contd... His performances with connoisseurs such as- Ustad Zakir Hussein, Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh and U Srinivas are known to enthrall the audiences from across the globe and commenting on the on- stage chemistry between maestros, Sivamani adds, “It is always a new experience. They bring magic onto the stage."
Having been part of the music for movies like Rang De Basanti, Taal, Lagaan and Kabul Express, to name a few, one wonders what gives him more creative satisfaction - live performance or movies? "I enjoy everything which is close to music. I feel I am like a lamp and I am here to throw light around," says the drummer, who also plays instruments like octoban, darbuka, udukai and kanjira. Although the musician who started playing drums at the age of 10, grew up observing his father and other drummers, he feels that he picked up his own style over the years. His son Kumaran, who is studying in a city-based school, is also into drumming and Sivamani admits he loves jamming with him. Speaking on the current trend of music, he says, "Music is like a clock, whatever is left behind will eventually come back. It's the age of remake and remixes." After the success of his last individual album Mahaleela, which released last year, he's currently working on his upcoming solo album Anand. Sivamani regards singer S P Balasubramanium as his godfather. There are certain things which he learnt from him and practices in his life. "He taught me to respect others, be humble and let go off your ego," he asserts. (Sivamani will be performing in the city at a musical concert - Heartbeats, on December 4, at Aabasaheb Garware College Ground 7.30 pm onwards) ________________________________ From: Sreekrishnan R <rahmanfe...@yahoo.co.uk> To: "We, the fans !" <arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:32:26 AM Subject: [arr] I make music with whatever is available - Sivamani | Semi ARR http://www.indianex press.com/ news/Divine- Rhythms/548849/ Sivamani, who turned 50 yesterday, speaks about drumming, movies, music and more He held the drumsticks at the age of seven. He knows A R Rahman from the time the latter was 10-years-old. He grew up watching his father playing drums. Just when you think, that this is what he always wanted to be, he gives a modest reply, "It wasn't me. It was God who wanted me to make music and give joy to people." That's Sivamani, percussionist par excellence, who turned 50 yesterday. Known for creating music with anything and everything, even between this particular interview, sitting at the restaurant, he produces drum-like sounds using nothing but the tissue paper holder. "It happens all the time at public places. People come to me with requests of playing something for them and I can't say no to them. So, I make music with whatever is available," he says. Rahman fever His Music ~ My Mother Tongue ________________________________ The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/
