July 10, 2008
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : மெல்லிசை ,
A melodious composition by Vidyasagar form the movie ‘Karna’.This song is set in ‘Darbari Kanada’ and sung by Sriram ( from Los Angeles) and Chithra.
http://www.esnips.com/doc/98f62ea1-fa9f-4c40-b63f-97487f2d6c6f/Malare-Mounama.
The original composition was sung by S.P.Balasubramaniam and S.Janaki.
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Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Hear me! ,
A scintillating composition in the raagam ‘Kaapi‘ by my favorutie music director A.R.Rahman.
This is from the movie ‘May Maadham’ originally sung by Jayachandran and Chitra and penned by Vairamuthu.
A live recording from one of my shows in the U.K.
A song very close to my heart…
Your comments and suggestions will surely inspire me to sing better…
http://www.esnips.com/doc/6ca8a0e7-2c0a-4bb8-b4d1-2379126f03b1/en-mel
Song:Enmel Vizhuntha
Singer:Jayachandran, Chitra
Music Director :A.R.Rahman
en mael vizhundha mazhai thuLiyae
ithanai naaLaay engirundhaay?
indru ezhudhiya en kaviyae
ithanai naaLaay engirundhaay?
ennai ezhuppiya poongaatrae
ithanai naaLaay engirundhaay?
ennai mayakkiya mellisaiyae
ithanai naaLaay engirundhaay?
udambil uraigindra oar uyir poal
unakkuL dhaanae naan irundhaen(en mael vizhundha…)maNNai thiRandhaal neer irukkum
en manadhai thiRandhaal nee iruppaay
oliyai thiRandhaal isai irukkum
en uyirai thiRandhaal nee iruppaay
vaanam thiRandhaal mazhai irukkum
en vayadhai thiRandhaal nee iruppaay
iravai thiRandhaal pagal irukkum
en imaiyai thiRandhaal nee iruppaay
(en mael vizhundha…)
ilaiyum malarum urasugayil
enna baashai paesidumoa
alaiyum karaiyum urasugayil
paesum baashai paesidumoa
maNNum viNNum urasugayil
enna baashai paesidumoa
paarvai reNdum paesikoNdaal
baashai oomai aayvidumoa
(en mael vizhundha…)
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Carnatic Music ,
Ananda Bhairavi. is one of the most melodious ragaas in Carnatic music.Its melodic scales can also be felt in the folk music.
Ananda -which denotes ‘Happiness’/Bliss is a janya ragam with Kharaharapriya as its melakartha ragam.
Also called a Vakra ragam and Bhashaanga ragam for its aarohanam not in a proper sequence and the usage of anya swaras.(Ga2,Da1 and Ni 2)
Aanadhabhairavi is believed to have its origin form the Tamil ‘pann’ and is very widely used in folk music.
Anya swaras or alien notes as they may be called as-are those notes which do not belong to the aarohana and avarohana of its mela raaga but its usage can be found in aalapanas,kalapana swaras(prayogams)-they can be found in the aarohana and avarohana itself (like Bhairavi).Several krithis have been composed in this raaga by many famous composers.Amonst which,Syama Shasthri’s compositions can be mentioned distinctly.Kamala Sulochana(Geetham),Raave meruga(Swarajathi)marriage songs Oonjal (Pon oonjal aadinaale) Nalangu songs)lullabies are mostly set to Anandabhairavi.This is regarded as auspicious, brings in the feeling of happiness,karuna and vaatsalya and devotion.
According to Shri .Kunnakudy Vaidhyanathan,the great Violin maestro,
Muthuswamy Dikshitar underlines the importance of concentration and focus in `Manasa guru guha kripam bajare; Maya mama hrith thapam thyajare’ indicating Ananda Bhairavi’s close link to matters of the heart.
Compostions such as Maanasa Guruguha, O Jagadamba,paahi sri giriraja suthe, Marivere gathi,Himachala thanaya,Thyagarajayogavaibhavam,Neeke teliyakapote,Saamagaana priye(GNB) are the ever popular numbers in almost every concert.
Aanadabhairavi is one of the few raagas which have a Navavarnam(Kamalaamba Samrakshathu maam) and a Navarathanamalika compositions.There are many popular film songs set to this raaga..
Aananda bhairavi raagam is said to have a therapeutic and soothing effect on both the singer and the listener.It is believed to reduce hypertension and stress and stimulates positive vibrations in the nerves of the listeners.
A soul-stirring raaga ,which can be sung at any time of the day and evokes the ‘Karuna’ and ‘Sringara rasa ‘
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Hear me! ,
A great fan of Lathaji…this is one of my favourite Hindi number..an immortal tune with great meaning and melody..
Movie Name: Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (1960)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Music Director: Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyrics: Shailendra
Year: 1960
Producer: Mohan Pictures
Director: Kishore Sahu
Actors: Helen, Meena Kumari, Om Prakash, Raj Kumar, Shammi Kapoor
Theme: Love
Ajeeb daastaan hai yeh
Kahaan shuruu kahaan khatam
Yeh manzilein hai kaun sii
Na woh samajh sake na hum (Ajeeb)
Yeh roshni ke saath kyun
Dhuaan udha chiraag pe
Yeh khwaab dekhthi hun main
Ke jab paddi hun khwaab see (Ajeeb)
Mubaarakein thumhein ke tum
Kisi ke noor ho gaye
Kisii ke jithne paas ho
Ke sab se door ho gaye (Ajeeb)
Kisii ka pyar leke tum
Naya jahaan basaaoge
Yeh shyaam jab hi aayenge
Tum hum ko yaad aaoge (Ajeeb) Hear me @ http://www.esnips.com/doc/d959b556-e52c-499d-a0fc-363b1a7e4a45/Ajeeb-dastan-hai-yeh
Your comments are much appreciated….
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Hear me! ,
There is music even in the silence …. A song of life !
A very melodious number ,very well enacted and well composed with inspiring lyrics.
Movie: Mozhi
Song: Kaatrin Mozhiye
Music Director: Vidyasagar
Cast: Prithivraj , Prakashraj, Jothika, Swarnamalayakatrinnn mozhiyee…oliyyaaa? isaiyyaa?
poovinnn mozhiii….neerumma? mannumma?
kadalinnn mozhiii…alaiyyaAAaa? nuraiyyaaa?
kaadhalll mozhiii…vizhiyyaaAAaa? izdhalaaaa?iyarkeyin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharin mozhigal thevai-illai
ithaiyathin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharikku mozhiye thevai-illaiiiiiiikatrinnn mozhiyee…oliyyaaa? isaiyyaa?
poovinnn mozhiii….neerumma? mannumma?kaatre veesum bothu…theesaigal kidaiyathu
kaadhal paesum bothu…mozhigal kidaiyathu
paesum vaarthai polla…mounam puriyathu
kanngal paesum vaarthai….kadavul ariyathu
ulavi theeriyum kaatrukku….uruvam kaetka mudiyathu
kaadhal paesum mozhi-ellam… satha koothil adanggathu
iyarkeyin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharin mozhigal thevai-illai
ithaiyathin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharikku mozhiye thevai-illaiiiiiii
katrinnn mozhiyee…
vannam paesum paechu…thulliyai vaelliy-agum
vannavillin paechu…neeramaiy vaelliy-agum
unnmei uummei an-na…kanneer mozhi-agum
pennmei ummei an-naaa…naanum mozhi-agum
osai thoongum jaamathilll…kuchi meengal mozhiy-agum
asai thoongum ithaiyathil…asaiva kooda mozhiy-agum
iyarkeyin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharin mozhigal thevai-illai
ithaiyathin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharikku mozhiye thevai-illaiiiiiii
katrinnn mozhiyee…oliyyaaa? isaiyyaa?
poovinnn mozhiii….neerumma? mannumma?
kadalinnn mozhiii…alaiyyaAAaa? nuraiyyaaa?
kaadhalll mozhiii…vizhiyyaaAAaa? izdhalaaaa?
iyarkeyin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharin mozhigal thevai-illai
ithaiyathin mozhigal purinthu vidu
manitharikku mozhiye thevai-illaiiiiiii
katrinnn mozhiyee…
This song was sung and recorded at a recent Karaoke event ……
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http://www.esnips.com/doc/e7aecbc6-e84b-45dc-a86e-2fc7d84a9945/Kaatrin-mozhi
Your comments are much appreciated…..
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Carnatic Music, Quote of the day! ,
The following are the verses from the Bhajan Sampradaya which attributes to Lord Narayana Himself and the power of music..
Naaham vasaami vaikunte,na yogi hridaye ravau
Yatra madbhaktha: gaayanthi tatra thisthttami Naarada
Which means…Lord Narayana tells sage Narada
“I dwell not in Vaikuntha nor in the hearts of yogins, nor in the Sun (but) where my devotees sing (naama sankeerthanam) , there I be.”
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Quote of the day! ,
Success is not the key to happiness.Happiness is the key to success.
If you love what you are doing ,you will be successful…
Herman Cain
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Hear me! ,
This master piece from Superstar Rajnikanth’s movie ‘Jhonny’ is set in ragam Keeravani.And is one of the great compositions by the musical maestro Ilayaraja. A song beautifully rendered by S.Janaki
http://www.springdoo.com/M1FBB69B54FB5AEAAB
The lyrics of the song are..
Movie Name: Jhonny (1980)
Singer: Janaki S
Music Director: Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Gangai Amaran
Year: 1980
Actors: Rajnikanth, Sridevi
Kaatril enthan geetham..
Kaanaatha ontrai theduthey..
alai pOala ninaivaaga
sillentru veesum maalai nerakk kaatril
enthan geetham…. kaanaatha ontrai theduthey..Enkkenkum inbam athu kolam pOda
ennuLLa veeNai oru raagam paada
anbuLLa nenjai kaaNaatho
Aanandha raagam paadaatho
kangal…. eAngum…
nenjai thaabam mealum yeatrumm….………..kaatril enthan………..Nillentru sonnaal manam nintraal podhum
neengaatha nenjil alai Oointhaal podhum
monathin raagam keLaathoo
mounathin thaalam pOdaathoo
vaazhum…..kaalam…..
yaavum engae nenjam theadumm…..………….kaatril enthan……….. This song is from one of my recent Karaoke event.
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Your comments/suggestions are welcome…
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Carnatic Music ,
My 2nd music album in Carnatic music (Fusion) has been released in April 2007.
Check out the preview at:
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/audio_play_offsite.php?mid=1171692&skin=1171697
Any suggestions welcome…
Posted by Chithra Ramakrishnan in : Carnatic Music ,
Enthralling Kutcheri
Carnatic vocal recital of the Veteran vocalist Dr.Prof.T.V.Gopalakrishnan was held on the 30th of March 2007 at Sri Venkateshwara temple in Birmingham. The event was to commemorate the 75th birthday celebration of the great musician.
The concert featured a variety of popular kritis in many languages.
Dr.T.V.G started the concert with the Valachi varnam in navaragamalika, a composition by Shri .Patnam Subramania Iyer. He exhibited the richness of his experience in portraying the nuances of the ragas in the varnam.The next piece was Sri Ganesha Charanam ,a composition of Sri Papanasam Sivan with a remarkable reflection of the raga Thilang followed by memorable swarasprastharas. A very weighty kriti in Telugu composed by Shri Subbaraya Shastri , set to a slow tempo in the ragam Hamir Kalyani.. Venkata Shaila Vihara and Tatvameruga tarama in Garudadhwani were very well elaborated and followed by brisk swaras and were inexplicable. This was followed by the much sought after piece…A thyagaraja’s composition… Nagumomu, in Aberi.The maestro elaborated the raga in his typical style and mastery, which was a sheer delight and moved the audience.
O Rama nee naamam, a Bhadrachalam Ramadass composition in Purvikalyani and Anjaneya in Kamas were conveyed to the rasikas with great depth of exposition. Krishna nee begane Baro and a request from the audience –Jesinadella in Todi were rendered after a brief alapana and were very heart-warming and enlivening.
The Kutcheri concluded with a captivating Thillana in Behag and the mellifluous Venakatachala nilayam in Sindhubhairavi were rendered with great devotion.
He was ably supported by his disciples Yogeshwaran and Saleshwaran. Shri T.V. Vasan, a veteran accompanist with the mesmerizing tempo on his mridangam provided a pleasant percussion support and enhanced the concert with his apt and attractive patterns on the mridangam.S.Varadharajan, a disciple of Dr.T.V.G. portrayed as a very skilful accompanist drawing applause from the audience. He drew a lucid sketch of Thilang and Aberi which was very impressive.
The audience were good connoisseurs of Carnatic music and the concert was well applauded.
