Neethane En Ponvasantham | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Assi Nabbe Poorey Sau

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sunil, i hate hub because there is no 'like' to 'click' on posts like yours... :)

Wondeful album; definitely the best in recent times. Loved all the songs, except the second part of "pudikkala maamu". "saynthu saynthu" definitely sounds a lot better and mindblowing song it is. Vaa vaa, kaatrai konjam, vaanam mella, mudhal murai, pengal enraal, satru munbu in that order. I am happy :)

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Originally Posted by Nerd

Thanks layman10. Not sure if its just me, "I get request could not be completed, the item you have requested is not available" when I try to purchase the album. Will try after some time.

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Yes, its crazy.. I couldnt get to the album page, but could click the buy button from search results page and get it.

Instruments overpowered vocals in all songs. I am not thrilled or excited. Pithamagan, Naan Kadavul and event ASK are outstanding compared to NEPV. :idontgetit:

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Yes, its crazy.. I couldnt get to the album page, but could click the buy button from search results page and get it.

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Thanks, that worked. Hopefully my purchase helps push it to the top of the charts :-)

Sattru Munbu almost gives me the pollaa vinayEn effect. Ramya, take a bow. The rock elements in the already familiar prelude and the 1st interlude of pudikkala maamu - mindblown. And the paththaadhE bit is very addicting. Karthik has done a great job in this. Raaja at his playful best, especially the wind instrument that plays in response to the paththaadhE towards the end of the song. Ennodu vaa vaa, still not convinced and that Yuvan solo does not belong to this album.

Guess after Thiruvaasagam will be my most favorite album this new millennium.

Thank you Very Much Mr.Gautham for Nee Thaane Enthan Pon Vasantham. Vera onnum solla thonala.

Based on the preview of the songs at FLipKart, the album sounds awesome !!! Cannot wait for the original ACD. Wish they release this in the form of instrumental version (replacing the vocals with string or wind instruments (Violin/Flute/Oboe).. The "Sattru Munbu" sounds like a symphonic material? Can anyone of you with the cd confirm this? Now the waiting starts... :(

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Originally Posted by Nerd

Bela Shinde has gotten the 'ள' right :shock: Her thin voice does not gel with Raaja's soul voice. ShreyaG or Chitra should have sung that. But whatASong :bow:

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I was thinking exactly opposite after 3/4 hearings. Raaja would have opted out and brought a youngster (definitely not Yuvan though) in his place.

Just now came from audio launch show. It was a huge crowd. Budapest orchestra was great.

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Originally Posted by Aadarssh

Instruments overpowered vocals in all songs. I am not thrilled or excited. Pithamagan, Naan Kadavul and event ASK are outstanding compared to NEPV. :idontgetit:

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Are u joking?

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Originally Posted by Sunil_M88

I don’t consider music director(s) “MD” as a benchmark, I consider songs as a benchmark and because a MD = A has delivered more hits compared to the other MDs = B, C, D, etc. then it’s automatic that B, C, D, etc. will be ignored! Unfair :huh:

A hit song is one which spreads like a virus and can be considered opium for the masses. Now we all have our different viewpoints and my definition of a hit song is something that gets all my senses engaged.

I think it is foolish to be biased to a specific MD because of their past hits. An unknown composer will only release a single in his lifetime and go in hibernation and if this song becomes a hit then it is the song that becomes the benchmark not the composer. Mediocre MDs will occasionally release that one life changing song but because their other material is usually lost somewhere in the ditches, the biased aficionado won’t give the mediocre MD’s song a chance! Unfair :huh:
Word of mouth is the only hope mediocre MDs have but sometimes it’s too late as fanboys will start slating, meaning not having constructive criticisms but going on foul digressions.

To sum it up, MDs should not be considered Gold or Iron... it is songs that should be considered Gold or Iron.

Before coming to my take on NEPV, I would like to express where I stand with “Isaignani”. He has a Gold status because of his songs/hits but to be biased towards him is turning you to naivety. Open your ears and I’m not asking you let go of your favourite MD but there is beautiful songs pouring from every direction and because of ignorance certain gems are washed to the side.

For e.g. Ismail Darbar has landed in a blunder but most of his songs are very memorable even today therefore his songs are Gold and not him. Don’t judge a MD, judge their music... That’s all I’m saying!!!

First impressions of NEPV based on ignoring Raaja Saabs and GVMs previous material.

Vaanam Mella won’t even let me move an inch to the other songs, so is this Gold and the rest of the songs, Iron? When I heard this song, I was getting thoughts like no other song can beat this number in the album. After regaining consciousness, being calm and composed I moved to the next numbers.

I heard the album once and Vaanam Mella ascended the most. Thoughts on other songs at that time were:

Kaatrai Konjam – 2^nd interlude is the sole highlight of the song.
Yennodu Vaa Vaa – Song belongs to karthik IMO. Charanams have a gargantuan soothing impact. The shift between the 2^nd interlude and 2^nd charanam is a rollercoaster ride from the world of electronic rock to the orchestral world.
Sattru Munbu – Couldn’t get to grips with this on first hearing but deep down felt there’s a dark horse nature in this song. The Anglo-Indian Voice modulation is something I’m a sucker of off late.
Mudhal Murai – Was too dense for me to digest. Overshadowing orchestration!
Pudikale Maamu – The already familiar interlude made me jump up with joy hehe Excluding the tipsy voice(s), the rest of the song had nothing going for it. Raaja Saab would’ve been apt from this song!
Pengal Yendral – Seems like another dark horse. The part where Yuvan sings “Madhi ketta yen niram, manam nondha sonnadho. Mara nathai pol indhu, pen ival indrudhu.” Completely melted my heart. (Sorry for the typo)
Saayndhu Saayndhu – Thought this will be favourite song but as always expectations create disappointments. Underwhelming on first hearing!

If this was Raaja Saabs debut and ignoring slow poison notion, it’s best to say it’s a mixed bag but because we have warmed up to Raaja Saab over the decades then I’ll also express my feelings as fanboy too.

There have been numerous teen/college flicks that we have grown up watching and listening too. What makes this different? Orchestration! We should consider ourselves very fortunate that Raaja Saab has gone full on with a grand orchestration for repeatedly tested script formula of college romance. Is it a life changing album for me? Yes, yes and yes!

2^nd hearing is more than a punch in the face. Mudhal Murai becomes the most hummable song, followed by Saayndhu Saayndhu which is overwhelming with equally overwhelming interludes. The other songs engulf you; drench you with love and leaving you soaking on end. Raja turns the game around and delivers a complete rock ballad with Pengal yendral, which is unlike anything to come out of his repertoire. But I feel I still haven’t warmed up to Pudikale Maamu.

There’s nostalgia and there’s moderness too... The orchestral highs are enough to change sound of TFM.

After all, even Google translator accepts that “Isaignani” translates to “Ilaiyaraaja” and not “A man with great knowledge in music” because Ilaiyaraaja is an individual that is greater than a man with a great knowledge in music.

Happy listening :musicsmile:

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Thanks for your honest review. As u said that the second hearing was a punch, i wonder waht will be like when u hear it for 50th time ( i am sure u will hear). I feel this is one of those album where all the songs are equal and mesmerizing.

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Originally Posted by San_K

I see My Dear Maarthaandan raaja in Pudikkala maamu song. Dont miss it :)

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I really like "pudikkale mamu"

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Originally Posted by San_K

awesome Flipkart delivery and received my CDs just now and listening :musicsmile:

CD has awesome quality :superb:

app_engine wov probably this album in Akni Natchathram range

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I totally agree.... This is agni natchathiram 2.0

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Originally Posted by San_K

senthilv.com nice review :clap:



well said. but raja 2.0 or 1.1 or even 1.01 is enough to enjoy,

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Thanks San_K. I agree. All versions of Raja are likeable.

Also on second thought, I think directors may be have to just ask him to do something different to tap into Raja's vast musical resource.

Has the Telugu version released yet? Who is singing the Yuvan songs? In that case I will purchase those tracks instead :)

pengal endra in telugu - yuvan.
sainthu sainthu - shaan

Please guys: don't review this album and show our inadequacies and satisfy our egos!!

Seamless and timeless. He has given the music for next 20 years in this album and I want no more. God bless Maestro. Gautam was spot on, when he said that this album and music belongs to new genre.....well lets stop here and enjoy this gem of an album, which would take at least 20 years to get the intricacies properly fathomed!.

I was so wrong!!!!

Guess jumped the guns after hearing the inadequate internet audio files. Hearing it in CD justifies everything.

IR is beyond reach of any musician. Even after scoring over 900 films, still he is fresh. Songs are just great and keeps growing onto you.

As some other user said, saindhu has been corrected by Yuvan. Looks like user feedback over internet is being read and positively taken by GVM/IR.

Vaanam mella tops the chart for me.

-------Hats off to you IR sir!! for producing such a memorable album ---------

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I was so wrong!!!!

Guess jumped the guns after hearing the inadequate internet audio files. Hearing it in CD justifies everything.

IR is beyond reach of any musician. Even after scoring over 900 films, still he is fresh. Songs are just great and keeps growing onto you.

As some other user said, saindhu has been corrected by Yuvan. Looks like user feedback over internet is being read and positively taken by GVM/IR.

Vaanam mella tops the chart for me.

-------Hats off to you IR sir!! for producing such a memorable album ---------

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Saindhu saindhu was not fully mixed when they released the teaser. What we hear now might not be newly recorded voice but just the final mix. (Audio engineers can do wonders!)

Still have not consumed it fully. Mudhal Murai remains the most favourite. Goutham should pull this off on screen. He must.

I am increasingly thinking Ennodu Vaa Vaa is going to be a crazy crowd pleaser. (Well, I LOVE that song). Raja has pulled off a neat trick - simple, innocent, addictive tune. Had to drive 200 miles today with some of my very less musically-inclined friends and I played this song probably once. And they kept on singing during the whole trip. It got really scary after a while how quickly they warmed up to this one. But why synth yA!

Did anyone download NEPV from iTunes or Amazon.com in the US? Wanted to know about the quality of the mp3s.

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Did anyone download NEPV from iTunes or Amazon.com in the US? Wanted to know about the quality of the mp3s.

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They show up as available to purchase but not yet possible. If you want to listen to NEPV in high quality legally...best option right now is to simply sign up for Spotify...and for 9 bucks...you can listen to these and all the other new albums as well. NEPV got activated in Spotify today and the quality is as good as what you get from flipkart legal download. I am now eagerly waiting for Spotify to activate the Telugu version as they show up but not yet available for playing.

By the way it is not even 9 bucks if you do not want it on your mobile device. I made these songs offline and listening to them while driving etc.

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Are u joking?

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Well, the IR/Bela song I felt had the vocal mix a bit low.

Audio launch images frm behindwoods. http://behindwoods.com/new-images/ph...-jiiva-02.html

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Originally Posted by rajkumarc

Did anyone download NEPV from iTunes or Amazon.com in the US? Wanted to know about the quality of the mp3s.

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I've just now downloaded from amazon...can't compare with CD (can't get it that fast...someone has to send from India :oops:)...

Sounds decent when played on PC & the cheap Altec Lansing speakers connected to it...need to hear in headphones / car / van before I can conclusively talk about the sound quality (won't happen until a couple of days later).

Sorry, this may not help your query...just my 2 cents...you're probably aware that the songs are awesome regardless of the sound quality :-)

And I've submitted a fan-boyish, brief review at amazon...waiting to see if it gets published :-)

I did from iTunes. The quality is very good

amazon has published my review:

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Originally Posted by app_engine

One of the best Indian film song albums in the new millennium!

Phenomenal melody rides on top class orchestration - the Indian Maestro's powerful score got nice enhancement by European musicians and the studio / technicians in London (Angel studios).

Highly recommended to all music lovers - not just lovers of Indian Film music! This is jazzy work with strong Indian melody and some rich western ideas :-)

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'vAnam mellak keezhiRangi maNNil vandhAduthE'

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On loop!

"iLaiya" rAsA voice sounds like 'sAmakkOzhi' days in portions of the song :shock: Who can say he's close to 70 :-)

enRenRum iLamai :-)

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Originally Posted by AravindMano

But why synth yA!

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I think that's a trick to make people aware of the 'nizhalin arumai veyilil theriyum' :wink:

The whole album is richchO rich with real instruments played by top class players and rAsA perhaps shows there how "weak and pale" the simulated music looks when the real ones freak out!

svbp007 - Thanks for the recommendation. I think I will download & listen from iTunes or Amazon.com until I get the physical CD.

App - Thanks for the info. Do you know whats the bitrate of the MP3 files you got from Amazon, is it 320kbps or less? I think iTunes usually has 256kbps. As to the quality of the songs, the quality of the MP3 doesn't matter, they sound fantastic. But would really love to get my hands on the CD and blast it out from my home theater system. So, have to be content with iTunes/Amazon quality for now :smile: and play out the MP3 version instead. BTW, good review :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by app_engine

I think that's a trick to make people aware of the 'nizhalin arumai veyilil theriyum' :wink:

The whole album is richchO rich with real instruments played by top class players and rAsA perhaps shows there how "weak and pale" the simulated music looks when the real ones freak out!

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It's synth dominated mostly in the second interlude, right? The first one was mostly acoustic. Synth or not, that song is lovely :smile:

Returned to Bangalore after Experiencing the Ultimate Audio Launch! What to say!? Gautam's true love on Raja's Music? Or the Great songs played by 55 Piece Orchestra?! Or the Excellent Nostalgias and Greatness of Raja, as shared by Barathiraja, Selvamani, RVUdayakumar, R.Sundarrajan, K.B?

One thing sure, கௌதம் வாசுதேவ மேனன் சிலமாதங்களுக்குமுன் மதம் மாறிவிட்டார், இப்போது அவர் இளையராஜகோத்ரம். அதைத்தான் நேற்று நிரூபித்தார் :)))

தமிழச்சி சமந்தா அழகாக தமிழில் பேசினார்! சந்தானம் ராஜாவின்முன்பே கலகலப்பூட்டினார்! பாரதிராஜா மனதைத்தொட்டார்!

After hearing 1stTime the NEPV playedby 55Peice Orchestra, i simply feel its Musical Blockbuster 2012 & Continuing.....

NEPV arusuvai album.

Among singers, the respo of giving 'inippu' suvai - a big panangAi respo- had been given to one with only a 'kokku thalai'.

Interestingly, the kokkuththalai has handled it competently!

Congrats Bela ammaNi! ippadiyE continue!

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Satru Munbu is a stunner. The way the song ends is scintillating. Unbelievable guitar work in Pengal, pudikalai and Katru. To me the orchestration in this album is IR's best and that is saying something. I realize what IR meant when he said he found out that he could do this when asked by Gotham about his experience working on the film.

For a slightly different POV :
http://pitchaipathiram.blogspot.com/...blog-post.html

Somewhat opposite to my experience - mine was one of expecting less but I got served far beyond expectations :-)

Though I was confident of IR delivering the goods, I wasn't sure earlier - as to whether I'll personally like the output...that'll possibly be targeted to cater to the current TN taste...but both rAsA & Gautam disproved that :-)

This is such a satisfying album to a HC-80's-F...

Well, the promos / Gautam / Samantha etc will make sure it reaches the target audience as well, which is not my major worry anyways :-)

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Originally Posted by kr

Satru Munbu is a stunner.

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+100...the song is phenomenal, while creating strong sensations right now, from my past experience I can say that it also has the power to last in the playlist for decades from now!

The first interlude of pidikale maamu... what a riot! :)
Gokul