MUMBAI: Violinist Ganesh and Kumaresh, the jovial brotherly-duo have introduced innovations in the grammar of Carnatic music with their novel musical form â€?raga pravaham.’ The duo has been riding high on the concert podium from the early age of seven and has myriad of titles in their kitty.
The duo for the first time have scored music for the film â€?Lessons in Forgetting’ directed by Unni Vijayan. The movie is an adaption of novel â€?Lessons in Forgetting’ written by Anita Nair.
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Sharing their experience Ganesh and Kumaresh expressed, It was a totally different experience to compose music for movie. In an album we compose music outlined on our own ideas and inspiration. But when we composed for movie the scenario changes the music has to be perceived based one concept, it was different as there was story to convey. Composing for movie is like a collaboration of mind and heart when you hear music it stays in your mind but when it gets visuals, the music immediately touches your heart….
The duo have released several albums and toured extensively with top notch artistes. For long time, the duo has been assisting Rahman and Ustad Zakir in their concerts and tours.
Speaking on their association with Rahman and Ustad Zakir Hussain the duo said, They both are legends and we have learnt a lot from them. Rahman has redefined Indian music, and has a great sense of music which is very important for composition, he has a definite idea of what he wants. The best thing we felt about Rahman is that he hasn’t changed at all. He is what he was 30 years ago, which is a greatest virtue….
Zakir Hussain is a master, as in age, stature, what he has achieved, how he performed, how he perceives music, in everything. He is more like elder brother to us, whenever he perform it’s like a new beginning and he brings out the best in us. It’s always great to perform with him because he makes it very simple and comfortable,… they added.
