35. Raga of the Month: MMG-3

Shall we enjoy some more Mayamalava Gowlai songs for this week?

1. Authentic folk – Film name: Chinna Durai:

This reminds of the song Kottayai vittu from Chinna Thaayi. A situational (maybe for climax) song happening around the temple. Mostly folk instruments like urumi, thappattai, etc are used.

http://rapidshare.de/files/33648932/Neeye_gadhiyamma.wma.html


2. Folk fusion – Film name: Chinna Jameen:

Karthik who is an innocent villager is made fun of by his friends and the heroine Suganya. Nice rhythm support and the raga is more evident here. Charanams run on his usual tabla support. End of charanams are sung by Karthik himself. Interludes are great (Madurai marikkozhundu vasam flavour is there).

http://rapidshare.de/files/33648933/Onappu_thattu.wma.html


3. Another sad song – Film name: En Purushanthan Enakku Mattumthan:

This is a pathos song with some dappanguthu rhythms. Veenai bit in the 2nd interlude is surprising. The feel again reminds us of Kuyila pudichu song (another MMG number). SPB’s singing very good, especially towards the end.

http://rapidshare.de/files/33648934/Saamigale.wma.html


4. Vairagyam – Film name: Kovil Kaalai:

This orphan who is dedicated to the village temple is harassed by the unexpected turn of events. He sings about his background and the past. The thappattai rhythm carries the song throughout. Some ‘chik chik’ sound is also used continuously. This may be another song where the rarely used instrument morsing is used. Who else but Raja is emotionally suitable to such songs? The lyrics are equally profound (is it by Raja himself?).

http://rapidshare.de/files/33648935/Thaai_undu.wma.html


5. Fun & frolic – Film name: En Mana Vaanil:

Please get us married soon – so say the youngsters. The song starts with nice chorus and infectious karagam beats and we get hooked to the bass line straight away. The words ‘dandakku dandan’ ‘hey hoi’ escalates the mirth. The intermittent rhythm punches in the saranam makes us tap our feet. The flute gives great support. Chorus has played a large role in the song. Overall, a rocking song.

http://rapidshare.de/files/33648936/Vayasu_vandha.wma.html