what an electrifying song :clap:
Thanks jai.
I remember there is another song came in Moodupani, the english song
http://goo.gl/fnqfO
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what an electrifying song :clap:
Thanks jai.
I remember there is another song came in Moodupani, the english song
http://goo.gl/fnqfO
Yep,Moodupani has 2 unbelievable songs the groovy Sing Swing and the accoustically delightful Paruvakalangalin..Both are just amazing freaky numbers..Sad this album is mostly remembered only for En Iniya Pon Nilave..
கண்மணியே காதல் என்பது.....ஆரம்பகால இளையராஜா.
I don 't know what it is , my மனசு sometimes fly high in romance other times I feel heavy listening to this song .
ம்ம்ம்ம் maybe I miss the tear jerker ரஜினிகாந்த், the deep pathos this guy can naturally deliver with such ease ...now he moved him to stardom.
some of us ரசிச்சு you for different reasons ,we are your fans too as those தீபாராதனை crowd .
vinatha.
True - we have discussed in the early avatar of hub a lot about those songs and I still remember it as a song that our resident ARR crazy fan Maddy loves profusely.Quote:
Originally Posted by San_K
But this one is a full blown number with two charanams and two full blown funky out of the world interludes.... This - in my opinion is the big momma of all such songs that Raaja has done... And in my opinion - no one has done any freakier song than this...
:ty:Quote:
Originally Posted by raamrams
had recently heard this on super singer was and searching for this song
:2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by skr
Revisit to Veetla Viseshanga Songs (:banghead: movie but nice songs!)
Faves: "Malarae Thendral Paadum" "Konjam Sangeetham"
http://www.thiraipaadal.com/album.ph...R00720&lang=en
Thank you skr and Querida for your encouragement. Very Glad you like these songs.
kAlaiyil kEttadhu kOvil mani from senthamizh pAttu - Multi-part choral harmony prelude is mind-blowing - the song continues the trend of 'shakes' further. Even the first interlude is full of it. Scale shift down (I think) to the charanam with tabla .. two/three nadai changes in the tabla as well.. now the pallavi repeats with drums+tabla. The second interlude tones down the 'shake' concept introduced earlier. Amazing .. was on repeat for the whole 45 min commute to work today. IR sometimes gets out scoring a duck like that happens to a talented cricketer, but this is a century .. beautifully played.. and I just as we evaluate and remember players for their centuries (or high scores) we remember IR.
Deepangale is a stunner to me. Hearing it for the first time. What a freakish number from IR. The vocals & orchestration in the first interlude reminds of a song from Black Sabbath's Paranoid (it's the only slow song of that album). Unbelievable singing from SPB.
Thanks Jai for this pick. It will take first place in my "Electric Raaja" playlist.
A perfect soundtrack to kick start the morning! Even if someone had a difficult yesterday, or not feeling well, once he hears this album, every difficulty/pain will be crushed and dimnished into air. The energy we get in every song is outstanding. SPB and S Janaki transfer their energy in their singing to us. Today on a dull morning I was waking up my kids dancing with these songs, especially that amazing "Navvindi Malle Chandu Nachindi Girl Friendu". The dull morning suddenly became very bright. SPB and SJ freaked out (as if Maestro was not there while recording :)). Guitar vamping is ultimate!. Everyone became jubilant. Such is the power of these songs.
This whole soundtrack will be our subrabatham for few more days. Eureka Saka Mikha!! Yahoo!!
'Abilasha' is indeed a wonderful album and my pick is "Banti Chamanti". Infact I just got to listen to "Navvindi Malle Chandu" now and got stuck with the energy applied for singing this song. Completely power packed..!
Urakalai Godavari is my favorite from Abilasha followed by Banti Chamanti. This was the album that propelled me to listen to a lot of IR's telugu songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsZEr...eature=related
i'm addicted to this song
14th May 1976 saw the entry of Maestro Ilaiyaraja through the movie Annakili..This 14th May 2011,our Maestro Ilaiyaraja will be celebrating 35 Years..I guess we Hubbers should start a thread picking the 35 greatest Movie Albums of the Maestro and arrive at the final list by 14th May 2011..It would be very interesting to see what is finally arrived at after adopting different criterias/deduction techniques etc from his massive ouevre spanning almost 900 Films..
vakuLabharanam could never get more menacing than this song when Janaki seductively opens with
la la la lalala laalalalaa...........
enticing the hero into the enemy's den . The guitar itself sounds so ominous . The 2nd bgm has such freaky brass, guitar - Vandhadhu nalla idam from Garjanai
For individuals who think they are convinced that Ilaiayaraaja sir is stuck in a time warp and cannot deliver anything that would satisfy the needs of a stereotypical urban youth, would be really surprised by and enjoy Masaka Venaka from Gaayam 2. Though the song does require some repeated listening and scrutiny, it nonetheless, I believe captures the pulse of the new generation.
If this song was in English, it would be a perfect match for Rihanna as the higher notes of this song i.e. the chorus, seem to me to be tailor made for her. However, Anitha does soar here in her own way. I’m not sure if Raaja sir listens to Rihanna or for that matter Grime / Dub-step music, (music genres from the underground scene of London) but I feel, knowing him, he probably does, as he is open to all types of music. Conversely, if he doesn’t, he deserves serious applause for creating this kind music out of experimentation and for that matter he has jumped ahead of time with this composition, be it the music or melody.
The key factor here however is that his approach depicts his trademark style of composing and he has not aped sounds from the west. Right from the air guitar in the prelude to the exploration of Latin styles in the first interlude, his ease of blending genres in a melting pot is clearly visible. Many are aware he mostly delivers that bright sparkle of the whole song in the second interlude. In this song that is once again proved as the most distinctive Indian orientated part of the song appears in the second interlude. The unpredictability of that harmonium / accordion sound is the real highlight of the song. One wonders where he gets all this fire in composing interludes from. Even though the second interlude starts off on an Indian note it surprisingly concludes in a Latin format which emphasizes why I don’t have a clue about the instrument being a harmonium or an accordion.
Out of all the songs from this album, this one impacted me the most as all others did have that nostalgic sweet familiarity. However, this impacted me as it was a fresh song but once I got stuck in the mould of the song I came to the conclusion that Raaja sir has always moved along with time, but maybe we are sometimes naive to acknowledge that.
Sunil
Super post Sunil! Gaayam-2 is one of Raja's best soundtrack. Only 'Andalala Lokam' and 'Endukamma Prema Prema' got little prominence in this noisy music world. But other tracks which are also equally brilliant: Masaka Venaka, Eluthundru, Kalagane (my favorite) were trashed mercilessly without being given a second look at it. I would say it's all a result of pre-occupation rather than genuinely. The song 'Masaka Venaka' is again a beautiful experimentation by Maestro, which got unnoticed. As you said it is a very fresh and different song compared to others. But good atleast, last year, Suresh Kumar brought up one another beauty: 'Eluthundru' in his blog (ursmusically). Now you have brought up this song. Thanks again and you have made me listen to this soundtrack again.
Sunil,
Superb post. My views are almost a replica of yours. I had posted about this song here when I reviewed the album and have later posted how much I liked this song in Twitter.
I am not sure but I think this song was not used in the movie. If only a capable director had picturized this song, it would have reached a bigger audience. This song is a terrific song and the whole 'Gayam 2' album is a gem. Not a single song in it that you would not want to rewind.
'Melle Onnu' and 'Swapnangal Kannezhudiya'. To be honest I will give away many of 80s Raja songs for these two gems. So very peaceful and so melodious. Wonderful to hear late in the night and go to sleep peacefully.
Excellent examples of how re-tune a old composition but no one can claim plagiarism
மூக்குத்தி பூமேலே & சிவகாமி நெனப்பினிலே
JS Bach: Partita in E Major, 1. (Itzhak Perlman) & And We had a talk(How to Name it)
Thanks SKV for sharing this. :thumbsup: I am hearing this piece after a long long time. I remember now an article I read on Vicky's blog about the same some two years ago. He has interpreted this music in a very interesting manner. Raja and Bach having conversation between them while coming up with this piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar
The gist of the article about this marvellous piece by Vicky.
"You See.. that captures the Bhavam of a Raaga called 'Hamsadhwani'..
And then the place where you switched the melody to Harmonic minor, I see a natural blend of our 'Keeravani'.. Midway through you eased out the grip for a brief time, right? I see a place for 'Bageshwari' there.. And then we can go back to Keeravani and Finally the place where you close with E Major, I can bring back the original flavor of Hamsadhwani too."
http://raagadevan.blogspot.com/2008/...-had-talk.html
A perfect example of counterpoint and how Maestro did it effectively and effortlessly. I adore him just because of this, His music is the only way to connect me to God!
All i understood is a layman's view that raja efficiently re-tuned the Bach number, thatsall
This guy - http://raagadevan.blogspot.com/2008/...-had-talk.html explains that in a geeky manner :notworthy:
Respect comes :)
Actually, thanks V_S :D
Suresh I join you for "Melle Onnu" as we have discussed this song umpteen times. A terrific song from his last 10 yrs list, where raja stands up and says "Iam stll here and not lost even a bit of my creative instincts.". The humming at the beginning of this song always takes me to Munnar Hills/backwaters where Satyan shared his experience working with raja. Infact this is one song which needs to be enjoyed when you are lonely and the feelings are hard to express...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sureshs65
just came across this wonder...What a song !!! Especially the mesmerizing voice of KJ blend with the flow of so many instrumentations...
watch out the second interlude... as a fan, loved this line too.. நடைபாதை எங்கள் நாடு, நீயே அங்கு ராஜா !!
Song: Poomela Veesum Poongattru
http://www.paadal.com/album/echil_iravugal
Melodious number :) First 2 lines have resemblence of "Mazhai kaala megam onru" from Vaazve Maayam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vkrish
RM,
Yes. The humming is terrific and the emotion that humming creates cannot be described. Yes, it takes you away to a completely different and ideal world.
Suresh,
After repeated hearings the "Thanga thingal" song also fascinates me and finds place at the top of the list. Perhaps not popular as the other one :)
Vkrish,
All songs of Etchil Iravugal needs a mention and the S Janaki song in particular. Iam just enjoying this song now..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfkY-eqWd1s
80s Raaja's Shankar nag collaboration yielded some out of the world songs.. like this one.. The second interlude is a trippy ride with the flute guitar and violin..
high dope stuff done with 0 intoxication, but results in life long indoctrination of Rajaism..
one more awesome stunner from the same album
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Uwd...eature=related
S.Janaki lives up a ghost when she breathes her life into this song. Again the second interlude is IMPOSSIBLE to imagine stuff(that lonely sax and rhythms that follow the spooky sounds). global influences mix left right and center.
one is left breathless wondering at the awesome computer (one that can beat Watson fair and square) that is inside the head of this small built giant called Raaja.
Aah - youtube gives you more and more..
this one - something i was looking for.. From Bharjari bete...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6AzP...eature=related
This song simply belongs to SPB and S.Janaki..
while you are finishing the previous gems, here is one more..
this time with extended first interlude,
and same singer singing two different tracks mixed together parallelly - how in the name of heavens did SPB and Raaja sync up the whole thing without a computer and modern track recording instruments?
oh yeah,,
Raja did some superb melodies in 90s for kannada films too..
here is one of my favourite.. was replicated in the remake of this movie in thamizh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=509s6oHuLRw
The prelude is lilting and the pallavi rendition is simply smooth by SPB..
just curious, what was the name of the remake in Tamil...and so does that mean this song also has a Tamil version?Quote:
Originally Posted by jaiganes
Querida,Quote:
Originally Posted by Querida
Here it is:
http://www.raaga.com/play/?id=232106
Alli Sundaravalli from Tamizh film Kangalin Vaarthaigal.
:ty: V_S :ty:Quote:
Originally Posted by V_S
Jai,
Wonderful songs. Though Raja has done very few Kannada films compared to other languages, he has given some all time gems. "Sweety' is terrific. I didn't like 'Bharjari Bete' when I first heard it and said so, only to be admonished by Rajasaranam !!! Now this is a favourite of mine. This song and the Janaki solo are just out of the world.
RM,
Oh yea. 'Thanga Thingal' is superb.
Listening to "Ooradangum saamathile" - Swarnalatha and Uma ramanan simply sweeten the song. But the clincher in the song is the background bass hum that manipulates your listening into a trance. Though it is as simple in its programming and arrangement as a "tampura", its scale changes and refrains are ethereally penetrating. When the mild guitar notes play in the back ground while the ladies are singing - it is "OUT OF THE WORLD". and when the song ends with the beat of the thavil as if to say - the song is over, you can come back now... Awesome
Also the song (ooradangum) reminds of "Gurvaayoorappa" from Pudhu pudhu arthangal - Same raaga perhaps.
swarnalatha - special note goes to her - her voice like the lone carnatic violin plays on - sometimes pushing us to the excitement and fear (oh you are going to go shrill here ....) but she has the awesome control that she is able to flirt with vocal disaster and still come out on top of the song.
Uma Ramanan - sincere - understated - plays the solid bedrock on which swarnalatha can root herself bringing in the risky flourishes - as much as Raja can allow her...
However the song totally is Raja's - One can only bow your head awed by the music that this man produces - but I want to hold mine high up - for he has filled me with some new confidence and trust in music - and in humanity that can produce music like this - day in and day out..
Listened to a heavenly composition from the movie “Manjal Nila” which falls in the league of “then poove” song from Anbulla rajanikanth.. .Yearning for more of these kind of romantic duets ,but unfortunately we are missing these pattern of songs from him nowadays..The song openes with that sax/flute bit which makes you spellbound and then takes you through a breezy drive instantly putting you in a state of trance! The rendition by Jayachandran and PS needs no special mention. I have pushed this song to the top of my playlist and am sure that this will be there on top for quiet a while…
“Poonthendral katre”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPvSQV-yL4M
One more from the same movie.."Ilamanathil"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVMr0...eature=related