36. Raga of the Month: MMG-4

The next instalment of Mayamalava Gowlai songs for this week:

1. Fun times – Film name: Kanna Unai Thedugiren:

Somebody mocking the girl who is going to get married soon. The song starts with some folk type instrument and chorus. The rhythm and bassline is very interesting and catchy as also the refrain ‘taku mukku tiku thalam’. First interlude has a brief march-like rhythm, maybe specific to the story. The flute in the second interlude is reminiscent of a flute piece in Bach composition.

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2. An orchestral delight – Film name: Mudhal Iravu:

One more blinder of a song from vintage Ilaiyaraaja. Starts energetically with a train journey to be joined by later by hero-heroine in some garden for further dance sequence. The composition is again very Bach like in the first interlude (strings) which suddenly changes to accordion-like instrument. The charanams have good dulcimer tone. Second interlude is again a Bach style flute (like the first song above) and strings. Again the interlude deviates and joins back effortlessly to 2nd charanam. All through this, the train rhythm is maintained seamlessly.

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3. Mysteriously sad – Film name: Kakkai Chiraginile:

Maestro weaves his magic with some mysterious rhythm and a repeating theme in mandolin like instrument. Its sung by a nomadic girl. The lyrics are reflective of the uncertain life. She is looking for somebody to lead her. Can you hear her soul? The voice adds to the beauty.

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4. A Flute/Tabla duet – Film name: Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen:

Somewhat similar to Madurai marikkozhundu vaasam (another MMG). There is a beautiful support by flutes all through. Tabla rhythm in the charanams are joyously jumping with lead. 2nd interlude is characterized by temple bells, chorus voices and strings moving through effortlessly. The voices (SPB & SJ) are a treat to hear.

http://rapidshare.de/files/34484933/Maanam_idi_idikka.wma.html


5. Light hearted– Film name: Kili Pechu Ketkavaa:

A nice, funny song dappanguthu beats. Its amazing to note the mix of a hardcore carnatic raga and dance beats. Mammuty has given some funny steps. The chranams have intermittent, clap-like rhythm. Bass guitar brings out the raga nuances every now and then. Janaki’s singing is the best, as usual.

http://rapidshare.de/files/34484937/Sivagami_nenappinile.wma.html

We will be concluding this MMG series with the coming week.