| C S Balabhaskar | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Balabhaskar Chandran |
| Born | 10 July 1978 |
| Origin | Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum), Kerala |
| Genres | Indian, Fusion, Carnatic |
| Occupations | Singer, Composer, Violinist, Record producer |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Website | Official Site |
Balabhaskar Chandran (born 10 July 1978) is an Indian violinist, composer and record producer. He is best known for promoting fusion music in South India.[1][2] Hailing from a musically affluent family, he was introduced to the world of instrumental music at a tender age of three, by his uncle Shri. B.Sasikumar- a laureate in Carnatic music.[3]
Balabhaskar was a child prodigy and start doing stage show at 12.[3] He became the youngest music director in the Malayalam film industry when he composed for the Movie – Mangalya Pallak( Audio Marketed by Magna Sound) at 17.[4] His compositions for the albums, Ninakaai and Aadyamai, are still among the most sought after romantic song collections.[4] He is exceptionally versed in Carnatic Music, and hence is an exponent of the same. His flare of connecting with his audience has made him one of the hot favorites for major stage shows and classical concerts.[2]
Balabhaskar has performed with many noted musicians and instrumentalists in India and abroad, including Ustad Zakhir Hussain, Sivamani, Louiz Banks, Vikku Vinayakram, Hariharan, Mattannur Sankarankutty, Ranjit Barot, Fazal Qureshi, and so on. He also performs with his guru and uncle Shri B. Sasikumar, as violin duo in carnatic concerts. Latest Works - Balabhaskar has just completed his debut instrumental fusion album - let it B. The album features renowned musicians including Sivamani, Louiz Banks, Fazal Qureshi, Gino Banks and Sheldon D Silva. The album has flavors of Rock, Jazz, Hip-hope and Techo Music spun around Balabhaskar's Indian Violin. The Album has used specially composed Sanskrit lyrics, in an effort to promote Sanskrit as a language of communication. Two songs namely Begin with Soorya and B yond has been visualized and is available along with the visuals of the making in the limited edition series. The album is produced under the banner of MC Audios and Videos.
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Balabhaskar is the recipient of the Bismillah Khan Yuva Sangeetkaar Puraskaar[5] in 2008 by Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy for Instrumental Music(Violin).[6]
Apart from his concerts and stage shows, Balabhaskar has also given music to Ad films, Movies, Tele Serial Titles and Albums in Malayalam.
| Name | Year | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| let it B | 2011 | World Fusion Album |
| Pattinde Palazhi | 2010 | Malayalam movie |
| Mangalyapallakku | - | Malayalam movie |
| Ninakkayi | - | Malayalam Album |
| Moksham | - | Malayalam movie |
| Kannadikkadavathu | - | Malayalam movie |
| Adyamai | - | Malayalam Album |