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Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi
Oothukkaadu Venkata Kavi (c. 1700-1765) or Oottukkaadu Venkata Subbaiah Iyer was one of the pioneering composers [1] in Indian classical Carnatic music. He lived in South India in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu. Also known by the name Oothukkaadu Venkatasubba Iyer, he composed hundreds of compositions in Sanskrit, Tamil and Marathi of which over 500 are available. These were handed down from generation to generation by the descendants of the composer's brother's family.
Venkata Kavi's compositions reveal that he was a complete master of the science and art of music in all senses of the term – melody, rhythm or lyrics and was eloquent in Sanskrit and Tamil. Renowned for his rare depth, scholarship and sublime appeal, he was proficient in a variety of musical forms such as the kriti, tillana and kaavadicchindu. He used taalas and themes that not many other Carnatic composers have preferred to handle. His compositions are a blend of a high degree of scholarship on a variety of subjects and inspired expression. During a lecture demonstration on the composer by Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhaagavatar in December 1955, The Music Academy Madras Experts' Committee noted that "Venkata Kavi's compositions filled a gap between Purandara Daasa (1484-1564) and the Carnatic Music Trinity of Tyaagaraaja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyaama Shaastri, who lived around 1760s-1840s.
While he has rightfully been acknowledged as one of the greatest composers on Krishna, Venkata Kavi composed hundreds of pieces on other deities too. Several pieces also reveal his humility, reverence for the great personalities before his times and the high state of bliss that he probably experienced almost ceaselessly.[6] His works scarcely contain autobiographical notes and show that he had reached great spiritual and philosophical heights. Deeper studies have dispelled myths about some of his compositions like "Alaipaayude kannaa" (Kaanada) being autobiographical, and shown that this and numerous other pieces on Krishna in lilting Tamil were parts of his opera based on Bhaagavatam. His works also reveal the proximity he felt towards God and show his deep devotion.[8]
You tube song
Alaipaayude kannaa"
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Enna Punniyam Seidheno-
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http://www.venkatakavi.org/ovk/audio-video.html
Please read more about this Great Kavi from these links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oothukkadu_Venkata_Kavi
http://www.venkatakavi.org/ovk/home/life.html
http://oothukkadu.com/kavi.html
http://carnatica.net/composer/oothukkadukavi.htm
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Oothukkaadu Venkata Kavi (c. 1700-1765) or Oottukkaadu Venkata Subbaiah Iyer was one of the pioneering composers [1] in Indian classical Carnatic music. He lived in South India in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu. Also known by the name Oothukkaadu Venkatasubba Iyer, he composed hundreds of compositions in Sanskrit, Tamil and Marathi of which over 500 are available. These were handed down from generation to generation by the descendants of the composer's brother's family.
Venkata Kavi's compositions reveal that he was a complete master of the science and art of music in all senses of the term – melody, rhythm or lyrics and was eloquent in Sanskrit and Tamil. Renowned for his rare depth, scholarship and sublime appeal, he was proficient in a variety of musical forms such as the kriti, tillana and kaavadicchindu. He used taalas and themes that not many other Carnatic composers have preferred to handle. His compositions are a blend of a high degree of scholarship on a variety of subjects and inspired expression. During a lecture demonstration on the composer by Needamangalam Krishnamurthy Bhaagavatar in December 1955, The Music Academy Madras Experts' Committee noted that "Venkata Kavi's compositions filled a gap between Purandara Daasa (1484-1564) and the Carnatic Music Trinity of Tyaagaraaja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyaama Shaastri, who lived around 1760s-1840s.
While he has rightfully been acknowledged as one of the greatest composers on Krishna, Venkata Kavi composed hundreds of pieces on other deities too. Several pieces also reveal his humility, reverence for the great personalities before his times and the high state of bliss that he probably experienced almost ceaselessly.[6] His works scarcely contain autobiographical notes and show that he had reached great spiritual and philosophical heights. Deeper studies have dispelled myths about some of his compositions like "Alaipaayude kannaa" (Kaanada) being autobiographical, and shown that this and numerous other pieces on Krishna in lilting Tamil were parts of his opera based on Bhaagavatam. His works also reveal the proximity he felt towards God and show his deep devotion.[8]
You tube song
Alaipaayude kannaa"
rKAtmtK0w_c
Enna Punniyam Seidheno-
VZjIZIletOc
http://www.venkatakavi.org/ovk/audio-video.html
Please read more about this Great Kavi from these links
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oothukkadu_Venkata_Kavi
http://www.venkatakavi.org/ovk/home/life.html
http://oothukkadu.com/kavi.html
http://carnatica.net/composer/oothukkadukavi.htm
This post is for sharing knowledge only, no intention to violate any copy rights