Chennai: Eminent Carnatic music exponent Madurai GS Mani, who rubbed shoulders with legendary music composer MS Viswanathan shared his experiences working with MSV at an event organised by Mellisai Mannar Fans Association (MMFA) at Russian Cultural Centre here.
Mani recounted his experiences as an assistant to the legendary composer, narrating the nuances of various songs, detailing the background behind their lyrics and the way they got transformed to final songs.
He explained why film songs need not strictly adhere to the grammar of a genre like Carnatic music, for emotions expected to be expressed need to be factored. He pointed out the unique fingering style of MSV on harmonium.
He did not fail to mention the various genres like western, jazz and Hindustani being effectively brought out in many a song suiting the needs of the movie by MSV. And explained how MSV’s range could spread from classic to romance to emotional numbers.