Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indian
Song Meaning of “Thillana-Dhanashri-Swathi Thirunal” by Mysore Nagaraj
This traditional Carnatic song, Thillana-Dhanashri-Swathi Thirunal, was composed by Mysore Nagaraj in honor of King Swathi Thirunal of Travancore, who was renowned for his devotion to music. The song is a celebration of the creative and spiritual communion between the King and his divine muse.
The lively melody opens with the entrance of the muse, inviting us to join them on their journey. Throughout the piece, the dancers’ joy is expressed in their lively steps, while their voices express reverence for the divine. We hear the longing for the transcendent in the slow, meditative transition to the middle of the composition. A hint of the dance floor is heard in the pulsing drums, as if the divine were clicking time for the dancers.
In the end, the song soars through the triumphant crescendo of the final notes – a reminder to the listener that the divine has been celebrated and embodied. We feel the joy of our shared experience between ourselves and the King. The power of music and art is imprinted in our souls, to carry with us always.