Thursday, December 24, 2009

Nenjukulle innar endru(with Raj kumar)

Another maestro song with a new found talented singer in Muziboo, Raj Kumar Anjan.
Here is our attempt of this beautiful song:

Raj Kumar Anjan - Nenjukulle innaarunnu with Ramya Harish | Music Upload

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Janina Janina(First Bengali Cover)

Thanks to Murali Venkataraman for introducing me a beautiful collection of bangla songs of Haimonti shukla. And today is an occasion for posting this song. Its Murali’s birthday, Happy Birthday Murali:)

I was mesmerized very much by a song, went ahead to make a karaoke track for it. I had no idea of the lyrics then. Murali knows all those songs by heart , so he helped me initially. Later came the saviour, Soumitra ji who was so helpful with the diction, patiently heard my versions over n over n corrected the mistakes. Thanks a ton Ji! Still, please forgive my diction issues my dear bengali friends n correct me as much as possible. I have tried the song with less punch ins n less mistakes hopefully.

Kumaran gave me a helping hand in mixing the song, though sum issues were there w.r.t synching, he has tried his best! Thanks a lot!

Here is my humble attempt of a brilliant song! Listen and post ur valuable feedback!


Janina Janina(First Bengali Cover) | Music Upload

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Kadhal Oviyam(Cover with Murali Venkataraman)

This is an evergreen hit from the Maestro n my first cover with Murali Venkataraman. Meera heard our previous version and suggested harmonies can be added. She was very sweet enuf to sing the wonderful harmonies along with me and do the toughest part – Mixing. Thank you so much Meera:) It was Murali’s idea to involve Vamsi to do the initial slokam part. I had a recording issue and its evident at some places. Here is our attempt. Do listen n leave ur feedback.

Movie: Alaigal Oivadhillai
Music: Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: Ilayaraja, S.Janaki
Covered by: Murali V, Ramya, Meera, Vamsi Nadhella
Mixing: Meera Manohar


Kadhal Oviyam(Ilayaraja cover with Murali V) | Online recorder

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Dhoore Kizhakudikin(My first malayalam cover)

I have always wanted to sing malayalam songs. And I had few in pipeline. Kumaran introduced me to this simple song which happens to be a nostalgic song for malayalees. I liked the song n especially the k-track very much(chorus portions are really nice). I enjoyed doing this song. Do listen n leave ur feedback.

Dhoore Kizhakuthikin (?) - Chitram Cover | Upload Music

Monday, September 21, 2009

Sandeep Narayan - Great talent Indeed

Its a long time since I listened to any live carnatic concerts. The last I atteneded probably was sudha ragunathan's and kanyakumari's concerts during Jan 05. Last sunday, Chandi homam conducted by S'pore dakshina brahmin sabha was held in a profound manner. Befor deeparadhanai, I got to listen to a beautiful krithi rendered by Mr. Sandeep Narayan who is a disciple of the well acclaimed South Indian vocalist Sri Sanjay Subrahmanyan since 1996. It was 'Nee dhan Thunai Neelambari'. It was tuned in ashta ragamalika and sandeep's excellent rendition revealed many ragas like neelambari, vasantha bhairavi, gowri manohari, mohana kalyani and so on. How much I wished it never ended. It is said to be composed by the Great thanjavur Kalyanaraman(SKR) who was well known as innovative student of GNB who imbibed his guru’s musical knowledge and yet was able to present it with a stamp of originality.

Next day, I happened to glance thro the concerts in the nearby vadapathira kaliamman temple and found Mr.Sandeep's concert was there. So made it a point not to miss it. Though it was just 45 min, it was a very enjoyable experience. I entered half way thru sum krithi in Sri ragam followed by akilandeshwari in sahana. Later amma ravamma, the kalyani alapana n neraval I should say was breath taking, didnt realize the transition to swaras, just got the audience immersed. And ended with Thunbam nergayil which unconsciously brought tears to my eyes, later controlled it after feeling slightly embarassed. When I was wondering whether I cud request for 'Nee dhan thunai', it was a super surprise he ended the concert with that song. SO that made my day. I really hope to catch up such wonderful concerts in the days to come.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Adi Aathadi(Ilayaraja cover with Srini)

Another evergreen folk hit by the Maestro. I discovered most of the IR melodies in the late 90’s. I had envied my college mate Anitha sing this song beautifully, its range n melody n harmonies were pretty challenging to me. More challenging was recording this with my son growing naughtier day by day. Here is my attempt. Thanks Srini, you did a great job.

Guys, you all know mixing is a trouble for some ppl ever since. We mixed our voices separately. So please bear with it, listen n leave your thoughts. Thanks.

Movie: Kadalora kavidhaigal
Music: Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: Ilayaraja, S.Janaki
Cover version by: Srinivasan, Ramya



Adi aathadi (IR Cover with Srini) | Online recorder

Monday, July 6, 2009

Kadhal Kavidhaigal(Cover with Joseph Thomas)

This is my very very favorite song. And this is my first cover with Joseph Thomas(Jo). He is a gifted singer and whatever he sings would sound melodious. He has done a great job on this one too. Here is our attempt on this beautiful melody. Please listen and leave your thoughts.

Movie: Gopura vasalile
Music: Maestro Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: SPB, Chitra
Covered by: Jo, Ramya
Mixing by: Jo

Check my muziboo comments here


Kadhal Kavidhaigal( Ilayaraja Cover with Joseph Thomas) | Upload Music

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Thendral dhaan(Cover with Kumaran)

I like this peppy song from Keladi kanmani dircted by our Maestro. Listen to it and leave your feedback. Thanks to kumaran for singing this with me.
Thendral Thaan - Keladi Kanmani Cover | Online recorder

Movie: Keladi kanmani
Music: Ilayaraja
Orginally Sung by: KJY, Chitra
Covered by: Kumaran, Ramya

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Paadu Nilaave( Cover version with Kumaran)

I am happy to render another Maestro's song suggested by Kumaran. I was not very familiar with the song, but thought any IR song would be a challenge. Here is my attempt. Do listen and leave your feedback.

Movie: Udhaya Geetham
Originally sung by: SPB, Janaki
Music: Maestro

Paadu Nilave - With Ramya Harish | Upload Music

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Poove Poochoodava(Cover)

This song is a Maestro-Chithra’s combo and doubtlessly one of my favorites from 80’s. Here is my attempt. Listen to it and do let me know what u feel.
Movie: Poove poochoodava
Composer: Maestro Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: K.S.Chithra


Poove Poochoodava (Cover) | Upload Music

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Guruvayurappa Guruvayurappa (Cover)

Hi All, Happy to sing another IR song. I had this k-track in my favorites list and co-incidentally muzibian Kumaran suggested me this song. And it is here. Do listen to it when time permits and leave your valuable feedback.

Guruvayurappa Guruvayurappa (Cover with Kumaran) | Upload Music
Movie: Pudhupudhu Arthangal
Music: Ilayaraja
Originally sung by: Shri.SPB & K.S. Chitra

Friday, March 13, 2009

Musically Tagged

This post goes to Sandhya ji who tagged me. She wanted a list of ten melodious and soulful songs in 2 languages. Here are some of my favorites.
1. Chinna thaayaval from thalapathi
2. Ay Ajnabhi from Dil se
3. Udhaya Udhaya from Udhaya
4. Yashomathi Maiya se from Satyam Shivam Sundaram
5. Kaatrinile varum geetham from Meera
6. Piya tose naina lage re from Guide
7. Oru naal yaaro from Major chandrakanth
8. Vannam konda vennilave from sigaram
9. Maalai pozhudhin mayakathile naan(the song which makes me cry at times)
10. Kadhal siragai kaatrinil virithu(same as above, especially for Kavignar.Kannadasan's lyrics)

Friday, February 27, 2009

Vizhiyil Vizhundhu - Alaigal Oivadhillai(Music: Ilayaraja)

This song is one of my all time favorites of our Maestro Ilayaraja. I was very much inspired and could not wait to try this after listening to Meera’s rendition. She was so brilliant. Thanks to her for sharing the track, which is done by Murali Venkataraman. Srinivas has done the Ilayaraja’s portions and his voice has suited aptly to this song. I tried mixing the song myself for the first time and special credits to Srividya Kasturi who taught me the basics.

Movie: Alaigal Oivadhillai
Originally sung by : Maestro, B.S.Sashirekha


Vizhiyil Vizhundhu - Alaigal Oivadhillai(Music: Ilayaraja) | Upload Music

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Anul mele panithuli(Cover)

This song sounded a mix of many harris jeyaraj songs initially and never impressed me. I love Sudha Raghunathan for her classical songs and I listened to this one only after having found the k-track. Initially I though this song is not so challenging, especially when sudha has sung it. But I adored her brilliant plain singing without many subtleties and that itself was a challenge. Here is my attempt.



Anul Mele Panithuli (Cover) | Upload Music

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Chalo tumko lekar chale(Cover) from the movie Jism

Thanks to NVK for sharing the karoke track. Thanks to Shrikanth and Murali for helping me technically. This is the first song I recorded with my new SM58 Shure mic using Audacity software. I did struggle with a lot of technical problems, somehow finally got this done. My brother, Rajesh helped me with the mixing of this song. Please listen to it and leave your valuable comments which will help me improve.
Song:Chalo tumko lekar chale
Movie:Jism
Originally sung by: Shreya goshal
Here is my version

Chalo Tumke lekar chale(Re- Mixed version) | Music Codes