Situating Sound and Rhythm (Music of Tamil Nadu)

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In the field of music two kinds of appeals are cognisable. They may be termed as ‘Primary’ (Direct) and ‘Secondary’ (Indirect). Between Primary and Secondary appeals there are varieties of gradual transition. A performing artiste is always a creator. Creative artistry involves an intuitive mind. Historical memory serves as the background material for such an artistry. The link between history and artistry heightens the quality of aesthetic experience. Historical contextuality being a component of artistry, the need for situating melody and rhythm is obvious. Products of such an enquiry become models of the very aspirations of the artistes. The historical factors may be termed as ‘Extra-musical’. It is true that the touchstone of art is emotion and not reason. Therefore we see in the paradoxical, a reconciliation of the incompatible, namely theory and practice. In this book an attempt is made to guage the distance between aesthetics nurtured by tradition and aesthetics demanded by external and varying climates of emotional response. It is hoped that the book would cater to the needs of the lovers of music, performing artistes and aspirants endeavouring to climb the ladder.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR T.V. Kuppuswami

Prof. T.V. Kuppuswami is well-known in the schools of scholastic studies and research. He learnt classical Carnatic music from famous Vidwans and had extensively read the treatises on music. He is a performing artiste and music is a way of life in his family. His children are all well trained in music and his wife is a Veena artiste. He had and has the privilege of being in intimate touch with doyens of the field of Carnatic music. A post-graduate in History, Economics and Politics of the Madras University, he earned the Doctorate degree of the University of Kerala by research. He had served the field of higher education for over thirty years guiding students to earn their Doctoral titles. He has authored many books and scholarly papers. He is currently a member of the advisory committee of the Indian Music Congress. In an honorary capacity, he serves as a member of the Board of Research Studies in Music of the Delhi University.