About My Name Is Giridhar Udupa
My Name Is Giridhar Udupa is a digital studio album by Carnatic vocalist and composer Giridhar Udupa. The label 7K! released the album on November 20, 2024. The work marks Udupa’s debut as a solo artist under a commercial label and features six original compositions that blend traditional Carnatic motifs with contemporary production techniques.
Udupa composed the tracks and served as the primary performer. The album explores thematic elements rooted in Indian philosophy, nature and cyclical time. The opening track Aadi - The Beginning establishes a meditative framework with layered vocal chants and sparse instrumentation. Khushi - Joy introduces rhythmic complexity through konnakol patterns interwoven with electronic textures. Chakra - The Wheel and its edited variant employ cyclical melodic phrases to evoke the concept of temporal recurrence, while Bhoomi - Mother Earth and its alternate version ground the album in earthy tonalities with extended tanpura drones.
The release event coincided with the album’s digital launch on November 20, 2024. 7K! distributed the work across streaming platforms and digital storefronts. No physical media formats accompanied the initial release. The production credits beyond Udupa remain unconfirmed in available sources, though the album’s sound design suggests collaboration with electronic music producers. The total runtime spans approximately 40 minutes across all tracks.
Critical reception and commercial performance data are not yet documented as of the release date. The album’s fusion of classical raga structures with modern arrangements positions it within the emerging subgenre of neo-Carnatic music. Further details on live performances or accompanying visual media have not been disclosed.