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Vani Jayaram's songs

Topic started by avvaiyar (@ 203.116.61.132) on Wed Jan 27 02:29:28 EST 1999.
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I'm a new visitor to this website. I couldn't see anyone discussing about Vani Jayaram's songs.
Let me start this one.(It had been there previously pls. forgive me!)

"Ezhu swarangalukkul ethanai paadal..
Ithaya surangathul ethanai kelvi...
Vaazhum manitharukkul ethanai salanam.."

Wow! Beautiful voice!

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VaniJairam.com - A site that has lots of info and songs of VJ.

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• From: Saravanan (@ 213.42.2.11) on: Fri May 21 12:07:50 EDT 2004
  
  Continued--
  
  189. Ullam urugaadha- Thisai Maariya Paravaigal- MSV
  
  Every morning while driving to work, at a particular interchange, I observe a flock of white birds that come flying towards the North, but suddenly change their course and veer towards the East. And noticing this unfailing sight day after day, I often wonder what makes them do this at that particular point of their flight—are they obeying a summons that only they could perceive? And this film’s poetic title keeps popping up invariably!
  
  P.S.V. Pictures’ Thisai Maariya Paravaigal starred Saratbabu, Sumalatha (debut), Major Sundararajan, G.Srinivasan, M.N.Rajam, V.S.Raghavan, T.V.Kumudini, Veeraraghavan, P.S.Veerappa and others. The film was produced by P.S. Veerappa. Story, dialogue and direction by S.Jagadeesan.
  
  It was an engrossing tale that raised caste-related issues in a refreshing manner. When Ganga (Sumalatha) and Rangamani (Saratbabu) are about to get married, the truth comes out that Ganga is not the daughter of the Unchaviruthi Brahmin G.Srinivasan as supposed, but the child of a low-caste convict Kaali (Major). The subsequent pandemonium that erupts, and Ganga’s voluntary conversion to Christianity and becoming Sister Mary, and how she saves Rangamani’s life in the end while making the supreme sacrifice herself were all told in a befitting manner. The delicate caste and religious issues needed tight rope walking, and S.Jagadeesan pulled it off successfully.
  
  MSV’s score was an important ingredient in the film’s success recipe. Kannadasan narrates the twists and turns in the story in a single song ‘Kizhakku paravai merkku parakkuthu’ and TMS is ideally placed in the role of the raconteur. The wonderful JC-SJ (with some kids joining the fun) song ‘Raja vaada singakkutti’ (also by Kannadasan) was a Radio Ceylon favorite. Listening to Abhayambika’s short Sanskrit verse, followed by Balamuralikrishna’s soulful rendition of Vallalaar’s ‘Arutjothi deivam ennai aandukkonda deivam’ is a moving experience. Pulamaipithan’s ‘Adra melathai raja’ (Kovai Soundararajan/LRE) is a bold attempt to expose some of society’s hypocrisies.
  
  The situation of ‘ullam urugathaa’ is an arresting irony. Kaasi Paati (T.V.Kumudini), who had valiantly waged a doomed war for society’s acceptance of Ganga, is now on her deathbed. She expresses her dying wish to her grandson Rangamani – as in earlier, happier times, she wants to listen to Ganga play the veenai and sing a devotional song. Rangamani hesitates, for Ganga is not Ganga of yore, she is now Sister Mary. But when Kaasi Paati herself entreats Mary (‘Karthar melae paada vendiyavala, Kandan melae paada solrennu thappa ninaikkadhe’), Mary cannot refuse this request of the beloved Paati.
  
  And so we get see the remarkable sight of a Sister of the seminary singing an emotional paean to Lord Muruga. The Maadha Koyil mezhuguvathi goes back to glitter as an agrahaarathu agal vilakku, albeit for a brief transitory moment—and who else but VJ to masterfully enact this definitive moment, penned by Kannadasan, and crafted by MSV--
  
  Neeradi paatuduthi nindravargal yaavarkkum
  seeraana vaazhvu tharum Selvathirukkumara
  maaratha selvamudan vaazha thunaippurivaai
  sooranaye vendra thooya mani senthoora
  
  This is soulful recitation with which the song commences. The fast movements on the Veenai, followed swiftly by the somber church music bring out the paradox—and this juxtaposition is interspersed throughout the song.
  
  Ullam urugaatha-
  endhan oonum urugaatha—
  Thannai azhaithaal arugil varuvaai
  Peranbu gurunaatha—Muruga—
  
  What a fervent appeal to the Lord--VJ scintillates in this stirring song, surcharged with emotion. ‘Kanda—azhagu thirukkumara—Senthil—amudha vadivazhaga’ – what a moving rendition! Exquisite!
  
  The distant tolling of the Church bells is heard, even as Mary plays the veenai at Kaasi Paati’s bedside. And as she bends over the veenai, the shadow of the cross that hangs from her chain falls on the framed picture of Muruga. Kaasi paati’s eyes brim with tears of bliss, and as the song ends, her soul is freed from the shackles of human bondage and passes on--her last wish fulfilled. Mary prays for her soul to repose in peace, and leaves the house. Love and affection know no restraints of religion or caste.
  
  (Solos Page 4 at vanijairam.com)
  
  More to come in the MSV-VJ line-up of 1979--
  
  
• From: Naaz (@ 24.87.30.219) on: Fri May 21 12:15:07 EDT 2004
  
  
  Yappov! Oliyum OLiyum Kaatraanga Pa VJ Saravana Taalkeesle! :-)
  
  Superb songs both. I will write more later in the day. Got to get some work done now. :-)
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 195.229.241.180) on: Fri May 21 13:46:44 EDT 2004
  
  Naaz :))
  
  Btw, I've sent you a PS song that I like very much. Hope you will include it in your show.
  
  
• From: Naaz (@ 24.87.30.219) on: Fri May 21 17:23:12 EDT 2004
  
  Saravanan -
  
  It is a song that was on my list as a MUST! (My recording of the solo is just as bad (track shifts, stereo bursts and dodgy bass / treble and all) as the one you sent my way (yours might muster a C+, mines way down at D (for disintegration) - so your file will make the show. Trust Meenatchi :-)
  
  
• From: Neel D (@ 61.11.44.24) on: Fri May 21 23:41:22 EDT 2004
  
  Saravanan,
  
  Thanks for the latest instalment of the Chronology and all the background stories. All three songs are absolute gems.
  
  
• From: AV (@ 132.206.72.39) on: Sat May 22 11:40:52 EDT 2004
  
  Naaz:
  
  I have a collection of LM mp3s downloaded from various places and put up together.
  
  http://uk.geocities.com/ajit_v_r/home.html
  
  My specific recommendations would be:
  
  1) http://uk.geocities.com/ajit_v_r/railwayplatform-chand.mpga (Madan Mohan)
  
  2) http://uk.geocities.com/ajit_v_r/LautGayaGhamKaZamana.mp3 (MD: MSV-TKR)
  
  and
  
  3) http://us.f1f.yahoofs.com/bc/50436b7b/bc/My+Documents/07-bahut-din-huye-chandaa-chamake.mp3?bfhq3rABw42LtxaA
  
  (MD: keep guessing!)
  
  
  There are hundreds of PS solos uploaded in the Tamil and Telugu sections of http://www.coolgoose.com . The site is good but is generally an endurance test and the downloads are too slow.
  
  
• From: AV (@ 132.206.72.39) on: Sat May 22 11:50:03 EDT 2004
  
  Saravanan:
  
  Heard the third song in your chronology for the first time. A really wonderful song and beautiful singing by VJ. thanks.
  
  
• From: Naaz (@ 24.87.30.219) on: Sat May 22 13:24:43 EDT 2004
  
  AV -
  
  Thanks for the links and the recommendations. Are these files downloadable? The first link uk geocites) took me back to musicindiaonline? Do you have these songs in MP3 format, and can you load up a briefcase??
  
  I don't do coolgoose anymore. It's a waste of time.
  
  
  
• From: AV (@ 132.206.72.96) on: Sat May 22 16:14:05 EDT 2004
  
  The three links all point to mp3 or mpga files. To download the file, right click on the link, and select "save target as". But sometimes, briefcase and geocities links dont work. Yahoo often plays games at times!
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 217.165.65.223) on: Thu May 27 04:05:47 EDT 2004
  
  Naaz, how was your programme?
  
  
• From: Naaz (@ 24.87.30.219) on: Thu May 27 09:18:16 EDT 2004
  
  Saravanan -
  
  Thanks for asking. I have posted a brief note along with the song list in the PS thread. Please give it a glance.
  My (preferred) computer is on the blink the past two days. I will definitely post a response to the songs in the chronology once it back up and running.
  
  A recent fun discovery that CV would particularly relish:
  
  A friend made me a compilation of recent Hindi hits, insisting that I get with the times. The tracks only have the film name, but there are no other details. There's this song in the compilation which is a good example of unintended hilarity: Jaadu Hai Nashaa Hai Madhoshiyaan (Jism)
  Well, that ought to be the first line. But the male singer (no clue about who he is) sings it as "Chaadhu Hai Nashaa Hai Madhhoshiyaan, Tuch Ko Buhalake Ab Chaaun Kahan" And later on, "Hum Jal Pade Hain, Sapno' Se Aage" - Burning Ahead of My Dreams? Or Walking Ahead of My Dreams? Chal Pade Hain...Cha varavendiya edaththil varamal pona kaaranam ennavo? :-)
  
  
• From: Kaumudi (@ 136.142.153.250) on: Thu May 27 16:40:24 EDT 2004
  
  Naaz
  That must be Shaan singing "Chaadhu...". Hum Jal pade hain...was quite funny. Shaan is a punjabi I think. Wonder why he would have made such mistakes. Maybe it is called "Stylish singing". Saravanan might know many more details.
  
  That was a good selection of songs by LM and PS (your list in the PS thread). Didn't get a chance to listen to them through your program though!
  
  
• From: Saravanan (@ 213.42.2.11) on: Fri May 28 00:14:21 EDT 2004
  
  Kaumudi, Shaan it is! (I guess he's a Bengali btw, his name being Shantanu Mukherjee) I haven't listened to the duet much, but Shreya is wonderful in the solo version. My pick from the album, however, is KK's Aawaraapan banjaarapan--bewitching number.
  
  Naaz- excellent selection!
  
  
• From: Cinema Virumbi (@ 203.197.220.196) on: Fri May 28 01:08:05 EDT 2004
  
  
  Naaz, Saravanan,
  
  I am aware that Kumar S(h)anu is actually Shantanu Bhattacharya but details of this Shaan (ParEshaan?!!), I am not aware!!
  
  
• From: Naaz (@ 24.87.30.219) on: Fri May 28 08:01:42 EDT 2004
  
  Kaumudi -
  
  If by "stylish singing" you mean a complete disregard for syllabic precision, regional nuance and pleasure of the language intact - then, Shaan's a contender, alright! Hell, he might even be in the charmed circles of early "stylish" pioneers for all I know! :-)
  
  Saravanan -
  
  MD is Annu Malik? The compilation does not have the song you mention, however, Chalo Thum Ko Le Kar Chalein by SG has a nice lilt about it.
  
  Cinema Virumbi -
  
  ParEshaan is the word! :-)
  
  

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