Siddhi Vinayakam Anisham | Chamaram | MS Subbulakshmi

Do take a moment to listen to this quietly luminous and often overlooked rendition of Siddhi Vinayakam, performed by MS Subbulakshmi at Parvati House, Mysore, in 1967. What renders this version so distinctive is the sense of unshackled freedom where MS sings alone, and in doing so, appears to grow wings. Her neraval and swaram are not merely rendered but deeply explored, revealing a rhythmic intuition and command far stronger than she was often credited with. One cannot help but feel, at times, that her vast potential was gently confined and her brilliance subdued beneath the weight of repetition and predictability. And yet, on rare occasions such as this, something quietly revelatory takes place. A gem surfaces, almost by accident, and we are reminded of what might have been allowed to flourish more often.

Violin : VV Subramaniam
Mridangam : TK Murthy

Link to the 30 Days : 30 Songs of MSS Playlist is here below:
   • 30 Days : 30 Songs of MS Subbulakshmi