I was surprised so see that Maestro is requesting someone to sing (other than his composition) and appreciating. Even SPB said he got permission to sing his own sangathi, but here the reverse happened. Chitra used to say she will be nervous to sing before Maestro. Plum, now I can relate your post about IR and Hariharan. 'Vashistar vaayaal bramharishi'. Hariharan should be very proud, as it is coming from Maestro, and he deserve it (not for this song, as a great singer overall). He did quite well in 'en mana vaanil', barring some thamizh slips. Maestro throughly enjoyed his singing and the song, that he sang along with him. Too good to see Maestro in jubilant mood. I also liked Hariharan's gesture (with permission from Prakash Raj) in return.
The starting choir and Sadha sir's guitar in Ithu our Nila Kaalam was terrific. Sax again took the song to where it needs to be. The soul of the whole song lie in the 'nagirthana' portion, just like mandravathi's uyir in some koondu kiLi's heart far far away. If you kill the kiLi, mandravathi will be gone. The fellow who did that part, did 70-80% of what TVG sir did. Definitely there were slips as it is too fast to sing, definitely need to appreciate the guy who boldly tried his best and came out as winner. The other guy (who sang Aayiram MalargaLE) did the second humming part very well. I think Rita overheard whatever we talked about her singing yesterday about Etho MOgham. :wink: She had that vengeance in her mind and performed way better in Sundari Neeyum and Idhu Oru Nilaa Kaalam, especially the latter one, this is the Rita I know in Unnai Patri Sonnaal. There you go, except thamizh pronunciations (La vs la)! She did that husky 'Yeh Paarizaatham' superbly. Haricharan was too good in sangathis in Sundari Neeyum. Thoroughly enjoyed both the songs.
My first moment of this episode belongs to the orchestration of Gum Sum Gum, especially the second interlude. Floored! :notworthy: Starting guitar and some great piano runs. Attila played some fabulous guitar (what a cool guy!) and the guy who played piano in the second interlude (yes it not exactly the same as we hear in the original) was extremely wonderful to hear. :notworthy: Attila did not not see any notes, he remembers every note. Surprised! Drummer was all smiles, as usual. Bhavatharini and choir singers did a very good job (except few pitch problems). Maestro, eppadi sir intha piece'a compose panneenga. :notworthy: It's good to see Maestro himself conducts the song, as it is a definitely a special song. JOdi Nathigal anecdote was good.
Last time in 2005 concert when we heard Naan ThEdum, he could create the magic atleast close to the original, but not this time, Chitra as usual at her best captured the soul what SJ gave in the original.
Poove Sempoove orchestration was dashing. The portion when there was a brisk violin and suddenly stops before the charanam, was breath-taking. We also got lucky to hear the second interlude three times. Yesudas sir was sincere enough to sing and complete the portion he missed, that the greatness of those legends. :noteworthy: Raja acknowledged that beautifully saying, There can be mistakes, but 'etha pannanumO, atha pannaama vittuda koodaathu'. The last coda was a supreme bliss. Hats off to Napolean again!
The medley was a good surprise element as it didn't happened like this in ealier concert. 2-notes composition was too good until he revealed other song in 2-notes (even 1-note in that case).
SPB back to his form in Sundari Kannaal. I could see him taking pains while singing the song to perfection. Could hear the same 'VEthanai' (yodeling at 'V' in VEthanai) as in original. There is no match for him. :notworthy: Choir harmony with violins and how it ends to give the lead to charanams, only Maestro possible. Chitra ji pathi solli solli bore'aidichu. Even the Hungary team was playing almost every song. They play every song casually as if they knew it for a long time. That additional sangathi by SPB was ultimate, Maestro also enjoyed. They hug each other after the song is another big moment for me. It moved me to tears. Even though I tend to think that this song is a repetition from the 2005 concert, if they would not have played this, we would not have got this unique moment. These are the moments I would like to relish at my old age.
The lion and tiger are out to quench their thirst in Kaattu Kuyilu. This is another biggest moment for today. Both performed superbly giving lessons to youngster and upcoming singers on how to enjoy while singing. The passion in them clearly shows in them. When they both sang 'Acchu vellum pachcharisi vetti vechcha sengarumbi athanaiyum thithikkira naaLthaan', I literally shouted like the audience. Can't get better than this. Second charanam still goes higher to prove their hearts.
SPB sings this delightful line changing it: bandham enna sondham enna pOna enna vantha enna uravukkellaam kavalai patta jenmam naanthaan (naanillai in original) definitely!
SPB again sings 'uLLa mattum naane usire kooda thaanE'
KJY answers 'en nanban kEtta vaangikannu solvEn'
and audience roars. See when these friends are together, they get the energy, power and forget everything that they are singing or performing before others, they are just enjoying among themselves. KOdi rooba koduthaalum kediakkaathu. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: To be honest, I don't like this song that much, but this song from now on will stay long with me long enough with the memory of these three legends on stage, hugging each other.
Prakash Raj's story and his analogy was very touching. Maestro acknowledging the whole team was very moving and it clearly shows Maestro's humility. If anyone thinks Maestro is still the same person, this last acknowledgment is a testimony to prove them false.
SPB's thundering performance in ILamai Itho Itho (there were some slips in that 'thagathaga') is a great way to end the show just before new year!
Performance of singers today almost nullified whatever they did yesterday. Orchestra again was superb, as expected. As Maestro explained, how much hard work went into orchestration. :notworthy: Some great gestures and acknowledgements, best of all time I have seen today. I never thought that the Hungary team will be present for the whole show. Many thanks to Mr. Attila and his team. Great song selections. Big salute to Jaya TV, Subhashree ma'am and her team for organizing this impossible show. :notworthy:
Greatest show I have ever seen and a lot of great memories to take with me. Long live Maestro!
