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Music Analyst

Taking inspiration from the lec-dem tradition in Carnatic music and from music educators in the West, I started a series where I analyse the music I love, simply to answer the question - “why do we love this music?”. Whether it be in the form of YouTube videos or written articles, the objective is always the same - to provide a thoughtful and in-depth insight into why our favourite songs impact us emotionally.

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The Brilliance of Ilaiyaraaja's Symphony (Valiant)
October 13, 2026 · Video · 1:24:28
Idhu Oru Nila Kaalam - How Did Raja-sir Write This?
May 20, 2026 · Video · 14:38
The Genius of Elay (A.R. Rahman)
January 10, 2026 · Video · 15:55
Tere Ishk Mein Title Track - Drums Playthrough & Analysis
December 26, 2025 · Short · 5:12
Analysing "How To Name It" - Raja-sir's Round-Trip Journey
August 1, 2025 · Video · 21:20
Understanding the Brilliance of Aasa Kooda
December 17, 2024 · Video · 18:45
Yennai Izhukkuthadi - A Masterclass in Harmony
November 30, 2024 · Video · 11:13
A Stroke of Pop Genius from Yuvan Shankar Raja
November 9, 2024 · Short · 7:11
How AR Rahman, Ilaiyaraaja-sir & Jacob Collier Use Contrary Motion
November 2, 2024 · Short · 3:17
Dissecting a Killer Interlude from Ramesh Vinayagam
October 25, 2024 · Short · 4:17
How Ilaiyaraaja-sir Uses Harmonic Instability in His Charanams
October 19, 2024 · Short · 5:31
How D. Imman Uses Reharmonization to Add Colour
October 7, 2024 · Short · 1:58
Understanding AR Rahman's Use of Pedal Point
October 2, 2024 · Short · 2:07
Edition 10 — Omane
April 13, 2024 · Written
Edition 8 — Is "Tango Kelaayo" Actually Tango?
April 20, 2023 · Written + Video
Live Edition 3 — Gagan Dhuan Dhuan
November 17, 2022 · Written + Video
Video Edition 7 — What is a Trademark D. Imman Melody?
April 13, 2022 · Written + Video
Live Edition 2 — Mayakkiriye
March 30, 2022 · Written + Video
Video Edition 6 — Tu Bole
February 15, 2022 · Written + Video
Edition 9 — Nijam Idhe Kada
December 3, 2021 · Written
Video Edition 5 — So Baby
October 15, 2021 · Written + Video
Video Edition 4 — Poo Avizhum
September 4, 2021 · Written + Video
Shorts Episode 2 — Govind Vasantha & Pedal Point
June 26, 2021 · Written + Video
Live Edition 1 — Un Nerukkam
April 17, 2021 · Written + Video
Shorts Edition 1 — Anirudh & Chromaticism
March 26, 2021 · Written + Video
Video Edition 3 — Azhagiya Cindrella
February 27, 2021 · Written + Video
Edition 8 — Kaatrin Mozhi
January 22, 2021 · Written
Edition 7 — Idhu Naal
December 4, 2020 · Written
Edition 6 — Ezhu Swarangalukkul
November 6, 2020 · Written
Edition 5 — Adiye Enna Raagam
October 2, 2020 · Written
Video Edition 2 — Kannil Mazhai
September 5, 2020 · Written + Video
Video Edition 1 — Humnawaa
September 5, 2020 · Written + Video
Extra Edition — Taare Ginn
July 16, 2020 · Written
Edition 4 — Naane Varugiren
July 3, 2020 · Written
Edition 3 — Azhagu Malar Aada
June 5, 2020 · Written
Edition 2 — Humnawaa
May 11, 2020 · Written
Edition 1 — Sila Naal
April 30, 2020 · Written