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Kadhalan - Released in 1994, originally a tamil film directed by Shankar. It was a major success. The film won many recognitions and honors, including two South Filmfare Awards, and four National Film Awards. After the success of Gentleman (1993), producer K. T. Kunjumon of A. R. S. Film International decided to collaborate with director S. Shankar for the second time. Shankar narrated the plot of "a young dancer from a normal middle-class household falling in love with a girl from a very influential household". Kunjumon liked the plot and, "to turn this into as grand a film as was possible", he decided to incorporate the cold-war between the then Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa and the then governor Marri Chenna Reddy into the screenplay.Shankar wanted Prashanth to be the lead actor, but due to other commitments he could not act in the film. Prabhu Deva, who worked as a dancer for Kunjumon's previous ventures, was later finalized by Kunjumon. Shankar ...

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 elevatin...

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...

Malarnthum Malaratha  - Raaga Analysis and Carnatic Notations : The breathtaking song Malarnthum Malaratha from the Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan starrer Pasamalar is based on the Raga Abheri. This emotionally driven number indulged Abheri throughout and was well sung by T.M. Soundarrajan and P. Susheela. Composed by the Golden era composers  Vishwanathan - Ramamoorthy , penned by  Kannadasan . To learn how to do a Violin cover instrumental on Malarnthum Malaradha, click HERE  👈 Raga Abheri : Abheri has a serene and contemplative mood, sometimes with a submissive touch. The scale of Abheri has five swaras during ascent and all the swaras during descent – we call this audava-sampoorna ragam. It is a janyam of the 22nd melakartha, Kharaharapriya. Aarohanam – S G2 M1 P N2 S Avarohanam – S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S Abheri is synonymous with “Nagumomu ganaleni” composed by Saint Thyagaraja , a lilting composition with a light hint of pathos. ...

Kadhal Rojave : Raga Analysis, Notations and Review Kadhal rojavae, A song of sweet pain and flourishing memories is one of those songs we couldn't stop halfway even in situations we have to. One such song that makes us emotional, make ours a teary eye for no reason. The magic of music! As soon as the song begins, our eyes closes and we are transported to another world. The feel it gives us will not make us to stop the song, even when there is a sudden call of work! What an idea to give flute backing to Sujatha's voice, giving such a surreal and mesmerising effect. How do you think of these things ARR  ! How magical it is! It's her humming that puts soul to this song because without the humming part the whole song seems to be incomplete! It makes our mind, travel back magically in time and feels anew like the first time heard with the lovely flute pieces by Naveen Kumar . The whole song is a bliss and her humming part is like cherry on the cake! And Balu sir, always sen...

Nenjukulle umma mudinjirukken!! ♥️ Nenjukulle, this song truly takes us to a whole new level, sweeping our senses in complete fascination and is mesmerising!  Only some songs has the power to change our disturbed mood upside down and this song tops the list! "Nenjukkulle"   truly plays a symphony with our heart!  A lilting melody with Spanish guitar like riffs - Effective use of strings, as always, and guitars make this song a repeated listener. The arrangement is trademark ARR and towards the middle of the song, the voice of Rahman sir in the humming portion elevates the song to a new heavenly plane. His voice as the male vocalist is the icing on the cake  ♥️☃️ This is also one of the few songs that are modern, yet stays true to its origins in absolute regard to the genre. Only AR Rahman can define new dimension of music and his every song has been an illustration over the years! Song : Nenjukulle Music : AR Rahman Movie : Kadal Direction : ...

NAVARASA BGM NOTATIONS : This tune kept on ringing in my ears that I can't think about anything else but to do a Violin Cover Version on this! What a score by @arrahman sir. Beyond words. So catchy, energetic, rhythmic, emotional and simple all at the same time. This is going to be my alarm tone as well. Soul stirring Strings! Happy to share my Strings cover on Navarasa's theme music with Notations!  Scale  : E Shruthi : 3 Swarasthaanam : S R2 G1 M1 P D1 D2 N1 To know the notations or for knowing how to play, please start watching the video.  Click this link to learn how to play this song 👈 EASY TUTORIAL Violin cover starts from : 5.25 mins Now let's have a look at the Notations. Full Cover Version on my YouTube Channel.  Click this link to learn more songs with Notations👈 My cover version of this Navarasa theme got recognized by 2 directors (Thunindha pin, Inmai) Executive Producer and the Producer Jayendra sir of Team Navarasa...

Mani Ratnam's story telling of Alaipayuthey through the music of AR Rahman in Kadhal Sadugudu : Why is the song shot in Reverse and why is the location Mani Ratnam chose is just an unfinished apartment? So here it is, to the ones who don't know! For more, Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel by clicking this link👈 1. Why reversed ?  The song is beautifully shot in reverse direction and still maintains the elegance and richness of human expression. Is this what people tell conveying the story through camera? Maybe! :) Mani Ratnam needed a strong tool to convey the context through a subtle way. And here comes reversing the actions. This gives the sense of poetry, sense of anti-gravity, sense of liberation (which is the situation) Songs are widely considered to be a breather time admist the story when people can relax themselves. What makes Maniratnam apart is such things, for which he don't need a foreign location, even a local Tourist spot in this case. All he needed was ...

"Nila adhu vaanathu mele - Interesting Song History : For more, subscribe to my Youtube channel by clicking this link👈 A lullaby ??? Yes. Generally, Raja sir used to create 4 to 5 tunes for a situation and the director has to pick the tune they want. So, what happened here? The tunes of this song was an alternate tune to the lullaby song "Thenpandi Cheemayilae" from the same movie. 😍💯 (Watch out the video clips to know how this tune fits a lullaby category)  Click to watch 👈 Mani sir heard the tune and he loved it so much that he asked Raja sir, "This tune is really nice, Can you make it a little bit faster, faster enough to dance?"  The beautiful " Aaraaro.. Aaraaro " becomes energetic " Oiyyaa oyyee.. adhu ena oyyee !"  Now it does looks like even Velu Naiyakkar's ship dances to the tunes of Raja sir while sailing! 🚢 Isn't it?  🔴 The backing beats : துடும் துடும் ; The chorus : " ஹோய்யா ஹோய் .. ஹோய்யா ஹோய் ...

Evano Oruvan - Decoding the lyrics! The song uses the flute heavily as a metaphor in the lyrics which leads some to analyse this as a sort of Krishna/Radha reference! 🌹(Comparison) எவனோ ஒருவன் வாசிக்கிறான்.. இருட்டில் இருந்து நான் யாசிக்கிறேன்.. Krishna is playing me like a flute, I am begging Him from the dark! தவம்போல் இருந்து யோசிக்கிறேன்.. அதைத் தவணை முறையில் நேசிக்கிறேன்.. I am trying hard to understand His music, And I have slowly started loving it கேட்டுக் கேட்டு நான் கிறங்குகிறேன்.. கேட்பதை அவனோ அறியவில்லை.. The more I hear, the more I get intoxicated, but He doesn't seem to be aware, of the impact it is having on me. கேட்டு கேட்டு நான்  (நாம்)  கிறங்குகிறேன்  (றோம்).. கேட்பதை அவனோ  (அவரோ)  அறியவில்லை.. அவன்  (அவARR)  ஊதும்  (இசை)  ரகசியம் புரிய வில்லை!" ஆம்! புரியதான் வில்லை.. எப்படி இப்படி  பட்டதொரு இசை கோர்ப்பென! கேட்கும் போதே மனதில் இருக்கும் அத்துனை வலிகளையும் பிழிந்து எடுத்து விடுவARR, இந்த புழ்ழாங்குழல் ...

Nallai Allai is a mesmerising piece of work from the trio Mani Ratnam - AR Rahman - Vairamuthu and this particular word "Nallai Allai" kept on ringing in our ears, when the song released. Eventhough we never knew it's meaning, we kept on singing it, humming it. Isn't this the time to know it's real meaning? Here we go. The word, Nallai Allai is a usage from Kurunthogai , written 2000 years back. Song 47, carries a line "நல்லையல்லை நடுவெண்ணிலவே" It also takes place in Kambaramayanam , மந்தரை சூழ்ச்சி படலம் - "எனக்கு நல்லையும் அல்லை நீ" The poet personifies the girl as the Moon, Night and Jasmine flower. Theme : A guy who is left searching for his lady love.  🔴As the boy searches, the girl keeps taking different forms. Initially the girl was personified as Moon and when he tries to catch her, she transforms to Stars. வானில் தேடி நின்றேன், ஆழி நீயடைந்தாய்.. ஆழி நான் விழுந்தால், வானில் நீ எழுந்தாய்.. 🔴Hence the boy blames her in the...

How deep and lovely, the lyrics of Malargal keten is!🌹Just look at the overall structure of the song, a set of variations on the thought, "I  asked only this; you gave me so much more!" "மலர்கள் கேட்டேன், வனமே தந்தனை! தண்ணீர் கேட்டேன், அமிர்தம் தந்தனை! எதை நான் கேட்பின், உனையே தருவாய்!" I asked for flowers, you gifted me a whole garden ! I pleaded for water, you got me nectar ! What should I ask for? so you will give yourself (to me) "காட்டில் தொலைந்தேன்,   வழியாய் வந்தனை! இருளில் தொலைந்தேன், ஒளியாய் வந்தனை! எதனில் தொலைந்தால், நீயே வருவாய்?" I was lost in the forest, you showed up as the path ! I got lost in the darkness, you appeared as the light ! Where should I lose myself? so you will come as yourself (to save me)  "பள்ளம் வீழ்ந்தேன், சிகரம் சேர்தனை! வெள்ளம் வீழ்ந்தேன், கரையில் சேர்ந்தனை! எதனில் வீழ்ந்தால், உன்னிடம் சேர்ப்பாய்?" I fell into a pit, you took me to the peak ! I got drowned in floods, you took me to the shore ! Where...

"என் வீட்டு தோட்டத்தில் !"  To learn how to play, Do subscribe to my Youtube Channel - Rithika Prabakar Violin Tutorials via this link Presenting you all, the Notations and Violin Version of "En veetu Thottathil" This sweet love song from the movie Gentleman in the 1990s is one of A.R. Rahman’s lesser known gems. It has a fresh, innocent, morning feel to it even though the lyrics are more explicit than many other Tamil songs of that time! ♥️ Scale : D# Shruthi : 2 1/2 Notations : S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 To learn how to play in just 5 minutes, click this link Singing : 0.36 mins Notes : 1.30 mins Violin Cover : 3.50 mins Hope you all like it.♥️ Regards Rithika. Note :  📍Do Like, Share and Subscribe to my Youtube Channel and also please do share it with your music circle if you find it really helpful. 🥰  📍Do not forget to press the bell 🔔 icon for instant notifications. 📍Do leave your valuable feedbacks in the comment box. 💫

மழைக்குருவி🌧️🕊️ Part 1 : இசையா?🎵தமிழா?✍️அற்புதமான வைர வரிகளுக்கு பொருந்திய இசையின் குரல்!🌹 எத்தனை முறை கேட்டுருப்போம் இப்பாடலை?! ஒவ்வொரு முறை கேட்கும் போதும் ஒரு இனம் புரியாத வலியும், சோகமும் நம்மையும் சூழும்!😪 பாடலின் வரிகளை நாம் உணர்ந்து ரசிக்கும் முன், அந்த குரல் தரும் போதை.. அந்த பாடலுக்குள் இழுத்து சென்றுவிடுகிறது!🌹 இயற்கையை 🏞️ பற்றிய பாடல் என தான் கேட்க ஆரம்பிக்கிறோம். ஆனால் சரணம் தொடங்கும் போது..   " நீ கண்தொட்டு கடுந்தேகம் காற்றோ? - இல்லை கனவில் நான் கேட்கும் பாட்டோ? இது உறவோ இல்லை பரிவோ?" னு அந்த குரல் வெளிபடுத்தும் சோகத்தில் கரைந்தே போகின்றோம்! 🥺♥️ காதலில் இறப்பு, பிரிவு - அதன் வலிகளையும், வேதனைகளையும்,சோகத்தையும், வெறுமையையும் (emptyness)  இக்குரல் வெளிபடுத்தும் ஏக்கம் நம் மனதையும் தொடுகிறது! ☹️   "வானவெளி மண்ணில் நழுவி விழுந்ததென்ன திசையெல்லாம் மழையில் கரைந்து தொலைந்ததென்ன?" இந்த வரிகளில் வரும் உயர்ந்த உணர்ச்சிவசப்பட்ட குரல்!😭இந்த அளவிற்கு காதல் துன்பத்தையும் தரும் என்பது போல இவரின் குரலுக்கு மட்டுமே சொந்தமாகிறது!♥️

Hello all. The song we are going to discuss today is, Thumbi Va from Olangal. To learn how to play this in Violin, Subscibe to Rithika Prabakar Violinist in YOUTUBE . There you can find Easy Tutorial for all familiar Songs. I'm attaching the notations for this song here. The original sound track Thumbi Vaa (Malayalam) gained massive popularity on release. Ilaiyaraaja re-used the tune in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. 🌹 Balu Mahendra loved the tune so much that insisted having the tune again in his Hindi film Aur Ek prem kahaani   (Hindi)  As Monday tho utkar , 🌹As Sangathil Paadatha Kavidhai  in Auto Raja (Tamil) , 🌹As Aakasham eenatido  in Nireekshana (Telugu) and 🌹As  Gumm Summ gumm  in Paa (Hindi) . The song was also used two more times by Ilaiyaraaja himself and once by Shankar Ganesh. Please try to share the blog and my Youtube Channel in your Music circle . ♥️ THANKYOU!!

What is the meaning of Unnodu Naan Irundhal from Iruvar?  உன்னோடு நான் இருந்த ஒவ்வொரு மணி துளியும் மரண படுக்கையிலும் மறக்காது கண்மணியே! Each and every moment I have spent with you,  I won't forget even in my death-bed. தொன்னூறு நிமிடங்கள் தொட்டணைத்த காலம் தான் என்னூறு ஆண்டுகளாய் இதயத்தில் கனக்குதடி! Those ninety minutes we spent together,  pounds around my heart like it was eight hundred years!  பார்வையிலே சில நிமிடம், பயத்தோடு சில நிமிடம், கட்டி அணைதபடி கண்ணீரில் சில நிமிடம்.. A few minutes at gazing, A few minutes in fear, A few minutes in tears, embracing each other.  இலக்கணமே பாராமல் எல்லா இடங்களிலும் முத்தங்கள் விதைத்த மோகத்தில் சில நிமிடம்.. Without concern for appropriateness, those few minutes we spent laying kisses all over each other.  உன்னோடு நான் இருந்த ஒவ்வொரு மணி துளியும் மரண படுக்கையிலும் மறக்காது கண்மணியே! எது நியாயம் எது பாவம் இருவருக்கும் தோன்றவில்லை! What is right, what is sin, neither of us considered!  அது இரவா அது பகலா...