Guru Audio: MR, ARR,Gulzar

This combo doesnt need an upsurge intro as they are the proven GURUs in the industry be it songs, lyrics or picturisations. Gulzar joins the bandwagon for the second time after DilSe for a bioepic now. Abhishek, Aishwarya,Madhavan & Mithun on the lead cast. Rajeev Menon the cinematographer.

So, Straight to the tracks

In brief:

Barso Re: After SOK-Munbe Vaa's success, ARR drowns Shreya for a playful solo test the sweetness of her voice with Naveen's flute given her a mundane "na re na re" hum. While shreya tries to mount on the first note, naveen's flute sounds almost mute and reverses back by a chuckle on the second note. Listen that carefully, Isnt that teasing? and I really doubt shreya got hold of it (haha...its in the Mixing later) The mild chorus (ho ho) and drumbeats carries through the rest of the prelude. A funny prelude from the three. The most captivating part is the Ist Interlude the alaap followed by flute & drumbeats & rhythm progression. Otherwise the tune,rhythm, arrangements including shreyas rendition sounds plain and predictable. II Interlude is very short and doesnt evoke interest for the next charanam. Ending is much more monotonous. Na na re (1970's music) :thumbs down:

Tere Bina: The song starts with dum dara dum dara from Murtuza&Qadir brothers followed by ARR singing "Tera bina beswaadi beswaadi ratiyan". Literally bowled over on the first line itselft. beswaadi without U those are the tasteless nights.True! True! The full translation is available here from Mr. Durba ARRYG. The lyrics is truly elevating the song into its true spectrum. Turns to a romantic ghazal. The usage of tabla, guitar & harmonium & the Ist interlude alaap and the intro of Chinmayee is mindblowing. Chinmayee herself was much surprised the way she sounded in this soundtrack. She has given a totally different feel (sadhana/madhushree)after the IInd interlude and Rahman following is the best part of this soundtrack.

Tere bina sona peetal - without you gold is peetal /* [ peetal= an alloy metal looking like gold]
Tere sang keekar peepal - with you the keekar is tamarind /* [ keekar = a bitter taste vegetable available in Norh and west India]
Aaja katena ratiyan - Come, can't spend the night

Rahman himself has rated this track as his favourite may be in order to escort with his dedication to Ustad NFAK, the man who influenced him for singing. Somehow I feel this song should have been sung by the brothers itself for one reason if there is no Chinmayee in it...The duet arr-chinmayee is new and its really appealling. The track beautifully ended with Chinmayee 'Oh Oh' on the similar note how she started. Isnt "Dum dera dum dera" part a overdose..

Ah Hairathe: Undoubtedly, The pick of the album. Its poo kodiyin punnagai in the prelude and it transforms to tera bina theme? Why again?. A much more beautiful romantic ghazal from HH-Alka. Loved the tabla beats,harmonium & guitar. The Ist interlude is bit differing like the prelude. Rahman has been experimenting this offlate. Alka has done full justice. Listen to the place where she gets an entry and how she teases,

kyun urdu/farsi boluthi ho ho... (2)
dus kehathe hoin do kholthi hon
chootonki shahinshah..... bolo na

Can someone post the translation of this full song? Or I have to wait till someone posts on the ARR YG. IInd interlude is beautiful. The usage of accordian is mindblowing the way it was woven in and out reminds me the piano chors in kadhal sadugudu. The song finally ends with the dum dara part like a slogan-Alka a pray for Guru's success. Great Job there Rahman.

Ek Lo Ek Muft : A perfect situational drunken song (Ohho Kicku yeruthe). Now in the form of Bolo Guru - Suno Sishya(Gulzar). I can understand the lyrics even without the translation. I dont feel ashamed while everyone rip this song. Its amazing that two tamilians composing a situational song like this in their movies . Only Mani-ARR combo can comeup with such songs (earlier senyore). I love this track! Bappi da is awesome and he is very much under control not what others claim. The Yammo Yammo loy is highly captivating and the Ist interlude is the beautiful piece of music. Now check how sensibly Bappi da continues Oh.."babu bhai" pranam "raju bhai" salaam and there is no stop from there. The tune, Bappida's singing, lyrics is really alluring, if you listen carefully. Zoiya Zoiya rahman has innovatively drifted the track to gujarati folk. Man, Is that Chitra? :shock: I wouldnt been surprised if it was Chinmayee? I cant wait to watch this how Mani picturises. :two thumbsup: (I dont care) Yammo Yammo Lay Rocks!!

Jaage Hain : I just got hold of the translation. Simply beautiful. The spirit of Guru is here. Chitra's intro is a beautiful lullaby and slowly it transform to a ARR's high pitch. ARRahman always rocks in the theme. Opera style of music. This one is entirely different attempt. I am not sure if this is the track that Mani has rated as the best in the album. Have to wait and watch how he picturised it in the film. Or is it just going to be in the background.

In short:

Mayya Mayya : These are the words I am singing non-stop: dancing to yammo yammo loy and watching a belly dance. Is that going to be Malika? :sorry abhishek banghead: She cant dance! Great vocals from Maryam Toller: I can hear chnimayee utter something in the BG. The desi pubs/clubs are going to replace this very soon or already done. Lyrically I dont understand most of the part but I enjoy every part of it. What does Walida Walida mean and how it came into this track (played on the trailor)

Baazi Laaga: On my first listening, I really wondered how ARR could compose a song like this. This is really peppy 60-70's track and Udit's on his usual mannerism. The song travels like a journey. I am puzzled why Madhushree's voice was scratched. She is one of the finest singer after Tehzeeb... I really didnt like her in this track. Will Guru emerge as a richman in this single song? Phew!

Verdict : Pure Variety on each tracks. Experimental (Did anyone menace ARR Lagaan soundtracks arent period stuffs) Definetly Not so addictive & no guarantee for longivity (And this happens during every release). But Soundtrack is a sure Winner! (already)
I'll Wait for the movie script, screenplay, cast performance & BGM. None of the MR movies disappointed me.There is really something worth to watch why Mani opted for a different type of soundtrack. The Gurus know better.
From ARR fans POV: Will this fetch him the 5 th National award?

Singing Chale Chalo

Manoj : 320 out of 120 balls 46 boundaries
Tumbi : 324 out of 116 balls 57 boundaries
Total Patnership : 721 runs
Total Days : 1 in just 40 overs
Year : 2006
Played for : St Peters School – Hyderabad


Sachin Tendulkar: 329
Vinod Kambli : 349 not out
Total Patnership : 664 runs
Total Days : 3
Year : 1988
Played for : Shardashram School – Mumbai

Another phenomenal record set by the young bloods depicts the passion for Cricket in Indian soil. The fact why Indian Batting line-up always emerges strong. Namba pasanga Cricketla battingna Baseball/hockey maathirila velayaduraangha!

Long Way to go you guys! Embark upon the selection board policices which strictly abides Indian Politics, Regionalism, Trust on an Incompetant Racist Coach apart from the vigorous international pace attack. Best Wishes!

(This striking record brings back my old memories Sachin &/Vs Kambli (combo) as mentioned in the article. Big supporter of V Kambli for his physique*, stamina brilliant straight/cover drives,pull-shots. A Classic example how his career ruined due to his deprived behaviour inspite of his playmate's comprehensive support. Does anyone have that Old Boost Ad Sachin & Kambli workout ?)

Pray for Such Miraculous Escapes

This is what I received as a forward after that dreadful incident. Bloodcurdling! Shadapti Express:Luckily youtube has it. The exasperating fact is the authorities are totally reckless
1. To Let such idiots cross in the station itself
2. The speed & the track express rams
2. The distance between the first track and the end of the platform.
3. The vibrant shock & the amount of pollution it hollows (Sardar & Others seated).

Latest News: Laloo wants to become the PrimeMinisiter "without a fuss"

Our Olympics

While we are in 6-7th standard, we get so much fascinated with this Olympics tournament where we have the option to conduct a tournament of different games Indoor/Outdoor. Tho we play cricket regularly the advantages of conducting Olympics brings the real talent amoung our guys. This will be conducted on a friendly basis every Qtrly/Hfyearly exam holidays. Depends on the total no of guys we group them for a captain and team players. Have a glance,What we did!

Mottai Madi cricket: Who said cricket is not in Olympics? Even Our school doesn’t have it in Annual sports event. We included it vehemently! Since Street cricket is banned in our area due to breakage of windows, walls painted(sticks), road blockage (Wooden board mounted, huge stones as sticks-bowlers end), , breakage of water pots, and a terrible hindrance to the passers by causing wounds finally leads to parents fight. So we discovered Mottai madi cricket. We vigilantly use kids bat ^ a hard plastic ball (pitches good) and started playing in mottaimadi.
Sticks mounted wooden board/drawn on balcony walls. Reules: One pitch catch, no need to run and score its only G 2 G4 no 6 (G-Granted). The bowler can bowl any no of balls till a boundary is scored by the batsman. Anything hit directly out of the mottai modi is treated OUT and it either goes to the streets or into other neighbouring houses. The passers in the street (be it Uncle/aunty/thatha/patti/girls/ whoever has to throw it back to the mottaimadi. We are too lazy to bring that back ourselves also its drinks time) If it is neighbouring houses we jump/climb like spiderman to get that ball back). This was considered as the most disciplined game among our area nothing known except the house members. I remember once the ball went into the pugai koondu of the other house and fell directly into the ennai satti- kitchen. :lol: We learnt Controlled Shots,beautiful drives inbetween the gaps.

Lawn tennis: This is a seasonal game, if wimbledon,US/French open is telecasted in the DD We bring it live. We use a badmitton bat and the same plastic cricket ball. Net : Nylon rope or thick Sanal : Our court is gates facing each other. We even tied one end of them on the gate and the other end of the bathroom jaali. The referee will have a hard time to find out whether the ball passes below the net or above. The game is guarded by the line boys by keeping the gates shut if someone tries to pass the gate We draw the court on the street and starts playing in singles/doubles announcing score 15/30 30/45 deuce adv.. X

Kite flying: This is one of the most passionate sport from July (shool reopening) till Deepavali in chennai. The captain and his players will fly kites from mottai madi, open stair case, streets, corp Water tanks whichever feasible.. The fixation is that Ur kite needs to cut the opponents with your own resources bombay, bana or vaal kathadi (kite with tail) and nool kandu or lottai. If there is shortage of noolu. the captain will keep running on the streets which is quite dangerous at times.

Carrom/Trade Board games: Back to indoor now if there are more teams we invite only the captian or (best player) to play it for them. Black coin - 5 points , white – 10, red 25 and follow is a must (Rules!) Tumming is allowed. Whoever comes with utmost score their team win. Similarly TRADE- board game played with dice this time not coins its millionaires with currencies. The winners and the runner ups are granted accordingly.

Goli (Marble) Adi-Jaan (Hit & fingermeasure) U have to hit the opponents Goli and make a jan *the distance to cover by thumb and any other finger bet the two marbles}. We play this in Mottaimadi for safe reasons.

The other games which we feel convenient to include in the tournament are football only penalty shoots with big (zebra lined rubber ball), badmitton/chess strictly rules followed. And so also tops, sevenstones etc..

We didn’t mind the the infrastructe ^ or lack of kits even parents scold,It is the passion and spirit of the game which carried us thru out the tournament. It even lasted for 3-4 years. Whichever team scores maximum the team and captain will be rewarded with any of our elder brothers adi illadha pudi illadha pithalai cup which has to be returned to the owners by evening :lol: Truely Missing those wonderful, enthusiastic moments of Childhood days which doesnt rejuvanates in this corporate world.

Vetri Kodi Kattu!

After a long time, I downloaded a Chess program (freeware) and tried playing it in Master level. I have been knocked back to back while playing it in the office. Really got embarassed & took it serious, installed it in my laptop and started playing at home. Trust Me, The second game is one of the the best I have played so far what I remember (Noback/replay). Never trapped a queen like this before even against a beginner The stages are published in above order. And I Truely succeeded to stick that queen's position till the end of the game.
Vetri Kodi Kattu!

Result:1/3 thirumbavum
maatuvada- :)

ARR's pathways to Philosophy

T H E M A N - T H E M U S I C - T H E M A G I C

I have been listening to the following songs repeatedly as a mere check to the thread's title in TFM (ARR as a singer). Literally bowled over' A variety of excellent pick (never before):

1. Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera (Swades/Desam) : Patriotism (Revered Call for NRI's)
2. Ararai Kodi Pergalil Oruvan (Ah..Aah): Ethnicity (Thanks giving)
3. Lukka Chuppi (Rang De Basanthi) : Mothers sentiment (Conversational type)
4. NewYork Nagaram (SOK) : Loneliness (A Fresh westernish attempt).

ARR has been vigilant & successful in bringing these emoticons in a right perspective with lots of innovations "ho hoi – chorus a kinda grief feel", "an encouraging kids chorus a.aah, mother-son alaap (sons death) LC & male- female chorus (Rememberance). The involvement (orchestration) he puts in his own tracks is spellbounding and very much obvious in the form of an extended instrumental Shehnai version, Intro/Lead Song . When I say "involvement" Its doesn’t mean that he selfishly reserves the best tracks nor pays less attention to other songs. (New talents are still introduced for potential movies & the tracks like TBBataye, Roobaroo, MVaa , Mayiliragae, Innisai, PPB,HHIPY Instrumental are experimental & superior as well) . His musical journey has a motivation depicting each and every attributes of human nature in a pure form. Now I wonder who decides the situation of a track or ARR himself gels deep and workout an appropriate point to describe his thinking. NYN for Surya is another perfect example. It is like a mix of Secular & Modern humanim he introduces into his composition everytime. As a proof he himself is a clean, ego-less, awesome personality who stick to his composition what it signifies. Disappointing such a great soulful singer(composer) haven't been noticed yet by the award juries where he has entered millions of hearts&minds with the other lead favourite singers.

This comprises only 2004-06 songs & Strictly Not for branded Inveterate :) I have purposely ignored JGM, Azaadi, TVT (GF) are similar to the above genres & AMMoula, Zikhr are religious & Khalbali, Fanaah songs are entertaining which I a feel odd for the above discussion.)