Vaanam Mella

Song: Vaanam Mella
Movie Name : Neethane En Ponvasantham
Singers : Illayaraja, Bala Shende
Music Director : Illayaraja
  It is a happy coincidence that my return to this blog is with another song from Illayaraja sung by Illayaraja. Vaanam Mella brings back such pleasant memories of "Thendral Vanthu" from Avatharam. I am mostly glad that Illayaraja chose to do one more song in this genre (if I might call it a genre). This was the instantly like-able number for me in this movie and it looks like Illayaraja's voice is growing on me in the recent past. It seems like he is at ease singing this song yet hitting all the right nuances that make this song enjoyable. I am sure I will get over this song after a few listens to this album (and pick up another song from the movie), but right now this is the moment to enjoy Raaja's return to mainstream cinema.

Thaavi thaavi

Song: Thaavi thaavi
Movie Name : Dhoni
Singers : Illayaraja
Music Director : Illayaraja

This song is yet another brilliant addition to the list of Illayaraja's brilliant compositions. What is special about this song for me, is the added value that Illayaraja's vocals bring to this song. There is a lot of simplicity in Illayaraja's voice but at the same time his voice adds a lot of nuances to this song, which might have otherwise been lost. My favorite part of this song is the end of each charanam, where Illayaraja adds his trademark magical touch and restates that he is still the master of the game!