Live shows will always have a market: Devan Ekambaram

Vaibhav Shastry / TNN / Updated: Jun 25, 2012, 11:31 IST

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The singer-composer of "O Mariah" fame, vouches for live shows and terms his recent concert at Stanes AIHS School in the city the most vibrant

Live shows will always have a market: Devan Ekambaram

The singer-composer of "O Mariah" fame, vouches for live shows and terms his recent concert at Stanes AIHS School in the city the most vibrant
In the age of dappankuthus and studio mixes, this musician feels live music still has it's following.
Devan Ekambaram, who shot to fame with the hit numbers "O Mariah" and "Ore Nyabagam", is going all out to promote live shows, which feels are the true indicator of musical talent.
"I have performed in several live shows all over the country and abroad to packed stadiums, and decided to work on the concept of live music in this era of remixes and studio mixes. Live shows are the best indicator of a musician's skills and talent," he says.

Having done many live shows in the city, Devan terms his recent concert at the Stanes school grounds the most satisfying.
"It was great to see a healthy turn-out despite the rains which almost threatened to cancel the show, and the crowd was humming along to all our numbers, which is a real motivator in a live show," he stresses.
Devan also has words of praise for the musical genius of A R Rahman, who gives an artist complete freedom to explore his versatility.
"Rahman gives you the dough, and leaves it to the singer to add his toppings to make it a delicious combination. In simpler words, he manages to tap the innate talent of any artist through his compositions, by giving him complete freedom," the Ore Nyabagam crooner says, admiringly.

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