Slokam

\"Slokam\" is a Carnatic vocal performance recorded by Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, a prominent exponent of the Semmangudi bani (style) in the 20th century. The track appears as the second composition on the album Paramatmakam, released on 2011 under the SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series label. The recording spans 30 minutes and 58 seconds, showcasing Iyer’s rendition in a format typical of extended alapanai-based presentations.

The album Paramatmakam was issued in CD format as part of a curated series dedicated to classical Indian music. The release date aligns with posthumous compilations of Iyer’s work, as the artist passed away in 2003. The tracklist and accompanying liner notes (if any) are not fully documented in the provided context, but the inclusion of a slokam (Sanskrit verse) suggests a devotional or philosophical theme, consistent with Iyer’s repertoire of kritis, varnams, and sacred texts.

Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (1908–2003) remains a defining figure in Carnatic music, known for his rigorous adherence to sruti purity and emotive phrasing. His recordings, including this track, often feature traditional compositions by vaggeyakaras (composer-poets) such as Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, or Syama Sastri, though the specific composer and raga of \"Slokam\" are not specified here. The SWATHI’S SANSKRITI Series, under which this release appears, focuses on archival and studio recordings of classical Indian arts, though further details about the series’ production or distribution scope are unavailable.

The duration of the track indicates an elaborate treatment, likely incorporating neraval (improvisational expansions) and kalpana swarams (spontaneous melodic passages). Accompaniment details, such as supporting instrumentalists or percussionists, are not provided in the available context. The album’s title, Paramatmakam, translates roughly to \"the Supreme Self\" in Sanskrit, hinting at a spiritual or metaphysical focus in the selection of tracks.