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While the music is worldclass the Lyrics are pedestrian. Sameer who has spoilt the classy tunes is not fit to be lyricist at all :x When he doesnt know to fill up the tune he starts asking 'Kyun kyun kyun'
If possible I would in turn ask Balki "Ise KYUN chuna gaane likne" :(
Lyrics are the only spoiltsport in this otherwise class album.
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Rajasaranam:
While I agree that the lyrics does sound odd, when was the last time you heard meaningful and appropriately worded lyrics for a Tamil song re-tuned in Hindi?

Most of PK Mishra's lyrics were far more atrocious in Rahman's earlier reworkings in Hindi. One rare exception for IR, I remember, is 'Naina' from Aur Ek Prem Kahani, but the rest of the songs were quite funny.

I believe its also to do with our personal association with the originals - it may be rather difficult to let go of the source words even after listening to the Hindi version many times over. After all, for most of us, the source tracks were an integral part of our lives!

any reviews on CK anywhere ?

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"pon maane" is sung by Unni menon! (I guess its his first song for IR)
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Unni Menon was introduced as Vijay by IR in tamil. He was not given chance again and then re-emerged in Roja.

RS, thanks for the links!
songs are excellent....quality of the recording is great & even better than his recent hindi ventures!
choice of the singers is superb.....
I am still wondering how hindi audience are going to treat this album :(

Poor Sameer ! He has to take blame for the struggling lyrics :)

I would rather blame Balki for selecting very southie tune like "Kuzhaloodhum..". How many Hindi to tamil songs did we like for lyrics ? very few..

Balki could have selected some ghazal like compositions from IR's earlier tamil films..IMHO

irir123:
You mean the one besides my 'breaking-news' review at,
http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2007/05/...ndi-ilayaraja/

:-) But seriously, I look forward to reviews from people who are not familiar with the originals, like Joginder Tuteja of IndiaFM. That should ideally be an unbiased reaction to these delightful re-workings.

The two themes are great in cheeni kum but the songs again..IR should refuse offers

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Poor Sameer ! He has to take blame for the struggling lyrics :)

I would rather blame Balki for selecting very southie tune like "Kuzhaloodhum..". How many Hindi to tamil songs did we like for lyrics ? very few..

Balki could have selected some ghazal like compositions from IR's earlier tamil films..IMHO

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Remember hindi version of "Konda Seval Koovum" (MD: Baghyaraj?)song which was hit

that song was by Shankar Ganesh.

that song was by Shankar Ganesh.

my Cheeni Kum album review

http://www.thuligal.com/index.php/cheeni-kum-audio

I don't mean to dampen the enthu here. Could it be possible that KR had lent a hand for CK?

Though the rehash has novelities, as a tamilian and also a one who is 'still' expecting good songs from IR, this one disappointed me; because-

has the 'well' gone dry? why rehash? if so much innovativeness is there, couldn't he think of new tunes?

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dochu

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I don't mean to dampen the enthu here. Could it be possible that KR had lent a hand for CK?

Though the rehash has novelities, as a tamilian and also a one who is 'still' expecting good songs from IR, this one disappointed me; because-

has the 'well' gone dry? why rehash? if so much innovativeness is there, couldn't he think of new tunes?

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dochu

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It is director wish.

director adam pidichu intha songs vangi irukkirar :wink: 8-)

My thoughts (after listening to 48kpbs wma format...but in Bose in-ear phones):

1. Cheeni Kum: A memorable tune gets nicely adapted here. A notable change being Shreya ending the charanams in a lower note unlike the original. First interlude is just breezy keeping intact the happy mood.

2. Sooni Sooni: "Cheeni kum" tune is repeated in a sad version. I just love the way IR starts the 1st interlude a little in advance (when Vijay repeats the pallavi) and then beautifully transforms into a great tune played by the strings section. Vijay Prakash has done a pretty neat job.

3. Baatein: A sweet tune. Again IR does magic in first interlude where he effortlessly blends from a symphonic kind of music to a soothing strings section and then to a nice flute melody. 2nd interlude is innovative with a nice piano finish, keeping in mind the picturisation.

4. Jaane Do: A mesmerising tune gets an apt piano melody as a prelude. Beats are interspersed with guitar bits. Interludes are nicely modernised, but certainly not as grand as the original. I liked the tune played by the strings section in the 2nd interlude and the way the interlude comes to a halt...Very Good! The best part of this song is the tune itself...no words to describe.

5. Theme melody: I guess this will be played at the start of the movie, because it certainly prepares you for the theme of the movie. I observed the theme music taking a turn at 2:43.

6. Sax Melody: Yes, the sax sounds a bit like IR's 80's style tunes/familiar, especially between 00:36 and 00:52 and also in between 01:27 and 02:01, but I am just not able to exactly recollect. Liked the way IR ends the sax bit in a playful manner. IR is a master in twisting/turning/bending/compressing/breaking (into parts) his old tunes that we almost do not notice an original, so I guess it will take us some time to find out. Nevertheless, a good sax melody which will be refreshingly different for hindi audiences. On the whole very good theme music pieces keeping in mind the movie's theme.

I would say Shreya Ghosal has done great justice to all the tunes. She was probably the best choice.

Although "Baatein" is a great/sweet tune, I dont know how hindi audiences will relate to it.

Otherwise I feel the melodies in this album certainly deserves to be noticed/appreciated and treasured. I hope more probing is done into the songs rather than just terming it as "different" and "good".

Even I am eager to read reviews from IndiaFM and similar sites.

Karthik (inetk), in your "Keywords" section of your review, "Cheeni Kum" is spelled as "Cheeni Km".

thanks,

Krishnan

Digression: I am really curious to see Sunidhi Chauhan singing a full length song under IR (I know she has sung for IR in MX)

Thanks krish244!
Updated it!

Enjoyed listening to the ablum. Couple of disappointments/frustrations,

1. The pauses the come in between charanams, pallavis, interludes. Very irritating.... inhibits the listening flow.

2. No strings at all ... why is he so fond of ignoring the strings.

Cheeni kum:

Sweet, stylish and polished songs...(trying to keep them upscale?)...

Still IMHO, nowhere near the originals in emotions:-) ...may be because I don't understand the bAshai...

என்னப்பா ஒரே ரீ அரேஞ்மெண்ட்டா இருக்கேன்னு ராசா அலுத்துக்கொண்டதாலோ என்னவோ ரெண்டு போனஸ் இன்ஸ்ட்ருமெண்டல் கொடுத்திருக்காங்க...மிக அழகாக செய்திருக்கிறார்...கொஞ்சம் நீண்டிருந்தால் "ஸ்மூத் ஜாஸ்" FM காரங்க கிட்ட கொடுத்து ஒலிபரப்பச்சொல்லி ட்ரை பண்ணலாம்:-) Both pieces are really classy and stylish...

Since one of the songs has two versions (sugam, sOgam), they should have avoided repeating bAtEin hawa being twice in the album (AB is just saying the same thing a few times...at least if he has sung, another version is worth being in the disk)...Somehow, I cannot understand the logic of two versions on the disk...enna marketingO...

About the songs:
Comparions with originals apart -which is incorrect IMHO and unfair, another thing that IR could've done better is the percussions...again IMHO. For some reason, I cannot enjoy the 'thusk, thusk' kind of sounds repeating lifelessly:-( dam dum tan tAn oNNumE kANOm...If you don't agree with me, please tell me which one is better - the percussion for the first saraNam of bAtEin or second saraNam? (Both are different FYI...tell me which one you prefer and then I'll tell mine...and mine is not difficult to guess BTW)...

I think Vijay Prakash is the singer who rendered "Poo Vaasam Veesum Kanne..." from Anbe Sivam (in the CD). On screen it was butchered by Sriram Partasarathy's horrible voice.

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Originally Posted by irir123

"sooni sooni" - who is this Vijay Prakash ?

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He sang for Raaja in Udhayon 2006 (Tamil dub of Shiva 2006) in place of Yesudas's "Josh Mein."

Cheeni Kum is better than Shiva 2006!

As my love for Raja's Mayakannadi continues, I simpyl awaited his next hindi soundtrack, Cheeni Kum. Raja's last 2 outings, Mumbai Xpress and Shiva 2006 haven't been received very well. So is Cheeni kum an acid test for him? Yes. Does he succeed? Yes again. Because unlike Shiva situational numbers and classical background music (Saara yeh aalam paticuraly from Anandan Raagam) Raja goes synth style with these reused tunes of his to fit the Mumbai-tes!

Cheeni Kum (Shreya Goshal) starts off the album by being a tune from Mandram Vantha by SPB (Mouna Raagam,Tamil.) Goshal excells and Raja has changed the beat to a more happy melody compared to the sad original. Same goes for Sooni Sooni (Vijay Prakash) who sounds strikingly familiar to tamil cinema's Unni Krishan? Coincidence? I'll leave that up to you.

Baatein by Amitabh and Shreya is another melodious asset. Taken from Kuzhaloodhum kannanukku’ by Chitra in the original (Mella thirandhadhu kadhavu, Tamil) She and Amitji (who rather voices in the song) do justice to the track. Another feather in the cap for Raaja.

Jaane Do by Shreya again (Must be a Raaja favorite post Devdas!)Taken from Geetha's track "Jothi" Kannada, Shreya and the music sound like they were meant for each other. This is nothing but a must hear.

The last 2 tracks are bgm from the movie.

Overall, I'd say that in comparison to Raja's last with RGV, this albm sounds like a complete winner. Shiva had 1 peppy, 2 raagams, 1 situational and 1 sad melody. Whether as 4/5 tracks are fast paced and are retuned to fit todays standards, I strongly feel that Cheeni Kum is a winner for chartbusters. Go for it if you're a music lover!

Rating: ****1/2

'Saxaphone melody' is astoundingly delightful, so is the rest of the album.
After many many years, IR came up with a 'Complete winner' - every track in this album can be termed as a masterpiece in its own right.

Can't recollect when was the last time ... Abhinandana? Dalapathi?

IMO, Shreya is the new-age S.Janaki... - sounds very effortless and versatile!

I don't care how northies receive this album (if they don't, it's their loss), but this album will remain my personal favorite among hindi film albums.

" IMO, Shreya is the new-age S.Janaki... - sounds very effortless and versatile! "


:exactly:
No wonder IR sticks to her voice for the past few years. He should have found a replacement ( not a complete one though ) to SJ in her.

Does anyone know if Vamsi's telugu movie (Anumanaspadam) is available on DVD yet?

-Wf

http://passionforcinema.com/music-ro...in-cheeni-kum/
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Can someone please post a link where the songs can be listened to online?

crajkumar_be,

www.123musiq.com


btw..There is no use in expecting northies to appreciate this or any future IR album. Let us just enjoy.

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Originally Posted by raja_fan

crajkumar_be,

www.123musiq.com


btw..There is no use in expecting northies to appreciate this or any future IR album. Let us just enjoy.

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crajkumar_be,

Better quality MP3s are available at www.gyanguru.org

Enjoy

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Originally Posted by crajkumar_be

http://passionforcinema.com/music-ro...in-cheeni-kum/
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Can someone please post a link where the songs can be listened to online?

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Rajasaranam had posted the links already.
Anyway, please refer his post below

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Originally Posted by rajasaranam

While the music is worldclass the Lyrics are pedestrian. Sameer who has spoilt the classy tunes is not fit to be lyricist at all :x When he doesnt know to fill up the tune he starts asking 'Kyun kyun kyun'
If possible I would in turn ask Balki "Ise KYUN chuna gaane likne" :(
Lyrics are the only spoiltsport in this otherwise class album.
For better MP3 versions
Go here:
http://share.up1file.com/download/StqVLhXtGc
http://share.up1file.com/download/cQhfXpJw9M
http://share.up1file.com/download/5fs7bj9T3S
http://share.up1file.com/download/cYjUWc2FNh
http://share.up1file.com/download/ROsvwwZVhq
http://share.up1file.com/download/RRyemP6uPL
http://share.up1file.com/download/03Msnch0aZ

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Raja_fan, Vigneshram and Selva,
Thanks for the links (file sharing sites are a pain, though. Doesn't work mostly)

On first hearing:

- Percussion disappoints BIG TIME (as has been the case of late). What a welcome change MX was! Where's that percussion Raaja?
- Synth sound-a vida maattengararu Raaja :( Rears its ugly head often in the album.

On repeated hearings:

Baatein Hawa and Jane Do Naa are knockout :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Baatein Hawa - What an enchanting reworking of the original. The greatness is in the way Raaja has used the same tune to a different situation.
Jane Do Naa - What a tune! Shreya Ghoshal :notworthy:

Cheeni Kum - Shreya and the interludes save the song from the dreadful 'beats'. This is more pronounced in the sad version 'Sooni Sooni' - thagara dabba la thatra madhiri oru sound. Reminiscent of the beats in "Ennai thaalaatta varuvaalo". How i missed the acoustic drums of the original "Mandram Vandha"!! :(
Infact, pudhu music system vaangina first test panna ideal song-a irundhudhu adhu.

Theme Music - Beautiful and uplifting. Wow :clap: Superb transitions

Melody Sax - Experimental Raaja is back with all that jazz. Thou art the master :notworthy:

The album does get better on a few more listenings

'Cheeni Kum' to premiere at Cannes

Wednesday, May 09, 2007
10:32 IST

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Sunil Manchanda, the producer of 'Cheeni Kum', has ambitious plans for his forthcoming film. The film will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on 21st May. That’s not all, a gala premiere of the film will also take place in London on 22nd May, followed by yet another lavish premiere on 24th May in Mumbai.


'Cheeni Kum' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Tabu has been filmed in London, Delhi and Mumbai and according to Manchanda, is budgeted at Rs. 12 crores.


Amitabh Bachchan is Buddhadev Gupta, a 64 year old chef cum owner of London's top Indian restaurant. He lives with his 85 year old mother and his only friend and confidante is his 9 year old neighbour - Sexy. Buddhadev Gupta is an arrogant, egoistic, pompous man with a singular passion in life - cooking. A confirmed bachelor who has never been in love. Until, Tabu - as Nina Verma walks into his restaurant and life.


And what happens afterwards forms the romantic, musical comedy, 'Cheeni Kum'


http://content.msn.co.in/Entertainme...90507_1032.htm

Athenna musical comedy never heard before in Indian cinema

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Originally Posted by irir123

why do the strings sound different in this album (like in "andha naal gyabagam" from a recent Balu Mahendra's film) ? are they from natural violin ensemble, or synth stuff (are the bass lines synth/keyboard stuff too?) - IMHO, for the Hindi version of the immortal "mandram vandha", I would have preferred if IR retained the rhythm/percussion portions of the interludes and the stanzas

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I felt exactly the same. Infact, i thought this was the case with Shiva too...

http://www.jaman.com/a/group/0G2KS8e.../0cV_Gddta6uU/

for starters "I have listened to the soundtrack which was released a couple of days ago. This soundtrack is the first for a Hindi film by South Indian composer Ilaiyaraja. I am sadly completely ignorant of South Indian cinema but I understand that Ilaiyaraja has composed the music for more than 850 films, and is widely revered as one of India's greatest film composers. Listening to *Cheeni kum*'s soundtrack, I can see why - and I hope that Ilaiyaraja's first Hindi film is not his last. The songs are fresh and playful, melodic and cohesive, with a sound that is both cinematic and intimate. An excellent soundtrack! I just love it - it's mellow, haunting, and lovely. "

I think IR is breaking through in Hindi with this album!

http://movietonic.com/2007/05/09/vid...in-cheeni-kum/

watch the clippings of "Jaane Donaa" above! Balki has done aesthetic justice to IR's timeless melody! something tells me this is going to be a winner

and yes, by all means, am expecting a sumptous piano based treat from IR for CK's BGM - listening to the opening notes played in the above link, gives me nostalgic goosebumps from "Geethanjali" days!

yow....geethanjali title Oda 50% raja kuduththAlum, I will be happy.

PS: I'm in SJ. Pls mail me your contacts.

Cheeni kum - Cheeni Jaasthi
http://vigneshram.blogspot.com/2007/...i-jaasthi.html

Wow too many positive reviews coming out from north is elating :)
At last a Film that can break the barriers is what i expect

Great album from Ilayaraja. I liked all the songs and I sincerly wish Raja had used better percussions.

Instrumental tracks are also too good. Instead of having two versions of Baatein Hawa, the director could have opted for a fresh track.

8/10 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by vigneshram

Cheeni kum - Cheeni Jaasthi
http://vigneshram.blogspot.com/2007/...i-jaasthi.html

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