too good...
i think the words are exactly fitting the lines....
another round of Sivaji...
rockin...
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too good...
i think the words are exactly fitting the lines....
another round of Sivaji...
rockin...
u got that right! will keep me busy for some daysQuote:
Originally Posted by SoftSword
Sivaji Hindi Track Listing:
BALLELAKKA
Singers : JAVED ALI, RAIHANA
LYRICS: PK MISHRA
VAAJI VAAJI
SINGERs : HARIHARAN, MADHUSHREE
LYRICS: PK MISHRA
STYLE
SINGERS : RAGS, TANVI, SURESH PETERS
LYRICS: NITIN RAIKWAR
AANDHIKI TARHA
SINGERS : A.R.RAHMAN, SAYONARA
LYRICS: RAQUEEB ALAM
SUHANA SAMA
SINGERS : UDIT NARAYAN, CHINAMYEE
LYRICS: IQBAL PATHNI
THE BOSS
SINGERS : BLAAZE, NARESH, RAQUEEB ALAM
LYRICS: NITIN RAIKWAR
SUHANA SAMA (VERSION 2)
SINGERS : UDIT NARAYAN, CHINMAYEE
LYRICS: IQBAL PATHNI
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Interesting to see SPB replaced by Javed Ali for Balleleka!
http://www.arrahman.com/v2/discograp...di-sivaji.html
found it somewhere in the net...
very interesting...
Balleilakka – High Energy-ka!
May 17, 2007
Song: Balleilakka
Film: Sivaji – The Boss
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, A. R. Rehana, Benny, Chorus
A fantastic song to kick off a blockbuster “Thalaivar” movie — Hats off to Rahman. Though not a very original tune, it still bears a lot of listening. For example, listen to the way the drum machine has been arranged (starting off with a repetitive 4 beat/bar arrangement but making a nice segue to 3 beat/1 rest when SPB starts the gapless singing @01:03).
Of course, SPB’s voice, his expression adds its own magic to the song. SPB is the king! Also, some innovative mixing techniques add shine to the song.
I am writing this before the movie release… I haven’t seen any videos of the song but still will attempt a prediction… This will be a truly blockbuster song! I’m sure Shankar’s videography of this song will be nothing less than spectacular.
I assure you that this song will become one of the Top 10 songs for 2007…
Technical:
Technically, Rahman is the king! (or should I say H. Sridhar sir?) Rahman’s songs are always in layers (and very many at that). You should start peeling of layer by layer to see the way the orchestration/arrangement has been imagined… I would dare say that a lot of “knowledgeable” experimentation goes on in Rahman’s songs.
OK, on to the review: Fantasic stereo imaging. Terrific mixing and great depth in the mix. Just listen to the panning @ 00:51 – 00:56. Awesome!
The background drums are not just pure drums but there is also a string instrument resonating at the same frequency. You can get a glimpse of it at 00:19 – 00:21 in the song. A fantastic transition at 00:22 from female to male chorus using a mixture of 2 tabla taps/salangai sound. Innovative!
Gaps can be used as a good transition from Pallavi to Anu-pallavi and this technique has been used here in this song. Instead of maintaining the same beat, the beat takes a break (@01:22 – @1:26) and resumes. Check out the salangai again at @1:41 – @1:46.
The next transistion is just a beat oriented transition – I would say a mix of African Samba drum beats and our own dappan-kuthu. Nice…
Check out the Yele Yele in the background @ 2:11 and again at @2:17. It is not our traditional Yele. It is a kind of Africanized Yele. Cool! Also, I fondly recall a Wave plugin that can exactly make this effect. Centering the vocal, letting it pan (not fully) and bringing it back to the center. (Could it be Waves Doppler?) It adds a rich stereo sheen to the main vocal.
Top it all of, if you heard the cellphone tone @2:21 – 2:34, you see the genius of Rahman. Taking ordinary sounds and setting them in the mix…. Simbly Genius!
A nice kick drum aids the transition at @2:48. Look at the imaging and tightness of the kick drum. It is not at all muddy. Wish I could mix with this clarity. Sigh!
A pe-pe aids the transition to the Charanam of the song. pe-pe (esp. at this freq. when ezhutthu played will convey a sad emotion. Here is played in short bursts imparting energy). The shredding effect is another Waves plugin! (Waves MondoMod). Dude, this guy breaths technology!
Singer:
One word – SPB! (Rehana is OK, Benny no where to be seen, may be in the chorus?)
SPB displays tremendous energy. Unbelievable that he is 60+. Hats off to you sir!
Check out his expressions @3:51-@3:59… Also, don’t forget the SPB sangathis for Kaveri, Pengalum, Kangalum across Pallavi, Anu-pallavi and Charanam.
05:01-05:04 features a falsetto (sounds exactly like Rajini) highlighting the range of SPB’s voice.
However, I think 05:08 – 5:30 and earlier gapless singing could be computer technology @ work… (Who cares, it is SPB!)
The end is kinda amalgamation of all the instruments. Suddenly strings appear out of nowhere in the mix. This is what I call as “experimentation” — but pros only please… I am too sick of listening to too many confused mixes in the name of experimentation
Lyrics:
Lyrics has been penned by Na. Muthukumar. Very creative lyrics, that totally convey the situation (Rajini returning from abroad to his village in India). Typically, songs @ this tempo usually has meaningless fillers (humming and other noises). Glad to hear the lyrics being full and meaningful. Good job! Of course, SPB totally practices what he preaches — singing each syllable with full clarity. Try signing at this tempo and you’ll see what I mean… I would like to see Udit Narayan and other imports do that… (PS: I don’t have anything against Udit Narayan and am a big fan of his voice. So, don’t start bashing me…)
In one word:
(Like SPB/Thalaivar says in the end of the song)
Cool!
+s : Terrific energy, good lyrics, impeccable delivery
-s : Not a great tune, percussion arrangement little repetitive
Rating:
4.5 stars
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nice technical review
Why is the Hindi version being released over 2 years after the Tamil version was released? Makes no sense.
Sivaji the Boss Hindi Version Released.
Songs r good, the quality of the audio is excellent ! Its seriously GREAT! (in mp3 itself it sounded great, imagine the ori cd). Audio CD Quality wise it overtakes Tamil version. Sony BMG is truly great!
Ballelaika and Style sounded like a typical dubbing song, didnt sync well. Others were fine.
Look out for Chinmayi's rendition in the Sahana Saral version in Hindi. Its a pity she didnt sing the Tamil version. It was mesmerising.
is it.... great... any links to songs?Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
ballelakka :lol:
Enjoying Sivaji songs all over again in Hindi! I can't comment on the synching, but I really like Javed Ali's voice in Ballelaka. Style sounds pretty cool too.
Guess we'll have to wait for the Hindi reviews to see what they think. :D Can't find any online yet.
Hearing Vaaji Vaaji in Hindi made me laugh at places for some reason. :lol: