thumburu,suresh,
i have written this earlier. The 2nd interlude in "Unn Vaazhve" is a killer piece.It suddenly puts on a completely new colour. the whole treatment there is amazing. And those drums. I somehow distinctly see Ranjit Barot there.I dont think it was him,but the style has his touch.And watch the subtle piano strains when the lines go "Ullirindhira paarkarein" in the 2nd charanam. Thats his signature.hats off!
raagas,
With you on the interlude. Actually the whole style of Raja for the interludes has changed from the western classical motif to the jazz motif. You no longer have multiple instruments interacting with each other, providing counter melodies. The interludes are more sparse with one instrument like the piano or the sax dominating. As I said earlier, this is a new Raja that we are seeing. He has been doing this for some time and things are fitting in perfectly now. Loving most of the interludes in all his new albums. 'Om Shanthi': the prelude to 'Chinna Polike' is enough to die for, the second interlude of the same song, the interludes of 'Flying on the moon', almost all interludes in 'Paa', interludes in 'Madhiya Chennai'. Quite minimalist in nature compared to his earlier times but equally captivating nevertheless.
Naan munnaala sonnadhu pola (as i told earlier),
Om Shanti songs are in 'kalaingnan' mode with synth use predominant and still sweet on ears. Hulkster must be having orgasm in his ears. :-)
Now now to thumburu. Madhiya chennai's rest of the songs are not such a push overs in my opinion. Sullikuppam has its vocal layers and the typical local flavour coming out beautifully. and three cheers to rahul. this guy is fast becoming Raaja's favourite.
Orgasm ellei, volcanovey vedikkuthu. I am eagerly awaiting other albums of thalaivar to see if he is experimenting more with synth.
Om Shanti has cool rockish guitar backing in the charanams and throughout the song. It really sets the mood of the song for us listeners.
BTW, where is Ramki (of the Mumbai variety :) ) He was one of those who enjoyed 'Shambhu' a lot and I am sure he will enjoy 'Om Shanthi' as well.
'Om shanthi' diverted my concentration on 'Suryakanthi'. Hearing 'Edaya Baagile' again and what a composition. It shows how easily Raja understands other genres and then adds his own magic. The violins which play in the background, the piano play, everything reeks of Broadway. Added to it those English lines. A lovely song to listen at the dead of the night. So much silence in this song.
Chinna pokile - second interlude , i have no words for this !!!! This is aqmazing stuff from raaja
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Originally Posted by Murali Srinivas
Chinna Polike stands out in OSO album. Loved the jazzy second interlude. Also, loved the bass portions when Sunidhi sings her anupallavi portion of the pallavi after the first charanam.
The prelude (and ending of first interlude) of this song has traces of inspirations from "Chal Chalein" (i think its uff song) song. Maybe IR was working on both movies at the same time.
thanks,
Krishnan
Chinna Polike is indeed vintage Ilayaraja tune :). The way singer sings and the way instruments give sounds are freaking awesome. The slow versions of this song are slow (anti) poision. Other songs in Om Shanti are not just good songs defenitely have their own beauties.
On the other hand, Suryakanti has addictive Mauni Naanu, Edeye songs to compete with Om Shanti album. in NI, Paa strikes slow and steadly. Anyone tasted the second interlude of Gum Sum? just out of the world composition which nobody can even dream that level in music composing.
Thalaivar has opened 'Jaaz juice shop' and the taste is just marvelous.