Raja's Gems - the latest one you heard...Part 3

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Originally Posted by Sunil_M88

Thalayai Kuniyum - One of the earliest compositon set to Reeti gowlai in the Tamil film industry. The second interlude is absolute bliss. :notworthy:

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Fantabulous song! I think it's from Oru Odai Nathiyaagirathu.

Few more Reetigowlai AFAIK
Kavikkuyil (1977) - Chinna Kannan Azhaikiran - Balamurali Krishna ( & SJ verion) (this is the first Reetigowlai by Raja)
Sippikkul Muthu (1985) - Raman Kathai - SPB
Poonthottam (1998) - Meetaatha Oru Veenai - Hariharan

Are there any more Reetigowlai from Raja, please share, I love this raagam and the way Raja used it is phenomenal.

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I dont't think so :( I feel your hunger therefore I did a search and I came across parthalae theriyadho naeku, adiyae sarasu from the movie Sri Raghavendra (1985) (*ing Rajni) and chittu pOlE mottu pOlE piLLai vara pOraan kattil mElE from Iniya Uravu Poothadhu. Both songs are superb listens and they're set to Ananda Bharavi which I think is a sibling raag to Reeti gowlai.

source: http://www.s-anand.net/blog/classical-ilayaraja-8/

This website claims that Raaja sir has only composed two songs in Ananda bharavi.

Thanks Sunil_M88 :notworthy:

I was searching 'Chikenra Aadaiyil' song in my mind, now got it :D

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Originally Posted by San_K

Thanks Sunil_M88 :notworthy:

I was searching 'Chikenra Aadaiyil' song in my mind, now got it :D

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I should say thanks to you for expanding my Raaja library of songs :). I've never heard a song (Workout/Dance class) like this in any kind of Indian film.

But I'm sure this is only a minuscule example of his versatility.

wov this is exercise song. I am searching video but can't find

Que,
Thanks for the youtube. ipo idhai than pakkaren.

Softest song................
Sweetest song..............

Thanks a lot Sunil. Yes, Ananda Bhairavi is very close to Reetigowlai, but both of songs you posted are again great ones.

தூறல் நின்னு போச்சு - ஏரிக்கரை பூங்காற்றே நீ போற வழி தென்கிழக்கோ
இந்த பாடலை எழுதியவர் என்னுடைய பள்ளி தமிழ் ஆசிரியர் புலவர் சிதம்பரனார் அவர்கள்.
இதை சொல்வதில் மிகவும் பெருமை, அதுவும் இசைஞானியின் இசைக்கு எழுதினார் என்பதில் ரெட்டிப்பு பெருமை.
இந்த படம் வெளியான காலத்தில் எங்கள் பள்ளியில் அவருக்கு ஏக பாராட்டுக்கள். அவருடைய முகத்தில் இருந்த வெட்கமும் சந்தோஷமும் இன்னும் என் கண் முன்னே நிற்கின்றது. அருமையான மனிதர்.
என்ன மதுரமான பாடல், இன்று நினைவுக்கு வந்தது, உங்களிடம் பகிர்ந்து கொள்ள ஆசை.
http://www.thiraipaadal.com/Lyrics.a...gid=SNGIRR3683
http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/...p?mid=T0000553

ராஜா-ராஜாதி ராஜனிந்த ராஜா
கூஜா -தூக்காதே வேறு எங்கும் கூஜா
நேற்று இல்லே நாளை இல்லே
எப்பவும் நான் ராஜா
கோட்டை இல்லே கொடியும் இல்லே
அப்பவும் நான் ராஜா

(அக்னிநட்சத்திரம்)

Don't know the reason, this is "playing in the mind" from this morning - though I haven't heard this in weeks!

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Originally Posted by raj_musing

rajkumarc,

MD rajendran has penned the lyrics and music by raja himself,to the best of my knowledge. I don't think Rajendran is a composer.

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Thanks raj_musing. For some reason I thought MD Rajendran was a composer... my bad.

Rajkumar,

MD Rajendran is a lyric writer. he's basically an announcer at AIR Thrissur, A self proclaimed IR Fan . Although he has written for many MD's, in terms of ratio, it has probably worked best with IR - almost all songs with IR have been Hits. He has done some work recently as a music director (For some devotional songs, though).

en jeevan paadudhu from "Nee dhaana andhakkuyil".
Very simple tune, lyrics are moving. For detractors like VM who keep saying that "instruments" are overpowering the words, This song from Raaja should be presented as a "case study". Agreed that language portion is conveyed by lyrics, but something surreal, and subtle can be even more effectively conveyed through music and Raaja does that with aplomb in this song. Each and every musical instrument, be it in the prelude or the interludes or the lines that run along with the singer singing aid in this and make the song that is reachable only to a "particular language audience" when viewed with the looking glass of lyrics to everyone with just ears and heart.
The throbbing of a rejected or "ignored" male in courtship is well brought out by lyrics, but lyrics convey the pain and to a point, even the magnitude, but is simply unable to recreate the swelling of heart that is usually found when a narration of such feelings by an affected person is speaking directly. These are usually areas reserved for "talkie" portion of a Shakespearean drama. When converted into a song it falls into its place perfectly in a movie of our times - only because Raaja creates punctuation of significant portions , a form of underscoring that adds on to what the lyric writer has supplied. I write this while thinking that this is Raaja trademark use of his "limitless" orchestral knowledge. Listen to the song and watch out for the violins repeating a brief flight - a crescendo right at the end of the either charanams.
Bear in mind that these violins have been silent throughout the charanams and from a pure orchestral perspective, they dont have to play a crescendo, but Raaja employs them for only the crescendo and to what effect? when their crescendo plays it so heightens the tension created by the singer and the beautiful verses as to make the song a pinnacle of songs of this genre. A fete no mere words with instruments playing a distant second fiddle can achieve and that is the power of Raaja compared to his contemporaries or rivals from any time frame.

Awesome awesome song - http://tamilxprez.blogspot.com/2010/...yil-songs.html

Listening to 'chinna polike ledhu prema' after a long time. Just the prelude and pallavi are worth the money you pay for the CD. Especially the way the rhythm pattern moves in the pallavi is a lesson for everyone. Wonderfully done. Kunal has problems with Telugu but Sunidhi Chauhan nails it quite well.

Followed it with another Sunidhi song, this time from 'Paa', "hitchki hitchki". Another lovely song construction and very well delivered by Sunidhi. I think Raja can give her as many songs as he gives to Shreya. All the songs she has sung for Raja she has delivered perfectly.

Followed this up with a SPB singing competition wherein the kids sang rain songs. 'swathi chinuku sandya velalo' was sung and immediately Sreedevi dancing in the rain flashed in my minds eye. Not a bad way to end the day, I say :)

This may be quite old hat for many hubbers in this thread but I felt like I stumbled on a beautiful piece of divinity with my first listen of :notworthy: :musicsmile: "Nothing But Wind":notworthy: :musicsmile:

"Singing Self" was a beautiful introduction...I don't have words to describe it...the violins are exquisite the little modern piece thrown in surprised and then that too was swept up in the vibrancy of the piece.

The one piece that truly captured my heart, made me a rapt and thankful listener was "Composer's Breath" that familiarity was so precious (a Tamil radio station used the first minute of the beginning of this piece as transition music) it was as if going down a well-worn path but then being called back before getting to discover the rest of the way...and one day being able to follow the path fully, finding it leading to somewhere where it is that much more new and welcoming.

There were parts that were truly heart aching and others where again I am at a loss for words.

"Mozart, I Love You" a beautiful melding of western and eastern classical as far as I can tell..very energetic and vibrant to say the least.

"Nothing But Wind" is still too out there for me...I'm someone who doesn't much like abstract mixing in music hence the sound effects bewildered me.

"Song of Soul" is yet another that was familiar but still the modern touches were lost to me in the midst of the other pieces (maybe another time it will be more appealing to me). Needless to say the flute parts were well enjoyed.

http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/album/T0002605.html

பாடகர் பிரம்மானந்தன் தமிழில் பாடிய மறக்கமுடியாத பாட்டு – மெட்டி படத்தில் வரும் சந்தக் கவிகள் பாடிடும் மனதினில் இன்பக் கனவுகளே பாடல்..

சிறு வயதில் நிறைய முறை சிலோன் ரேடியோவில் கேட்டிருந்தாலும், இதன் பாடகர் பிரம்மானந்தனைப் பற்றி துளியும் தெரியாது. இப்போதுதான் ஜெமோ இணையத்தளத்தில் இவரைப் பற்றி கேள்விப்படுகிறேன்.

ஆரம்ப இசையில் வரும் ஒற்றை வயலின் ராஜாவிற்கே உரிய ராஜ முத்திரை. அந்த இசையே முழுப் பாடலுக்கும் தேர்ந்த ஒரு தளத்தை ஏற்படுத்திக் கொடுக்கிறது.

முப்பதாண்டு கால(1982) இசை என்றாலும், இன்றைக்கும் நவீனமாகத் தோன்றும் பாடல்களில் இதுவும் ஒன்றாக கருதுகிறேன்.

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Bear in mind that these violins have been silent throughout the charanams and from a pure orchestral perspective, they dont have to play a crescendo, but Raaja employs them for only the crescendo and to what effect? when their crescendo plays it so heightens the tension created by the singer and the beautiful verses as to make the song a pinnacle of songs of this genre.

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Great writeup Jaiganes :thumbsup:

wasn't able to download the songs (got a warning page instead)

link for songs:
http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.php?ALBID=ALBIRR00419

Listening to one of my favourite Telugu song from "Maharshi". Infact most of his teaser songs are stunning...! As per the comments in youtube,this is the only song in Telugu with Sanskrit lyrics?? If Suresh or someone can clarify...? Again SPB at his best here, as always...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l37s2R_pkQ

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Originally Posted by venkkiram

பாடகர் பிரம்மானந்தன் தமிழில் பாடிய மறக்கமுடியாத பாட்டு – மெட்டி படத்தில் வரும் சந்தக் கவிகள் பாடிடும் மனதினில் இன்பக் கனவுகளே பாடல்..

சிறு வயதில் நிறைய முறை சிலோன் ரேடியோவில் கேட்டிருந்தாலும், இதன் பாடகர் பிரம்மானந்தனைப் பற்றி துளியும் தெரியாது. இப்போதுதான் ஜெமோ இணையத்தளத்தில் இவரைப் பற்றி கேள்விப்படுகிறேன்.

ஆரம்ப இசையில் வரும் ஒற்றை வயலின் ராஜாவிற்கே உரிய ராஜ முத்திரை. அந்த இசையே முழுப் பாடலுக்கும் தேர்ந்த ஒரு தளத்தை ஏற்படுத்திக் கொடுக்கிறது.

முப்பதாண்டு கால(1982) இசை என்றாலும், இன்றைக்கும் நவீனமாகத் தோன்றும் பாடல்களில் இதுவும் ஒன்றாக கருதுகிறேன்.

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முந்திக்கொண்டு விட்டீர்கள் வெங்கிராம். Pure Raja Vintage.

raj_musing,

I may not be able to say it with certainty but I feel there could have been quite a few songs in the olden days which had Sanskrit lyrics (in Telugu films.) I need to check once more but one such song I remember is 'pavana guna dhama hare' from 'Baktha Potana' way back in the 40s.

'Maharishi' has stunning songs. If you want Plum to post something, all you need to do is talk about 'Maharishi' songs :) Let's see if he takes the bait now :D

Sadma - Aye Zindagi Gale Laga Le - Suresh Wadkar

Is there a Tamil version of this song?

Yes there is a Tamil Version
The song is En Vazhvilae from the movie Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984) starring Rajini Kanth..

Thanks a million.

Dheemi Dheemi - Shiva 2006

Still as enjoyable as it was when I first heard it. :musicsmile:

aathula annakkili...

I was researching the first song sung by Shreya Ghosal for Raaja sir and I found this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoIw8db05gY

Second interlude 8-) very cool.

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raj_musing,

I may not be able to say it with certainty but I feel there could have been quite a few songs in the olden days which had Sanskrit lyrics (in Telugu films.) I need to check once more but one such song I remember is 'pavana guna dhama hare' from 'Baktha Potana' way back in the 40s.

'Maharishi' has stunning songs. If you want Plum to post something, all you need to do is talk about 'Maharishi' songs :) Let's see if he takes the bait now :D

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All songs are really stunning..Iam enjoying them and can't get out of it :)

Ilamanathu Pala Kanavu from Selvi

http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00587&lang=en

Superb song...the bass lines in this song gives me goose bumps!! Amazing...

Aa Dinagalu the duet version sung by Vijay Yesudas. A beautiful song overall. I like the synth based arrangements and the piano notes throughout the song.

Liked Sumam Prathi from "Maharishi"

I liked the beat of "Sahasam" but again based only on sound of it, don't know head or tail of meaning....has a patriotic feel to it...

Listening to songs from "Jwala"

http://www.telugu-melodies.com/music...radhika-songs/

Picks:
"Evevo kalalu kannanu"
"Kaliki chilaka"

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Ilamanathu Pala Kanavu from Selvi

http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00587&lang=en

Superb song...the bass lines in this song gives me goose bumps!! Amazing...

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There was an instrumental version of this - absolutely stunning. Rex Arul used to host it in his now defunct site. I lost it and have never been able to find it again :(

Some songs where I'd like to remove vocals and have an instrumental version

pon mEni urugudhE
ennuLLE ennuLLE(Swarnalatha is good but this one can be extended into a symphony, if He wishes)
niram piriththu parthen(sujatha is good, too, but same reason as above)
kaNNil pArvai(again Shreya's honey voice is inseparable but an instrumental version will be kick-ass in its own way)

please add to the list - we can spinoff a thread if sufficient interest is found

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Some songs where I'd like to remove vocals and have an instrumental version

ennuLLE ennuLLE(Swarnalatha is good but this one can be extended into a symphony, if He wishes)


please add to the list - we can spinoff a thread if sufficient interest is found

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:exactly: I know what you mean Plum, was awed by the instrumental version I heard at a Rajesh Vaidhya concert.

I always felt that way about "ilamai ennum poongatru" even though SPB is impressive in the song, I've enjoyed the instrumental version just as much.

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Ilamanathu Pala Kanavu from Selvi

http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00587&lang=en

Superb song...the bass lines in this song gives me goose bumps!! Amazing...

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There was an instrumental version of this - absolutely stunning. Rex Arul used to host it in his now defunct site. I lost it and have never been able to find it again :(

Some songs where I'd like to remove vocals and have an instrumental version

pon mEni urugudhE
ennuLLE ennuLLE(Swarnalatha is good but this one can be extended into a symphony, if He wishes)
niram piriththu parthen(sujatha is good, too, but same reason as above)
kaNNil pArvai(again Shreya's honey voice is inseparable but an instrumental version will be kick-ass in its own way)

please add to the list - we can spinoff a thread if sufficient interest is found

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Saara Yeh Aalam (Shiva 2006) - vocals are good.. but it is an epic composition and its instrumental version would be amazing.

Plum, enga anuppanumnu sollu...I have it. :-)

As it happens usually, the car comes to a stop in the office parking lot when the right song breezes into the ether. Usually, I unplug the mp3 player to play the song in the ears 10 mins later. But this time, I was rendered motionless, arrested so to speak. It was a sleepless night , last night - fighting cold in below freezing temperatures, the day break had not been pleasant and life had no cheer in the monochromatic snow filled landscape. The song changed it all. In a moment, I was transported to the warm and muggy sanctum of an Indian temple, chanting praises of the divine feminine as the snow inside melted away. Raaja took me by his hands, let his music vibrate within me...

"InnaruL tharum anna poorani"
இன்னருள் தரும் அன்னபூரணி

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXe4KABOddU

When the song ended, eyes opened.
The harsh winter still gnarled at me, while my mind was flying somewhere near temples of Thamizh Naadu.

Jaiganes,

My goodness you're a poet too is it? :clap:
It's a treat to read your reactions to the songs as much as it is to be reminded of an old fave...didn't know this one was by IR either!

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fighting cold in below freezing temperatures, the day break had not been pleasant and life had no cheer in the monochromatic snow filled landscape.

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chanting praises of the divine feminine as the snow inside melted away.

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Jaiganes,

My goodness you're a poet too is it? :clap:
It's a treat to read your reactions to the songs as much as it is to be reminded of an old fave...didn't know this one was by IR either!

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fighting cold in below freezing temperatures, the day break had not been pleasant and life had no cheer in the monochromatic snow filled landscape.

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chanting praises of the divine feminine as the snow inside melted away.

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after years of listening to raaja, if I cannot write like this - that would be a surprise..
Thanks for your kind words. Glad to know that this is your fave song..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtF5v...eature=related

Today only I listened this awesome song for the first time.
What a shame

Mere paa. Salute to the two veterans IR and AB.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4OBV...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsxO0...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8OKq...eature=related