Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Paada Vanthathu Gaanam

Song : Paada Vanthathu Gaanam
Movie Name : Illamai Kaalangal
Singer : Suseela, Yesudas
Music Director : Illayaraja

hindOLam
naTabhairavi janya

Aa: S G2 M1 D1 N2 S
Av: S N2 D1 M1 G2 S


By looking at the simple notes of Hindolam, one might incorrectly conclude that its difficult to come up with intense compositions but Illayaraja has time and again delivered beautiful songs in his own intricate way! This particular song is one of those lesser known ones (it was to me definitely) that fits what I am saying. The song is pure genius and in my mind compares with "Veena Venuvaina" of Rajan-Nagendra.

Listen to this song at

Paadavandha from musicindiaonline.com

Monday, June 11, 2007

Aade Paade Pillalam

Song : Aade Paade Pillalam
Movie Name : Preminchu Pelladu
Singer : S P Balasubramaniam, S P Sailaja
Music Director : Illayaraja

One thing that people tell me about listening to new music is that they have no visual to associate a new song with and hence its difficult to like the song. Well, here is one song that I have never ever seen the picturization for! It is one of my favourite songs from the Vamsy-Illayaraja combo and it has never ceased to amaze me. Some of the songs from this combination have a soothing effect and you can almost imagine the singers smiling while singing them :) If I had one wish, it would be to sing like SPB in this song!!

Listen to this song at

Aade Paade Pillalam from Raaga.com