GNB Panthuvarali Alapana by SriKSmusic

G N Balasubramaniam (GNB) renders a short brisk alapana of Panthuvarali showcasing the incredible speed and power of his voice in his prime with brighas in 3 octaves while completely capturing the raga svaroopa in just 3 minutes with his trademark exquisite phrasing. He is ably supported by Papa K.S.Venkataramiah on the violin with Palghat Mani Iyer on the mridangam (krithi excerpt).

GNB could render supersonic brighas with the gamakas at even the fastest tempos (often exceeding 700-800 notes a minute, with over 900 / min in brief bursts) . It was the presence of the gamakas which gave them their tremendous weight and power. He was renowned for the maneuverability and timbre of his voice, his giant intellectual and imaginative prowess and his structured approach to ragas and incorporating the nadaswara style in his singing.