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With the passing away of the renowned playback singer PB Sreenivas, the voice of South Indian Film music has fallen silent marking the end of an era. Legendary playback singer PBS’s contribution to Indian music industry, both in Tamil and other vernacular languages, will continue to reverberate in the hearts of Indian fans even after his demise. He has a separate style and a unique voice which cannot be matched by any singer today. A journey spanning decades of unswerving devotion to music, PBS’s was a life that musical history is made of. As in life, so in death, he will continue to inspire generations of classical musicians. His songs reflect the versatility of the artist who mastered the art and acumen of bringing vast variety in popular melodies. Time and again I find myself spellbound by songs like Intha mandrathil, nilavuku en mel – these songs are in the hundreds, all irreplaceable. He was known for his baritone voice and clear diction and his songs carried the smell of the earth and the hum of the deep rivers, he sang so passionately about. Apart from rejuvenating our spirits, his songs also inspire us to face adversities boldly and therein lies the relevance of the Songs of PBS in our daily life.
My Letter to The Hindu dated 16-04-2013
With the passing away of the renowned playback singer PB Sreenivas, the voice of South Indian Film music has fallen silent marking the end of an era. Legendary playback singer PBS’s contribution to Indian music industry, both in Tamil and other vernacular languages, will continue to reverberate in the hearts of Indian fans even after his demise. He has a separate style and a unique voice which cannot be matched by any singer today. A journey spanning decades of unswerving devotion to music, PBS’s was a life that musical history is made of. As in life, so in death, he will continue to inspire generations of classical musicians. His songs reflect the versatility of the artist who mastered the art and acumen of bringing vast variety in popular melodies. Time and again I find myself spellbound by songs like Intha mandrathil, nilavuku en mel – these songs are in the hundreds, all irreplaceable. He was known for his baritone voice and clear diction and his songs carried the smell of the earth and the hum of the deep rivers, he sang so passionately about. Apart from rejuvenating our spirits, his songs also inspire us to face adversities boldly and therein lies the relevance of the Songs of PBS in our daily life.
My Letter to The Hindu dated 16-04-2013
PBS will be remembered as an icon in the south Indian film music world. The maestro who became popular by his unique style of singing with great tenderness leaves behind a void that would be hard to fill for a long time to come. All his songs have an arresting quality. His death may seem to mark the end of an era, but he will remain a shining example. His songs such as Mayakkama Kalakkama and Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam struck an emotional chord with music lovers.
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