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G. N. Balasubramaniam – Carnatic Vocal (1910-1965) – 2471 5236 – LP Record

Name: G. N. Balasubramaniam – Carnatic Vocal (1910-1965) - 2471 5236 - LP Record
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SKU: 2471 5236 Categories: Indian Classical Instrumental Vinyls 12″, Vinyl Records 12″

G. N. Balasubramaniam – Carnatic Vocal (1910-1965) – 2471 5236 – LP Record
G. N. Balasubramaniam (Tamil: ஜி.என்.பாலசுப்பிரமணியம்) (6 Jan 1910 – 1 May 1965), popularly known as GNB, was a vocalist in the Carnatic tradition. He innovated the art through emphasis on laya control & reducing the gamakas which eventually made Carnatic music appeal to the lay and the learned alike.Balasubramanian was born in Gudalur, a small village near Mayavaram in Tanjore, India. He was the son of G. V. Narayanaswamy Iyer and Visalam Ammal. His father was a keen student of music. Throughout his younger years, he observed with utmost attention the techniques of the musicians of his day. Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar became his manasika guru and inspiration. While his father dreamed of living in a villa at Luz Church road through GNB becoming a successful lawyer. The young musician in G.N.B made way for greater goals in life. He completed his B.A.(Hons) in English Literature at the prestigious Christian College, Chennai, and took up a short music course at Annamalai University. under the guidance of Sri T.S. Sabesa Iyer, but discontinued due to ill health. However, he joined the diploma course in music under Madras University in the first batch and Sri Tiger Varadachariar was the Principal . Within 2 years, he was ready for concert performances.He acted in films, including Bhama Vijayam ( Sathi Anusuya),Sakunthala (Udayanan Vasavadatta (with Vasundhara Devi, mother of Vijayanthimala),and Rukmangada. In “Sakunthalai”, he appeared as Dushyantha, alongside the vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi. M.S. Subbulakshmi was fascinated by his music and embraced his style completely in her early years as mentioned in the book M S – A Life in Music by TJS George. After a short stint in the film industry, GNB returned to the Carnatic music fraternity, until his passing in 1965.
Record Details
Title	G. N. Balasubramaniam – 2471 5236
Singer	G. N. Balasubramaniam
Artist	Mysoro T. Chowdiah, Pazhani M. Subramania Paillai & Umaivalpuram N. Kothandarama Iyer
Instruments	Violin, Mridangam & Ghatam
Violin	Mysoro T. Chowdiah
Mridangam	Pazhani M. Subramania Paillai
Ghatam	Umaivalpuram N. Kothandarama Iyer
Releasing Year	1990
Genre	Indian Classical Vocal
Language	Tamil
Label	Inreco
Made In	India
Manufacture	The Indian Record Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Serial No.	2471 5236
Side One
“Swaminatha Paripalaya” (Kriti) Raga : Nata Tala : Adi A Janya Of Chalanata -The 36th Mela Karta	G. N. Balasubramaniam
“Kalata Nerchina” (Kirti) Raga : Deepakam Tala : Adi A Janya Of Kamavardini – The 51st Mela.	G. N. Balasubramaniam
Marukelara O Raghava Raga : Jayanthasri Tala : Adi A Janya Of Nathhairavi (20th Mela)	G. N. Balasubramaniam
“Brochevarevarura” (Kriti) Raga : Khamas Tala : Janya Of Harikhambhoji	G. N. Balasubramaniam
Side Two
“Brochevarevarura” (Kriti) Raga : Khamas Tala : Adi	G. N. Balasubramaniam
Specification
Size	12 Inches
Speed	33 RPM
Record Condition	Excellent
Cover Condition	Excellent

Weight	350 g
Dimensions	13 × 13 × 1 in
Artists	Mysoro T. Chowdiah, Pazhani M. Subramania Paillai & Umaivalpuram N. Kothandarama Iyer
Instruments	Violin, Mridangam & Ghatam
Album Releasing year	1990
Language	Hindi
Label	Inreco
Genre	Indian Classical (Instrumental)
Size	12 Inches
Speed	33 RPM
Records condition	Near Mint Fresh – Old Stock
Cover condition	Original Cover

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