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Pudhiya Mannargal released in 1994, has this catchy song 'Onnu rendu moonu' sung by Mano and KS Chitra. Most songs in Pudhiya Mannargal aren’t widely known, despite it being one of A.R. Rahman’s early scores. However, "Onnu Rendu Moonu" is the type of song that can instantly become a favorite on first listen. Interestingly, this song was never picturized or included in the film. Its lyrics suggest a lighthearted boy-girl debate, giving it a playful, harmless charm. A.R. Rahman was relatively new to the Tamil film industry at the time of composing Pudhiya Mannargal. His unique style combined traditional Indian music with contemporary elements, which was groundbreaking. This fusion is evident in "Onnu Rendu Moonu," where he utilized a mix of electronic sounds and classical instrumentation like Strings, mridangam and morsings with interesting melody and rhythm pattern. Here Rahman makes remarkable use of synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled effe

Released in 1994, this was a woman-centric film. The film went on to win two National Film Awards  in Music Category. The music has been described as one of the highlights of the film, contributing significantly to its emotional narrative. A.R. Rahman's composition really elevated the film's storytelling. Mano sang the song Sevvanam along with SPB Pallavi, daughter of the singer SP Balasubramaniam. This song is based on "Mamboove", composed by Rahman for the Malayalam film Yoddha.  Breaking down vocals and music :  "Sevvanam Chinna Pen Soodum" is a soulful, breezy track that exudes a light-hearted, feel-good vibe from start to finish. The song opens with a playful and melodious flute, accompanied by a mouth organ, setting a joyful tone. This is further supported by strings that provide a rhythmic foundation. Mano and SPB pallavi starts singing the pallavi, each one one line, very playful and conversational. Though the song features modern instrum

Kizhakku cheemayile, Released in 1993, The film involves a touching sentimental story between a brother and a sister. Thanu advertised the film using only Bharathiraja, A. R. Rahman, and Vairamuthu in the wall posters on the launch date as they were more popular than the artists. Kizhakku Cheemayile was the first of five films in which Bharathiraja and Rahman worked together. The songs gained Rahman notice for composing folk music, contrary to his reputation for composing westernized music. Aathangara Marame: This is the first song Mano worked with ARR. Mano sung a song in both tamil and telugu versions along with singer Sujatha. Aathangara maramey in Tamil and Idigo Peddapuram songs in Telugu along with Singer Sujatha.  Kizhakku Cheemaiyile is a rural drama that explores family conflicts, loyalty, and love within a small South Indian village setting. The film brought Tamil rural life and its intense emotions to the forefront, and Rahman’s music was integral in elevating it

Dancing Through Decades: 'Main Parwaana' Radiates 60s Nostalgia with a Contemporary Twist - Song Review by Rithika Prabakar. Main Parwaana - The sweet hesitancy of new love, with back-and-forth flirtations carrying a humorous romantic spirit throughout the song. ARR's composition smoothly captures the mischief and playfulness. A tune that feels like it stepped out of the '60s, with that classic soldier-in-a-bar vibe, but with some modern twists to make it sound fresh and cool. How can a composition be old and new at the same time?! ARR captures the 60s charm in the most awesome way possible! This song is about a boy expressing his intense love for the girl declaring himself as her admirer. He conveys his burning love by comparing himself to a moth drawn to her flame. Parwana is a butterfly, or a moth. Shama is an Urdu word which means a candle or a lamp that burns. Poets believe that true lovers are like these moths who die in the flame of a belo

Manike Mage Hithae !! 🖤✨️ Learn online for free : Tutorial 13. Presenting you all the tutorial, notations and cover for the trending and popular Sinhala track 'Manike Mage Hithe' hummed by young singers Yohani and Satheeshan.The song has gone viral in no time and has garnered over 100 million views on YouTube and 1 million streams on Spotify. The English meaning of 'Manike Mage Hithe' is 'Baby in my Heart'. The lyrics of the hit record are inked down by Dulan Arx (Dulanja Alwis). Chamath Sangeeth is the melodist of this captivating music. For more, subscribe to this Youtube Channel  👈 Original Scale : C# Scale used : C# Shruthi : 1 1/2 • Swarams : S R2 G1 M1 P D2 N1 •   To learn how to play this song,  do click here  👈 While geographical boundaries never mattered when it came to music, the internet has truly expanded its reach. Overcoming the barriers of language, each day, Indians get to experience and fall in love with new songs in

Bella ciao !! An Italian folk song that was adopted as an anthem of the anti-fascist resistance. It was used by the Italian partisans during the Italian Civil War between 1943 and 1945 in their struggle against the fascist Italian Social Republic and its Nazi German allies. "Bella ciao" is used worldwide as an anti-fascist hymn of freedom and resistance!  • Download the written Carnatic Notations here • 👇 This song is sung multiple times throughout the Netflix's Spanish television series Money Heist (La casa de papel) The character Tokyo recounts in one of her narrations, "The life of El Profesor revolved around a single idea: Resistance. His grandfather, who had fought against the fascists in Italy, taught him the song and he taught us." The song is also played in other emblematic moments in the series as a metaphor for freedom. To know how to play this in instruments,  click here  👈 "Una mattina mi sono alzato O bella ciao, be