Zariya

Song: Zariya
Movie Name : Coke Studio India Season 3 - Episode 1
Singers : Farah Siraj, Ani Choying Drolma

Music Director : A R Rahman

 
If you have not heard about Coke Studio yet, then please do yourself a BIG favour and check out the channel on youtube. Zariya is a fantastic song that embodies what Rahman has mastered in the recent years - collaboration with artists and bringing world music to India. The combination of Jordanian singing and Buddhist chants seems like an odd choice at the beginning, but give it a listen and tell me if you haven't come out of this experience with a different opinion. In addition to being a great listen, the song is also a powerhouse of talent. Apart from the obvious stardom of Rahman and Sivamani on drums, you have the phenomenal Mohini Dey on bass guitar (with a small solo in between), two incredible lead singers and an enthusiastic and talented group of chorus singers. The song also has a pretty good video of the recording that captures the infectious energy of the group

 

Listen on saavn.com

http://www.saavn.com/s/#!/p/song/hindi/Coke_Studio_@_MTV_Season_3:_Episode_1/Zariya/QBxadgJicHE

Violin Song

Song: Violin Song
Movie Name : Iddaramayilatho
Singers : David Simon, Anitha
Music Director : Devisri Prasad
 
Perhaps the biggest drawback of this song, is the expectactions that come with naming a song as "Violin Song". Once you get past that, this is an exciting number that belongs largely to the fusion category. Devi excels at adding melody to fast paced numbers, and this plays to his strengths when Anitha joins the vocals in that low-pitch voice with intriguing lyrics. David Simon (who is this guy ??!) suits this song very well and is an example of the attitude that is important when a song is sung (along with the ability to maintain a pitch and rhythm).