Carnatic musician, composer and musical theorist working in classical forms without classical baggage. Author of artist rights history.

Based in Tamil Nadu, India. Father of two. Building parallel systems for direct exchange beyond institutional validation.

What This Space Is

On the surface, these projects might seem unrelated—classical composition, copyright history, cultural criticism. But they all explore the same question: how do we use inherited structures without accepting their embedded hierarchies?

In music, we call the resolution of opposing forces “harmony.” Here, I’m finding my own.

What You’ll Find Here

The Long Song: English to India (biweekly)
Serialized chapters on artist rights history and India’s contemporary questions around creative ownership. This recreates and expands my Tamil book for English readers.

Offbeats (biweekly)
Explorations of music, technology, and the cultural forces shaping artistic practice. From the mechanics of Chaconnes to the politics of platforms.

Music & Compositions
Updates when new pieces release or when the creative process demands documentation.

Schedule & Contact

Typically, The Long Song one week, Offbeats the next, with occasional posts for new music or urgent thoughts.

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