Malayalam Film Music

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My favorite 80's early 90's songs includes:

'Daisy'
1.Raapadi Nee...Chithra (wow! this song is an example of Chithra's clarity at high pitches, which has been debated over and over in the TFM discussion)
2.Thenmazhayo Poomazhayo.....Yesudas
3.Laalanam .....Yesudas

'Vaisali'
1.Indraneelimayoram.....Chithra

i forget the other songs, someone help me out here, a very nice album!

'Dhwani'
Yesudas is absolutely genius on this soundtrack by Naushad.
1.Rathisughasaaramayi Devi.....Yesudas
2.Maanasanilayil....Yesudas
3.Anuraagalola Raathri....Yesudas, P.Suseela

'Kakothikaavile Apoopan Thaadikal'
1.Kannanthumbi Poraamo? ...Chithra (one of my all time favorite songs!)
2.Thaanechithalerum Kolangal....M.Vasudevan, Chithra
3.Yaya Yaya....Chithra

'Mazhavil Kaavadi'
1.'Thangathoni Thenmalayoram' ....Chithra (a masterpiece of melody by Johnson)

ok....gotta run

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Thomas: DHWANI, with music by the legendary Naushad is a great album. The songs stand out for their simple, but elegant melody and tone. There is no heavy orchestration or loud interludes. The overall effect is that it fits the 70-s and early 80-s MFM style, but with the very special Naushad touch. Lyrics are by Yousuf Ali Kecheri.

Here is a complete list of the songs:

Maanasa nilayil ponnoalanal....(KJY)

Raamaa, Raamaa, Jaanakee Jaanei....(KJY)

Anuraaga lola gaathree....(KJY & P. Susheela)

Oru raaga maala korththu saghee....(KJY)

Aan kiliyei thaen kiliyei....(KJY)

Maanasa nilayil ponnoalangal....(KJY-repeat)

Raamaa, Raamaa, Jaanakee Jaanei....(P. Susheela)

Rathi sugha saaramaayi Devi nin mey....(KJY)

DHWANI songs are available on RealAudio at:

http://hail.icestorm.net/binod/malsongs1.html

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I also love the songs of Dwani, esp.' AAN kiliye song. Prem Nasirs last film & still not a hit.
I do try and listen to some old songs & love 'Kaadaru masam, naadaru maasam, from 7 rathrikal. I'd love to see these old films. Also love 'Kadanathin kaatrillengo, karimuka dweeepilengo', don't know what film.

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cram:

This is a late response to your questions!

The music director for ISABELLA was Johnson and the lyrics were by ONV. "Neram mangiya neram...." was sung by KJY. The solo by S. Janaki was "Thalir munthiri vallikkudilil....".

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GV,
thanks for the clarification. watched Padmarajan's Koodevide recently, an absolutely amazing debut by Johnson. Padmarajan had this great ear for music, can we discuss the music of his films?

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cram:

I have seen most of Padmarajan's movies, but a long time ago. Without seeing then again, it will be difficult for me to participate in a discussion about the movies or the music. I will do my best, time permitting!

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read about zakir hussain's new venture for shaji karun's film vanaprastham, about a kathakali artist.
http://216.32.165.71/entertai/1999/feb/24zak.htm

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Digression:

I am quite sceptical about Zakir Hussain's composing abilities although he is a great tablist.

Does anyone know how good a COMPOSER he is?

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pretty bad, srk,
his work in Miss Beatty's Children (horrible film by Pam Rooks, who directed Train to Pakistan) was downright unacceptable. Similarly, his songs in Saaz, starring Shabana Azmi and loosely based onm Asha Bhosle-Lata Mangeshkar sibling rivalry, was no great shakes either.
composing music for films is a totally different kettle of fish compared to participating in fusion experiments, which ustaad is great at. he should realise that even a genius like him has limitations. we all know what happened to cinematic forays of balamurali krishna, kunnakkudi vaidyanathan, etc. things just aren't the same, wish these guys would realise it.

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kaushik, i too don't think zakir is that great a composer.. that is why i wouldn't want him to compose for marudhanaayagam)
his saaz work was also basically kunnakkOl based one and not a melody based one. his album in the series of five elements was applaudable though (cinematic composition is totally different