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Hariharan-A Class Apart

Topic started by Anand (@ peso.ntu.ac.sg) on Wed Mar 25 09:17:21 EST 1998.
All times in EST +10:30 for IST.

I'm starting a new thread dedicated to Hariharan's versitility as a singer.
He is today ,by far the most wanted singer by the MD's.HIs golden voice got very late recognition after a very long period of 10-15 years.....but the good part is that he is now reaping the fruits of his efforts finally.
All his latest songs are big hits.
Here are a few Hariharan songs {in tamil movies} that I like.
1.Malargaley malargaley...(saraswathi)
2.Oru Mani Adittaal...
3.Telephone mani pol...(desh)
4.Uyireh Uyireh...
5.Manamey thotta chinungi..(shades of mohanam)
6.En Manadhai kollai adittavaley...(hamsadhwani)
7.Vidukadhayaa indha vaazhkai...(Ahirbhairavi)
8.Taj mahaaley...(kaanada)
9.Chandiranai Thottadhu yaar...
10.Ennai thaalatta varuvalo..(Keeravani)
11.Vennilavey Vennilavey....

Tell me more on Hariharan's songs..

Some other songs I like of his are from His album "Colonial Cousins"....

Hariharan has the uncanny ability to bring emotion(bhaavam) into his songs..which is what makes it great to listen to apart from the fact that it is rendered really beautifully,with due respect given to the gamakaas.

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• From: Geetha (@ gatekeeper.oracle.co.uk) on: Wed Apr 1 05:10:21 EST 1998
  
  Bhaskar:
  
  "Also did you hear to the song in Monolisa by ARR
  Veesum thendral Kaatrinai pOl endhan
  indhayathil nee vizhundhaai
  or the same one in Kabhi Na Kabhi by ARR
  Maeri Saari Subuhom Maein ShaamOm Maein Tu Hi Tu "
  
  I believe this song is in Karaharapriya - the Melakartha which is one note different to Keeravani.....
  
  
• From: Kitcha (@ dhcp232-181.eel.ufl.edu) on: Wed Apr 1 14:15:12 EST 1998
  
  NOV :
  
  The song I am referring to goes like this in Hindi...
  
  "Mere yaara dil daara zara sun sun..."
  
  sung by SPB,Hariharan and Chitra.
  
  
• From: Neeks (@ 206.29.67.66) on: Wed Apr 1 19:18:47 EST 1998
  
  NOV:
  
  "Mera yaata dil daara zara sun sun" is called "Eerathamaraikku" in Tamil and is sung by Mano, Krishnaraaj, Swarnalatha.
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ gatekeeper.oracle.co.uk) on: Thu Apr 2 07:31:10 EST 1998
  
  Have any of you heard the fantastic song : INDHU MAHAAL SAMUTHIRAME? It's from the film Mannava (the last Prasanth starrer, before Jeans - exactly 1 year old), but doesn't actually appear in the movie.
  
  This song has 2 versions, one by both HARIHARAN and the other by UNNIKRISHNAN. I've forgotten the female singer.
  
  It's an excellent song, you must acquire it. The song has shades of the RAGAM DESH and SAHANA.....
  
  
• From: K. ANUSH ANAND (@ 206.103.12.229) on: Thu Apr 2 22:21:43 EST 1998
  
  Dear tfm lovers,
  HARINI IS NOT HARIHARAN'S SISTER. THIS IS FOR YOUR KIND INFORMATION. I WAS HARINI'S SCHOOLMATE AND SO FAR I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE
  SAYING THAT HARIHARAN IS HARINI'S BROTHER. SO DON'T GO ABOUT SPREADING RUMOURS.
  
  K. ANUSH ANAND
  
  
  
• From: Ramki (@ nas01ppp207.apts.wmich.edu) on: Thu Apr 2 22:28:47 EST 1998
  
  Geetha indeed its a wonderful song but unfortunately the song didnt become popular.
  The female singer is 'Chitra'.
  Have you people listened to 'uchi mudhal paadham varai'From 'Sengottai'??(Mithalis second song in tamil).Its a nice piece too)
  
  
• From: Ramki (@ nas01ppp207.apts.wmich.edu) on: Thu Apr 2 22:32:05 EST 1998
  
  Mr AAnand i dont think anyone is spreading any rumour here. A kind reminder:Please do not write in Bold letters - it doesnt look pleasant to read.
  
  
• From: Bhaskar (@ ww-td03.proxy.aol.com) on: Fri Apr 3 23:57:24 EST 1998
  
  Geetha:
  
  Thanks for the Raagam of Veesum thedral
  Kaatrinai pOl from Monolisa by ARR.
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ gatekeeper.oracle.co.uk) on: Mon Apr 6 05:19:44 EDT 1998
  
  Anush: Sorry for that, I only posted what I'd heard as being true, as I'm not based in India and have never had a chance to go to school with famous South Indian singers, I can only apologise for my mistake.
  
  
• From: Geetha (@ gatekeeper.oracle.co.uk) on: Mon Apr 6 05:23:25 EDT 1998
  
  Bhaskar: The pleasure is mine.....It's so good to meet others who are interested in finding out ragams of Film songs. It's a passion of mine and sometimes, it's good to be asked, so that I can then listen to songs that I miss. I try and buy every release of cassette available, but due to time constraints, I don't always listen to everything in detail, so, when you ask me about songs, it gives me a good opportunity to listen and analyse particular songs.....
  
  Please keep asking.....
  
  
• From: raja (@ 161.139.88.51) on: Tue Apr 14 02:54:34 EDT 1998
  
  well, friends what do you think about the song 'ennai thalatha varuvallo' from the movie 'kathalukku mariyathai' ?here in malaysia and singapore it's the no 1 song for the past several weeks.
  
  
• From: Anand (@ news.ntu.edu.sg) on: Wed Apr 15 00:26:53 EDT 1998
  
  Ennai Thaalatta varuvalo is a very simple song, but Hariharan has added that extra something to it and sung it extremely well.I like the song very much too.
  
  
• From: raja m (@ draco.eisi.com) on: Mon Apr 20 16:31:09 EDT 1998
  
  Anush Anand:
  
  I heard from a relative of mine, who also was harini's classmate; was her nick name "jaangiri vaai ?"
  
  
  
• From: Mohankumar (@ proxy.qatar.net.qa) on: Wed Apr 29 14:42:16 EDT 1998
  
  Hello Hariharan Fans,
  Have you hear "O Dilruba" malayalam superhit song of hariharan. (Film is mammotty starrer 'Azhakiyaraavanan') It is a real treat. You should hear this song. Music is by Vidyasagar. It's a duet with chitra and hari is at his best.
  
  
• From: Mohankumar (@ proxy.qatar.net.qa) on: Wed Apr 29 14:44:56 EDT 1998
  
  Hello Hariharan Fans,
  Have you heard "O Dilruba" malayalam superhit song of hariharan. (Film is mammotty starrer 'Azhakiyaraavanan') It is a real treat. You should hear this song. Music is by Vidyasagar. It's a duet with chitra and hari is at his best.
  
  
• From: sree (@ viveka.cs.concordia.ca) on: Wed Apr 29 19:03:09 EDT 1998
  
  Hi everybody,
  see hariharan interview in screen.
  http://www.expressindia.com/screen/apr24/music1.htm
  .
  
  
• From: bs (@ www1.access.bt.com) on: Fri May 1 05:54:36 EDT 1998
  
  Sree:
  Thanx for the link...
  
  Interesting part from the interview::-)
  
  Q: You have sung for Illayaraja, AR Rahman,Deva and almost
  all the music directors. How is your rapport with them?
  
  A: I vibe very well with AR Rahman. In fact, I started my
  career in South with him, with Roja and Bombay.He understands me
  very well and we have a good tuning.
  He gives me a free hand and singing for him is always a
  pleasant experience. While recording, there are minimum people,
  only four of us — director, lyricist, Rahman and me, and
  the peaceful atmosphere makes my work easy. And
  Rahman is
  the guy who showcased my voice commercially.
  
  For Illayaraja I had sung the song Thalattu in the film
  Kadalukku Mariyadai. I usually improvise while singing,
  but with Illayaraja there is not much flexibility. But the
  song I sung for him was quite melodious.
  
  Deva is open to ideas. I have sung just a few songs for him.
  
  HH bomb vachirukkaru...Periya aaL than..:-))))
  Ennagumo...:-)))
  
  Cheers,
  BS
  
  
• From: P. Sundram (@ palo5.pacific.net.sg) on: Thu May 7 12:35:25 EDT 1998
  
  Just in case readers of this thread, who are probably Hariharan fans, are not aware, there is a webpage dedicated to Hariharan at
  
  http://www.geocities.com/tokyo/temple/3458
  
  Hope you log in.
  
  
• From: P. Sundram (@ palo5.pacific.net.sg) on: Sun May 10 13:05:32 EDT 1998
  
  Fans of Hariharan may wish to know that in the Indian National Awards announced today (10 May 98), Hariharan has been selected "Best Singer" for the Hindi movie "Border". A much deserved but long overdue award.
  
  
• From: Mano (@ eleco176.watstar.uwaterloo.ca) on: Sun May 10 23:31:20 EDT 1998
  
  Hi,
  HariHaran New album titled 'Kathal Vetham' has been released by OMI (Magna sound). It's good. VM wrote the lyrics, but it is much better than his chinna chinna aasai. The recording is awesome.
  
  
  
• From: Mano (@ eleco176.watstar.uwaterloo.ca) on: Sun May 10 23:36:53 EDT 1998
  
  It seems like Deva came up with another good album. The album is 'priyamudan'.
  The song sung by hariharan, 'Aakasavaani Neeya en Rani' is really appealing. 'Mariya Mariya' by vijai and Anu Ratha is a catchy tune.
  
  
• From: Narayanan Vishwanathan (@ x8b4ed9e5.dhcp.okstate.edu) on: Mon Oct 5 15:55:55 EDT 1998
  
  I would like to add an additional dimension of Hariharan , the way he came to the limelite. His
  Ghazals. Despite the fact that his mother, Alamelu
  Mani is a famous carnatic singer and he had carnatic music in his blood , he was quick enough to unlearn it and take up Ghazals. It's an extremely arduous effort to shed carnatic and learn Hindustani. yet the maestro did it.
  His ghazal " Saakia jaaye kahan " is my favorite.
  Others favorites include " mooh dekhne walo ke liye jaam nahin hain" , " raath bhar tanha raha"
  etc, etc.
  I proudly proclaim that i am Hariharan's #1 fan
  and will remain till the end of my life.
  Nahin hain",
  
  
• From: D.Martin (@ isdn-brf-87-52.tm.net.my) on: Sun Dec 26 05:19:51 EST 1999
  
  Evebthough i am not from india, i do not miss being an ardent fan of the great singer whose power of improvising a simple song or a song that has been sung by him just like that.Some may say that this is because of his carnatic musical background but in my opinion, i say this guy is was destined to sing!From colonial cousins to songs in the cinema, hariharan delivers them with so much passion and perfection.He is my inspiration to sing and it is due to him that i am able to perform in shows cause i perform his songs and some people say that i sing like him but even if i do sound like him at times, i'm only
  40% compared to the great maestro himself.Hariharan Rules! yeah!!!!
  
  
• From: Ravi (@ nscs24p12.remote.umass.edu) on: Tue Dec 28 14:37:38 EST 1999
  
  I was recently very impressed by the way HH has rendered kurukku siruthavaLE in Muthalvan. (Actually the first HH song to have impacted me thus. :-). I cannot discuss the nuances etc, but somehow I felt it was a more studied performance than his earlier ones.
  
  

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