Sunday, March 07, 2010

Kaatrin Mozhi (cover version) from Mozhi

After trying stints with songs like Allegra, thought I would attempt a song with refined vocals again :P

Probably my most favorite of Vidyasagar’s to date. Beautiful song, excellent singing (Balram especially), and just lovely lyrics.

Words aren’t necessary to express your feelings to people whom you love, and cherish, and this song is a fine example of just that.

Hope you all enjoy the cover, and thanks for mixing this, George :)

Movie: Mozhi
Original music by: Vidyasagar
Originally sung by: Balram ( my version is based on his )
Cover version by: Meera Manohar
Mixed by:
George Kuruvilla


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Kaatrin Mozhi (cover version) from Mozhi | Upload Music

Monday, March 01, 2010

Vaseegara from Minnale with arrangement by JaySwami

I thought I was all done with this song, but after 9 long years I suddenly had the urge to sing it again. And, Jay- your track is the culprit, thanks!
Liked the tone of Jayashree’s voice in this, and that’s about all I can say :-)

Movie: Minnale
Originally sung by: Bombay Jayashree
Original music by: Harris Jeyaraj
Lead, harmonies and mixed by: Meera Manohar
Track arranged by: Jayswami



Vaseegara (Cover version) from Minnale w/ arrangement by JaySwami | Upload Music

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Nadhiyil aadum ( cover version ) with Raj

This cover has been pending for a really long time, and is one of my favourite numbers of Ilayaraaja. Guess this is one of the many movies of IL, where despite the movie being a big time flop, the audio cassettes sold by the thousands.

And, it’s a pleasure to have collaborated with Raj for this number. After a very long time, I am seeing someone who despite being untrained in any form of music sings absolutely effortlessly. Thanks Raj, it was good fun singing this with you.

The initial part until the pallavi/start of the song is from the original sound track. Also the k track has a click sound coming thru’out. Sorry about that!

Movie: Kaadhal Oviyam
Original music by: Ilayaraaja
Originally rendered by:
SPB, S.JanakI and Deepan Chakravarthy
Cover version by: Raj & Meera Manohar
Mixed by: Meera Manohar

Thanks for tuning in folks, and please leave a note if you like it :-)

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Iktaara (wake up sid) with George Kuruvilla and arrangement by Anil.B.S

A song which I have fallen in love with, in recent times.

There are very few songs which Manohar, my better half enjoys quite a bit, and this happens to be one of them. Today marks our 11th year wedding anniversary, and this goes out to him.

Anil- Thank you! I wouldn’t be posting this today without your beautiful recreation, absolutely loved the track!

And, George- you completed what I started, and your vocals & mix makes all the difference to this cover :-) Thank you!

Movie: Wake up Sid
Originally composed by: Amit Trivedi
Originally sung by: Kavitha Seth & Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music arrangement: Anil.B.S
Cover version by: Meera Manohar & George Kuruvilla
Backing Harmonies: George Kuruvilla
Mixed by: George Kuruvilla

Monday, January 18, 2010

Naan Sirithaal ( cover version ) with Adithi Devarajan

This number is from Nayagan, probably one of the best movies of Kamal, and of Manirathnam’s probably.

To give a little background to those who aren’t familiar with the song, the song takes place in a brothel in Bombay/Dharavi area, and IR roped in 2 very popular singers of yesteryear’sTamizh film music- Jamuna Rani & M.S.Rajeswari ( the child like voice ). This song became popular back then, since it used old time instruments (andha kaalatthu baani types:-) which is very evident from the tones/style of the BGM’s.

My first time collaborating with Adithi Devarajan, and was such fun, and an absolute pleasure working with her! Here’s looking forward to more duets in the future.

And this song goes out to Raj, who requested that we try this out. And, here's wishing all listeners a very happy Sankaranthi/Pongal ( a little belated though :)

Movie: Naayagan
Original music by: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: Jamuna Rani & M.S.Rajeswari
Cover version by: Adithi Devarajan & Meera Manohar
Mixed by: Meera Manohar

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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Gems of Ilayaraaja- Sangathil Padaadha (cover version) with Sriram Srinivasan

I think every Ilayaraaja fan out there would definitely know and love this song. Inspite of a pathetic picturisation , and definitely not to mention pathetic people being starred in the original, this song is an anthem of sorts. The malayalam version of this is a show stopper as well.

The Tamizh version differs quite a bit from the Malayalam one, being a duet and romantic theme being a couple. I worked in re-arranging the track a little bit so it would fit the tamizh bill, so to speak :)

Sriram Srinivasan has lent the male vocals for this one, and I personally wanted a non-IL clone to sing this, and thought Sriram would bring a different flavour to this one. Thanks Sriram— my first collaboration with you and it was really fun :-)

Sriram passed me
a link on this song which made an interesting read. Please do check it out if you are interested

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Movie; Auto Raaja
Original music by: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: IL & S.Janaki
Cover version by:
Sriram Srinivasan & Meera Manohar
Backing harmonies & mixed by: Meera Manohar





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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Mayya Mayya ( cover version ) from Guru- a short piece

Have always loved the former part of this song, and have stuck to just that.

Also, this is not an imitation of the original, so you might find differences in the way it’s been sung, although have attempted to convey the same emotion/mood as in the original . Hopefully you will like my take on it :-)

This goes out to Manohar, my better half who celebrated his birthday with Christ on 25th Dec. And, here's also wishing all of you a very safe, prosperous and joyous New Year!

Movie: Guru
Originally sung by: Chinmayee, Mariam Toller, keerthi
Original music by: A R Rahman
Lead vocals, Harmonies & Mixed by: Meera Manohar

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Friday, December 18, 2009

Agni Kunjondru (Mahaakavi Bharathiyaar)- Unplugged

Have been sick for the last couple of days, and thought will do this despite a terrible sore throat and cold. This song has never ceased to bring peace to me in the past.

“Agni kunjondru kandaen
Adhai angoru kattilor ponthidai vaithaen
Vendhu thanindhadhu kaadu, thazal veerathil kunjendrum
Mooopendrum undo?”

are probably some of the most famous lines of Bharathiyaar. This very short version is based on the virutham piece done by Bombay Jayashree in her album “Atma- the soul”

Unsure if I can post anymore before we usher Christmas & the New Year, so here’s wishing all visitors a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, safe and happy New Year!

Thanks for listening





Agni Kunjondru ( Mahakavi Bhaarathiyaar )- Unplugged | Online recorder