DAYS ARE GOOD FOR ME
Ashwath On Past And Present

Interview - CNB         Photos - K.M. Veeresh     Date 15-10-2005       Time - 10-00 AM

I have sung so far in my life with pure dedication and affection. The level has reached so high today that my wife comes and takes autographs from me. So far the career is so good. I am really sweating it out with a few programs says Ashwath in an exclusive chat. 

The first one is 'Rangamachake Nanna Namaskara' that consist of 32 bits from various stage play songs. Second one is that of 'Baa Chakori' the films songs by SPB would be sung by me and a new perspective is given from my point of view. This album will be having 13 well appreciated songs. Next I have 'Ananda Kandha' the fourth one from my 'Bhavayana' troupe. 

Another prestigious project C.Ashwath is having in mind is on the 12th century reformer in society Allamaprabhu. The vachanas of Allamaprabhu will be mixed in the western style. The composing of 21 vachanas will be costing Rs.2.50 lakhs. The album will be titled as 'Guheshwara'. This project I am planning with lot of interest says Ashwath.

I would like to make this 'Kannadave Sathya' as 'Suvarna Karnataka' on November 1st next year. It would be a concluding function. On that day 50 musicians would be felicitated. By that time there will be 56 songs in ETV channel. There has been tremendous market improvement. 
On the new concept of 'Mane Manegu C.Ashwath' he says it will be taking off in December. I am charging Rs.15000 for that program and most of the amount goes to musicians who come for the function says Ashwath. My remuneration is very minimum. I have to take that amount because my wife would ask me what is the use of your profession says Ashwath.

ASHWATH JOKE - For all those who want to conduct musical evenings anywhere can contact C.Ashwath in case they are worried about rain factor. From the last few programs of C.Ashwath the rain god is also pleased. Hiding in the clouds it is also hearing Ashwath singing. What A.R.Rehman's Rs.3 crore musical evening should have done to avoid rain is that they should have invited Ashwath for one song. Rain Rain go away is the magic of Ashwath. Atleast Rehman musical evening should have had the banner of 'Kannadave Sathya' jokes Ashwath.

At Bangalore Palace and Manasa Gangotri the rain was very cooperative for Ashwath.