Re: MANOHARI .
by R Balasubramanian on Jul 16, 2010 02:09 PM
yes Such people should be remembered for ever by all music lovers. Really yester years music linger longer both in mind and soul than the present genre music. It was soul beat and now it is solo beat. Even great lyricist have disappeared in all languages. It was great combination in yester years between lyricist, music directors and singers and to judge the count on which the movie succeeds was mostly on its songs. Sharabi of AB is an example. All great actors of indian cinema should not forget that their todays position is only due to the trios. Music is the heart of movie.
He was a bubbly, rolly-polly man till the end. Despite personal tragedies, he remained cheerful -- at least till the last time I met him.
He breathed magic into the saxophone, which was virtually an extension of his arm and heart.
I remember, he had just recovered from a heart ailment and was performing on stage. He played the long interlude of "Aawaaz Deke Humein Tu Bulao..." from the movie Professor just as if he was playing it the first time in his 20s and 30s -- without losing a single note and showing any signs of breathlessness at his age of 76.
I wish more of such greats are featured so that we can wish them in their lifetime. Never get tired hearing ROOP TERA. BTW it is SD Not Pancham who composed this fantastic song
Listen to his saxophone and u get instantly mesmerized. His mastery over so many vocal instruments and being right hand of legendry RD is in itself a greatest achievement. Tons of Salute to such magicians of Music....miss ur talent
