Heavy Rotation: Vidyasagar (Part III)
I am a big fan of Vidyasagar and his semi-classical melodies, especially those of his in Malayalam in collaboration with directors Lal Jose and Sibi Malayil...
Pakalonnu, Anuraga Vilochananayi, Neelathamare (Neelathamara) - Pakalonnu is an utterly spellbinding ghazal made even more delectable by Balram and Vijay Prakash. Anuraga and Neelathamare, in contrast, are trademark Vidyasagar tunes handled very well by Shreya Ghoshal and Karthik.
Kannin Vaathil (Mulla) - An ethereal-sounding lullaby sung beautifully by Gayatri.
Hara Hara Shankara (Rasikan), Omanapuzha (Chanthupottu) - One listen to the songs and I bet you will be hooked to them! The blend of folk and melodic elements is bloody marvellous.
Vennakallil, Aaroral (Pattalam) - Aaroral is lovely, both in terms of its captivating orchestration, and K. J. Yesudas and Sujatha's flawless vocals. Vennakallil, on the other hand, is everything an addictive song should be!
Karimizhi Kuruvi, Penne Penne, Chingamaasam, Ente Ellamellam (Meesa Madhavan) - I still vividly remember catching this flick at a nearby theatre when it released way back in 2002! The music, needless to say, remains one of Vidyasagar's best.
Ambadi Payyukal (Chandranudikkunna Dikhil) - An engaging folksy melody once again in Yesudas and Sujatha's top-notch rendition. Manju Peyyana is my favourite off the album though!
Sundariye Sundariye (Oru Maravathoor Kanavu) - The start of what is one of the best associations in Malayalam cinema, that of Lal Jose and Vidyasagar, and this part-Malayalam-part-Tamil folk song is a stunning Ilaiyaraaja throwback.
Karale Nin (Devadoothan) - Mesmerisingly melodious! This is a song that keeps giving.
Chil Chil Chil Chilamboli, Vennila Kombile, Naadodi Poonthinkal (Ustaad) - The Hindustani touches in Chil Chil Chil are so catchy, and having M. G. Sreekumar on the vocals takes the song a whole new level. Vidyasagar would on to retool the tune with subtle changes two years later in Tamil as Chella Namm Veetuku (Poovellam Un Vasam). Vennila and Naadodi, on the other hand, are true-blue Vidyasagar compositions that you can spot even from a mile away!
Confusion Theerkaname (Summer in Bethlehem) - Reminiscent of Ilaiyaraaja's Kadhal Kasukuthaiya (also because they are both set in shanmukhapriya raga), there can be no confusion when it comes to this song — it's an easy like! Another fine composition set in the same raga is Devendran's Kannukkul Nooru Nilava.
Kannadi Koodum (Pranayavarnangal) - Vidyasagar did reuse the tune in Tamil for Mainaave Mainaave (Thithikudhe), but frankly I like the original Malayalam version better. It's simple, folksy, and more classical.
Vennila Chandana Kinnam (Azhakiya Ravanan) - A captivating melody, wonderfully tuned and superbly sung by Yesudas. The 1996 film also marks Vidyasagar's foray into Malayalam.
Edan Poove, Nilathumbi Varoo, Manathe Mancherathil (Daivathinte Makan) - Classical-tinged pieces infused with contemporary stylings in what's a fine musical concoction.
Enthanenne (Goal) - Lilting and well-crafted semi-classical melody, in signature Vidyasagar style and rendered with effortless ease by Devanand and Shweta Mohan.
Ottesi Cheputhunna (Ottesi Cheputhunna) - An eclectic fusion that marries a classical tune to a contemporary beat, complete with Vidyasagar's melodic flourishes.
Pakalonnu, Anuraga Vilochananayi, Neelathamare (Neelathamara) - Pakalonnu is an utterly spellbinding ghazal made even more delectable by Balram and Vijay Prakash. Anuraga and Neelathamare, in contrast, are trademark Vidyasagar tunes handled very well by Shreya Ghoshal and Karthik.
Kannin Vaathil (Mulla) - An ethereal-sounding lullaby sung beautifully by Gayatri.
Hara Hara Shankara (Rasikan), Omanapuzha (Chanthupottu) - One listen to the songs and I bet you will be hooked to them! The blend of folk and melodic elements is bloody marvellous.
Vennakallil, Aaroral (Pattalam) - Aaroral is lovely, both in terms of its captivating orchestration, and K. J. Yesudas and Sujatha's flawless vocals. Vennakallil, on the other hand, is everything an addictive song should be!
Karimizhi Kuruvi, Penne Penne, Chingamaasam, Ente Ellamellam (Meesa Madhavan) - I still vividly remember catching this flick at a nearby theatre when it released way back in 2002! The music, needless to say, remains one of Vidyasagar's best.
Ambadi Payyukal (Chandranudikkunna Dikhil) - An engaging folksy melody once again in Yesudas and Sujatha's top-notch rendition. Manju Peyyana is my favourite off the album though!
Sundariye Sundariye (Oru Maravathoor Kanavu) - The start of what is one of the best associations in Malayalam cinema, that of Lal Jose and Vidyasagar, and this part-Malayalam-part-Tamil folk song is a stunning Ilaiyaraaja throwback.
Karale Nin (Devadoothan) - Mesmerisingly melodious! This is a song that keeps giving.
Chil Chil Chil Chilamboli, Vennila Kombile, Naadodi Poonthinkal (Ustaad) - The Hindustani touches in Chil Chil Chil are so catchy, and having M. G. Sreekumar on the vocals takes the song a whole new level. Vidyasagar would on to retool the tune with subtle changes two years later in Tamil as Chella Namm Veetuku (Poovellam Un Vasam). Vennila and Naadodi, on the other hand, are true-blue Vidyasagar compositions that you can spot even from a mile away!
Confusion Theerkaname (Summer in Bethlehem) - Reminiscent of Ilaiyaraaja's Kadhal Kasukuthaiya (also because they are both set in shanmukhapriya raga), there can be no confusion when it comes to this song — it's an easy like! Another fine composition set in the same raga is Devendran's Kannukkul Nooru Nilava.
Kannadi Koodum (Pranayavarnangal) - Vidyasagar did reuse the tune in Tamil for Mainaave Mainaave (Thithikudhe), but frankly I like the original Malayalam version better. It's simple, folksy, and more classical.
Vennila Chandana Kinnam (Azhakiya Ravanan) - A captivating melody, wonderfully tuned and superbly sung by Yesudas. The 1996 film also marks Vidyasagar's foray into Malayalam.
Edan Poove, Nilathumbi Varoo, Manathe Mancherathil (Daivathinte Makan) - Classical-tinged pieces infused with contemporary stylings in what's a fine musical concoction.
Enthanenne (Goal) - Lilting and well-crafted semi-classical melody, in signature Vidyasagar style and rendered with effortless ease by Devanand and Shweta Mohan.
Ottesi Cheputhunna (Ottesi Cheputhunna) - An eclectic fusion that marries a classical tune to a contemporary beat, complete with Vidyasagar's melodic flourishes.
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