Krishnam

Krishnam is a Carnatic vocal composition performed by Mangalampalli Balamuralikrishna. The track appears as the third piece on the album Memorable Krithis. Released in an unspecified year, the album compiles traditional krithis rendered in Balamuralikrishna’s signature style, characterized by intricate gamaka phrasing and adherence to classical raga structures.

The recording spans a duration of 4 minutes and 53 seconds. The composition centers on devotional themes, invoking the deity Krishna through lyrical and melodic elaboration. The album format remains undocumented, though releases of Balamuralikrishna’s works from this period typically circulated on audio cassette and later compact disc. No label information is explicitly provided in available sources.

Balamuralikrishna, a prolific composer and vocalist, contributed extensively to the Carnatic repertoire. His interpretations of krithis often incorporated spontaneous manodharma sangita, blending structured compositions with improvisational elements. The track Krishnam exemplifies this approach, though specific raga or tala details for this recording are not confirmed in the provided context.

The album Memorable Krithis features a selection of krithis by various composers, with Balamuralikrishna as the primary performing artist. Accompaniment details, including instrumental support or percussionists, are not specified. The work aligns with his broader discography, which includes renditions of Tyagaraja, Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri krithis alongside his own compositions.