New CD from Victor
Uvindu Illeperuma
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Victor hands over the first copy of
his book to Professor Ariyaratne. Pictures by Rukmal Gamage |
Songs in Madu Vasanthe
* Dasatha Madu Vasanthe
* Obe Nethin
* Katharata Kumatada
* Galagena Sada Wathura
* Thaniwa Thawath Duwanawada
* Seda Sudu Pa
* Sath Samudduru
* Sigiri Laliniye
* Me Maha Polawata
* Oba Hadanna
* Hada Wate
* Kalpana Sihine
* Epa Payanna Hiru
* Ek Rayal
*Nura Ron
* Yasidara Wewa
* Mepura Saram
* Apa Ude Gihilla
The second edition of Marutaya Wasanthaya, a biography written on Sri
Lanka's legendary musician Victor Rathnayake was launched at John de
Silva on February 18 to coincide with his 68th birth day.
The book was authored by Geethanath Kudaligama. Parallel to the book
launch Madu Vasanthe, a CD which includes Victor's new songs was also
released.
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Madara Hemachandra hands over a gem
studded memento indicating the ‘Saa’ logo of the ‘Saa’
concert to Victor. Madara is the daughter of Vogue Jewellers
Managing Director Anura Hemachandra |
Professor Sunil Ariyarathna delivering the key note of address dubbed
Victor as one of the best melody composers bestowed to Sri Lankan music.
"When Pandit Amaradewa entered the field Victor was a child of five
years. When Nanada Malini entered the field Victor was an unknown
musician. According to Victor they portrayed role models for him.
Victor's intuition was exceptional. That is why he stood as a colossal
among the other musicians. He was praised as a singer in every possible
way but from my point of view the extent he was appreciated as a melody
composer is not enough. His ability of composing melodies resulted in
setting stage for many singers who now enjoy a considerable place in the
field. Sunil Edirisinghe sets the ideal example for that. Victor's
contribution as a singer equates with the role he played as a melody
composer," Professor Ariyarathne explained.
Kumariyaka Pa Salaba Saluna, Sadakada Pahana, Pthune Akurata Pamawe
and other songs were successfully turned into melodies by Victor to suit
Sri Lankan taste. This exercise rendered by Victor unfolded an
opportunity for the Sri Lankan song lover to experience a different
flavor of music.
Amidst the celebrations Ratnayake transported the audience back to
1970s with his mesmerizing voice by singing some of the new songs which
are included in the Madu Vasanthe.
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