My all-time favourite SRGM(P) contestant is Vijay Prakash.I'm normally quite bad at deciding on my favourites. But as for favourite SRGM(P) contestant, my mind is very clear, for a change. His timbre -- the gravity of his voice is the decisive factor.
See for yourself...
Vijay Prakash - SRGM 1999 - Man Re[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX2RXnzZb8c[/YOUTUBE]
And now, something special...
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Vijay Prakash - SRGM 1999 - Raag BhopaliIt's been ten long years, he is still to gain a footing in Bombay film music. Although AR Rahman has used him in a couple of songs (his voice can be heard in the 'jai ho' refrain), I feel he deserved more.
PS: The sound quality of these videos is not up to scratch and audio-video not in sync. You may not get the full effect.