IR's New albums - Ver 2008/2009

[vigneshram]

Manikandan Geethmaalaa CDs are also available in stores, being the right season to release.

To be honest, I am disappointed with the songs except one or two.
Raja could have definitely done a better job in bringing the spiritual feel and the lyrics dont seem to fit the tune in some places.

[Sureshs65]

Got the 'Manikandan Geeta Mala' yesterday and listened to it once. I can understand njv's feeling, especially if you are looking for 'Janani' type of songs.

Personally I went in without any preconceived notions as to how this should sound and I found that the album has lots of melody in it. I don't know how a music director can capture the effects of a gentle breeze, the one that caresses you and has a soothing effect on you. Illayaraja does just that in 'Katre Katre'. Amazing. For me this song was worth the cost of the album.

Will write in detail about the album later. As of now all I can say is that if you are willing to go in without any preconditions (like it should sound like 'Geethanjali' or 'Ramanamala' etc) it is worth a buy.

S.Suresh

[Sureshs65]

BTW, an appeal to those who had ordered 'Manikandan Geeta Mala' online. Does your package contain the name of the lyricist in each of the languages. The CD cover does not have the name of the lyricist in any of the languages. Can you guys let us know who the lyricist are? (Even if the lyricist has done a bad job, we need to 'credit' him/her

S.Suresh

[crvenky]

As Suresh said, I was also satisfied with the album as I didn't have any expectations (I didn't like the samples). There is 1 Carnatic, 1 Hindustani and 1 western classical based. Rest are pure melodies with and simple orchestration.

The lyricist name is not given anywhere. But from Raja's message in the package, it seems he wrote the lyrics for Tamil. No idea about other languages. I heard the Tamil version only once and yet to hear the other languages.

If you had liked Amma Pamalai, Ramana Malai, etc, you would like this too.

[rajasaranam]

This is only a promotional material with 'Manikantan Geet Mala' in the additional CD Hence it needs to be promoted

Mandir Sabari - Beautiful tune and rendition it definitely gives us a blissful feel in the begining and moves towards Ecstacy during the crescendo, making us get immersed into the 'Bakthi' Feel. A must listen for all Believers and Rationalists like me ( Nalla irukku Just like when I listen to 'Polla Vinayen'. This song also transcends us into a different plane)
This should be a new and one of the kind song since there may not be any 'Bhajans' on 'Iyyappa'
Enjoy Listening

[Sureshs65]

RS,

Not downloadable from esnips?

Someone had earlier posted the video of the making of this song earlier. It had ended abruptly. A very nice song indeed.

S.Suresh

[Sureshs65]

Fantastic bhajan. The crescendo is excellent. Would have been an ideal choice to include in the album as it really gets you into the spirit of Iyyappa. Strange are the workings of the music companies.

Thanks for loading this RS. It made my day as well.

S.Suresh

[kameshratnam]

Heard it in tamil.

[rajasaranam]

While the Album 'Manikantan - Geet mala' was a complete let down for me ( Iam still trying to relate to the album, tried listening again and found some glimpses of brilliance in some songs) but Iam hooked onto the 'Mandir Sabari' Bhajan. Watch the full live recording

Next in stock from the promotional CD was the ART behind the making of 'Manikandan'. The Short clip takes you through the Evolution of the movie, the state 'Kerala' its culture and its peoples romance with colors and murals. Beautiful short film for which i presume Raaja has given music, since he is associated with the movie completely. Watch

Next came the Behind the scenes and some beautiful songs being recorded for the movie. In totality this should the first biggest Project won which Raaja is working on. They have different songs for the movie, different songs in MGM, promotional songs, promotional videos and ofcourse the BGM for the movie. The video also explains the animations and characters being used in the movie. This Promo definitely gives us an Idea of What is in store for us. We can proudly say 'Indian Animation Industry has come to Age'. The way the project is shaping up I know its going to go places and reach greater heights and ofcourse Raaja has given his soul for this musical. Listening to songs in bits in this clipping I like these songs more than the Album MGM. Watch

And finally the Promotional Trailer for the movie. Once I saw this and heard the music 'I shouted...tha Sultanukku Appu vaikka vanthaaryaa Manikantan' Thats it! Watch

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[crvenky]

RS, the trailer music and title song is composed by somebody else. I saw that recording clipping also in the promotional CD. Is IR going to score only the BGM for the animation movie or the songs too?