Narayaneeyam
The lack of identifying Raagas has never been a negative when it comes to appreciating good music. At the end of the day, it's important to lose yourself in the realm of music, instead of worrying about the nitty gritty details associated with it. That's what I like to say. But, heart of hearts, I have a deep regret that I don't have the wherewithals to understand the grammar and finer nuances. I have always felt that to understand and produce good music, it requires the divine being's blessings. If you are a bad student in academics, you can always improve by working hard. If you have a good training as a kid in sports, you can be good in sports. But, when it comes to music, it's just a binary, as far as vocal is concerned. You either have it or don't. You can improve your musical skills only if you have it in the first place. I am not ashamed to say that I don't have even an iota of it. But I definitely feel sad about ...