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I know I shouldn't aid in digressing,Quote:
Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN
but I actually like Mano's voice in many of the songs you've mentioned
but then again there are many fans of Asha Bhosle...whose voice I think is quite screechy in certain songs..IMHO it's Each to his/her own... :)
A number of hubbers have commented on this album, guess it's my turn...
I think it was Rajkumarc who said it takes some time to get out of this album...how very right he is!
"Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal" Album IR/KJ dominated album...what's not to be excited about? :D
"En Gaanam Engu Arangerum"...don't like Jency voice in this song, however minute her part...
sweet melancholic lyrics...IR signature song...first interlude is pretty with flitting flute
whole song has a bouyant, floating feeling, second interlude continues with a more jazzier feel guitar really is a treat througout this song.
"Kadhal Panbathu" first interlude of this song really surprises...freaky beginning compared to rest of song
smooth sax and cool beats follow,
again second interlude starts differently too and then again melts into the song with entry of flute
whenever KJ sing "pothum vidu", "sollangale" it's like he's singing a conversation
with "Kanavul Mithakum" song there is like a western folk song
KJ's smooth, soothing and pastoral voice...whistling at the end a nice finish
"Pazhaiya Sogangal" haven't heard IR sing like this...deeper emphasis with huskiness, kinda like molasses :razz:
not my top pick for this album, I have to admit, again re-occurrence of whistling...nice it's like a short bit song
"Thendral Idai"
beginning humming is like an amateur singer getting his footing in a song
but the charm is that the whole song follows that slow undulating song scale
the interlude starts with a rush, you hear a strumming of guitar that sounds like you're going to hear more of a
full bodied continuation of the interlude but nope...the song ends quickly after that...
how apt that the song ends with IR singing "poi varavaa?" because having ended too soon, he certainly makes you want to wait for his return
http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00125&lang=en
Delightful songs from "Nilave Suduvathillai"
Top Pick is "Poove" with SJ
Mischievous number by SPB
Two sweet numbers "Paarijadham" and "Naalum En Manam" with KJ
http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00427&lang=en
Querida - There are quite a few IR's albums or songs that has that where you don't want to hear anything else for some time. EVK is definitely one. Some songs - Kanavil Midhakkum and Thendral Idai have that psychedelic rock feel to it, similar to Pink Floyd albums. Of course, I'm not knowledgeable enough to state that it belongs to that genre, it's just based on my previous listening experience.
Nilavu Suduvathillai is a sweet album. Naalum En Manam is my favorite, love the humming in the prelude.
Listening to recent IR works. Jeganmohini songs on the loop. Nilavu Varum Neram is highly addictive. Love the predominantly synth based orchestration and Swetha does a neat job with the vocals. Ponmani Theril is pretty good too and will always be in the once more list.
I didn't pay much attention to Poothadhu Poovu earlier. Loving this song now especially the overall tempo and the funky beats.
Listening to the two songs from 'Katha Thudarunnu' which got lesser attention than the Hariharan-Chitra song. 'mazhamega' is a lovely lovely melody with such an infectious rhythm. All you need to do is to mentally substitute the intended instrument for the synth one used and you can easily see what Raja was attempting. 'kizhakku mala' has amazing hard rhythms with the shenai, thavil and other rhythm instrumentalists enjoying themselves.
rajkumarc,
Good that you are hearing to the 'Jaganmohini' songs now. Probably the funkiest Raja got before he did 'Ponnar Shankar'. I generally have three of the 'Jaganmohini' songs in a loop most of the times.
INDHA KAADHAL SEYYUM VELAI from KANGALIN VARTHAIGAL (1998)
I heard this song yesterday for the first time. I was literally blown off my feet when the first interlude commenced. I thought it was a solo until Unnikrishnan came in the second charanam, it was complete surprise but a pleasant one.
http://www.in.com/music/kangalin-var...ngs-55899.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=677hS...eature=related
singer: KJY
amazing hook "Thada da dada" hehe, not to forget the choir bits :thumbsup:
V_S, great find and awesome writeup on 'Siraiyil Irunthu Uravu Paravai Ninaikirathu' :thumbsup:
The voice doesnt sound like SPS to me either. Maybe Sasirekha or Latha Rajinikanth?