rajsmed,
Vaango sir! :D Good to have you hear. We are missing some videos from films like Kadavul Amaitha MEdai, Lakshmi which we discussed in this thread. In case you have, please post the song videos on youtube.
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rajsmed,
Vaango sir! :D Good to have you hear. We are missing some videos from films like Kadavul Amaitha MEdai, Lakshmi which we discussed in this thread. In case you have, please post the song videos on youtube.
V_S I am just at a loss of words as how to explain the sheer depth of your analysis...
the various interpretations, the relating of how the music is in harmony with each action, emotion and theme, the detailing of the instruments and the music itself...really it boggles the mind...
I am curious, if you don't mind do tell how you write your posts? Do you listen to the song first then write or write while listening or write about the part after listening to only the part you are detailing?
The number of factors that you consider: the visuals, your interpretation of why Raaja does such and such to convey such and such, instruments used, comments about the tune, the beat etc. and then also an analysis of the lyrics/storyline and sometimes we also get a little bit of nostalgia/background/info and also the director's take. Really you continue to outdo yourself!! :notworthy:
Yes too true!!Quote:
Searched and found that movie's director is V. Azhagappan
http://en.600024.com/director/v-azhagappan-movies-list/
Thank you very much Querida for your kind words and generous comments. :D I am delighted!
Thanks for asking me how I write. Nothing great, I just write what Maestro and director has/would have conceived. All credit to Maestro and the directors.
First I just listen to the song fully for few times to get an overview and the mood (if at all I get it). Sometimes I get what that song is all about, from the lyrics. If I have watched that film, I already know the situation for which it was composed, that becomes little easy. If not, then, I jump to visuals to see how the director has approached the song. If I don't get the visuals (from youtube) nor I have seen the film, then you have to bear the pain of my imaginations totally :wink:. In this case, I plainly go by the lyrics and the orchestration why and how Maestro composed that song in that manner and add my imaginations/interpretations to it, whatever comes to my mind at that time.
Once I have seen the visuals, and also have listened to the song fully few times, then I deep dive section by section, from prelude, pallavi, charanams, interludes till the end. I rewind every section again and again and ask questions why it has been done like that, and why not this way. At the same time I also rewind the visuals how the director has conceived. Since music was composed first (for the situation), I assume that as the standard as I believe that Maestro has conceived the situation 100% from the director, and what we hear is the direct interpretation of director's thought. Believe it or not, everytime Maestro has answered me why he has composed that way, why he chose this instrument particularly, even if every instrument was at his disposal. That's what he surprises me everytime. He has never used any instrument out of proportion or just for the sake of it. If the visuals does not match Maestro's music (atleast for me), I just pour in my unwanted thoughts on how this could have been done. Not pardonable at all, I know!
As and when I ask questions and get answer, immediately I note them down. then proceed to the next section. But the first few paragraphs in my recent posts were just for connecting links between the songs and my real-world experience, just to make the reading little interesting. Sometimes it will be about the background of the film/singers. Mostly I concentrate on the emotional aspect of the song. Since I don't know much technical details, I usually skip unless I am 100% sure, so that I don't make more mess. Somehow I am not able to contain the length of my posts, still trying hard. Thanks for patiently reading my lengthy posts. I hope I have answered your question.:smile:
Thanks a lot for the director's name. All credit to the V Azhagappan for excellently and truly sticking to Maestro's music and coming out with excellent visuals. :thumbsup:
V_S sir, your amazing! A very melodious song :)
Thanks for the question Querida, it was probably doing rounds in most of our heads but you were the chosen one :lol: and what a wonderful answer :thumbsup:
If there is no link formed with a song then IMO it's not a song. Conversely, when revisiting a song leading to pleasant memories of when we first heard that song, means that the connection will be evergreen and those songs are the ones which we cherish the most. This is the aspect which pulls me towards your write-ups, I'm not here just to be introduced to these numbers but through these write-ups I think I can live these songs as much as you.Quote:
Originally Posted by V_S
:) yeah thought it was about time I asked...and thank you for your eloquent answer, I share the same sentiments... :thumbsup:
Thank you for your in depth answer V_S it's very much appreciated...as for all the gosh darn modesty...please set it aside V_S, we thoroughly enjoy your imaginative input, we don't always get the chance to peek into other's imaginations, and marvel at how different or similar they are to our own perceptions. As for the length of posts...well you are tackling the Maestro's work...detailed, nuanced, layered and marvellous work...and even then we all know we are seeing the tip of the iceberg so to say :) so Thank you very much V_S and please continue!!
Thank you raaga_kann for your kind compliments! :D Very glad you like the song!
Querida,
Very true and excellently put, especially the bolded part. :clap: Yes, we can never cover all the perspectives with which Maestro has composed a song. As you aptly said, all his compositions are multi-layered, to track atleast a glimpse of it, I can only steal VadivElu's words; 'ippavE kaNNa kattudhE'.:smile: Thank you very much for your ever encouraging words. Surely will try to do my best! :smile:
We know about many MDs you have scored music in multiple languages. But is there any Lyricst who has written lyrics in 2 regional languages? Yes… Raaja has done that. He had written the lyrics for this Kannada song. I very much doubt any one else has written lyrics in 2 regional languages.
After a gap of few years, he was returning back to Kannada industry with this film - Shivasainya. And all the songs were a stunner (though the film fared badly..).
He had earlier written and composed a similar kind of song sung in Jail premises for his home production – Raajadhi Raaja (Ulaga Vazhkaiyae oru Jailu vazhkaidhaan). That was a bit song and it seems that he wanted that bit song to be extended to a full song. And his wish got fulfilled in this song.
When it comes to current music, current society, current culture – He is a very harsh critic. You can see him openly criticizing the sad state of our society and culture, whenever he gets an opportunity on stage / media. Similarly, he has used his powerful lyrical strength to show cause the society’s plight in few of his songs (Best example – Enna Petha Aathanu Esayedhuth paatha…. From the file Karagaattakaari). In this song, he comes very hard on the current (1995) scenario pertaining to political, education, corruption, government, etc. There is also a mention about the share market scam which was popular during that time.
But whether this song will fit in to the humour category….? I had this question in my mind. Though the entire song takes a dig at the society, each line of the lyrics is filled with lot of “Nakkal”ism. For eg.. see this line – Eenaadu Punyadha bhoomi… Paapagalae Illa swami.. Adhrunu paapigalliladhi oorae illilaa (Meaning… This country is a Puniya Bhoomi… As it is a Punniya Bhoomi, there are no sins… But still there is not a single place / town without sinners). This is one rare song for which I admired Raaja more for his lyrical show than his musical treat! For fans who are not familiar with Kannada, I have tried to translate to Tamil. The translation may be horrible… But please pardon me. Adikka varaadhingo.. Just catch the essence of the lyrics.
The other singer in this song is Mano. Though he sings for the Hero, he is just like a oorugai in this song. Very minimum opportunity for him – In fact, the chorus portion is much bigger than that of Mano’s. As such, it is Raaja, the Singer, the Lyricst & the Composer - All the way. (But still Mano should have been a happy man – Reason – All the songs in the film except for the evergreen Chikkamangaloora (Raaja & Chitra) was sung by Mano).
The prelude starts with the sounds of aluminium plates combining together to form a rhythm. The prisoners start the song by tapping the aluminium plates.. A teasing instrument joins the rhythm. The foot tapping rhythm compliments the dancing mood of the prisoners thru out the song. The singing by Raaja is spot on.. a la – Ellarumae Thirudaingadhaan style.
Both the interludes take a sudden serious deviation from the original mood of the song. The first interlude is a revolutionary one – similar in the lines of Manidha.. Manidha.. song. In the second interlude, the sudden sad solo violin piece really pierces you.. This is followed by a serious drum / violin combo.
Another notable aspect… The chorus thru out the song has done a commendable job. In the interludes the chorus brings tears, whereas in the other parts of the song it brings bountiful of joy.
Jaillalli Hutti Bayalige bandhe… Krishna.. Krishna.. Krishnaa..
( Jail-la porandhu vayalukku vandhae… Krishna. )
Naavu Bayalalli Hutti Jailige Bandhvi.. Krishna.. Krishna.. Krishnaa..
(Naanga Vayalilae porandhu jailukku vandhom..krishna..)
Chora Gurvae.. Krishna.. Idhu Chora Raajyavallo…
( Thirudar guruvae..krishna… idhu thirudar raajyam dhaanae..)
Ee Maaya Leelaigella.. Nee Soothradhaariyenao…
( indha maaya leelaikkellam.. nee soothradhaari dhaane..)
Ye.. Keshava Idhenu Mosava Maadidheyoo… Hoi…
(Keshava.. idenna mosathai panninaayo… hoi…)
Ee Naadu Punniyadha Bhoomi..
(Indha naadu punniya bhoomi..)
Paapagalae Illa swami…
(Paavangalae illai saami..)
Aadhrunu Paapigalalladha oorae illilaa…
(Aanaalum pavigal illadha oorae ingillai..)
Gandhiyannu Suttavaru yaaru…
(Gandhiyai Suttadhu yaaru…)
Share Market Kallaru yaaru…
(Share Market kollaiyar yaaru…)
Paradeshi allave alla… Yella Nammavare…
(Velinaatavar illavae illai… Ellam Nammavardhaan..)
Bekaadha Chaalis Nammalli untu… Kottodhu neena Krishna.. Krishna..
(Vendia alavu thirudargal nammidai undu… kuduthadhu neeya Krishna..)
Nee HelidhBaghavat geethailu kooda Ee point ellu illa Krishna…
(nee sonna Bagavad geedhaiyil kooda indha point engum illai Krishna..)
Deshavo.. Deshavo.. Indhu Nashavo.. Nashovo..
(Desamae.. Desamae.. Indru Naasamae.. Naasamae..)
Yaaru Bhikkaari.. Yaaru Shikkaari... Thoriso Keshava...
(who is Beggar.. who is enemy... show me keshava..)
Kelasane illadha janarae... Badhukokae kashtava yenu...
(velaiyae illaadha janangalae.. vazhvadharku kashtama enna...)
Nimageshto badhukuva dhaari noadi illunttu...
(ungalukku evalavo vazhugira vazhigal paarungal ingundu...)
School ondhu ollaya Business..
(School oru nalla business)
Politics-u innodhu Business..
(arasial mattroru business..)
Matha Kooda ollaya Business… Thapadhae Gantuntu…
(madham kooda nalla business… thavaraamal dhuddu undu…)
Kauravar yella Gauravavaagi Barodhu Style Nodillavo..
(kauravar ellam gauramaaga varugira style-ai paarkkaliyo..)
Kamsanae Bandhu Krishna Hai yendhu Helidhu Style Nodillavo..
(kamsanae vandhu hai krishnanu sonna style-a paarkkaliyo..)
Deshavo… Deshavo.. Indhu.. Nashavo.. Nashovo..
(desamae..desamae.. indru.. Naasamae..naasamae..)
Desha Nadisoakkae Leader Ellaya... Thoriso Keshava....
(desathai vazhi nadatha.. thalaivan engaiyya.. kaatidu keshava...)
The following video has got a lip sync problem…. But Raaja’s song will never have a subject sync problem… Enjoy…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSMq333zXfs