Gems of raja under various genres of music

[jaiganes]

Am bad at finding genres. How about the following songs ?

1) En Iniya Pon Nilave - Moodu Pani
2) Kannil Enna Kargaalam - Un Kannil Neer Vazhindhal

I think en iniya is Blues. lazy singing on the guitar and the interludes with synth and piano point to a little techno jazz.

Kannil enna kaargaalam is pure Ilaiyaraaja genre. Classifying it under any other genre would be a great injustice to Raaja himself.

[vel]

mastana mastana from raasaiyya is calypso? that me-say-day me-say-day me-say-day is obviously sung by Karthik raaja (not the main singer arun mozhi) - karthik seems to have been influenced by

[vel]

in fact, when i was listening to this, i was reminded of mastana mastana -

[vel]

eddie dhinesh (yahoo groups and a great bass expert) confirms this....

Abolutely Vel. Masthana Masthana's rhythm starts with Calypso. Then in the 1st BGM, it takes a detour and makes a come back in the remaining Pallavis & the 2nd BGM. Am not sure about 'Karthik's' voice in this song.

[vel]

more from Eddie Dhinesh - Am exhausted Vel.....Wow...what a list that is.....Cheerz!. I guess you will have to include a few more categories 'Blues'. 'Blues rock', 'Jazzrock' & most impportantly 'WCM'. This Man IR has tried every Genre that you can think of.

[vel]

updated list

1) Acoustic guitar-propelled Western folk
a. "Roja Ondru"
b. "Ponmane Theduthey" from the soundtrack of the film Oh Maane Maane (1984).

2) Afro-tribal
a. "Aasayil Kaatrula" from Johnny (1980).
b. Tholin mele
c. malai kOvil vAsalil,
d. viLakku vaippOm,
e. meen kodi theRIL (best in this genre)

3) Calypso/Reggae
a. Aadum Neram from Soorasamharam is close to Calypso/Reggae genre though that song is a brilliant fusion of Tribe, Indian Classical. The pallavi portion has strong Calypso nuances.
b. Mastaana Mastaana (Raasaiyya)

4) Disco
a. Ilamai Idho Idho from sakalakalaavallavan
b. Endrendrum Aanandhame from Kadal Meengal - The second interlude is heavenly...
c. Netru Indha Neram strongly suggests Disco genre...Also some Funk elements in form of synth usage and Phaser effects all over the song but the rhythm is close to disco

5) doo-wop
a. "Pudhu Mappilaiku", Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989).

6) flamenco
a. refer, for instance, to the musical vignettes/interludes that accompany the rock-lifting scenes in the film Muthal Mariyathai (1985).

7) funk
a. Antha Naal Asaigal from Annae Annae
b. the comedic funks "Oru Nayagan Uthayamagiraan" from Dhavani Kanavugal (1984),
c. "Ada Machamulla" from Chinna Veedu (1985).
d. Paadi Vaa Thendrale from Mudivilla Aarambam

8) Funk Rock:
a. Padipilla Zero from Ilamai Kaalangal - drenched with Funk elements like Phasers and Wah effects..The synth effects strongly suggest Funk...Raaja has brought about such a mystic and serious feel in the tune with Funk Rock elements.
b. Ennamma Kannu from Mr. Bharath

9) Jazz
a. the fusion-jazz/pop sound of "Vikram", from Vikram (1986). [the Vikram song is actually a carnatic jathi, masquerading as rap music]
b. Raaja Rani Jockey (Netrikkaan) .. The Jazz fills between the lines in the pallavi...
c. Is it Fixed (How to Name it).. The Bandhuvarali piece.. the showdown between drums, Bass and Trumphet is a pure jamming session leaving the listener spell bound
d. Day By Day Enna Maatram (Honest Raj.)
e. Jinjillara (Raajasthan) Amazing jazz Piano in the prelude
f. Niram Pirithu Paarthane (Time)..
g. Poo Poothadhu and Kurangu Kaiyil Mala (Mumbai Xpress)
h. Sax Theme from Cheeni Kum
i. "Kaattile kambankaattile" from "Raajakumaaran
j. Virahamay from Man of the Match (1996)
k. Shivamalli Poove from Friends (1999)
l. Indha Ulagil from Madhu (2005)
m. Thangakili Kaiyil from Manadhil Urudhi Vendum (1999) - I call this Rajazz.
n. En Iniya Pon Nilave from Moodupani (1980)
o. Enthan Kannil Ezhulagangal from Guru (1980)
p. Ilaya Nila from Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)
q. Shwashathin thalam from Achuvinte Amma (2005)


10) march
a. “adadaa ahangaara" from pithamagan
b. "aruna kirana deepam"
c. Bharatha Samudhayam from Bharathi (2000)
d. "Raja Kaiya Vecha", Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989).
e. "manitha manitha" from Kan Sivanthal Mann Sivakkum

11) Latino / bossa nova / Samba
a. Latino / bossa nova - "Kadhal Oviyam" from Alaigal Oivathillai (1981).
b. "Mamaamuvukku Kuduma" (Punnagai Mannan)
c. "Sambonnu Solli" (December Pookal)

12) New Jack Swing/Hip-Hop/ R&B:
a. Nenachi Nenachi from Sethu is definitely Hip-Hop/ New Jack Swing(New Jack swing because of the synth rhythm samples)
b. Asai Adhigam Vechu from Marupadiyum has minor New Jack Swing elements in terms of rhythm...

13) Polka

a. Keladi En Pavaiye from Gopura Vasalile (1990)
b. Oho Laila from Chaitanya (1991) - Not sure, if this is truly Polka.

14) Pop
a. e.g., "Antha Naal Nyaabagam" from Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005);
b. "Videya Videya" from Sethu (1999);
c. "Vaan Engum" from Moondram Pirai (1983).
d. Unnai Thedi Thedi from Konji Pesalam (2003)
e. Darling Darling from Priya (1979)
f. Eduta neeve from Abhinandhana (1990)
g. Diana Diana from from Kadhal Kavidhai (1999)
h. Minmini Paarvaikal from Julie Ganapathy (2003)
i. Hey I love you from Unnai Naan Santhithaen (1984)
j. Ithu Oru Nila Kalam from Tik Tik Tik (1981)
k. Netru Indha Neram from Tik Tik Tik (1981)
l. Rajanodu from Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
m. Megam kotattum from Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
n. Rangu Rangu from Prem Kahani (2009)
o. Rojapoo from Agni Natchathiram (1989)
p. Uff Are Tu Nirch Hai from Chal Chalein (2009)
q. Vanam Enna keezhiruuku Vetri Vizha (1989)


15) psychedelia

a. "Vaanam Keezhe Vandhal Enna" from Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983).
b. Kannirandil - Avadharam
c. kanavil midhakkum" - Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal
d. manathil enna ninaivugalo"
e. "uravenum puthiya vaanil"

16) Psychedelic rock/Funk Rock
a. Ithu Rosapoovu from Oru Kaithiyin Diary has Psychedelia in rendition. Funk elements in prelude..
b. Kanni Ilam from Aayiram Nilave Vaa. - the psychedelic mood in Janaki's rendition and heavy Flanging of the Guitars suggest this kinda genre...The Bassline all over the song is simply STUNNING!

17) Rock
a. e.g., "Antha Naal Nyaabagam" from Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005);
b. "Videya Videya" from Sethu (1999);
c. "Vaan Engum" from Moondram Pirai (1983) - sounds close to Rock(Psychedelic) for the INTENSE Bass works...
d. Megam Kottattum is 100% Rock/Heavy Metal for the Bass...there is a nice tribe post-lude in this one...
e. Vaazha Vaikkum Kaadhalukku from Aboorva Sagotharargal is close to Rock for the incredible Bass guitars(Bass leads and Bassline)... But the rhythm could suggest another genre...


18) Rock and roll, dance music (e.g., disco)
a. e.g., "Solla Solla Enna Perumai" from Ellam Inba Mayam (1981);
b. "Ilamai Itho" from Sakalakalavallavan (1982);
c. "Paatu Enggey" from Poovizhi Vasalile (1987).
d. Ela intha dooram from Jamadagni (1988)
e. Ellorukkum Nalla from Marupadiyum (1995)
f. Enakkuthaan from Velaikaran (1987)
g. Muthaduthe from Nalavanukku Nallavan (1984)
h. Kalalo Choosinadi from Shambu (2007)
i. Aanando Brahma from Shiva (1989)
j. Oru Naal Antha Oru Naal from Devathai (1998)
k. Oru Thottavadi from Pachakuthira (2006)
l. Pazhaiya Vilangu from Meera (1992)
m. Poo Maalai Oru Paavai anatho from Thanga Magan (1983)
n. Rum Bum Bum from MMKR (1991)
o. Senorita from Johny (1979)
p. Thamaraikodi from Ananda Kummi (1982)
q. ThathOm ThalAngu ThathOm from Vetri Vizha (1989)
r. Varavelkumo from Pachakuthira (2006)
s. Venniyello from Shiva (1989)
t. Yeh Unnai Thaane from Kadhal Parisu (1987)



19) Waltz
a. Poovae Sempoovae,
b. Engengu Nee sendra Podhum etc.,
c. Vandhal Vandhal from from oru oorile oru raajakumari (1995)
d. Pootukkal Potaalum from Chatriyan (1990)
e. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star title track


20) Swing Waltz
a. Geetham Sangeetham",
b. "Dil Dil Dil Manadhil..."
c. "Devan Kovil Deepam Ondru"...

21) Techno
a. Akki Thokki from Vinodha Yatra (2007)
b. Chelathathee from Manasinakkare (2003)

[tvsankar]

Vel,
TEchno - 2 paatu dhana??? pl fill the nos......

[tvsankar]

idhu enna Genre ?

[tvsankar]

Sutum sudar vizhi - Waltz ????

Ennoda doubts ellam innum clear pannalaiyae Vel???

[MelHarmony]

I think it is Funk Rock!! Vel, any thought.
I also feel many IR songs cannot be strictly grouped in one genre. As we know it is due to his seamless integration of different genre in which he is the king!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_CDyFOD660&p=E9E3A9CC3974F860&playnext=2

idhu enna Genre ?