RaGa Sangamam – 5 November 2022

Margazhicha Bhoot Mothe.
Ze Gele Naahi Aale.

The Margazhi Monsters operating under the name Ranjani-Gayatri have arrived a month early and there’s been no return to normalcy in sight (or hearing) for the listener. Fun fact – during that Tri-Raga Grahabhedam, my ‘smart’ watch told me I had crossed a PAI goal! Extra proof that their music LITERALLY increases heart rates. Talk about palpable, even palpitative, effects of their music!

Maathe. They own this, no further questions asked. Bliss to relive their matchless rendition.

Since the event was titled Sangamam, the pieces were chosen to reflect this theme. The tale of Shiva and Vishnu’s union, the Ayyappan Avadarittha Kathaamritam was elaborated in nectar-sweet Kharaharapriya with gripping neraval to Triloka Mangalakaramoorti, followed by swarams! How masterfully they poured the raga while navigating the tight cycle of eight… Time to re-watch the Eppo Music Kambhoji MASTERCLASS about this!