One of My BEST favourites of ARR...!!!
--- On Sat, 7/11/09, Arvind Ar <arr_arv...@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Arvind Ar <arr_arv...@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [arr] Revisiting 'Kangalil Keidu Sei'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10:14 AM
The satisfaction a hard core Rahmaniac gets after running
through the entire album of "Kangalaal Kaidhu Sei" is quite
stunning..!! But thats also a sad part since this album is not being spoken by
any normal music lover.! Ace director Bharathiraaja collaborates again with ARR
sir
with new faces in the leading role. Unfortunately, the film bombed at
the box-office thanks to pathetic acting by the leading stars and even more
pathetic story and screenplay. And obviously, the songs didnt get the
recognition it deserved. But
nevertheless, personally, i loved the entire album.
Anarkali --> Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman, Kadhir, Murtuza
A strong Hindustani classical based romantic ballad by ARR. One feels like
matching Odissi / Kathak steps to the tune brilliantly composed. Kadhir ,
Murtuza belt
out some great sargams towards the beginning, middle and the fag end of
the song. Rahman writes up a great rhythm with sensible percussion which may
seem very repetitive through out the song, but also enjoyable.! The only
put-off, personally for me, is the awful rendition of Chitra Sivaraman. She
somehow doesn't fit to this song though she's done awesome job in others songs
with ARR. She delivers with a very carefree lazy attitude. However, Karthik
completely masks this for me with his mindblowing rendition..!!
Azhagiya Cinderella --> Hariharan
"Aruvigal Mele Nokki Payindhidudhe....Enne ennakke arimugham
seidhaai..." so starts a magical journey of a wonderful combo ARR - Hariharan.
A great poetic imagination of lyricist Pa.Vijay in describing the beauty of a
girl matching princess Cinderella's beauty. Hariharan must be
THE BEST choice for this mesmerising melody and ARR is soo clever with his
selection of singer. It keeps the listener drooling and swaying with haunting
back vocals of the female chorus singers. "Konji Konji Vandhaay...Minji Minji
Ponaay.." is delivered in such a featherlite way by the chorus. Amazing
melody!!!
Ennuyir Thozhiyae ---> Unni Menon, Chinmayee
Another heart warming melody by the mastroe. I am soo sadened with the
fact that this song was so comfortably fogotten and written off. This may not
be an instant connector, but its certainly a slow poison kinda song. It
profusely grows on every next listening. The higher octaves by Unni
"Iniyavale.....Amaidhi Puratchi ondru nadandhade..." registers very strongly
in the minds and what to say about Chinmayee..?? She sounds
just "out of the world" for me in this song. Her entry to this song is the
first interlude bgm. One can easily mistake her haunting humming to some
instrument being played. Her humming is so very inspiring with the piano
backdrop. Also her rendition in this entire song is class apart. A very apt
singer launched by ARR and he himself would feel it. The instrumentation of
this song is also very very impressive. For all those ignorant about this song,
i would strongly recommend this..!!
Thee Kuruviyai ---> Harini, Mukesh, Jhonson
Welcome to the world of Tongue-twisters..!!! If you can challenge someone
to twist their tongue in a giffy, this song is the best bet!!! This song is
definitely a challenge for even the perfect Tamil speaker.All credits to the
lyricist Thenmozhi for penning
and more importantly the singers Harini and Mukesh for rendering such jet pacy
lines..!! And what to say about ARR.!! He just plays a carefree -yet- perfect
game with his Mandolins, flutes, voilins and what not..!! Awesome composition
and brilliant singing by Harini with her strong carnatic touches particularly
towards the end...where she hums amidst the mesmerisingly blown flute and
chords.
A Aa Tamizhamma ---> Mathangi, Raihanna, Blaaze
Time for some hip-hops and raps..!! A very trendy upbeat song much for the
joyous teenagers. U cant help but tap your foot very unconsiously to the
magical beats. Mathangi's tamil accent not withstanding, her voice quite well
suits the theme. As per me, this is the only song she has sung for ARR. And
Raihanna, the luckiest sibling of ARR has nothing much to do and she
unfortunately doesn't register in the minds. Blaaze is also quite limitedly
used in rendering only the Tamil alphabets in his rhythmic style. The techno
beats are hugely inspiring but donno what went wrong with its commercial
success in the countdowns.
Having said all these, i cannot conclude without shouting at the choreographer
of the songs and even the director for picturising all the songs in such a bad
shape. None of the songs were visually good to say the least..!! Its better if
ARR avoids such subjects in the future..!!
--- On Tue, 5/26/09, nivensamy <niven...@gmail.com> wrote:
From: nivensamy <niven...@gmail.com>
Subject: [arr] Revisiting 'Kangalil Keidu Sei'
To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 8:44 PM
Dear Rahmaniacs, Im not expert at reviewing rahman's music as many of us here
do. But I cannot restrain myself to write a message on my overwhelming pleasure
of listening again and again to this marvelous album who remains one of my fav
from Our BOSS... All tracks are superbly composed with so much subtle effects
used here n there and put that spicy touch to each song. Wow, though I have not
put importance to understand the words, Im 10000% very fulfilled with the high
state these tracks put me in. They eject me from any mind state I may be and
project me in another dimension where only musical prowess reigns and that of A
R Rahman... Specially Theekuruvil. .. and the tubular bells used in it.
I compel anyone here who has not heard this album to make it a MUST!!! Language
is no barrier, Rahman speaks only music.
Take care,
Niven
