Uyirum neeye...

After a long time, I had a chance to hear this song especially after listening to Ravi's rendition in Airtel Super Singer today. As usual, he did a great job but I thought it should have been more tender.

Original version by Unnikrishnan is a great rendition. And these lyrics, it speaks for itself...I like it!
Here is the Youtube edition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NovCNFS1O1M

Uyirum neeyae udalum neeyae unarvum neeyae thaayae than
udalil sumandhu uyiril kalandhu uruvam tharuvaay neeyae
un kannil vazhiyum oru thuli poadhum kadalum urugum thaayae
un kaaladi mattum tharuvaay thaayae sorggam endbadhu poyyae

vinnaip padaiththaan mannaip padaiththaan
kaatrum mazhaiyum oliyum padaiththaan
boomikku adhanaal nimmadhi illai
saami thaviththaan thaayaip padaiththaan

Double Bonanza...

Ended up yesterday by watching the joyous moment, for being a music lover and ARR fan - Yeah, I watched ARR bagging awards in the critics choice and the Golden Globe. Few observations on that front...
1. In both ceremonies, whoever pronounced his name called him by A.R.Raman and not as A.R.Rahman. I guess they thought 'h' was silent :) but we, Indians could make out the difference it makes
2. Anil Kapoor stood up and cheered Danny Boyle for winning the Best director award for 'The Slumdog Millionaire'. But could not see him when A.R.R bagged - Guess the camera was out of focus
3. Dev Patel and Frieda Pinto was joyous as how I was (jumping and clapping) when the Isai Puyal said 'This is for India' showing his trophy
4. Last but not the least, I couldn't believe how a man of so much fame come into the stage and talk with composure. He said 'It's surprising!...' and 'Unbelieveble' and to me, it's so, to see him being 'down to earth' :)

And now, I am waiting for the Oscars...I meant 'to watch' :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBy0crMuCk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs8828I9w7U

Sense & Sensibility

There are few people who are at the height of fame but simple and down to earth like ARR, Surya, Chinnakuyil Chitra. Yet, there are few others who think they are at the peak of fame but not even reached its edge. And they pose and talk that they have done a great job, a self praise though - like Simbu and his dad TR :)

I happen to watch the Airtel Super Singer where the legendary singer Chitra sang with all the contestants. Not necessarily to say that she was awesome in her songs but one thing impressed me was her simplicity. She patted every contestant and told that few of them sang better than her. Who in this world will give a credit like this to a novice? ;) And I watched Surya few days back in Jodi# 1 final show where he saw those dancing contestants and said that he has to learn from them. Although you reach the peak of fame, standing at your feet and admitting things is not easy for everyone. That's why we admire people like him whereas we dont care about TR or his son except watching videos in Youtube to mock them as a timepass.

And here's ARR's interview to Forbes which leaves a mark 'Wat a sensible talk?'. Read it here: http://www.forbes.com/media/2009/01/06/bollywood-movies-rahman-biz-media-cz_ls_0106rahman.html

Courtesy: Forbes

July maadham...

One of the songs that I like the most. I don't know how many songs like this goes into my 'one of the songs that I like the most' list. I cannot say what's that makes me feel great about the song except that it makes me feel happy and I enjoy singing along with it. Anupam's husky voice in this song and the legend SPB's casual and flawless notes is great! The subtitles and the jodi's dance in this video makes it greater though :) Watch it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypXWf-WK-Ps

Songs 2 the soul...

There are very few songs that can touch the soul and the heart. To me, these three are the best that fits aptly into this category. In the order that I like, here are those:

Vellai Pookal - I have always thought ARR can sing only songs of high beats but this song in particular has proved me wrong. A song that can rip the hearts apart with its wonderful meaning. It's only available in bits n pieces in the movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTnzIMngPIs

Sutrum Vizhi - A bharathiyar song; Great rendition by Hariharan; A Hariharan - AR.Rehman combo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bVG1fluw8&feature=related

Uyirum Neeye - Only few years after this song is released, I came to know about it. Another great song and I feel very relaxed and moved when I hear this song (Not sure why?:)) Unni - ARR combo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NovCNFS1O1M