho Ho Vilasala |
1959 | Jayabheri | Telugu | Suklaam Brahma Vichaara Saara Paramaam (Sloka) |
1963 | Karna | Telugu | Song: Neevu Nenu Valachitimi Nandaname Eduruga Nilichitimi |
1963 | Nartanasala | Telugu | Song: Salalitha Raga Sudharasa Saaram |
1965 | Dorikite Dongalu | Telugu | Song: Tirupativasa Srivenkatesa |
1965 | Kalai Kovil | Tamil | Song: Thanga Radham Vandhadhu |
1965 | Uyyala Jampala | Telugu | Etiloni keratalu |
1965 | Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | Song: Oru Naal Pothuma |
1966 | Palnati Yudham | Telugu | Singer: Seelamu Galavari Chinavada |
1966 | Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu Katha | Telugu | Singer: Vasanta Gaaliki Valapulu rega |
1966 | Sadhu Mirandal | Tamil | Singer: Arulvaaye Nee Arulvaaye |
1967 | Bhakta Prahlada | Telugu | Acted as Narada Song: Aadi Anaadiyu Neeve Deva Narada Sannuta Narayana, Siri Siri Laali Chinnari Laali, Varamosage Vanamali Naa Vanchitammu Neraverunuga |
1968 | Kodungallooramma | Malayalam | Songs: Kodungallooramme Kaverippoompattanathil |
1970 | Kanmalar | Tamil | Song: Odhuvaar Un Peyar |
Song: Ambalathu Nadaraja | |||
1973 | Andala Ramudu | Telugu | Song: Paluke Banagamayera Andala Rama |
1974 | Sree Rama Anjaneya Yuddham | Telugu | Song: Meluko Srirama Meluko Raghurama Karunalola Narayana Sritajanapala Deenavana |
1975 | Hamsageethe | Kannada | Music director and Singer |
1975 | Muthyala Muggu | Telugu | Song: Srirama Jayarama Seetarama |
1977 | Kurukshetram | Telugu | Song: Kuppinchi Egasina Kundalambula Kanthi (Padyam) |
1977 | Kavikkuyil | Tamil | Song: Chinna Kannan Azhaikkiraan |
1977 | Navarathinam | Tamil | Song: Kuruvikkara Machane |
1979 | Guppedu Manasu | Telugu | Song: Mauname Nee Bhasha O Mooga Manasa |
1979 | Nool Veli | Tamil | Song: Mounathil Vilayadum |
1982 | Ente Mohangal Poovaninju | Malayalam | Song: |
1983 | Adi Shankaracharya | Sanskrit | Music director |
1983 | Meghasandesam | Telugu | Song: Paadana Vani Kalyaniga |
1983 | Miruthanga Chakravarthi | Tamil | Song: Idhu ketka thigatttatha Gaanam |
1986 | Madhvacharya | Kannada | Music director and Singer |
1987 | Swathi Thirunal | Malayalam | Song: Moksha Mukalada Winner, Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer |
1990 | Muthina Haara | Kannada | Song: Devaru Hoseda Premada Daara |
1991 | Bharatham | Malayalam | Song: "Raajamathangi" ("Dhwani prasadham") |
1993 | Bhagvad Gita | Sanskrit | Music director |
1994 | Indhu/Pattasu | Tamil | Song: Nagumo |
1997 | Priyamaina Srivaaru | Telugu | Song: Jatakalu Kalisevela Jeevitalu Mugisaayi |
2009 | Pasanga | Tamil | Song: Anbaley Azhgagum Veedu |
2015 | "Prabha" | Tamil | Song: "Poove Pesum Poove " (Music Director - S. J. Jananiy) |
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Further reading
- "There's no one way to teach". The Hindu. 28 February 2006.
- Swaminathan, Chitra (4 January 2008). "He defines 'style' as tradition". The Hindu.
- Khurana, Suanshu (2 September 2013). "God's Own Voice". The Financial Express. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016.
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External links
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