Ena Satham Inda Neram

This next Illayaraja's classic is from the film Punnagai Mannan; a song sung by SP Balasubramanian for onscreen action by Kamalahasan & Rekha.

All the songs from this movie ended up being hit, especially this one was at the top of the charts for a long time. Kamal played dual role in this K.Balachandar's movie which sure raked in lots of $$$.

I am a great Raja's fan and intend to do many more of his songs, I like this song and think you all like it as well while bringing back memories from the 80's.

I think I have made a decent attempt at making this karaoke with my own imaginations in few places with the hope you'd appreciate it. As always, listen, enjoy and kindly leave your comments.



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Unga Ponana Kaigal

My next song is another PB Srinivas's rendition from the film Kadhalika Neeram Illai. What a movie it was! simply superb. It's such a riot that I cannot stop laughing even after seeing this movie innumerable times, a thorough entertainer.

Performance by Muthuraman, Nagesh, Balaiah, Rajashri were amazing. Acting by relatively newcomers like Sachu, Ravichandran & Kanchana were also commendable. Infact, during most of the scenes where Sachu is paired with Nagesh, it was obvious that she had a tough time controlling her laughter, such was Nagesh's hilarious acting.

This song in the screen is performed by Ravichandran when he tries to win his heroine's heart. Originally sung by PBS with his silky smooth voice, MS Viswanathan scored the music for this wonderful Kannadasan lyrics.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good karaoke track and had to put up with one that had a lot of popping sound and was jumping around. Still, I was compelled to do this song with whatever I had and hope you like it.

As always, feel free to comment.



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Tum Se Hi

Today has not been a great day for me; however, I thought I'll post my karaoke blog that I made couple of days ago but never had time to post it. This next song is from the Hindi film "Jab We Met", a feel good romantic comedy movie, that revolves around Shahid Kapur & Kareena Kapoor. Background score was rendered by upcoming music director Pritam and this particular song was sung by Mohit Chauhan.

In fact after the success of this film, it was made in Tamil as well under the title "Kandein Kadhalai" starring Bharath and Tamannaah. Rarely you'll find remakes equally good as the original. I have seen both the versions and I liked them both.

I started doing this song few days a ago but due to work schedules couldn't complete it in a timely manner, but eventually finished it 2 days ago. I like this song for its catchy tune and peppy beat. I hope you'll like this karaoke and as always, please feel free to drop a few lines in the comments box below.



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Kalangalil Aval Vasantham

This next olden goldie is from the movie Paava Manipu. A super hit movie at that time was made with all the right ingredients like Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, Devika... background score by Viswanathan-Ramamurthy, Lyrics by Kannadasan & direction - Bhimsingh, Wow! what a team.

This song was originally sung by PB Srinivas for Gemini Ganesan on screen. The comparison that Kannadasan makes in this song wherein he equates a women to natures best etc. is simply amazing, what an imagination!

As always, please listen and provide your comments.



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Nandan Charitram Day

What a wonderful evening it was! I was blown away by the amazing talent our young Vidwans exhibited on 10th April 2010 under the auspice of Nandan Charitram Day sponsored by Dharma Palana Sabha, NY USA. Thanks to Mr. Swaminathan & Suseela Swaminathan for their commitment and untiring effort to have made this event a reality.

Children of all ages groups participated in this wonderful and amazing musical evening to celebrate the life story of Nandanar through select songs from Gopalakrishna Bharati's archives. The effort, practice & commitment shown by both children and their teachers his highly appreciable. This along with several other events that are organized to showcase our young Vidwans talents is an excellent opportunity for these budding musicians to grow and nurture our Indian culture and tradition.

Kudos to all the parents who amidst their busy personal schedule continue to stay committed to ensure that our culture and traditions are safeguarded.

While the evening was also an opportunity to raise fund in support of the much deserved Dayananda Sarawathi Ashram's initiative to re-initiate and energize the "Oduwars" in South Indian Temples, it provided an wonderful platform for these youngsters to learn and exhibit story of a pariah who became a saint.

I am confident our Indian culture and traditions are safe in these young hands and I am sure you'll agree once you see these videos capturing the moments on that wonderful evening of 10th April 2010 in Bridgewater Temple Auditorium, NJ USA.

Click the link below for the Nandan Charitram Day playlist that includes all of the videos.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=6B54CFDA88FE439F

Kaatrin Mozhi

This next Vairamuthu's penned song has to be amongst one of his best; amazing lyrics with imaginative meaning associated with it. A very simple melody composed by Vidyasagar and originally sung by Balram (I guess) for the film Mozhi.

I liked its simplicity and as soon as the original audio came out this song took a spot in my popular melodies playlist. Praskash Raj, Prithivi Raj & Jyothika acted in this movie which is one of those movies that did not do well in its opening week but started picking up momentum after the initial week by word of mouth. If you haven't seen this movie yet, its worth picking it up from your nearest library and enjoy a clean movie with some amazing acting by Jyothika.

This being one of the popular song amongst other good ones from this movie, I wanted to do this karaoke for a while now. As always, listen and enjoy and provide your comments.



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Ithu Oru Ponmalai Pozhudu

This next song is one of those types that will remain evergreen and that something we never get bored of listening. Such awesome melody could be composed by none other than our favorite Illayaraja. Originally sung by melody mannan SPB this scintillating song remained at the top of the charts for many months (maybe even years), and rightly so.

A very simple melody composed with amazing use of instruments which includes violin & tabla.

Whenever & wherever I hear this song I break out humming along with it and this song simply lifts the moment.

I enjoyed singing this song and I hope you enjoy listening it and reminiscing those days...

As always, listen, enjoy & please comment.



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