First of all, I did not write this message - has someone hacked into my
account??! - I am not even sure what the Marhaba Mustapha song is?
In any case, here is a list of songs I have been trying to get the Ragas for
(not all are Rahman, but then again I am not trying to exclusively focus on
Rahman)
16 Vayathinile - Senthoora Poove Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Arasiyal - Varai En Tholiye Tamil Vidyasagar
Baba - Nam Nadai Kondu Tamil A.R.Rahman
Chinna Veedu - Ada Machamulla Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Delhi 6 - Masakali Hindi A.R.Rahman
Geethai - Mercury Poove Tamil Yuvan Shankar
Guru - Venmegam Tamil A.R.Rahman
Indru Poi Nalai Vaa - Mere Pyari Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Jeans - Anbe Anbe Tamil A.R.Rahman
Kaakha Kaakha - Ennai Konjam Tamil Harris Jayaraj
Mannan - Adikkudhu Kuliru Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Mounam Pesiyathe - En Anbe Tamil Yuvan Shankar
Mounam Pesiyathe - Kannin Ganthamai Tamil Yuvan Shankar
Mudhalvan - Mudhalvanae Tamil A.R.Rahman
Murai Maman - Anandham Anandham Tamil Vidyasagar
Muthal Mariyathai - Rasave Unnai Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Muthal Mariyathai - Vettiveru Vasam Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Nee Venunda Chellam - Ennada Athisaiyam Tamil Dhina
Nee Venunda Chellam - Kannanai Ninaikamal Tamil Dhina
Omkara - Jag Ja Re Gudiya Hindi Vishal B
Oru Kaithiyin Diary - Ithu Rosapoovu Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Ottam - Oh Vandhaale Tamil A.R.Rahman
Ponniyan Selvan - Kola Kolayya Tamil Vidyasagar
Poovellum Un Vasam - Thirumana Malargal Tamil Vidyasagar
Prince - Badan Pe Sitare Hindi Shankar-Jaikishen
Puthiya Mugam - Ithuthan Kaathal Enbadha Tamil A.R.Rahman
Rain - Themmadi Katre Tamil Jassie Gift
Rangeela - Hai Rama Hindi A.R.Rahman
Rangeela - Kamban Shelly Tamil A.R.Rahman
Ratchakan - Pogum Vahiyellam Tamil A.R.Rahman
Sachein - Kanmoodi Thirakkumbodhu Tamil Devi Sri Prasad
Sattam - Naan Than Raja Tamil Gangai Amaran
Sivaji - The Boss - Sahana Saaral Thoovutho Tamil A.R.Rahman
Sivaji - The Boss - Sooriyanum Santhira Tamil A.R.Rahman
Something Something Unakkum En - Un Parvaiyil Tamil Devi Sri Prasad
Swades - Saanwariya Hindi A.R.Rahman
Taj Mahal - Echi Elumichi Tamil A.R.Rahman
Tamil M.A. - Para Para Pattampoochi Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja
Thaamirabharani - Thaaliyae Thevai Illa Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja
Thalainagaram - Yedho Ninaikiren Tamil D. Imman
Thambi - Summa Kidanthe Tamil Vidyasagar
ThangaMagan - Adakku Malligai Tamil Ilaiyaraja
Malaikottai - Uyire Uyire Tamil Manisharma
Thiruda Thiruda - Veerapandi Kotaiyile Tamil A.R.Rahman
Thiruvilaiyadal Aarambam - Theriyamma Parthuputhen Tamil Yuvan Shankar
Raja
Thulluvadho Illamai - Ithu Kaathala Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja
Unnai Thedi - Katraga Varuvaiya Tamil Deva
Vallavan - Loosu Penne Tamil Yuvan Shankar Raja
Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu - Manjal Veyil Tamil Harris Jayaraj
Appreciate it guys,
Vajra.
--- In [email protected], Vajra <dianic_dre...@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Chord,
>
> Thanks for coming forward to help me in my quest. My first request for you is
> definitely a challenging one I hope. I have myself made an attempt to
> identify the raagas in Marhaba Mustapha song but I am not very confident
> about my conclusions yet so, please give your opinion about the raagas used
> in that song and then I will share mine as well.
>
> Regards,
> Vajra
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 7:59 AM, Chord <purev...@...> wrote:
> >
> > Fantastic idea! I am with you on this! I know a lot about raagas, so I
> > would love to help in any way!
> >
> > --- In [email protected], "Vajra" <dianic_dreams@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I'm on a personal quest to gather ragas for Rahman's film music...
> > > unfortunately I am not so well versed in identifying Ragas. I have been
> > > collecting popular ragas in their carnatic versions.... but I would like
> > > to get film song examples for all these ragas to help the new generation
> > > enjoy and understand the beauty of ragas by being able to relate to them.
> > >
> > > So what better way to develop appreciation for carnatic music than by
> > > showing its influences on popular music. That will be very educational
> > > and inspiring for people I think... especially now that Rahman has
> > > attracted quite a bit of interest from the west, and they will be keen to
> > > find out more about him, I would like to make information about ragas
> > > available to the west....
> > >
> > > This way, the west will also have a better understanding of the musical
> > > history that has given birth to a soul such as Rahman.
> > >
> > > I found this website that gave a small sample of ragas that corresponded
> > > to different songs Rahman has done:
> > > http://prabhuthemusiclover.tripod.com/arrahman/id3.html
> > >
> > > However, I am hoping someone (or several people), would help me create an
> > > extensive list of raga identification for Rahman's music. I plan to make
> > > a very educational website using this research. Hope to chat to you soon.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Vajra
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In [email protected], "keshav" <coolcrave@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A precious Attempt: Ah Aah!! Looking into depths of music creativity
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The soundtrack for film's such as Bose: The forgotten Hero and The
> > > > Rising were pretty much set back in time with some contemporary
> > > > features. These film's had distinct music form which were destined to
> > > > be heard constantly. A.R.A.R.Rahman, the music whiz, is highly credited
> > > > for having such amazing talent in executing music at any given
> > > > circumstances. He has indeed been dominating the Indian Music Industry
> > > > for long and has always been a delicate music trend setter. A.R.Rahman
> > > > is the only known individual who matches the chemistry between the ear
> > > > drums and his composition. The Rising, had been beautifully adorned by
> > > > various melody and rhythm, bringing genres such as folk, contemporary
> > > > and classical in to light. Having adapted such rich and exquisite
> > > > manner of composing music, A.R.Rahman makes a colossal comeback to
> > > > south India making his composing style a total makeover. Yes he is
> > > > back; it's the moment that all die hard tamil fans of his had to wait
> > > > for. The wait has ended
> and the outcome is par beyond excellence. Director S.J.Surya who directed
> Vaali, Kushi and New is back with Anbe Aaruyire (Ah Aah). Vaali has done a
> splendid job (refrained from English words is a wonder) penning the lyrics
> for all six songs in the movie. A.R.Rahman lends his hand composing in the
> New Age genre; the tunes are as usual fresh and innovative. Let's feed into
> the tracks;
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Anbe Aaruyire : Sturdy occurrence.
> > > >
> > > > A.R.A.R.Rahman.
> > > >
> > > > The song starts with a different voice (aahhhh flange effect) and drum
> > > > loops and all of a sudden you have A.R.Rahman entering the melody with
> > > > an unusual note, which breaks the current ambience. A.R.Rahman sounds
> > > > so different in this number, not with his high pitched vocal but kinda
> > > > suttle version this time. He seems to be maturing.
> > > >
> > > > The song seem to have the strong bhava of raga saramathi. The lyrics
> > > > arraira kodi perghalil oruvan adiyaen Tamilzhan nan unggal nanban which
> > > > translates: "amongst 6 million human population (India), as a Tamil
> > > > servant I am your friend", is so touching and delivers a strong message
> > > > straight to your heart. This is a promising start for A.R.Rahman's
> > > > tamil musical venture and will be a trademark for his return down
> > > > south. The Tamil syllables 'Ah Aah is used all over the song, even in
> > > > some part of the lyrics. The rhythm of the song is sophisticated plus
> > > > peppy loops woven around it, creates an energetic ambience. This song
> > > > is at its own class. The strings are beautifully added in the 2nd
> > > > charanam and the female and kids chorus are amazing. Some delicate
> > > > usage of strings could be heard from 03:07 to 03:12. Repetitive effects
> > > > such as echo and flange have added beauty to this song. The song ends
> > > > with "neengal illamal naan inggay illai" I am nowhere without you"
> > > > A.R.Rahman is iron
> ically referring to his fans.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Mayilirage: Soothing and smooth as a peacock feather
> > > >
> > > > Madhushree and Naresh Iyer
> > > >
> > > > Wow! The initial traditional south Indian instruments thavil,
> > > > naadaswaaram and kartaals amplify the south Indian music ambience.
> > > > Later, joined with the tabla and chords A.R.Rahman creates a melodies
> > > > tune flowing smoothly over your soul. Madhushree sounds sweet in her
> > > > rendering and not forgetting Naresh Iyer (SS finalist refer to the
> > > > image 1.1) for his marvelous voice and a promising debut. Naresh,
> > > > naturally with good tone and voice modulation is well exploited by
> > > > A.R.Rahman. The naadaswaran which is replicated
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Image 1.1
> > > >
> > > > Digitally(tenor sax or oboe), portrays an unusual feel. The rhythm
> > > > rules over this song, it's a great experimental effort in combining
> > > > both thavil and tabla to convey music. The chords and tingling effects
> > > > help create a vintage feel moving freely behind the song unnoticed. The
> > > > pallavi and charanams varies in different aspect of music. Both of them
> > > > have different melody hues and music arrangements. This is a style
> > > > A.R.Rahman has adept to convey diverse music forms.
> > > >
> > > > The sequence of the song you would most expect for is when madhushree
> > > > goes "Uyirai thodun..." moves so divine with the orchestration. The
> > > > pallavi communicates in raga manirangu whereas the charanams have some
> > > > anya swaras(foreign notes) like suddha dhaivatham and prati madhyaman.
> > > > The song has simple interludes with powerful effects to deliver the
> > > > melody. It's true to say that A.R.Rahman is at his best in executing
> > > > such rare tunes. The tingling effect bids the song goodbye.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Varugirai : Reinstating your soul
> > > >
> > > > Hariharan and Chitra
> > > >
> > > > Hari and chitra duo had been missing for a while and A.R.Rahman has
> > > > revived them in a splendid pop music presentation. The song start with
> > > > hallucinating music ambience accompanied by the drum beats resembling
> > > > the human heart beat. Then with vigorous attempt the violins cry in
> > > > mercy. Hari moves in with his rustic voice rendering the lyrics and
> > > > later accompanied by the mesmerizing chitra which her share of pathos.
> > > > The overall melody of the song seem to be based on raga Keervani with
> > > > some exceptional subhapantuvarali bhava when chitra goes "varugirean
> > > > varugirean."
> > > >
> > > > Watch out for the chord progression from 2:45 to 2:55 simply
> > > > outstanding. The charanams are simple and is flourished with major
> > > > string executions i.e. 5:20 to 5:28.The song is built out of associated
> > > > efforts from the rhythm and orchestration section. The interlude
> > > > supports the song by lingering around the theme of fear and hatred
> > > > (3:56 to 4:14) by using some feverish ambience. The song overall is a
> > > > great effort.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thigu Thigu : Depicting hunger for music.
> > > >
> > > > Sadhana Sargam
> > > >
> > > > The song starts with a radio edition effect having sadhana executing
> > > > her vocals set to mujhra rhythm loop. Then, boom! Out pours the rhythm
> > > > arrangement which is the exact of WOHE's Dacoit Duel, it's a delight
> > > > having such rhythmic pattern in tamil songs. Sadhana accompanied by a
> > > > male singer??? (is It Blaaze) renders the pallavi with grace. The tabla
> > > > again has its share of fame in this number moving about freely in the
> > > > melody. Sadhana's voice is at her finest from 2:23 to 2:25. The melody
> > > > again varies in 2 shades setting apart the pallavi and charanam. The
> > > > song is constructed with sophisticated melodies (bearing usage of raga
> > > > shivaranjini) . This song has some creative usage of tamil vocabulary
> > > > which is evident in the lyrics i.e. sarama sarama avasarama and anggam
> > > > thangam mridhangam. Hat's off to vaali for such language exploitation.
> > > >
> > > > The interludes are stressed by the usage of rhythms. The slow moving
> > > > rhythm loops fits the lyrics well and creates that lustful mood for the
> > > > song. Some notable interlude sequence is present from 4:02 to 4:25. Way
> > > > to go sadhana a notable effort.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thazhuvudu : An Exceptional bliss a musical downpour
> > > >
> > > > S.P.B and Shreya Ghosal
> > > >
> > > > The peak of the album and my dearest. The melody is exceptional with
> > > > R&B style rhythm, having shreya rendering her lustful best making me
> > > > doubting her voice, oh! My God is it she! A.R.Rahman should be credited
> > > > in bringing her out of her usual classical envelop. S.P.B is another
> > > > tremendous phenomenon lending his growling voice which evokes in mind,
> > > > his valor of the 80's. Before I go further, I've never even dreamt of
> > > > having a tamil song rendered in R&B genre, but looks like reality rules
> > > > in the case of Thazhuvudu. The rhythmic pattern and the rendering
> > > > styles are indeed meant to represent that genre. I was in tears hearing
> > > > this song. The lustful mood prevails all over the melody.
> > > >
> > > > The song starts warm, with tingling effects in the background and some
> > > > Caribbean drums filling the melody. Shreya enters, seductively
> > > > whispering the lyrics, S.P.B joins her with some expressions emmm
> > > > Ahhh!!, and starts to growl on the lyrics, a blissful start. There is
> > > > no more turning away, the peak of the song is at 1:23 to 1:47 where
> > > > three major music elements unite: orchestration, rhythm and voice,so
> > > > supreme. S.P.B.'s beautiful harmony rendering "kathai ondru.." is
> > > > notable. The melody seem to closely woven around raga ratipatipriya
> > > > (22nd mela janyam) and suddha dhanyasi. Many might notice the "wah wah"
> > > > effects used all over the song, this effect play a major role in
> > > > upholding the mood. Striking Caribbean drums join the melody boosting
> > > > it along with the electric guitar at 3:29 to 3:50. Shreya's sphuritham
> > > > (micro note execution) is remarkable at 4:17 to 4:20. The chorus "oru
> > > > dhaaram" is delivered in harmony by both sound very polished and
> > > > diversed..
> > > >
> > > > The interludes shines with wonderful rhythmic expressions with little
> > > > string's supporting it. The song has many musical expressions towards
> > > > the end keeping us surprised. A magnificent number, fresh effort, hail
> > > > A.R.Rahman!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Maramkothiye : A soul pecker
> > > >
> > > > Shankar Mahadevan, Pop shalini, Vasundara Dass and Blaaze.
> > > >
> > > > The remix version of mayilirage. After the much famed "thottaal poo
> > > > Malarum" A.R.Rahman does again, and the outcome is spectacular. The
> > > > song contains heavy techno beat loops. Shankar lends his ultimate along
> > > > with Vasundara and shalini. Blaaze breaks into the song with some rap
> > > > phrases (3:58 to 4:05). The voices, filtered with phase effect seem to
> > > > blend well with the background melody. I am amazed to see that the
> > > > sarangi is filling the song (1:48 to 2:02) joining the league western
> > > > instruments and effects. The lyrics are similar to mayilirage with only
> > > > an uplifted beat. The rhythmic loops are maintained throughout the
> > > > song. Music effect's such as flange, phase and vibrato are evenly
> > > > spread over the song. I am sure this number is going to be a repetitive
> > > > listening number among youths since it portrays the commercial aspect
> > > > of music. Peppy blow for the ear drums.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Thus ends this exclusive stride of exceptional music experience.
> > > > A.R.Rahman nicely blends into the current Tamil music market with a
> > > > remarkable effort. With this album A.R.Rahman has given us the pleasure
> > > > of listening to some amusing and sincere tune directly from his heart.
> > > > We in return must be a submissive listener to experience the bliss in
> > > > his composition. His decent approached have always been warmly
> > > > accepted, Anbe Aruyirea fit's all needed requirement. Looking forward
> > > > to more of such exquisite music presentations in future.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Rajj
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
