Kurai ondrum illai...!

I have no special thing to say about this mesmerizing song. This song is unique due to the fact that it does not assume the tone of devoted prayer as most Hindu devotional songs but one of thankfulness to God.
Kurai Onrum Illai is a very popular song from Smt. M.S.Subbulakshmi in South India and is sung in the ‘thukda’ section of many Carnatic concerts.
The lyricist and the composer Sir.Rajagopalachari ( Rajaji) wasnot a popular composer of Carnatic music and “Kurai Onrum Illai” is his sole Carnatic composition that has gained widespread recognition.
I have sung this song for the Navarathiri Golu in one of my neighbour’s home


Song : Kurai ondrum illai
Composer : Sri. Rajagopalachari
Lyrics: Sri. Rajagopalachari

June ponal July Kaatre... !

A western melody with perfect beats, the song has good orchestration which is a hallmark of Harris Jayaraj’s songs. Leaving his signature in the song, the music-composer has managed to ensure that lyric and the music go hand in hand. Krish and Arun have rendered their best. Beautiful lyrics by Pa.Vijay !
Harris Jayaraj, a man of few words, has once again allowed his music to speak. I fell in love with this song and we the family sings this song in a chorus, we never left this song should be heard without our voices :D
I dedicate this song to the director jeeva, who had successfully made to reach his grooving thoughts by films, 12B and unnale unnale stamped up his unique thinking to public.
I think, only with this song, I worked a bit in mixing ! Tried my level :)

Song : June ponal
Movie: Unnale unnale
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay (View Lyrics)
Original singers : Krish & Arun
Cover Version : Sowmya
Harmony & Chorus : Sowmya
Mixing : Sowmya … :D

Enna satham intha neram..........

Someone who watches Punnagai Mannan without being familiar with KB’s long resume could be forgiven for thinking that KB was his generation’s Bala. Inspite of the cheery title referring to a king of smiles, this is a film that has little for us to smile about.
A movie full of heart capturing melodies is “Punnagai Mannan” Great combination of all my favts KB,Kamal, Raja and of course SPB, Chitra. Would like to render all the songs from that movie , ringing in my ears even now ! 1986….hmm


Song : Enna satham
Movie: Punnagai Mannan
Music: Maestro Ilayraja
Lyrics : Vairamuthu (View Lyrics)
Singer : SPB
Cover version : Sowmya

Unakenna mele Nindraai... !!

What to say about this song. One of my all time favt and got inspired with Arvind’s rendition.Just tried another spb pathos, he is very special in expressing ambivalent state. Wonderful lyrics by vaali

I loved these lines " Naan enna kallaa paala " , who can write like this other than him …Hats off !

Song : Unakenna mele
Movie : Simla special
Music: MSV
Lyrics: Vaali
Originally sung by :SP Balasubrahmanyam
Cover Version : Sowmya

Aalayamaniyin osaiyai... !

Simple melodious and haunting tunes in which simple orchestration
blends beautifully with the mood of the songs with simple(yet, powerful) and imaginative lines that immediately appeal to your heart. If you casually listen with your ears this song will not make any impact. But if you focus your heart on the song and listen carefully you will find it a wealthy experience.
Not a big fan of P.Suseela, hardly listen to her songs for her melo voice. Very less experience of listening to her songs.Just tried to do justice with this haunting melody.In fact,not a easy song for me to render with my voice :) Plz bear with the cracky track :(


Song: Aalayamaniyin
Movie: Paalum pazhamum
Music : MSV
Lyrics: Kannadasan (View Lyrics)
Original singer : P.Suseela
Cover : Sowmya

Pani vizhum malar vanam.. !

This song does not need much explanation. This is a wonderful song wherein SPB’s voice and the accompanying guitar bit are woven in beautifully making it debatable on which is sweeter. It transcends all time barriers and sounds pleasant even today. This song is better listened, neglecting the visual content in the song which is not of much significance. Similar to the “Ilaya Nila” song, this one also has superb guitar play by Raja. The way the music from the violin longingly lends itself to the end of the first two lines of the songs’s pallavi has the trademark of Raja
It’s like a dream to sing this number in such a low range, I tried my level best. Never wants to leave SPB’s rendition, Plenty n plenty to cover :D A sample of the work to see whether I was ok with this range especially with “Pani vizhum” all the time. Felt a bit a strain and lot of focus needed to do that. Pls feel free to raise your opinion on this trial !

Song: Pani vizhum malar
Movie: Ninaivellam Nithya
Music: Maestro Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Vairamuthu (View Lyrics )
Original singer: SP Balasubramanyam
Cover : Sowmya

Madai thiranthu thaavum ..!

Scrolling around raja’s tracks and found this interesting song with some harmony, that too belongs to the year 1980. Just tried to know whether i can able to do harmony.have not mixed with any rich reverb effect, still waiting for my PC to do better mixing.

Song : Madai thiranthu
Movie: Nizhalgal
Music : Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Vairamuthu (View Lyrics )
Original singer :SP Balasubramanyam
Cover : Sowmya

En kalyana vaibogam !!

Vani Jayaram – very challenging in conception who has the ability to scale dizzying heights without faltering in rendition. Love to render this song. its one of my all time favt.I can find only this track,I am happy ,atleast i found this. Thoroughly enjoyed singing this wonderful master piece by the one and only raja. The most beautiful lyrics by vaali :)

Recorded with the old gear, yet to get my new bike to ride :D

song : En kalyaana vaibogam
movie : Azhagae unnai aaraathikiraen
originally sung by : Vani Jeyaram
music : Illayaraja
Lyrics : Vaali (View Lyrics)
Cover : Sowmya


En kalyana vaibogam - Vani jayaram - Ilayaraja - Cover | Music Upload

Unne nenachen !

Just tried another master piece after a gap.I found this interesting track at Montrealbabu page and thank you very much for the wonderful track babu :)

Song: Unne nenachen
Movie: Aboorva sagotharargal
Music: Maestro Ilayaraja
Lyrics : Vaali (View Lyrics)
Original singer : SP.Balasubramanyam
Cover : Sowmya

Vennilave velli velli...

one is a rare gem from Hunter Harris where you find more pace and tranquilising SAX and mixing of instruments. Hariharan simply gets into it in his own style and the lyrics once again stands apart.
I just love this song, this was the only song i murmured during VV season ! Plz bear with this congested track !
Song: Vennilave velli velli
Movie: Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Lyrics: Thamarai (View Lyrics)
Original : Hariharan, Nakul,Vijay
Cover: Sowmya