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Blog EntryFeb 16, '09 1:50 PM
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Tribute To H.Sridhar-A R Rahman's Sound Engineer

 
The Man,
The Musician,
The Engineer,
The Smile...

He could make any singer sound extraordinary.

Rare Old Snap


Sridhar was the Chief Audio Engineer at Media Artists.A mathematics graduate, with keen interest in electronics and formal music training


H.Sridhar And Modi In Las Vegas
 
He started a professional sound engineering career in 1988.One of the best sound engineers in India, H. Sridhar passed away here on Monday, following a cardiac arrest. He was 48.
 AR Rahman's Concert ,17 Th November 2007,New Delhi,At FOH

He had engineered over 200 films and worked closely with directors like Mani Ratnam, K Balachandar, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Hassan, P C Sreeram, Priyadarsan, Sibi Malayil and Ramgopal Varma.
 Early Morning Stroll Next To The Sea,Kuwait

Among Sridhar's many professional credits was the fact that he engineered all songs and background scores for the renowned music director A R Rahman.

FOH Team In Salt Lake Stadium,Calcutta For AR Rahman's Concert

Some ground-breaking films to his credit are Roja, Gentleman, Kadhalan, Thiruda Thiruda, Bombay, Duet, Mahanadi, Rangeela, Kuruthippunnal, Muthu, Indian, Minsaara Kanavu and Iruvar.


Sridhar And KJ Singh In Modi Digital Inauguration

He also engineered the background music score and songs for the national award winning films Kaala Paani for music director Ilaiyaraaja and Minasaara Kanavu for music director A R Rahman.

Gurus in their own right. With Sivamani @ AR Rahman Banglore Concert

Sridhar was awarded the President's Gold Medal (The National Award for Best Audiography) four times: for the film Mahanadi in 1994, Dil Se in 1999, Lagaan in 2001 & Kannathil Muththamittal in 2003. Having pioneered the use of Digital Sound for Indian films in the DTS format,.


 Whole Panchathan And KJS

Sridhar successfully completed six-track surround sound mixing for more than 200 films including Karuppu Roja, Siraichaalai, Indian, Bharatheeyudu, Hindustani, Paeyi, Iruvar, Minsaara Kanavu, Sapnay, Ziddi, Judwaa, My Dear Kuttichathan 3D, V I P, Aflatoon, Devathai, Chhota Chetan, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya , Satya , Jeans, Dil Se, Kadhalar Dinam, Padayappa, Mudhalvan, Pukaar, Alaipaayuthey, Kandukondain Kandukondai, Kushi, among others.

 Sridhar And KJS Mixing Outdoors

Sridhar also engineered and mixed albums for international artists like George Harrison of The Beatles, John Neptune Kaizan, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, L.Shankar and John McLaughlin (Mahavishnu Orchestra & Shakti fame).

 
Sridhar And PC Sriram

His childhood friend and colleague Jayendra Panchapakesan of Real Image recalls the vibrant and fun-filled childhood they shared.
 On the new Neve 88R mixing desk at AM Studios

"He loved playing cricket in our colony at Mylapore." When he was in Std. IX, he wanted to learn playing the guitar, and in two years, he taught himself to play the instrument with ease.
 

Sridhar In Modi Digital

"He is a completely self-taught audio-engineer, too," Mr. Panchapakesan said.


Sridhar In AM Studios

He passed away in the morning of December 1st 2008 due to cardiac problems.
May His Soul Rest In Peace With Lot Of Music And Consoles Up There!!!

 

Sridhar Checking AR Rahman's Gadgets


About Sridhar:



Sridhar in Casual Style
 
http://www.media-artists.com/people/sridhar.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._Sridhar

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrJ4i2Uxcpk&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_G5hdW7MI
 
Sridhar Playing

H.Sridhar Memorial Talks Of ARR,Sivamani,Rajeev Menon And Senthil..And More:

SridharIn A Relaxed Mood

http://www.videosurf.com/h-sridhar-52591

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD2XxAa-3IE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMohxcZGZzc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fK12P-Jxqk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UnOn0NzbL8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR1ikOFbzig

http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/opinion/remembering-sridhar#story
 
Sridhar Memorial

Some More Tributes From People Who Remembered Him:
Sridhar In Singapore
 
http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/02/stories/2008120257990200.htm

http://therealblaaze.blogspot.com/2008/12/sound-of-my-soul.html

http://chinmayisripada.blogspot.com/2008/12/h-sridhar.html

http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14809510

http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/news/hsridhar_dec0108.php

http://www.desipundit.com/2008/12/03/rip-h-sridhar/

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1617007

http://movies.iexplorehere.com/news/860/A-R-Rahmans-sound-engineer-H-Sridhar-dead.html

http://quatrainman.blogspot.com/2008/12/h-sridhars-sound-fades-out.html

http://searchandhra.com/cinema/audiographer-h-sridhar-passes-away

http://www.kollywoodtoday.com/news/sad-demise-of-sridhar-the-versatile-sound-engineer/

http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=10984

Sridhars Favorite Postion

Sridhar's Greatness-Aspiring singers can take a note or two from this episode.

 Sridhar With John

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMSb7W5wiDs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQDZse9t-vE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU7OKAGjaho
 
Sridhar And Whole Gang

Listen To H.Sridhar's Interview:

 Yeah...stretch them limbs Sridhar. Kuwait

http://www.imeem.com/people/_7Y6X2N/music/nNNJCPkt/h_sridhar_001_h_sridhar_interview_how_he_startedmp3/

 Taking his cig break and talking on the phone! Hong Kong

P.S:This Blog Took Me Almost 4 Hours,I tried Copying it From My Blogspot Blog,Multiply would not Take Java Script and CSS!!!!,I tried All Stunts and  Finally  Got It In Shape!!!.

Oh My Dear Sridhar !!!!,You Have Given the Stength for me From upthere!!Your
Perseverance and Determination !!!!!, I Just Followed You!!!!God Bles Your Soul!!You Bring Me Tears Of Joy After Completing This!!!!





dracychan wrote on Feb 24, '09
great man... he's the soul behind the wonderful compositions of rahman.. the best i have known.. very inspiring..
dracychan wrote on Feb 25, '09
so did HE work on slumdog millionaire or not? i was just wondering how anyone else could take the credit for sound mixing for a film whose music was composed by rahman..
jbsydney wrote on Aug 8, '09
Excellent briefing on Sridhar... It makes us feel him all the time when we listen to AR songs the background great artist and wonderful sound engineer. My heart felt condolences to Sridhar Family. They should be proud he is living for ever with his art and he lives in the hearts of all of us whenever we listen the music he is there...
Balaji - Sydney-Australia
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