Thursday, June 30, 2005
Thiruvasagam by Illayaraja
Getting released today. Yesterday, I had a chance to see this curtain raiser in SS. Rather would say that watching Illayaraja explain the details during its composition and recording in Budapest was a great experience.
Illayaraja claims that he was born to do this. Illayaraja was very direct in his speech and few times he was sort of struggling for the right words to explain his feelings. The programme included short
clippings on other music directors' speeches and his childhood friends also. AR Rahman, Bharathiraja, P Suseela to name a few. There was an incident the Maestro explained. He had written the notes
in such way that the words were different but their sounds were the same. In the beginning of the recording, it made the performers in the Orchestra feel that they were playing the same words again and again. He explains to them by singing the whole song (Hope I have understood the correct way how the Maestro explained)
This is why I miss Chennai badly. Chennai has so many things in arts and movies, nowadays that I feel like kicking myself to have shifted out of Chennai.
For more read hindu and thatstamil.com
Pic: thatstamil.com
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Famous(?) Dialogues
Famous dialogues
1. Sabash sariyaana poetti(P S Veerappa in Vanjikottai Vaaliban)
2. Vaanguroem, anju(5) vaanguroem(Kamal in hospital in Nayagan)
3. Poruthadhu poedhum pongi ezhu(Manohara)
4. Avanai maara sollu naan marugiraen
5. Theiryaadhuda, theriyadhunna theriyaadhu(Rajini in Thalapathi)
6. Adiyae kaanthaa ! (M R Radha in Rathakanneer)
7. Lakka lakka lakka..
8. Ellam kooti kalichu paaru, sariyaa varum(Radharavi in Annamalai)
9. Ahn ! adhu, adhu (ajith)
10.nna, ennangnaa? (vijay)
11.Adhaan ippoe sonneengalae!(kamal in Avvai Shanmughi)
12. Maama, kaelvikaetkuradhu romba easy, badhil sollipaarunga theriyum(Kamal in Panjathanthiram to Nagesh)
13. Modhalla vaangoenum, appuram thoendoenum appuram kattoenum
14. Adhaan theriyumae
15. Ashok, Indha naal ...(Famous dialogue scene in Annamalai) (You have to read this with proper ups and downs as Rajinikanth)
16.Mr.Chandramouli, chandramouli...(Karthik in Mouna raagam. Can we ever forget this?)
17.Aendhri anjali, aendhri! (Sruthi in Anjali)
1. Sabash sariyaana poetti(P S Veerappa in Vanjikottai Vaaliban)
2. Vaanguroem, anju(5) vaanguroem(Kamal in hospital in Nayagan)
3. Poruthadhu poedhum pongi ezhu(Manohara)
4. Avanai maara sollu naan marugiraen
5. Theiryaadhuda, theriyadhunna theriyaadhu(Rajini in Thalapathi)
6. Adiyae kaanthaa ! (M R Radha in Rathakanneer)
7. Lakka lakka lakka..
8. Ellam kooti kalichu paaru, sariyaa varum(Radharavi in Annamalai)
9. Ahn ! adhu, adhu (ajith)
10.nna, ennangnaa? (vijay)
11.Adhaan ippoe sonneengalae!(kamal in Avvai Shanmughi)
12. Maama, kaelvikaetkuradhu romba easy, badhil sollipaarunga theriyum(Kamal in Panjathanthiram to Nagesh)
13. Modhalla vaangoenum, appuram thoendoenum appuram kattoenum
14. Adhaan theriyumae
15. Ashok, Indha naal ...(Famous dialogue scene in Annamalai) (You have to read this with proper ups and downs as Rajinikanth)
16.Mr.Chandramouli, chandramouli...(Karthik in Mouna raagam. Can we ever forget this?)
17.Aendhri anjali, aendhri! (Sruthi in Anjali)
Lyrics and songs
Following are the lines/lyrics from Tamil songs I hum often
Yaar veetil roja(Idhaya Kovil)
Jeevan angae ennai thaedum..
Aen endra kaelvi (Aayirathil oruvan)
Oru thavaru seidhaal adhai therindhu seidhaal avan dhevan endraalum vida maattaen
Vandha naal mudhal(Paava mannippu)
inbamum kadhalum iyarkkaiyyin niyadhi
Semparuthi poovae(Kaadhal solla vandhaen)
Adhai sollathaan ninaikindraen naan sollamal thavikindraen
rasaathi unna(vaidehi kaathirundaal)
mutham thara nitham varum natchathiram
unnai arindhaal
maaberum sabaigalil nee nadanthaal unakku maazhaigal vizha vaendum
sithiram paesudhadi
en manam nee arivaay, undhan ennamum naan arivaen
aen endra kaelvi(aayirathil oruvan)
aen endra kaelvi ingu kaetkaamal vaazhkai illai
satti sutadhada(aalayamani)
Paavaday thaavaniyil(Nitchaya thaamboolam)
muthamilae, mukkaniyae, moga vannamae
Best Picturizations
I have taken into account the extent to which the song has been picturized to explain the situation and the script. I have left out those songs which were expertly picturized but not sticking on to the story line. I might have left out some master pieces. Kindly bear the same for me.
1. Almost all songs in Mani Ratnam films
2. Sippy irukkudhu muthum irukkudhu(Varumai niram sigappu)
3. Autokaaran..(Baasha)Thalaivar paatu
4. Kick aeruthae (Padayappa)
5. Naatukkoru nalla saedhi(Anbe sivam)
6. Yaar veetil roja(Idhaya kovil)
7. Tamizha, tamizha(Roja)
8. Nalamthaana (Thillaana mohanambaal)
9. Sithiram paesudhadi(Sabash meena)
10. Pavaaday thaavaniyil(Nitchaya thaamboolam)
11. Dance song between Padmini and Vaijyanthi Mala in Vanjikottai Vaaliban
12. Satti suttadhada(Aalaamani)
13. Kannalae kaadhal(Aatma)
14. Aen endra kaelvi(Aayirathil oruvan)
Yaar veetil roja(Idhaya Kovil)
Jeevan angae ennai thaedum..
Aen endra kaelvi (Aayirathil oruvan)
Oru thavaru seidhaal adhai therindhu seidhaal avan dhevan endraalum vida maattaen
Vandha naal mudhal(Paava mannippu)
inbamum kadhalum iyarkkaiyyin niyadhi
Semparuthi poovae(Kaadhal solla vandhaen)
Adhai sollathaan ninaikindraen naan sollamal thavikindraen
rasaathi unna(vaidehi kaathirundaal)
mutham thara nitham varum natchathiram
unnai arindhaal
maaberum sabaigalil nee nadanthaal unakku maazhaigal vizha vaendum
sithiram paesudhadi
en manam nee arivaay, undhan ennamum naan arivaen
aen endra kaelvi(aayirathil oruvan)
aen endra kaelvi ingu kaetkaamal vaazhkai illai
satti sutadhada(aalayamani)
Paavaday thaavaniyil(Nitchaya thaamboolam)
muthamilae, mukkaniyae, moga vannamae
Best Picturizations
I have taken into account the extent to which the song has been picturized to explain the situation and the script. I have left out those songs which were expertly picturized but not sticking on to the story line. I might have left out some master pieces. Kindly bear the same for me.
1. Almost all songs in Mani Ratnam films
2. Sippy irukkudhu muthum irukkudhu(Varumai niram sigappu)
3. Autokaaran..(Baasha)Thalaivar paatu
4. Kick aeruthae (Padayappa)
5. Naatukkoru nalla saedhi(Anbe sivam)
6. Yaar veetil roja(Idhaya kovil)
7. Tamizha, tamizha(Roja)
8. Nalamthaana (Thillaana mohanambaal)
9. Sithiram paesudhadi(Sabash meena)
10. Pavaaday thaavaniyil(Nitchaya thaamboolam)
11. Dance song between Padmini and Vaijyanthi Mala in Vanjikottai Vaaliban
12. Satti suttadhada(Aalaamani)
13. Kannalae kaadhal(Aatma)
14. Aen endra kaelvi(Aayirathil oruvan)
Friday, June 24, 2005
Telegrams in tamil
Flash back:
I still remember when the service of sending tamil telegrams was introduced, my father insisted me to go and send a tamil telegram in tamil to one of my uncles. And there was a small queue of 10 people standing in line for the same. This was way back in 90's.
Cut and Action:
Due to lack of public support the tamil telegram service is being stopped.
I feel I too have not realized this. I too have neglected this service. Lot of questions are unanswered. Would I have felt better if I had utilized this?
I still remember when the service of sending tamil telegrams was introduced, my father insisted me to go and send a tamil telegram in tamil to one of my uncles. And there was a small queue of 10 people standing in line for the same. This was way back in 90's.
Cut and Action:
Due to lack of public support the tamil telegram service is being stopped.
I feel I too have not realized this. I too have neglected this service. Lot of questions are unanswered. Would I have felt better if I had utilized this?
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Metti Ozhi or ...
Mr.Baasha would have liked Metti Ozhi himself and would have watched it. Little did he know that because of that serial his grand daughter is going to commit suicide(for not being allowed to see it). Read here
We are so helpless when something happens around you like this. My condolences to that family.
We are so helpless when something happens around you like this. My condolences to that family.
My all time favourites list in Tamil
Slowly this TFM is catching up. And I am a recent victim. So here we go. Following is my all time favourites list
(order varies depending upon the mood)
Pallavi illaamal paadugiraen (Uyire Unakaaga)
Its a very small song but an absolute melody with guitar and SPB's soothing voice
Nirpadhuvae nadapadhuvae(Bharati)
An excellent composition by Illayaraja and Ragavendhar's best. He sang the track of this song and after 7 months Illayaraja told him to sing the main track
Poongatrilae(Uyire)
Rahman is in his best in a percussion and violin. Check when you hear this next time
Vandha naal mudal(Paavamannippu)
The lyrics are so moving even today.
Unnai kaanaadha kannum(Idhaya Kamalam)
Thenpaandi cheemayilae(Nayagan)
Kannalae Kaadhal (Aathma)
Semparuthi poovae(Kadhal solla vandhaen)
Sithiram paesudhadi(Sabash Meena)
Anbulla maanvizhiyae(Kuzhandaiyum deivamum)
Sippy irukkudhu muthum irukkudhu(Varumai niram sigappu)
Raasathi unnai(Vaithehi kaathirundaal)
Vannam konda vennilavae(Sigaram)
Unnai arindhaal nee unnai arindhaal(Film name forgotten. Its a MGR savitri starrer)
Kadavul ullame(Anbulla Rajinikanth)
Currently hearing album: Arindhum ariyaamalum
Recently bought CD of : Anniyan
Planning to write on lyrics and music compositions in the next few days.
(order varies depending upon the mood)
Pallavi illaamal paadugiraen (Uyire Unakaaga)
Its a very small song but an absolute melody with guitar and SPB's soothing voice
Nirpadhuvae nadapadhuvae(Bharati)
An excellent composition by Illayaraja and Ragavendhar's best. He sang the track of this song and after 7 months Illayaraja told him to sing the main track
Poongatrilae(Uyire)
Rahman is in his best in a percussion and violin. Check when you hear this next time
Vandha naal mudal(Paavamannippu)
The lyrics are so moving even today.
Unnai kaanaadha kannum(Idhaya Kamalam)
Thenpaandi cheemayilae(Nayagan)
Kannalae Kaadhal (Aathma)
Semparuthi poovae(Kadhal solla vandhaen)
Sithiram paesudhadi(Sabash Meena)
Anbulla maanvizhiyae(Kuzhandaiyum deivamum)
Sippy irukkudhu muthum irukkudhu(Varumai niram sigappu)
Raasathi unnai(Vaithehi kaathirundaal)
Vannam konda vennilavae(Sigaram)
Unnai arindhaal nee unnai arindhaal(Film name forgotten. Its a MGR savitri starrer)
Kadavul ullame(Anbulla Rajinikanth)
Currently hearing album: Arindhum ariyaamalum
Recently bought CD of : Anniyan
Planning to write on lyrics and music compositions in the next few days.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Anniyan??
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Sujatha and Ilayaraja
In Vikatan(need to subscribe for this service), Sujatha speaks in detail about Illayaraja's work on Thiruvasagam. From his "kattradhum Petradhum" : Symphony is a wrong word since work done on Thiruvasagam is a musical work for orchestra and voices on a sacred theme.
Also, Kamal speaks about his home. You dont see an actor in this article. You see a man in his home. The pictures are so compelling. I left them out worrying about copyright issues. You have to buy a vikatan to see those
Also, Kamal speaks about his home. You dont see an actor in this article. You see a man in his home. The pictures are so compelling. I left them out worrying about copyright issues. You have to buy a vikatan to see those
Monday, June 20, 2005
Review : Batman Begins
If you are thinking that you are going to watch Batman do whatever you have wished, you will be disappointed. You are not into a fantasy film but a more serious topic. This is the only thing that would be a disppointment for the batman fans. Otherwise this movie is excellent.
There are two important phases in this movie. The life of Bruce Wayne(Christian Bale) and the life of Wayne as Batman. The first phase explains what makes Wayne as Batman and how. Second phase for his stunts. The phase where the director has slipped or rather made a mistake is in the first phase. You generally dont like watching a cartoon character like batman, spiderman, phantom suffer in their lives and what you like most is to watch their stunts. Thats the whole reason why these characters were able to catch so much of fans and they still do. Hence most of the time in Batman Begins is being occupied by Wayne as a kid, and his sufferings and his transformation into Batman. Its this phase thats catches you and it remains so till the end of the film.
But to state that this is not an entertainer would be an understatement. This movie has some breath taking shots and stunts. And the scenes in which Wayne gets trained by Liam Neeson(Henri Ducard) particularly.
I was able to feel this difference in between Spiderman I and II also. The first part was excellent and its sequel partly gets moved on to Spiderman's personal life and his love with his girlfriend. I read some where that the second part was not welcomed as its predecessor by the kids. Same case here in Batman Begins.
I had a chance to see Batman and Robin immediately after Batman Begins and I felt Batman and Robin was a better entertainer. Thats what you want Batman to do!
There are two important phases in this movie. The life of Bruce Wayne(Christian Bale) and the life of Wayne as Batman. The first phase explains what makes Wayne as Batman and how. Second phase for his stunts. The phase where the director has slipped or rather made a mistake is in the first phase. You generally dont like watching a cartoon character like batman, spiderman, phantom suffer in their lives and what you like most is to watch their stunts. Thats the whole reason why these characters were able to catch so much of fans and they still do. Hence most of the time in Batman Begins is being occupied by Wayne as a kid, and his sufferings and his transformation into Batman. Its this phase thats catches you and it remains so till the end of the film.
But to state that this is not an entertainer would be an understatement. This movie has some breath taking shots and stunts. And the scenes in which Wayne gets trained by Liam Neeson(Henri Ducard) particularly.
I was able to feel this difference in between Spiderman I and II also. The first part was excellent and its sequel partly gets moved on to Spiderman's personal life and his love with his girlfriend. I read some where that the second part was not welcomed as its predecessor by the kids. Same case here in Batman Begins.
I had a chance to see Batman and Robin immediately after Batman Begins and I felt Batman and Robin was a better entertainer. Thats what you want Batman to do!
Friday, June 17, 2005
Anniyan atlast!
Anniyan
After postponing his Anniyan twice, Shankar must be very anxious to see how his film is going to be received by the audience. Seems the censor has given the film a U. Read here.
I shifted recently to Hyderabad and have no clue whether tamil movies are released here. Have to check out.
With the songs being closer to disappointment shankar must be relying on his story line and his picturizations. Songs sure will be a treat to watch. Let me wait till I get a chance to see it. Now a days predictions disappoint you often.
After postponing his Anniyan twice, Shankar must be very anxious to see how his film is going to be received by the audience. Seems the censor has given the film a U. Read here.
I shifted recently to Hyderabad and have no clue whether tamil movies are released here. Have to check out.
With the songs being closer to disappointment shankar must be relying on his story line and his picturizations. Songs sure will be a treat to watch. Let me wait till I get a chance to see it. Now a days predictions disappoint you often.
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