HEARTBEAT ENSEMBLE is a professional musical ensemble performing Indian Classical Music, with lot of percussion accent with many dynamic performers, enchanting instruments and reverberating rhythms.
Dr. ’Ghatam’ Karthick takes charge of composing, while other artistes work within themselves, incorporating impressive imaginations and inventive performing styles to bring a new dimension to the contemporary style of art. Heartbeat is very much inclined in projecting art without compromise in traditional values of Indian rhythm diversity.
To be called ‘ Contemporary and Traditional’ in the same breath seems a contradiction of sorts. But when the mix is right the effect is magical!. Formed in 1999, Heartbeat effortlessly merges the harmonies of traditional Indian Music retained deep within with the eclectic sounds of trendy rhythms.
‘heArtbeat’, has released three CDs ‘Taka Dimi Taka Junu’, ‘Thana dhirana jam’ and ‘Vakulabharanam’, which are highly commended by press and public. The Heartbeat Ensemble performs regularly in prestigious places effectively all over India and abroad. The ensemble’s efforts have been blessed and highly praised by legendary percussionists, senior musicians, present generation stars, noted critics and both by elite & mass audience.
The ensemble has given many stage performances all over INDIA and also travelled to USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NEWZEALAND, SINGAPORE and SRI LANKA. The Ensemble has also featured in many TV programs, Lecture-demonstrations, Outreach events and Workshops.
The heArtbeat plans each performance befitting the occasion & event. Youngsters’ respond enthusiastically to the ensembles’ entertaining presentations. heArtbeat’s compositions have become popular and are also performed by other musicians and dancers. It has touched the hearts of enthusiasts those who are interested in the fine art of improvisation! In short, heArtbeat conveys “ Laya to Layman”.