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Siennor | |
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| Origin | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Tamil indie, indie pop, experimental pop, electronic pop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Independent |
Siennor is a singer-songwriter associated with the Tamil independent music movement. He is known for combining indie pop, electronic music, spoken word and experimental songwriting.[1][2]
Early life and career
[edit]Siennor was a pianist during his school years and later a self-taught guitarist. He started writing songs at the age of seventeen, initially started with rap and hip-hop before moving towards Tamil indie music.[1][2]
In college, Siennor formed the electronic contemporary band The Endless Knot, which performed musical adaptations of poems by Subramania Bharati and Bharathidasan.[1] Following the band's dissolution, he formed the Siennor Trio, alongside bassist Kabeeb and drummer Gowtham Healer.[2]
Kurangan Era
[edit]Prior to his solo career, Siennor was the keyboardist of the Tamil indie band Kurangan.[3] Kurangan has often been described as one of the pioneering groups of the modern Tamil indie movement.[3][4] In an interview, Siennor stated that Kaber Vasuki and Tenma encouraged him to release his own music online, leading to the publication of songs such as Kanne and Ponnira Maalai.[5]
Musical style
[edit]Siennor has described himself as an experimental musician. His work combines elements of electronic music, classical influences and spoken-word performance.[1] His songs often focus on emotions, relationships, urban life and philosophical themes.[2] Oh Maha Raaniye and Muyal Thottam were featured on BBC Asian Network after gaining attention through Terrace Jams performances.[1]
Agappor
[edit]In 2019, Siennor announced Agappor as an electro-acoustic extended play consisting of six songs.[2] Siennor describes Agappor as a work centred on personal conflict and emotional growth, recorded largely with live instrumentation using an eight-piece ensemble.[5]
Discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Kanne" | |
| 2017 | "Ponnira Maalai" | |
| 2017 | "Oh Maha Raaniye" | |
| 2017 | "Muyal Thottam" | |
| 2017 | "Vaa Uyire" | |
| 2020 | "Unnai Dhaan" | |
| 2020 | "Poruppu" | |
| 2020 | "Orey Oru" | |
| 2020 | "Rosa (Naan Vaaren)" | |
| 2021 | "Innum Enna" | |
| 2022 | "Yosikadhey" | |
| 2022 | "Un Arugil" | |
| 2023 | "Tharunangal" | |
| 2023 | "Nee Yaar Naan Yaar" | |
| 2023 | "Kaathodu Thoosaaga" | featuring Swagatha S. Krishnan |
| 2023 | "Sorgam Kaanalaam" | |
| 2025 | "Manasu Mattume" | |
| 2025 | "GILUGILUPPU" | featuring Maya S. Krishnan |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "He sings what you speak". The New Indian Express. 2 November 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Siennor sings songs with a message". Deccan Chronicle. 14 November 2019.
- 1 2 "Music that challenges". Deccan Chronicle. 3 May 2017.
- ↑ "Meet Kurangan, a Chennai pop-rock band making Tamil music deep again". Scroll.in. 16 November 2016.
- 1 2 "My debut album is about the emotional battle between me and myself: Siennor". The Times of India. 15 May 2022.