Also revisit Duet, I just did. What a album it is.
--- On Thu, 5/14/09, arr_arv...@yahoo.com <arr_arv...@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: arr_arv...@yahoo.com <arr_arv...@yahoo.com>
Subject: [arr] Revisiting "May Maadham" Album (1994)
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009, 8:55 AM
Ah! To even recollect ARR' s initial journey during early 90's, it gives me
immense pleasure and makes me sail back to those vintage days......where. .i
was unconciously inclined towards music only because of this wonder man, A R
Rahman..! He is the most primary reason for the transition towards Musical
world for me...:)
This time..i chose "May Maadham".., an album with its great melody and
Rahman's signature sheen its full glory and pomp.! I hold this album to be one
of ARR's most spectacular works ever..!!! But i am utterly disappointed by the
fact that this entire album did not do great among the masses. I guess...only
due to this fact, ARR thought of recreating the same magical score for Hindi
audiences in "Love You Hamesha.." , but again failed to create sensation due to
the bad fate of the movie... :-(
1) Maarghazhi Poove --------> Shobha Chandrashekar
( Same as Ek Ladki Thi from Love You Hamesha)
Can anybody confirm me that this singer (Shobha) is the mother of
popular actor Vijay..??? If so, i wonder why she didnt continue her singing for
long time..? Nevertheless, comng to the song, it begins with a great flute
aalap with a royal touch of "Kausalya Supraja Rama..." - the Suprabhata
chantings- as its backdrops along with the techno beats by Rahman..!! Call it
fusion/ remix....gets ur ears a great morning dose of pleasure..!! ! Perfect
ringtone for the mobile phones....loved across south india...even some parts of
North!! Shobha delivers a first class rendition and also the chorus part is
enchanting.. ." Particularly, towards the end, Shobha and ARR gives us a
morning classical feast to our ears....!!!
An ever memorable Rahman's creation..!! !
2) Palakkattu Machhanukku ------------ -> Shahul Hameed, G V Prakash Kumar
(Same as Botal Tod De in Love You Hamesha)
The demised Shahul Hameed croons this song towards the fag end
of his life along with ARR's own nephew GV Prakash, who's into music these
days..!!! One yearns for Shahul to listen more n more after listening to these
songs. Its a very modern, hep, peppy, trendy song! ARR exhibits his passion for
technology and western instruments in this song so clearly that one can
picturise by hearing.!! GV Prakash, with his very shrill and kiddish voice
provides a naughty atmosphere.
Vintage Techno Rahman at his Best!!!!
3) Madrasa Sutthi Paarka ------------ -> Swarnalatha, Shahul Hameed, Manorama
"Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrr.... .Drio Na Drio Drio......." Thus
goes the ever chirpy and every witty Manorama, the senior most Comedienne of
Southern Cinema. Thanks to ARR a million times...for having used her voice. The
highly acclaimed Swarnalatha begins her lines with an intention to roam around
the Madras city...great easy-go rendition by her...!! Shahul Hameed and even
GVP makes a cameo in the lines.."All- in-all hero....". Manorama brings up a
great wittyness to the ARR tunes...!!
A great jolly-go-happy song..!!!
4) En Mel Vizhunda ------------ --------> P. Jayachandran , Chitra
(Same as Gupchup Baatein from Love You Hamesha)
The legendary singers Chitra and Jayachandran unite to leave
behind a resplendent melody which also doubles as a lullaby. A perfect bed time
song to make your senses ease and relax after a tiresome day. Rahman's lillting
tunes soothes us to the core with Naveen's ever soothing flute piece, a
magnanimous Sitar piece and the ever inspiring rendition by the singer duo.
Vairamuttu's lines again shines as bright as diamond particularly in the
Antaras..."Mannai Thirandaal Neer Irukkum...En Manadhai Thirandaal Nee
Iruppai..." Absolute Wonder!!!!
A stunning melody alias lullaby...!! !
5) Aadipparu Mangattha ---------> Malgudi Shubha, Sunita Rao, GV Prakash Kumar
The "Paree Hu Main.." girl Sunita Rao makes her Tamil Debut with this
racy song about a local game involving the playing cards..!! Malgudi Shubha, as
usual n as expected provides a raunchy, rustic touch to this number. GVP mouths
few lines for the boy in the film. Though not a very very memorable song, this
song certainly has some strange stuff that makes it special. Sunita Rao quite
fumbles with her Tamil dictions, as is expected out of her..!!!
A feel nice song..!!
6) Minnale Nee ------------ -> S P Balasubramanyam
How can i do justice in describing such a masterpiece by my
mere words..?? I bet even best critic writer in this world would fall short of
words to describe the experience he goes through when he listens to this
song..!! To such an extent i am amazed and dazzled to even take this song's
name..!! Easily "THE BEST PATHO SONG A MUSICIAN CAN EVER WRITE".!!! is how i
can explain here. SPB and ARR combo has always delivered pearls and
diamonds...and this one too is no lesser..!! Whatta heart wrenching song for a
lover whos lost his beloved...!! ! And i am in short of words to praise even
Vairamuttu for his awesome poetry..!!! The interludes are an experience by
itself to listen to..!! I am sorry..cant describe the effect it brings out..!!
Voilins are lavishly used and they majestically inspire..!!
A great Experience in itself..!! Hear it to Believe it..!!!
May Maadham has also a small witty song when the titles are displayed on
screen...Can anybody share it to me..??? I beleive it should be again from GV
Prakash....it says..."May May May Maadham..." .
A hugely Mesmerising Album..!!!
