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Folks,

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Also as requested by some of you, I have included a download link for all my songs on the right tab as welll.

Thanks!
Meera

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


Aalaapanam | Music Codes

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


Swayamvara Chandrigae | Music Codes

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



Gems of Ilayaraaja: Vizhiyil Vizhundhu (cover version) with Pradip Somasundaran | Online recorder

BlogSwara hits the net today @ 11.30am PST

Folks:

BlogSwara, an online music album put together by many audiobloggers around the world and principally fuelled by Joseph Thomas is releasing today @ 11.30am PST (12am IST on 25th May).

This album has multitude of talents ranging from composers, orchestrators, lyricists and singers. The songs will be available for download from the blogswara website.

Your comments and criticisms are deeply appreciated!

Thnx to all who have/are supporting us in this venture

Thhaaa..zzzhhh...thiraa...vaaaiiii

Where: Good Ol' Singggggara Chennaeeeei ( read as how the new age VJ's pronounce Tamizh)
When: My Undergrad days
Imp., note: Decided to do this song.

It just so happened that I was one among the 2 in our group who could *really sing* some of the sangathis in this song. This number was narrowed down as an entry to the group competition and we 2 were definitely not a group by any stretch of imagination. So me-- the royal pain that I am, took it up as a challenge to get the group to sound as one, to break all predictions, change the face of the department and uphold the name, blah blah blah!!

Every one of us got to see each other more than necessary in the 2 weeks that ensued. But, little did I realise at the end of 2 weeks that we were still stuck in the 1st line, specifically the word Thaazhthiraavaai. Somehow to my ears, the notes never felt right. My ears seemed to perceive it as the oddest notes ever, and invariably I ended up saying *CUT* and each practise session was more of a bottomless pit akin to an Akshaya Pathiram

So when Murali suggested this song, I was so overcome by nostalgia that I gladly agreed. One thing that worried Murali immensly (as I was led to believe later ofcourse) was whether our roles would be reversed, and if I would don the taskmaster's role? Would he have to sing Thaazzhhh..thiiiraa...vaaaaiiiiii again and again and again?

Pssttt.. It was only 2 months ago that I found out how much my juniors 'liked' me!(?) Every weekday/weekend for a month to learn just one line?? What a way to remember??? *LOL*

Song: Poonkadhavae
Movie: Nizhalgal
Music by Ilayarajaa
Originally rendered by Deepan Chakravarthy & Uma Ramanan
Sung by Murali & Meera




Poongadhavae | Music Codes

Aiympulangalil ondru...

This song from the movie Rhythm depicted Kaatru. Set to music by ARR, this number was a smash, instant hit in the south when it released. Sung by Unnikrishnan & Kavita Krishnamurthy.

Anand & I have attempted to create our version here...

kaatre en vaasal | Upload Music

The violinnnnnssssssssssssss....................

I am sure anyone who hears this song will never ever forget the violin notes that kicks up the song.

Some common trivia:

• This song was featured on Ravindar-- the then famous dancing star (apart from Kamal in those days ofcourse!!).
  
• This movie starred Shivaji in the main role with Ambika. Thank god for small favours that this wasn't pictured on him!?! *LOL*
• The singer Raaj Seethaaraman went off the planet after this and couple of other numbers which he rendered for IL.
• Anyone who wants to catch Shivaji dancing can see Kaalam Maaralaam by SPB/ VJ in the same movie. Wonderful song but pathetic picturisation !!
  

Movie: Vaazhkai
Music by: Ilayaraaja
Originally rendered by Raaj Seethaaraman & P.Susheela
Sung by BlueByrd & Meera


kaatrae en vaasal | Upload Music

The essence of dhwani....

Famed music director of the yesteryears Naushad at his very best in this number. In the original, KJY's haunting hindustani style was matched up by the subtly sad yet yearning filled voice of P.Susheela. An amazingly lingering number....

Movie: Dhwani
Music by: Naushad
Originally rendered by KJY & P.Susheela
Sung by Jo & Meera Manohar


Anuraagalola gaathri | Music Codes

Mayil pola ponnu onnu

Movie: Bharathi
Music: Ilayaraja
Originally sung by Bhavatharini
Sung by Meera Manohar


Mayil pola | Music Codes

MSV era: 2- ndaavadhu baagam....

Kavidhai Arangerum Neram from the movie Andha 7 Natkal.

Music by:MSV
Originally rendered by: Jayachandran & S.Janaki
Sung by: Murali & Meera
Karaoke track by: Murali


kavidhai arangerum | Music Codes