IL's masterpiece

Probably one of the very few songs in recent times that immediately got to me the first time I heard it. 

Just so beautifully orchestrated and better, delightfully rendered. Interestingly, I thought Bhavathaarini was *actually* passable in this song :)) 

Jo & I are collaborating on a song after nearly a year now. I have done all the voices while Jo took on Hariharan's part. 

Song: Kaatril Varum geethamae

Movie: Oru Naal Oru Kanavu

Music by: Ilayaraaja

Originally rendered by: Bhavathaarini, Shreya Ghosal, Sadhana Sargam & Hariharan.

Rendered here by: [Me]3 and Jo

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Kanda Naal Mudhalai..

Swarasthaanam completed 2 years this February. And, I vanished off the face of the blogging world for 9 long months!!

Well, as many of you might already know, my son Ayush came along in June of last year. He's almost 9 months, a happy-go-lucky child with a long tail that needs to be constantly tucked in!! As for life, it's filled with a pair of tiny feet which makes every passing minute memorable & absolutely adorable which I never thought possible...

Last year was pretty good, *eventful* is the right word I guess. Got to meet Anup Menon in June although wish he had stayed for a longer time!! New years was good, spent a little differently-- hitting the pillow before midnight for a change. And finally met up with Murali Venkatraman aka MS of dhool forum -- after nearly a year and a half of being in touch via phone and IM's. We thought of recording something in those 5 days that he stayed with us, but then, Ayush was too intent on pulling his glasses every conceivable chance the kid got-- so one might say it didn't exactly work out as expected ;-)

Finally, here is a song after a long break. Thanks Jo for mixing the song.

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Song: Kanda naal mudhalaai
Movie: Kanda naal mudhal
Originally rendered by: Subhiksha & Pooja
Music by: Yuvan shankar Raja
Mixed by: Jo


I picked this song as a comeback one since I am reminded of Ayush everytime I hear this. So, welcome Ayush into this beautiful wonderful world (a little late in welcoming, but nonetheless :)

Away for a couple of months

Yes, indeed been a long time since I checked audioblogs including my own :)

Just thought will drop a line to say I will be off the audioblogging world for a couple of months or so. Reason: Expecting a new entrant in our family any moment now and boy.. is it going to be a busy 1st few months or what??

Will return back when time permits, but guess will still try to keep on top of fellow audiobloggers updates.

Ciao and have fun!

Narumugaiyae

A movie which broke records for the way it had been picturised nad ofcourse needless to say-- raking up enough controversy due to the subject.

This song Narumugaiyae from the movie Iruvar has been originally sung by Unnikrishnan & Bombay Jayashree tuned by ARR. A beautiful haunting tune picturised even more beautifully by Manirathnam in the movie ( with that geva colour that old Tamizh movies used to come in!!)

Hemanth Sharma, a gifted singer (Sonu Nigam sound alike :) has rendered the male voice in this version. This has been in the making for almost a month now and finally seeing light today.

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Movie: Iruvar
Music by: ARR
Originally sung by: Unnikrishnan & Bombaby Jayashree
Rendered here by: Hemanth Sharma & Meera Manohar

A gem rejuvenated after nearly 21 years!!

Its been a little more than a year since I started audioblogging. Many hits and misses but nonetheless thoroughly enjoyable ones to say the least. Thanks to each one of you for extending your overwhelming support in keeping this audioblog running.

This movie had more than an average storyline, simple screenplay, a complex, controversial core theme (Hindu/Christian love triangle) and shooting off the charts songs. Ilayaraaja was considered first among equals then although in reality he was riding the crest wave of success alone--way above his peers. Each and every song in this movie is a gem, situational at best and bringing out the rustic folk theme of down south Tamil Nadu.

This specific song "Kodyilae" is a beauty in itself, the major part of it being infused by none other than P.Jayachandran and Janaki ( a few of IL's staple singers then). A simple yet constantly hummable melody that captures one's heart beyond words.

Pradip & I have given this a shot. Please do leave your valuable comments so we know where we upped and dipped :)

Song: Kodiyilae Malliyappoo
Movie: Kadalora Kavidhaigal
Music by: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: P.Jayachandran & S.Janaki
Rendered by Pradip Somasundaran & Meera Manohar
Mixing credits: Pradip Somasundaran

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Vennilavae Vennilavae

Am posting a song after a very long time. Things have been a little hectic in and out of the home and gave me little time to sit down and record.

This time Murali Ramanathan & I have attempted Vennilavae from Minsaara Kanavu. Murali has been known to try tough songs on the vocal chords at the same time delivering it with ease and aplomb. It was truly a pleasure to do this song alongside him.

Song: Vennilavae
Movie: Minasaara Kanavu
Music by: ARR
Originally rendered by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam
Sung by Murali Ramanathan and Meera Manohar

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Tuet --Jo, Vidyu and Myself

Yet another malayalam number but a tuet (3 of us) this time.

It was real weird when Jo sent me this song and said "you know what? I don't have an MP3 of this and neither can I find one on the net. So, here's a file which I sang so you can listen to it and learn" Ofcourse I reacted more to the information on this song than the actual song itself!! I had definitely heard of it, but didn't know where and when!?!

I listened to it and was pleasantly thrilled to find that the same song exists in Tamizh (Poongaaviyam- from Karpoora mullai; KJY, P.Susheela and Chitra). I quickly pinged Jo to let him know that I know the song even before I heard the 2nd word in entirety. So end result was I never heard the malayalam version since I knew the Tamizh one.

In the Tamizh version, this is picturised on Amla and Srividya. They are getting together when the latter comes to know that Amla is indeed her daughter. As expected emotional river drowns both of them and the rendition reflects it. So I visualised that scene when I sang what seemed to be Amla's parts since I followed after Vidyu started and Srividya starts in the movie (-:

I still remember this line "mounam polum paadum, kaalam ennum thengum" where Amla is shown sobbing while singing. So, you might find that line a little hesitant, weak and it is intentional.

Now, I am sure folks are wondering this long long drawn out rant about the song. This is infact the anticipatory bail I am taking for that single line in the song *LOL*

Jo & Vidyu are huge success stories in their own right, so guess I shall invite you to listen now...

Movie: Ente Soorya Puthrikku
Music by Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by KJY, P Susheela and Chitra
Sung by Jo, Vidyu & Meera

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Battle of the Na/Nha's

Am back with a post-a malayalam one after a long hiatus. Pradip suggested this song way long back and here it is-- the final product.

Honestly had a real tough time pronouncing the Na and Nha sounds in Malayalam. Since I am predominantly a Tamizhachi, I have never had to fight constantly between Na and Nha in most of my native tongue songs as against in Malayalam where these 2 are present in every 2nd word literally !!! Had almost given up when Pradip really took pity on me and decided enough is enough and said "Ok-- I guess you are fed up with me, so I decided not to bug you anymore".

** A bow & a relieved smile**

I don't know whether Pradip is left handed, but we have a saying in TamilNadu as "Left-la aduchaar da!" [Just an indication that one can do what ever they do best with their 'left hand' inspite of being right handed predominantly] That's about the only phrase I can think of right now after I heard the final mixed version. It is truly a pleasure to sing alongside an awesome talent like him!!

Song: Swayamvara Chandrigae
Movie: Chronic Bachelor
Music by: Deepak Dev
Originally rendered by Jayachandran and Sujatha
Rendered by Pradip & Meera
Mixed by Pradip

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Vizhiyil Vizhundhu

© Manohar 2006

Been donkeys years since I posted anything. Well, however the donkey now decided to bray and here's the result *LOL*

I still distinctly remember this movie, being the controversial dig it was at intercaste marraiges. Created an uproar then. Actually coming to think about it, not a bad concept given the conservativeness TamilNadu was immersed in then. Probably still is....*ahem ahem*

Ilayaraja at this absolute best here- such evergreen ones! Ofcourse, my favourite was not the much acclaimed "Aayiram thaamarai" but the rather pleasant, amazing seconds laden "Kaathal Oviyam". I touched cloud nine when the latter became my maiden stage song when Thillana launched way back in 2000.

This song featured today has an especially amazing quality to it.
Reasons: set in Suddha dhanyaasi which in itself is such a mesmerizer, the way the orchestration has been woven into the song, and to top it all the light jathi which accompanies the 1st interlude giving a wee bit more insight into what IL is - a strong propogator of melody and a stickler to structure.

There is a lot of confusion as to who rendered the female part, B.S.Sasirekha or Jency. I debated that and finally decided to take my ears into consideration alongside some reliable music portals information. So BSS it is....

Murali sent me this karaoke ages ago and has shown considerable restraint in not reminding me no more than once a week (-: Thanks for the karaoke Murali.


And.....as always criticisms are welcome. Well for accolades, I accept Mastercard and Visa *Grin*

Song: Vizhiyil Vizhundu
Movie: Alaigal Oyvathillai
Music by: Ilayarajaa
Originally rendered by: IL and B.S.Sasirekha.
Sung by: Pradip & Meera
Karaoke track by: Murali

Mixed by: Pradip


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