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**HedgeYourBets** · 07-20-2006, 08:00 AM

To avoid confusion, M. Ghibran Ji was formerly addressed as Vijaygee.

source: http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/09/30/s...3000680300.htm Article by Savitha Gautham

Carnatic classics are given a world music twist by Vijaygee. Wonder how? Read on

FUSION WITH the nadaswaram? Why not, seems to be Vijaygee's answer. This young composer-arranger has given a world music twist to Carnatic classics in an album that's simply titled "Reverberations." And in the first week of October, "Reverberations II" will hit the racks. Both the albums have been released under the Kosmic Music label.

For the first album, Vijay, an eighth grader in piano (practical and theory) from the Trinity College, London, and now doing his eighth grade with the Royal College of Music, has lent a fresh sound to such classics as "Nagumomu," "Samajavaragama" and "Ennathavam." The notes of the nadaswaram, played by G. Ramesh, lend the tracks a traditional touch, while percussionist Vikram and guitarist Anand provide African rhythms and rock riffs. And the strings lend that Western classical feel. There are some original compositions which have names such as "Missing Notes," "Pulse of Chennai," "Dawn to Dusk" and "Marriage in Monsoon."

Wider appeal

Why fusion, you ask the 24-year-old. "It has a wider reach and appeals to the younger generation," is his reply. "Also it gives me a chance to experiment with new sounds."

For "Reverberations II," the Octet Cantabile will be lending choral support along with Durga Prasad playing chitra veena and friends like K.G. Ranjith Kutty and Devaraj pitching in with vocal inputs.

Vijay, who has jingles such as Aavin, Gold Winner, Pothys and Arogya Milk to his credit, has also arranged music for the films "Five Star" and "Yeh! Nee Romba Azagha Irukkey," besides a couple of Malayalam films.

Unforgettable moment

"Sharing the stage with the Colonial Cousins at a show in Singapore" is an unforgettable moment for this youngster, who owns a studio, Akshara Sound Forge, in T. Nagar. "In fact, both the albums were recorded at my studio," he states proudly.

His influences? "These days, I enjoy listening to Deep Forest, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Yanni and Nitin Sawhney. I draw inspiration from many artistes."

The future? "I want to study music composition, hopefully at Berkeley. And, make a world music album," says Vijay earnestly.

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HedgeYourBets Join Date Aug 2008 Posts 4,655 Senior Member	To avoid confusion, M. Ghibran Ji was formerly addressed as Vijaygee. source: http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/09/30/s...3000680300.htm Article by Savitha Gautham Carnatic classics are given a world music twist by Vijaygee. Wonder how? Read on FUSION WITH the nadaswaram? Why not, seems to be Vijaygee's answer. This young composer-arranger has given a world music twist to Carnatic classics in an album that's simply titled "Reverberations." And in the first week of October, "Reverberations II" will hit the racks. Both the albums have been released under the Kosmic Music label. For the first album, Vijay, an eighth grader in piano (practical and theory) from the Trinity College, London, and now doing his eighth grade with the Royal College of Music, has lent a fresh sound to such classics as "Nagumomu," "Samajavaragama" and "Ennathavam." The notes of the nadaswaram, played by G. Ramesh, lend the tracks a traditional touch, while percussionist Vikram and guitarist Anand provide African rhythms and rock riffs. And the strings lend that Western classical feel. There are some original compositions which have names such as "Missing Notes," "Pulse of Chennai," "Dawn to Dusk" and "Marriage in Monsoon." Wider appeal Why fusion, you ask the 24-year-old. "It has a wider reach and appeals to the younger generation," is his reply. "Also it gives me a chance to experiment with new sounds." For "Reverberations II," the Octet Cantabile will be lending choral support along with Durga Prasad playing chitra veena and friends like K.G. Ranjith Kutty and Devaraj pitching in with vocal inputs. Vijay, who has jingles such as Aavin, Gold Winner, Pothys and Arogya Milk to his credit, has also arranged music for the films "Five Star" and "Yeh! Nee Romba Azagha Irukkey," besides a couple of Malayalam films. Unforgettable moment "Sharing the stage with the Colonial Cousins at a show in Singapore" is an unforgettable moment for this youngster, who owns a studio, Akshara Sound Forge, in T. Nagar. "In fact, both the albums were recorded at my studio," he states proudly. His influences? "These days, I enjoy listening to Deep Forest, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Yanni and Nitin Sawhney. I draw inspiration from many artistes." The future? "I want to study music composition, hopefully at Berkeley. And, make a world music album," says Vijay earnestly.
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