Love All

No. This post has nothing to do with Tennis or any other sport.

Raaja's music was a major reason that contributed to the success of the Rajnikanth starrer "Shree Raghavendrar". Raama Namam,Aadal Kalayae and Azhaikkiran Madhavan are probably the more famous songs and oft heard/repeated. Of course Black Eyed Peas'"The Elephunk Theme" helped us realise the hip-hop in "Unakkum Enakkum".

But the song I wish to share is (as far as I recollect is not part of the movie) a real gem and am not sure how many of you have tried this. The movie features only the sloka like rendition at the beginning of the song. (Does that make it a rare gem?? [:)])

The song praises Sree Raghavendra and his principles starting with how love can unite everyone. Malaysia Vasudevan carries the message in splendid fashion.

The song starts with the sunrise (பார்த்தே ரொம்ப நாள் ஆச்சு!) and a description of the early morning atmosphere.

From start to finish it feels like a river in full flow (சலனமற்ற நதி போல) and a walk on the banks is worth it. The interludes are dominated by the Veena and violins. Make sure you do not miss the Jalatharangam bits.

When on the river bed how about a cool breeze?! Check out the flute bit in the second interlude.Magical stuff from the Maestro!

I love the 2nd stanza "Ksheththiram pala Naadi" that culminates in a lovely chorus.

The chorus at the very end evokes the feeling of sitting in front of the Brundavanam at the time of an 'Aarthi' and that state of unison (கடல் சேரும் நதி போல..).

Great Song! Divine Feel!

இசை எனும் அற்புதம்!
அதில் அன்பு எனும் மந்திரம்!

Link: http://www.mediafire.com/file/glykemgz4y4/Anbu Enum Oru Mandhiram.MP3

Happy Listening..Love All!!