Resonance (Madras String Quartet album)
Resonance is an album by the Madras String Quartet[1] led by violinist V.S. Narasimhan. The album consists of several compositions in Carnatic Music that are played against a background of harmonies from Western Classical Music. This album is the result of an effort to fuse Western Classical Music and Indian Classical Music. The songs are played entirely on a violin with cellos and violas providing the background.
Some Carnatic Musicians have criticized the Quartet saying that they are "Innovative but Discordant".[2] The album, however has received significant praise from many music enthusiasts all over India.[3]
The album comprises nine songs:[4]
| S. No. | Song | Ragam | Thaalam | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varnam | Ragamalika | Adi | Patnam Subramania Iyer |
| 2 | Palukavademira | Devamanohari | Adi | Mysore Vasudevachar |
| 3 | Esane | Chakravakam | Rupakam | Papanasam Sivan |
| 4 | Raghuvamsa | Kathanakuthoohalam | Adi | Patnam Subramania Iyer |
| 5 | Amba Kamakshi | Bhairavi | Misra Chapu | Shyama Sastri |
| 6 | Mokshamu | Saramati | Adi | Thyagaraja |
| 7 | Sara sara samarai | Kunthalavarali | Adi | Thyagaraja |
| 8 | Mohanalahari | Bilahari | Adi | V.S.Narasimhan |
| 9 | Krishna Ni Begane Baaro | Yamunakalyani | Misra Chapu | Vyasatirtha |