Ugadi - Performance 4

Hello all, I dont have much to say at this time. But one update is that I gave another performance. This time its not classical, but for movie songs. The local community here celebrated our new year Ugadi sometime back and I have performed couple of songs in there.

I was well prepared and presented the song with some interesting visuals. To my surprise, the song came out very well and the response was really good. I was satisfied that the result came out well for whatever work I did. Ofcourse the whole function was good with some mix of classical and entertaining programs.

These events helps to meet new people and have fun and break from regular work. I will upload the actual song whenever I record it.:). Till then have fun and am waiting for friday for a trip to Yellow stone national park..:)

Third Performance

Hello all, by god's grace my classical music thing is going well. I gave another performance at Portland Central Library . This time it was much better performance wise as well as crowd wise. It was nice to see lot people turning up for these type of events other than DJs and Discos.:)

It was also nice to see the kids performing tabla(an instrument mostly used in classical music space).

I thought about the time I have wasted in my past.:-P. Anyway I am atleast doing something now. Refer to my blog's header for the song I performed. This is called as "Tarana", one of the forms of classical music. This sounds interesting to audience because of the kind of tounge twisters it has.

Refer to this link which explains about the interesting history about - Tarana.

Sachin - 200 Years

I don't want to become a fool by saying what Sachin Tendulkar achieved before two days. As everybody saying it is almost an impossible feat. And I was thinking that why really it is so amazing achievement. Simple, it is not so easy.

Click for the news and Sachin's achievements...

It needs extensive concentration, patience and the technique that need to be continued throughout the game. All these were amazingly balanced in Sachin's play in the match. Its specifically praised because he played this game against one of the strongest teams South Africa. I believe that God writes human fate. Thats why he wrote that Sachin only should do this for the first.

It is really a happy moment for all of our indians that a person like Sachin who is absolutely uncontroversial, balanced has done this. His emotions after reaching double century is so humble as if he still have to reach some other goals.

He is not only inspiration for me in the aspect of game, but mainly for dedication, hard work and humbleness. He is just genius. Hats off..May god bless him and may he live for 200 years............

Movie Reviews

Its been long time, I did not write any movie reviews. I watched some movies recently and below are their reviews.

1. Adurs(Telugu movie)



Story line : Twins seperated in the past re-unites and cleans the villain group

Much awaited movie with the combination of V.V. Vinayak and NTR which did not reach our expectations. Its sometimes really disappointing that the telugu movies are not coming out of formula base. We atleast thought that the action sequences and songs will be good. But the movie is disappointing in those sections as well. May be the story is weak and pretty common, but the taking would have been much better in terms of fights and songs. Comedy is also average. This is just an OK movie for timepass.

2. 3 Idiots(Hindi movie)



Story line : Tale of 3 college friends life and the their goals

Well, most of you might know this movie. Aamir Khan is quite selective these days and he delivered a 3rd consecutive blockbuster after Taare Zameen Par and Ghajini. He is few of the leading method actors in India who really tries something different. 3 Idiots is also an experiment on the studies in India with entertainment. As usual Aamir Khan is at his best in this movie.

3. My Name Is Khan (Hindi movie)



Story line : A person suffering from autism meets the president of US to say that he is not a terrorist

Much hyped movie of recent times because of the sensitive elements in the film. Ofcourse it has reached the expectations and I really liked the movie. Shahrukh Khan and director Karan Johar finally came out of Romantic tragedy type of story line to a story that is different and has plenty of space to really ACT. Shahrukh has done wonderful job in his expressions and timing. Kajol is prety apt for her role.

Finally I am awaiting for the new horror movie "The Crazies" releasing on Feb 26th.
Till then, see you and have fun guys.

Second Music Performance

I am happy to say that I had given another performance with my group in Portland downtown. This time I sang a nice bihari folk song and a holi song. I have uploaded them(which I sang separately) in my blog header. Please refer to the song titled "Makayya re & Holi.

It was basically a cross cultural meet where artists from few other countries like China, Philippines, Palestine came and performed. It was nice to have that gathering. You get to know other traditions and cultures.

On behalf of India, our group has presented some classical music items(dance, instrument and vocal).

And I also gave my nomination for singing in a program conducted by telugu association in Portland. I have a good plan to sing different type of songs if they agree for my program.

Well nothing specific from my side other than this and my work which is hectic these days. I hope you are all doing well.

First Performance

I remember updating you that I am learning Hindustani classical music. If not, yes I have started learning music at my place in US from last 6 months. As you know I have lot of interest in music and entertainment industry.

Recently I gave my first performance in the local temple to raise funds for them. I had satisfaction that I did something practical instead of just learning in the class. I along with my group sang a bhajan on Lord Rama.

It was nice evening as well with lot of bhajans and get together of all music learners. I feel we need to have this meetings often to divert ourselves from the busy work life.

Below is the link to the audio of bhajan I sang in the temple. I have also embedded the same to my blog as a page element. Hopefully you will like it.

http://www.box.net/shared/6r1ia8s6rq

California(A Real Development)

Friends, as I always do I went to another trip to California again. But this time for new year. I have been to San Francisco. Last two new years I was alone for the new year day. So this time I want to be with crowd to welcome new year. So my trip went on like this...

I along with my roommate drove to SFO from Portland. I enjoyed the long drive after long time. We have visited a club in SFO for new year night and it was fun to be with people at midnigt. I have visited the hindu temple in Fremont, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale areas. I could see the real development(be it infrastructure wise or other) in the state of California. And as you all know the development in the area of technology.

Lots of companies with beautiful infrastructure can be seen in the state of CA, specially in the SFO area(popularly called as Bay Area). I was amazed to see the roads and highways. They are awesomely built. Even the local road has 5 lanes. It was fun to drive over them.

There is no wonder if one thinks that their country or area should be developed like that. It can be a ideal infrastructure for other countries.

And also I went to Lake Tahoe which is a lake in the state of Nevada. But we missed some rides(like snow mobiling and cable car up to mountain) due to delay. Next time better luck. Here I am posting some pics.