Maestro Ilaiyaraja New Albums 2011 - Hello Jaihind / Sri Rama Rajyam

[V_S]

Could not resist mentioning about 'Poovakelu' and its orchestration. What is the instrument used in the end of first interlude?. Very beautiful. It also comes as a filler for the first two lines of both the charanams, lovely to hear that piece!
Similarly the last two lines in charanams is ornamented by a brief piano and flute respectively, wow! and all those backed up by perfect synth-based rhythm. Raja's synth rhythms haven't been so bold and beautiful. Tune in charanams is heavenly. Very sweet and soothing song!
The overall recording quality of the soundtrack is outstanding, if we listen this in original CD, it should be even more satisfying! Waiting to buy! It seems Sony has packaged it well

[Sureshs65]

Loving all three songs. Just the first listen. Both the kudhir song and the tiruvizha song bring a smile on your lips immediately. The 'thiruvizha' song especially. Wonderful lyrics in that song as well. Will listen to it for some time and then write a small review. The way he slows the song in the second charanam in 'thiruvizha' song is amazing. The tune and the lyrics complement each other so well. Absolute winner.

[rajkumarc]

Wonderful album from the Maestro. Thanks Sunil for sharing the link to listen. Each song has a distinct feel and I like all of them. Orchestration is superb in all the songs and the recording quality is awesome. Enjoying all the reviews from hubbers as well, keep them coming. It looks like a Thiruvizha here in this thread whenever a new album gets released.

[MumbaiRamki]

Nearby pallikaranai ( near to kaiveli) , there was a saibaba anna dhanam happening at the local slum (kinds of) . And the album that was played .... Sai bab pugazh malai by raaaja !

[Osho]

Mumbai Ramki,
The kuthikkara song is quite awesome i thought. The interludes are mind boggling. Whens the last time you laughed while listening to a song!!!. Waiting for the visuals now

[raj_musing]

For me the album looked "Ok" but not anywhere near his recent classics like "Pazhassi Raja", Naan Kadavul or NL. My thoughts after the first round of listening. May need to listen more to see how the songs grow..!

[shylu65]

Thanks a lot for sharing with us

The songs can be heard here - http://newtamilhits.com/tamil_movie_...sp?MovieId=165

This link is only for listening to the songs.

Happy hearing guys and please go ahead and buy the audio.

[jaiganes]

I do feel that Raja has used some recording techniques that many of the younger MDs are employing. He compensates the automation with the adiye Ivale. The way he has used Thanjai selvi's unique vocals needs a special mention. The lyrics are funny too. Particularly the first question after thiruvizha announcement - "Saami irukkunna 3 varusha yaen thiruvizha nadakkala?". Very typical of a village banter and nicely brought inside the song by the director susee and lyricist.

[K]

'poova kelu' is a close sibling of 'odanthannil' from Pazhassi Raaja !

I too Feel the Same

[Nerd]

Love the groove in kuthikkira. Raja could have toned down, a little, w.r.to his singing. Might get annoying after a point (read few hundred listens). Fantastic song though, great arrangements. Synth rhythms (very much tolerable though - not as bad as some of his recent works) spoil the otherwise brilliant Poovai kELu. Ghatam works beautifully and the singers are great. Delightful song. And Raja sir could have freaked out in AdiyE ivaLE instead he chooses to be a little light w.r.to the orchestration whenever the singers sing. But he does freak out in the ludes(!), including a rambunctious postlude(!).

Album of the year so far (Only padithurai can beat it IMO). And one of those rare Raja sir albums where I can't wait to see the videos! Having read the kuru-novel, I am sure the film will be very very good.