Lyrics of Kadaloram Oru Ooru from Kunguma poovum Konjum Puraavum

Lyrics of Kadaloram Oru Ooru from Kunguma poovum Konjum Puraavum

Pallavi

Kadaloram oru ooru
oru ooril oru thoppu
oru thoppil oru poovu
oru poovil oru vandu
mudhal mudhal vandondru theendiyadhum viral patta poo verthadho
thoda thoda mogankal thoondiyadhum suda suda then varthadho
medhuva medhuva anusari
idhama padhama anubavi
edhu en viruppam kodu kodu
irukkum naanam vidu vidu

Charanam 1

kannangalai kaatu
kaiezhuthu pottida vendum eera udhadugalal
pallu padum lesaa
geli pechu kettida neram varum uravugalal
aattam pottu senja thavaridhu
yaaru namma ingu thadukkaradhu
oosai ketkamal mutham vaikkavo?

irundhum yedharku idayile
irukkai neeyum idayile
idai thaan enakkore noolagam
vazhangum kavidhai vaasagam

Charanam 2

oh pallikooda snegham
palli arai paai varai pogum yogam namakkirukku
kattukkali pottu
nattu vacha veligal thaandi kaadhal jeyichirukku
pulli vaikka indha boomi undu
kolam poda andha saami undu
ingey nee indri naanum illaye

kaatha irukka moochula
mozhiyai irukka pechula
thuniyaa irukka idayile
thunaya nadappen nadyile

Kadaloram....

Lyrics of lesa parakkudhu from Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Lyrics of lesa parakkudhu from Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Pallavi

m: Kaadhal pirakkindra paruvam paruvam
mounam purigindra tharunam tharunam
kangal kalakkindra nimidam nimidam
kaalgal thodargindra nadanam nadanam

f: Lesaa parakkudhu manasu manasu
yedho nadakkudhu vayasula
lesaa nazhuvudhu kolusu kolusu
engey vizhundhadhu theriyala

m: Sundeli valaiyila nella-p-pol
undhan nel payaru-k-kulle serkkura
allippoo kolathula kallai-p-pol undhan
kanvizhi thaakkida suthi suthi ninnen

Roja-p-poovukku mayakkam mayakkam
kanavula thenamum medhakkum medhakkum
kaadhal vanthadhum gudhikkum gudhikkum
siragaal vaanathai idikkum idikkum

f: Lesaa parakkudhu manasu manasu
yedho nadakkudhu vayasula
lesaa nazhuvudhu kolusu kolusu
engey vizhundhadhu theriyala

Charanam 1

f: : Thathi thathi pogum pacha-pulla-pola
pothi vachu-thaaney manasu irunthadhey
thiru vizha koottathil tholayiren sogama

m: Thondai kuzhi thaandi vaarthai vara ville
ennennavo pesa udhadu nenaichadhu
paarvaya paarththadhum edhamaa padharudhu

raathiri pagalaa-thaan nenjula raattinam suthudhadi

f: Poottina veettula thaan pudhusaa pattaam poochi parakkudhadaa

m: Rojappoovukku mayakkam mayakkam
kanavula thenamum medhakkum medhakkum
kaadhal vanthadhum gudhikkum gudhikkum
siragaal vaanathai idikkum idikkum

f: Lesa parakkudhu manasu manasu yedho nadakkudhu vayasula

m: Poovaa viriyira ulagam ulagam tharisaa kedandhadhu idhuvarai

Charanam 2

m: Otha maram pola sethu kedantheney
onna-p-paatha pinney usuru molaichadhu
sondhamaa kedaippiyaa saamiya ketpen

f: Rettai jadai pottu thulli thirijeney
onna-p-paatha pinney vetkam purinjudhu
onakku thaan onakku thaan boomiyil poranthen

kaavadi sumappadhu pol manasu kaadhalai sumakkudhadaa

m: Kanavula nee varuva adhanaal kannu thoonguthadi

Rojappoovukku mayakkam mayakkam
kanavula thenamum medhakkum medhakkum
kaadhal vanthadhum gudhikkum gudhikkum
siragaal vaanathai idikkum idikkum

Lyrics of Oru Paarvayil from Siva Manasula Sakthi

Lyrics of Oru Paarvayil from Siva Manasula Sakthi

Oru Paarvayil poo koduthai
oru vaarthayil vaazha vaithaai
oru megathai pol endhan dhegathai maatri vaithaai
iragai pol oru vegathil vegathil vanathil vanathil sellugindren
nilavai pol unai dhoorathil dhoorathil paarkindra podhellam thullugindren

nee enadhu uyiraaga
naan unadhu uyiraaga
naan unadhu nenjathil thondridum neram
nee kaanum kanavellam
naan kanum kanavagi
naam serndhu ondraga parthida vendum

Uyire nee paarthale uyirukkul boogambangal thondrum
unnal adi unnale ullukkul ennennavo aagum

Lyrics of Pada Padavena from Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Lyrics of Pada Padavena from Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Pallavi

Pada padavena parandhida indru
siragugal adadaa mulaikkiradhey
kada kadavena kadandhida indru
vaanavil vazhiyaai virigiradhey
unnai kandaal vayalgal yaavum
panjaai panjaai parakkiradhey
idhu varai thodarndha thanimai indru
thundaai thundaai udaigiradhey
viralgal pidiththu nadakkum bodhu
valigal yaavum maraigiradhey (Pada padavena)

Charanam 1

Imbuttu azhagaa imbuttu azhagaa
idhuvara naanum irundhadhillai
sembatta thalaya sembatta thalaya
ithana pudhusaa sirichadhilla
mannai-paathu kedantha payyan
vaanam paarthu nadantheney
onna-paartha piraguthaaney
pudhusaa satta pottu thiriyuraney
viralgal pidiththu nadakkum bodhu
valigal yaavum maraigiradhey

Pada padavena...

Charanam 2


Solak-kaattu bommai pola
rusiyatru naanum kedandheney
kudumi saami kuthirai poley
kanavula erangi nadandheney
kodiyil kaayum kovanam kooda
vaana villaai therigiradhey
maraichu vachcha meena pola
ninnabadi ninnabadi neendhureney
viralgal pidiththu nadakkum bodhu
valigal yaavum maraigiradhey

Pada padavena...

Lyrics of Eppadiyo Maati kitten from Siva Manasula Sakthi

Lyrics of Eppadiyo Maati kitten from Siva Manasula Sakthi

Pallavi

eppadiyo maatikitten
kuti suvathula naan muttikitten
thappi sellave nenaicheney
paavi manasukku theriyaliye
vittu sellave thudicheney
vazhi irundhum mudiyaliye

f: edhukkaga tension aane
edhukkaga disturb aane
yenna nee... love-ula vizhundutte

eppadiyo maattikitten
kuti suvathula naan muttikitten

Charanam 1

en kitte poi pesiniye - adhu too much
yenna driver-a use panniniye - adhu three much
enna veetulu pottu kodhutha - adhu four much-u
cycle gap-ula scene pottiye - adhu five much-u

f: edhukkaga tension aane
edhukkaga dhoka kodukkire
yenna nee... love-ula vizhundutte

eppadiyo maattikitten
kuti suvathula naan muttikitten

Charanam 2

kovayile yen porandha - adhu romba over
kusumbodu thaan yen valarndhe - romba romba over
kanda menikku alayiriue - over-o over
sanda kozhiyaa thiriyiure - over over over

f: edhukkaga vaai vitte nee (?)
edhukkaga silent aana
yenna nee... love-ula vizhundutte

eppadiyo....

My experience with Isha Yoga

I completed my program with Isha Yoga on Shambhavi Mahamudra. The program spans over 7 days - 6 days of 3h each, one full sunday until 4:30pm;

I liked the curriculum and its mix of yoga and philosophy content; I am practicing it for the last one week religiously and i am feeling fresh. More update on improvements after some 50 days of practice atleast !

Individuals always look forward for self improvement - programs like these offers enlightenment. People should be selective in choosing the right program and venture.

I strongly believe that practice lies in the participant's hands and not with the coach. If you cant practice, do not venture and waste your money !

Update on March 15, 2009

My experience is turning out to be decent. Lots of changes like lesser tension while driving, aware of getting angry, little more search for peace of mind etc. Some body related issues like toning down of inner voice, motion have also happened. I wanted to improve my concentration before joining - i can see that i am working on that. Dont think, i will stop my yoga hereafter.

Lyrics of Vizhi Moodi from Ayan

Lyrics of Vizhi Moodi from Ayan
English meaning of Vizhi Moodi from Ayan herewith:

Pallavi

Vizhi moodi yosithaal angeyum vandhaai munne munne
Thaniyaaga pesidum santhosam thanthaai penne penne
Adi idhu pol mazhai kaalam en vaazhvil varuma?
Mazhai kiliye mazhai kiliyae un kannai kandene
Vizhi vazhiye Vizhi vazhiye naan ennai kandene
Senthene

you are there when i close my eyes and think
i derived happiness by talking to myself
will rainy season like this wud come again in my life?
oh rainy parrot, rainy parrot, i saw your eyes
i could see myself through your eyes
sweet honey

Vizhi moodi (full repeat)

Charanam 1

Kadalai pesidum vaarthaigal yaavum thuliyai thuliyai kuraiyum
Mounam pesidum baashaigal mattum purinthudume
Thaanai endhan kaalgal irandum unthan thisaiyil nadakkum
dhooram neram kaalam ellam suringidume
Indha kaadhal vandhu vittal, nam dhegam mithanthidume
Vinnodum mugiloodum villaiyaadi thirinthudume

i reduced my talking to few words from ocean of words
i started to understand the sound of silence
i walk automatically to your side
distance, duration, time all shrinking
our body floats in air when love enters
and plays with sky and clouds

Vizhi moodi...

Charanam 2

Aasai ennum thoondil mul thaan meenai nenjai izhukkum
Matti konda pin marupadi maddida manam thudikkum
Suttrum bhoomi ennai vittu thaniyai sutri parakkum
Nindral nadanthaal nenjil yedho pudhu mayakkam
Idhu maaya valai allava, pudhu mona nilai allava
Udai maarum Nadai maarum oru baaram ennai pidikkum

desire plays like fishing rod to catch the heart
you heart beat to get caught again
rotating earth moves away from me
you feel intoxicated in heart when you stand, walk
this is a magical net, and a new position of heart
attire changes, walk changes but you grow bit more weight in mind

Vizhi moodi...

Lyrics of Nenjey Nenjey from Ayan

Lyrics of nenje nenje from Ayan

Pallavi

F : Nenjey Nenjey nee engey?
Naanum angey
En vaazhvum angey
Anbey anbey naan ingey
Dhegam ingey
En jeevan engey?

M : En nadhiye en kan munne vatri ponaai
Paal mazhaiyaaga ennai thedi mannil vandhaai
En dhaagangal theerkaamal, kadalil yen sergiraai?

F : Nenjey nenjey nee ingey
Naanum angey
En vaazhvum angey

charanam 1

M : Kanney., en kanney naan unnai kaanaamal
vaanum mannum poiyaaga kandeney

F : Anbey per anbey
Naan unnai seraamal
aavi en aavi thaan itru poneney

M : Veyil kaalam vandhaal thaan neerum thenaagum
pirivondru kondaal thaan kaadhal rusi aagum

F : Un paarvai padum thuram
En vaazhvin uyir meelum
Un moochu padum neram
En thegam analaagum

M : Nenjey nenjey nee engey?
Naanum angey ..
En vaazhvum angey
Anbae anbae naan ingey
Dhegam ingey
En jeevan engey?

Charanam 2

F : Kalvaa., Hey kalvaa nee kaadhal seiyaamal
Kannum en nenjum en pechai kekkadhey

M : Kaadhal mei kaadhal adhu pattu pogadhey
Kaatru nam bhoomi thanai vittu pogadhey

F : Aaghayam idam maari ponaal pogattum
Aanal nee manam maari poga-koodadhey

M : Hey manjal thaamaraiye
En uchcha tharagaiye
Kadal mannai ponaalum
Nam kaadhal maaradhey

F : Nenjey nenjey nee engey?
Naanum angey
En vaazhvum angey

M : Anbey anbey naan ingey
Dhegam ingey
En jeevan engey?

En nadhiyae en kan munne vatri ponaai
Paal mazhaiyaaga ennai thedi mannil vandhaai

F : Un dhaagangal theeraamal mazhaiyai en vaigirai

Movie Review of Slum Dog Millionaire

Movie Review of Slum Dog Millionaire

Story of rags to riches; Engaging Movie with bit of slow start; Wonderful direction by Danny Boyle... He gets it amazingly right - lovely casting; his preference for modern music instead of western classical for background score; effective use of the slum background; action scenes vs dialogue scenes mix;

Plus points:

a. 20 minutes of Jamal winning the KBC show;
b. Rahman's brilliant score
c. city of god type screen play - oscillates between past & present;
d. Well shot movie considering the crowded locales

Minus points:

a. Masala movie
b. Does not give you positive feeling when you walk out of cinemas
c. Joins countless movies which end with railway station climax

Final conclusion:

Surprising to notice 10 Oscar nominations for this movie. May be, the hollywood folks are tired of their adventures (batman types, saviour of the world stories) and looking out.

Some debates are going on whether this movie is a poverty porn, portrays India in poor light etc... My take: You folks should have made all the noise when most of yash raj movies were made in US, UK but speaks Hindi, wears skimpy, transparant clothes etc but preaches Indian tradition ! If that cant be bad, this cant be also bad ! If that is not fake, neither Slum Dog is fake !

Just go out and enjoy western interpretation of Indian life.

Movie Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Movie Review of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Some basic facts - this is not a mystery or action movie; around 155m in duration;

Benjamin is the principal character of the movie - born old and ages backward toward childhood; so an epic story spans over some 70 years of life of a human (so an epic) which any of experience on daily basis. It has got love, action and loads of emotions! One can say, it is similar to Forest Gump type of movie.

Brad Pitt's real face comes alive around 106th minute !

Over all a brilliant movie - you end up liking the movie due to effective action of Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The narrative style of the movie is innovative - example the accident scene; Some small episodes of the movie is portrayed brilliantly - like return of Benjamin Sr; lady in red; natural words in greeting cards;

Dont miss this movie if you love emotions !!!

By the way, this movie is nominated for 13 Oscars... All the very best.

Slum Dog Bags 10 Oscar Nominations

Slumdog Millionaire bagged 10 Oscar nominations at the 81st annual Academy Awards... For Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay (Simon Beaufoy), Best Director (Danny Boyle, Best Original Score (A R Rahman), Best Song (Jai Ho and O Saya), Best Sound Editing (Tom Sayers), Best Sound Mixing (Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty), Best Cinematography (Anthony Dod Mantle) and Best Film Editing (Chris Dickens).

Best Picture nominees are - The curious case of Benjamin Button, Frost / Nixon, Milk, The Reader & Slum Dog Millionaire.

A R Rahman., most likely to bag the Oscars !

Song on Kosu-k-kadi, mosquito bite

After all, i live in India, mosquitoes every where... I got disturbed from my sleep when some mosquitoes trying to pin me down... i didnt get my sleep back immediately., so when i was playing my music player - i got masakali from delhi 6 ! Immediately, my creative brain went running !!! There you go....

Kosu-k-kadi kosu-k-kadi yappa sema kadi sema kadi
hey Kosu-k-kadi kosu-k-kadi yappa sema kadi sema kadi

night fulla parandhu parandhu
naan enna solla en ratham adhukku romba pidikkum
fan-u wast-u, agarbathi-wast-u
summa unnnnnnnngunu parandhu veratti adhu pudumgum
naan patt-nnu poda, adhu merandu oda
yen adi enakkey romba valikkum

hey Kosu-k-kadi kosu-k-kadi yappa sema kadi sema kadi
night fulla parandhu parandhu ennai kadikkum

Bangalorians... dont laugh at chennaites... pls substitute naai-k-kadi and sing the same song !!!

Music Review of Dev D

Album: Dev D
Music By: Amit Trivedi
Over all Rating: Must Listen

What do you expect one music CD? Good music, decent variety - right?

You get 18 songs which engages you for 61 minutes !!! All decent tunes, some are damn good, enchanting & engaging !

Director Anurag Kashyap deserves a pat for being different !
What else you want - Go for it !
My special kudos to Music Directors Amit Trivedi ! Great work indeed !

Dev D Music spans across various musical forms as listed below:-

Regular - yahi meri zindagi, ranjhana, saali khushi;
Western / fusion - aankh macholi, Duniya, ek hulchal si, pardesi;
Folk - dhol yaara dhol;
Punjabi - hiknaal, mahi ninnu, mahi ninnu (sad version);
Heavy metal, Band - emosonal attyachar & attyachar, nayan tarse;
Hindustani - paayaliya;
Instrumental - dev chanda themes 1 & 2;
Broadway'ish - Dil Mein Jaagi;

Music Review of Delhi-6

Album - Delhi-6; Dilli-6
Music By - A R Rahman
Over all Rating - Must Listen

1) Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein) By Rekha Bharadwaj, Kishori Gowariker, Shraddha Pandit, Sujata Majumdar - 4/5 - Brief Bhajan; humming ending enhances the spiritual mood of the song;

2) Arziyan (Maula) By Javed Ali, Kailash Kher - 4/5 - Lenghthiest song of Rahman - 8.42 min !!! Qawwali song for ghar aaya situation; Wonderful singing by Javed and Kailash; Basic instruments and simple orchestration of a typical Qawwali song. Wonder what the director could have reacted to the length of the song!

3) Bhor Bhaye By Shreya Ghosal, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Gujri Todi 4/5 - Brief traditional hindustani variety song; shreya's show all the way;

4) Delhi 6 By Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Vivinenne Pocha, Tanvi, Claire - 4.5/5 - Hip hop variety song; husky singing by ladies; Catchy tune gets addictive when played multiple times.

5) Dil Gira Dafatan By Ash King, Backing Chinmayee - 4/5 - Soothing song, finely sung by Ash King; sweetly supported by chinmayee. Fine use of guitar with typical rahman way of music arrangements; Sudden burst of rhythm takes you by surprise between 2:24 to 3:00;

6) Genda Phool By Rekha Bharadwaj, Shraddha Pandit, Sujata Majumdar - 4.5/5 - Brief Folk song with techno beats in background; I could not resist imagining Madhu Bala on the screen ! 2.08 to end captures the natural background.

7) Hey Kaala Bandar By Karthik, Naresh, Srinivas, Bony Chakravarthy - 4/5 - Fast techno song with Rap interludes thrown in between, goes easy with a wonderful mediteranian interlude in between;

8) Masakali By Mohit Chouhan - 5/5 - catchy rustic tune; Amazingly good singing by Mohit; rhythemic lyrics, good use of alliteration by Prasoon Joshi; Different orchestration, different instruments used by Rahman - second stanza music is damn good especially;

9) Rehna Tu By A R Rahman, Benny Dayal, Tanvi - 5/5 - soft melody; as silky as satin; carnatic finish takes you to heaven; Song sung by Rahman never fails to impress - he manages to seduce us this time too.

After thoughts

Unbelievably good stuff by Rahman - a never before like album. Increased expectation on the movie considerably. Rahman breaks the tradition of pallavi-music-Charanam 1 -pallavi-music-Charanam 2 stuff in Rehna Tu and Dil Giri Dafatan and re-arranged it such a way to create further interest in listening.

I feel One thing for sure after listening to Jodhaa Akbar, Jaane Tu, Slum Dog & Delhi 6 - insha allah, Rahman will take the music to next level unlike many of the past greats failed to do;

Economics of Chennai Book Fair

I didn't like the book fair this year. No one have patience, energy to visit around 585 stalls. Even if some one wants to, it would take them 5-6 hours. So, it is a waste of time for consumers.

Here, I go in understanding the economics of Chennai book fair …

Stall Rent – last year, this year	60,000	77,000
No of Stalls – last year, this year	450	600
Total Rental collection (A * B)	Rs. 2.7 Cr	Rs. 4.62 Cr
Visitors per year	1m	1m
Avg sale per head	Rs. 250	Rs. 350
Total billing	Rs. 2.5 Cr	Rs. 3.5 Cr

 

The publishers must make atleast 3 times of rent to make his 10 days of stint worthwhile. So, every publisher must make around 2.3 Lacs of sale of books in 10 days amounting to average of 23k sale per day. How many publishers would have achieved this? May be 25 or so !!!

The organizers must bring down the number of stalls for sure. They should simply retain the top 25 publishers and should conduct lottery for others so as to restrict the stalls to 300 or so. The publishers also should have a section for new releases inside stalls. The visitors would be wondering to spot familiar, popular books always L

Looks like the organizers are making good profits than participants !!!

 

Performances at Chennai Sangamam

Karakattam demonstrates the balancing skills of a dancer. This group from Nagerkoil (?) performed for almost 30min without any issues for some lovely folk tunes. The dance movements look simple but the level of concentration for a longer period keeps us wondering !

Kovai Mohan is a Kalaimamani award winner for Kaavadi Aattam. He is almost 52 years old but his control, concentration, skill, balancing act is absolutely wonderful. His team mate has got 18 years of experience in this aattam and his skill is equally appreciable. They were remarkable and the crowd went berseck when Mr Mohan picked needles in his eyes through dance.

Imagine performing even little bit of dancing with 5 feet kaavadi on your head and look at the photo ! Nothing more to say J

The group from Vijayawada proved to be damn good to believe. They played good music, danced a bit but did some wonderful team act ! Most of the crowd enjoyed it very well with very little understanding or meaning of their song !

In and around of Natesan Park was fully lit and decorated for Chennai sangamam. The night out street festival on 13^th Jan, 2009 was a massive hit. Shops were set up on the platforms and dancers were performing on the road. Crowd mingled with them and took videos, photos etc and rediscovered their kiddish days !

Pudukottai Pugazhendi's program is called "Aagada Vikatam"; Kind of villu patty with talk show; they were amazingly humorous and took the control of the crowd in ease and made jokes on every topic. Damn good program !

Sanjay Subramaniam's performance at Nageswara Park, Mylapore was excellent as usual !

One could have enjoyed bravery arts at Lady Wellington school ground. The Silambattam, Judo fights were the best. Unfortunately, I could not take good pictures because of lighting issues.

I have not done justice to 4500 performances, so do participate next item.... You are sinning if you live in chennai and doesnt care about this !

Here is the weblink for photos / pictures. Download videos (real player compatible) of performances at Chennai Sangamam 2009 !

http://picasaweb.google.com/svijayganesh/ChennaiSangamam2009Performances#

Enjoy !

Rahman Wins Golden Globe for Slum Dog

Rahman wins best original score for Slum Dog at Golden Globe awards. This is generally perceived as a prelude to Oscars !

This is a great moment for Indian movie fans especially music fans as we soak ourselves in music based movies for decades.

Proud to note the Chennai living A R Rahman's career which is reaching new heights year after year... Hats of to his hard work, creativity and his humility.

Info on Chennai Sangamam

One can enjoy the programs of Chennai Sangamam (between Jan 10 to 15, 2009) at the following places:

1. Chennai Corporation Ground, Kodambakkam Trustpuram
2. TVK Nagar School ground, TVK Nagar
3. Lady Wellington College Grounds, Marina Beach Drive
4. Nageswara Roa Park Luz Church Road, Mylapore
5. Natesan Park Venkat Narayana Road, T. Nagar
6. Tower Park, Anna Nagar
7. Sivan Park, P.T. Rajan Salai, K.K. Nagar
8. Thanthai Periyar Ground, Valasaravakkam
9. Ashok Nagar Park – Ashok Nagar
10. Elliots Beach – Besant Nagar
11. Anna Park – Royapuram
12. Independence Day Park – Nungambakkam
13. Island Ground
14. Thiru.Vi. Ka Park -- Shenoy Nagar
15. ECR Road – Palkalai Nagar Palavakkam
16. Contonement School Ground, GST Road, Pallavaram

Some of the special programs include:

1. Sangita Sangamam – Umayalpuram Sivaraman and ensemble (classical and folk)
2. Arichandra, Valli Tirumanam, Pavalakodi – special drama
3. Salsa Dance set to Tamil Music
4. Therkathi Vasam, folk orchestra co-ordinated by Paul Jacob
5. Thithikum Tamil Panpadu – medley of folk, Carnatic, western & film music co-ordinated by K.N.Sashikiran
6. Sufi Music
7. Aran Adal – dance drama by Kala Diksha
8. Valai Osai – Girls’ Orchestra

Special food festival is also organised at the all parks at reasonable rates.

Pls lend your support and enjoy the different cultural programs of our own !!!

Musical Titbits

Musical Titbis....

I was very busy in listening to concerts for 17 full days and I had to catch up with mass music from 3rd to 7th Jan. Here I go with my music review of Villu, Naan Kadavul, Slum Dog & Mahaleela ....

On Villu Music:

Villu music is a very good time pass. It is peppy, racy and goes easy on listening. Jalsa (reproduced track from pawan kumar - jalsa) is addictive. I also liked dheemthanakka and nee kovapattal (watch out for the success of this track post the release of the movie) tracks. Daady mummy sounds like a good item number whereas vaada mapley is a welcome baila tune. I felt very bad when vijay antony killed surangani in pandhayam movie and i felt DSP did justice and produced one good baila. I am not generally comfortable with Vijay's intro song - same this time too with hey rama rama track. Over all, Villu is a good commercial music - remove your thinking cap and tap your foot all the way !!!

On Naan Kadavul Music:

Naan Kadavul music is totally of different genre. Serious, spiritual, thought provoking music. Music arrangement has plenty of shades of maestro's 80s style. But it comes in different package hence, sounds much better. Om Shanti Om is full of slogams but has robust beat around it. Oru Kaatril and Kannil paarvai has same tune but both sounds good and has some director's cue in music. Amma un Pillai is soothing and thought provoking. Pichai paathiram is so beautiful and gives a heavenly feel. Overall, the popular combo of Maestro & Bala strikes back successfully at traditional music lovers.

Whoever have has given the idea of re-using haunting old song Maadha un kovilil deserves special greetings from me. It is one amazing tune in sindhu bairavi raaga sung beautifully by Janaki. kannadasan had written simple thought provoking 3 liners in that song. Thank you for revisiting this beautiful song.

On Rahman's Slum Dog Millionaire Music:

By the time I listened to this music, it was nominated for Golden Globe. But I managed to listen to this music without any expectation. Damn good album it turned out to be. I loved Gangsta Blues, ringa ringa, Jai Ho, Dreams on Fire - they demonstrate the creative side of musician. O Saya is so nice and robust and challenge the ears of mtv genre very well. Singing pattern in paper planes is catchy. Riots, Mausam and Escape fizzles out after promising start.

I was pleasantly surprised that Rahman composed this album in 3 weeks. I am looking forward to indian release of this movie. As a Rahman fan, i will celebrate with One KG of Krishna's Mysore Pa if thalaivar rahman wins Oscar. But as a musical fan, i doubt whether that would happen when i consider the fate of the catchy and quality music of Juno. It is always difficult to predict Oscar winning list - Let us hope for the best.

Sivamani's Mahaleela:

Sivamani brushes shoulders with greats of music everyday - like Rahman, Ilayaraja, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Trilok, Louis Banks etc... His debut album arrives finally !!! Let us see how it goes... 12 tracks of all - has pop, techno, percussion, drumming, fusion, spirituality - but caters to niche audience;

I loved Mother's land track, Infinity, Vasi Vasi, Basin Bridge. Kriya took me to a different mood altogether. Track on his father SM Anandhan is beat oriented whereas Adhaar is the most friendliest track on the list. Jam packed is a typical fusion track in which Hariharan freaks out !

Overall a catchy, engaging and creative effort. Tired of meaningless word filled lyrics - try it !

Zero sum game

In game theory and economic theory, zero-sum describes a situation in which a participant's gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the other participant(s). If the total gains of the participants are added up, and the total losses are subtracted, they will sum to zero.

Zero-sum can be thought of more generally as constant sum where the benefits and losses to all players sum to the same value of money and pride and dignity.

This is the moral of the story learnt from satyam's fraud.

Test Cricket must not die

Test Cricket must not die

Lot of experts are predicting the death of test cricket over a period and expect Twenty20 to take center stage.

I sincerely hope and pray that their expectation turns out to be a cropper. Test cricket offers class, grace, test of fitness, mind control, patience, perseverance and endurance on the field to strive for victory. Two innings over five days offers both teams to make strong come back. Take the historic chennai chase (tendulkar/yuvaraj) or south africa's score performance over Australia (Duminy / Steyn) proves test match's beauty.

Yes, it is difficult to watch it live over 5 days when compared to 3.5 hours of T20. But, i dont think that matters for for a serious cricket enthusiast.

Night cricket and toning down number of matches must be tried before writing off the test cricket !

Lyrics of Dheem thanakka thillana from Villu

Lyrics of Dheem thanakka thillana from Villu

Chorus: Dheem thanakka thillana
Check it out check it out check check it out
Get up get up oh lets get it up
chor machake na na na na jo ah ( 2 )

lets go

m: dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee therikkum villan naan thaane

f: dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee pudicha nila naan thaane

m: naan otha kiss-u thaaren un ratha force’a paaren
nooru kudhira vegathoda potti podume

f: naan otha hug thaaren kick yerum paaren
madham pudicha yaanai pola maaruve

m: eh kannan naan kannanukku annan ada leelaigalin mannan
andha manmadhanin maaman naan thaane

f: athai naan menagai’kku athai naan kathu tharen vithai
andha vithai’kku ellam boss naan thaane

m: dheemthanakka thillana
dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee therikkum villan naan thaane

Charanam 1

m: vetti vacha apple pola un kannam iruppadhale
paarthale naakkellam echil oori pogudhe
pooti vacha pudhayal pole un udambu iruppadhale
thirudathaan en nenju thittam theeti paakkudhe

f: hey kathi kathi kathi un kannu rendum kathi
neram kaalam parkaama varudhe ennai suthi
vetti vetti vetti un vekkatha nee vetti
vega vaikka kekkuriye thee petti

m: eh kannan naan kannanukku annan ada leelaigalin mannan
andha manmadhanin maaman naan thaane

f: athai naan menagai’kku athai naan kathu tharen vithai
andha vithai’kku ellam boss naan thaane

m: dheemthanakka thillana
dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee therikkum villan naan thaane

f: dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee pudicha nila naan thaane

Charanam 2

f: sahara’vil yelaneer pola chirapunji thee’yai pola
engeyum eppodhum un dhaagam theerpaene

m: floag-aagum market pola ennado nenjukkulle
yaarukkum theriyamal olinjirukka nee dhaane

f: ra ra ra ra ra ra nee en angam nokki ra ra
inbamaana imsai pannu rathiri nee raa

m: vaadi vaadi vaadi nee meesai illa kedi
okka saree sorgathai nee paaradi

m: eh kannan naan kannanukku annan
ada leelaigalin mannan
andha manmadhanin maaman naan thaane

f: athai naan menagai’kku athai
naan kathu tharen vithai
andha vithai’kku ellam boss naan thaane

m: dheemthanakka thillana
dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee therikkum villan naan thaane

f: dheemthanakka thillana dheemthanakka thillana
thee pudicha nila naan thaane

Lyrics of Rama kitta villa from Villu

Lyrics of Rama kitta villa from Villu

m: Rama Rama Rama Rama
Raman kitta Villa Ketten
Hey.. Bheema bheema bheema bheema
Bheeman kitta Gadhaya Ketten

Hey Rama Rama Rama Rama
Raman kitta Villa Ketten
Bheema bheema bheema bheema
Bheeman kitta Gadhaya Ketten
Muruga muruga muruga muruga
Murugan kitta Mayila ketten
Eesan eesan eesan eesan
Eesan kitta Malaya ketten

Unga kitta anba ketten
Unga kitta anba ketten

C: Villu villu villu villu villu villu
Varaan Villu
Nillu nillu nillu Nillu
Dhil Irundha Edhirey Nillu

Hey Villu irundha
Kondattam
Hey Villu irundha
Thindattam ( 2 )

Hey Rama Rama Rama Rama
Raman kitta Villa Ketten
Bheema bheema bheema bheema
Bheeman kitta Gadhaya Ketten

Charanam 1

m: Palli kooda Pulla pola
Saadhi paakkama sendhiruppom
Pulli vecha Vengai pola
Bayame illama vazhndhu iruppom
Peru pugazh kondavanga Oorukkulle romba peru
Perilaye pugazha konda ennai pola vera yaaru
Aaandavana ennai paathu enna vendum endru ketta
Agathiyana makkalukku amaidhiyana naadu ketpen

C: Villu villu villu villu villu villu
Varaan Villu
Nillu nillu nillu Nillu
Dhil Irundha Edhirey Nillu

Villu irundha
Kondattam
Villu irundha
Thindattam ( 2 )

m: Rama Rama Rama Rama
Raman kitta Villa Ketten
Bheema bheema bheema bheema
Bheeman kitta Gadhaya Ketten

Charanam 2

m: Hey Nitham nee dhaan uzhachu paaru
Methai illama thookkam Varum
Satham indri udhavi senja
Vazhum podhe sorgam Varum
Bharathi-ya padichuputta pengalukku Veeram varum
Karl Marx-ah ninachuputta kangalukku Neruppu varum
Periyar-a madhichuputta Pagutharivu thaana varum
Amma Appava Vanangi paaru..
Ellarukkum ellam Varum

c: Villu villu villu villu villu villu
Varaan Villu
Nillu nillu nillu Nillu
Dhil Irundha Edhirey Nillu

Villu irundha
Kondattam
Villu irundha
Thindattam ( 2 )

m: Rama rama rama rama
Ramankitta villu ketten
Bheema bheema bheema bheema
Gadhaya Ketten

Lyrics of Daddy Mummy from Villu

Lyrics of Daddy Mummy from Villu
English meaning of Daddy Mummy song from Villu
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Pallavi

f: Daddy Mummy veetil illa
thada poda yarum illa
vilayaduvoma ulle villalla?
hey maidhanam theva illa
umpire-um theva illa
yarukkum tholvi ila villala

Parents are not at home
No one to prevent us
shall we start our game, arrow man ?
dont need a playground
dont need a umpire
no one loses the game, arrow man

hey kelen-da mamu
idhu indoor-u game-u
theriyama ninna adhu romba shame-u
vilayattu rule-u ne meerati foul-u
yellaigal thandhu adhu than da goal-u

Listen to me dude
this is an indoor man
if you still do not make it out, it is a shame
If you do not violate the rule, it would be called as foul
cross the boundary, that is your target

daddy mummy daddy mummy daddy mummy
veetil illa thada poda yarum illa
vilayaduvoma ulle villalla?

Charanam 1

taxi karan than naan yerum bodhellam
ada meter-kku mela thandhu pal ilichaney
bus-il yeri than oru seat-u ketteney
than seat-ai driver thandhu vittu oram ninnaney

when ever I use a taxi,
the driver pays me and laughts heartily
when I board the bus and look for a seat,
the driver gets up and gives his seat

m: hey alavana odambukaari hey alavilla kozuppu kari
hey alavana odambukaari alavilla kozuppu kari
irukudhu irukudhu vaadi unakku raathiri kacheri

you have a perfect body but you hv unlimited fat
I will come tonight for a big concert

f: daddy mummy daddy mummy daddy mummy
veetil illa thada poda yarum illa
vilayaduvoma ulle villalla?

Charanam 2

f: vaira vyabari en pallai parthaney
thaan virkum vairam poli endru thooki pottaney
tha tha thanga vyabari en angam parthanae
avan thangam elam mattam endru thozhilai vittaney

when diamond merchant sees my teeth
he feels, his diamonds are duplicates
when a gold merhant sees my body,
he quits his profession thinking his golds are so bad

m: hey azhagaana chinna paappu ah veikadhey enakku aappu
hey azhagaana chinna paappu veikadhey enakku aappu
kothum kolaya irukura unakku nan-than di maapu

hey cute girl, dont screw with me
for such a beautiful body, let me be your partner

f: daddy mummy daddy mummy daddy mummy
veetil illa thada poda yarum illa
vilayaduvoma ulle villalla?

Lyrics of Nee Kovapattal naanum from Villu

Lyrics of Nee Kovapattal naanum from Villu
English meaning of Nee Kovapattal from Villu alontwith:

Pallavi

Nee kovapattal naanum kova paduven
Nee paarkka vittaal naanum paarkka matten
Nee thitti muraithaal naanum thitti muraippen
Sandai pidithaal naanum sandai pidippen
Nee Pesaa vittal naanum pesa maatten
Nee ennai marandhal mattum uyirai viduven

When you get angry, i will also become angry
If you dont see me, i will also not see you
If you scold and stare at me, i will also do it
If you fight with me, i will also fight with you
If you dont talk to me, i will also not talk with you
But if you forget me, i will give away my life

Nee kekkamal ponalum kathi solluven
Baby i love you
Nee nikkamal ponalum thurathi solluven
Baby i love you

Oh.. Ohh

If you avoid me, i will shout from the top - baby i love you
If you dont stop and go, i will chase you and say - baby i love you

Charanam 1

nee pesum vaarthai kavidhai endru vimma maatten
nee perazhagi endru poyyai solla maatten
nee kulikkum bodhu etti etti paarkka maatten
nee echil seidha edhayum naan kekka maatten
nee oppanaigal seyyum munbu paarkka maatten
nee kanavil vandhal koodai pandhaal kaana maatten
en suthum bhoomi nee dhaan endru sutha maatten
nee ennai marandhal mattum uyirai viduven

I will not call - what ever you talk as poetry
I will not lie by - saying you are the most beautiful
I will not peak in bathroom when you take bath
I will not ask for your left over apple that you used
I will not have a look at you before make-up completion
I will not have a loot at you when you come in my dreams
I will not roam like as if you are my world
But if you forget me, i will give away my life

Nee kekkamal ponalum kathi solluven
Baby i love you
Nee nikkamal ponalum thurathi solluven
Baby i love you
Oh.. Ohh

Charanam 2

un kanna kuzhiyai muthangalal veenga vaippen
un nenju kuzhiyil meesai mudi nattu vaippen
unnai uppu moottai katti kondu thoonga vaippen
adi punnagaikkum sathathil alarm vaippen
ada sunday kooda kadhalukku velai vaippen
un vetkathukku muttruppulli seydhu vaippen
nee vali koduthalum thaangiduven
nee ennai marandhal mattum Uyirai viduven

I will make your cheek-pit swell by my kisses
I will plant my mousch hair in your heart
I will make you sleep while carrying in my back
I will set alarm on your smiling sound
I will make love work on sunday too
I will put a full stop for your blushing
I will resist the pain that you pass on to me
But if you forget me, i will give away my life

Nee kekkamal ponalum kathi solluven
Baby i love you
Nee nikkamal ponalum thurathi solluven
Baby i love you
Oh.. Ohh

Lyrics of Jalsa Jalsa from Villu

Lyrics of Jalsa Jalsa from Villu

Bonjour Bonjour Avalanche
gauze maria jalsa
La bella vista toll in the beat
amor amor amor jalsa.. jalsa….

The dance in the beat Prabhudeva
The beat in song is DSP
The girl in the groove Nayanthara
And to rock the floor Ilayathalapathy

Pallavi

sa ri ga ma pa dha ni sa
ada come on come on say jalsa
sa ni dha pa ma ga ri sa
ada come on come on say jalsa

jalsa jalsa jalsa kangale aadum salsa
dhadaal ena idhayam veliye egiri kudhikudhu rousa
jalsa jalsa jalsa adhirududhe nam pulse-ah
padaal ena ilamai ratham sidhari kudhikudhu nice ah

naam paadum paatula vaanam kizhiyum come on come on sing with me
naam aadum aatam bhoomiyum aadum you gotta believe me

hey sa ri ga ma pa dha ni sa
ada come on come on say jalsa
sa ni dha pa ma ga ri sa
ada come on come on say jalsa

Charanam 1

m: pala pengalai paarthen
andha kangalai paarthen
idhuvarai ennai ennai jeyichadhu yaarum illai
un thimirai paarthen
adi unnai paarthen
thodaamale padamale valaithaaye indha villai

f: un paarvayinaal ennai patri kolla seidhaai
micham enna micham enna iruku
un siripinai sidhari vanmurai seidhaai
konjam ennai vittu vidu enakku

sa ri ga ma pa dha ni sa
ada come on come on say jalsa
sa ni dha pa ma ga ri sa
ada come on come on say jalsa

Charanam 2

m: nee pirandhadhu greece ah
nee valarndhadhu swiss ah
madhi mayakkum un nadayin mugavari thaan paris ah
mun azhagu class ah
pin azhagu mass ah
no no no nee enna rendum kalandha mix ah

f: ada nice ah pesura vaarthai veesura thottu thottu ennai kattikodaa
un kurumbayum varambaiyum enakke enakkena mothamaaga kuthagaiku thaadaa

hey sa ri ga ma pa dha ni sa
ada come on come on say jalsa
sa ni dha pa ma ga ri sa
ada come on come on say jalsa

Lyrics of Vaada maapula from Villu

Lyrics of Vaada maapula from Villu

Pallavi

F: hey vaadaa maapula
vaazha pazha thoppula
volleyball aadalaama?

M: hey aadum saakula
cycle gapula
kidukki pudi podalaama?

F: mooku keela
C: balle balle
F: mutham kudu
C: balle balle
M: kadichi putaa
C: balle balle
M: katha koodathe

M: munthaanayil
C: balle balle
M: moota kattu
C: balle balle
F: mullu kuthum
C: balle balle
F: ratham varaathe

M: epdi epdi
F: apdi apdi

F: hey vaadaa maapula
vaazha pazha thoppula
volleyball aadalaama?

M: hey aadum saakula
cycle gapula
kidukki pudi podalaama?


Charanam 1

F:hey micro mini podada
poona nada nadanga da
choli ke peeche nu sokka paadada

M:hey englipeesu venaam di
hindi siripu venaam di
karakaatam aadikitte tamizhil paden di

F: vinnodum
C: balle balle
F: mugilodum
C: balle balle
F: vilayaadum
C: balle balle
F: vennilaave

M: epdi epdi
F: apdi apdi

F: hey vaadaa maapula
vaazha pazha thoppula
volleyball aadalaama?

M: hey aadum saakula
cycle gapula
kidukki pudi podalaama?

Charanam 2

F: kamba rasam tharattuma
inba rasam tharattuma
nayagara pola naanum pongi varattuma

M: hey sonnathellam santhosam
solli thantha santhosam
kaveriya neeyum vantha double santhosam

F: thai porantha
C: balle balle
F: vazhi porakkum
C: balle balle
F: pongalukku
C: balle balle
F: parisam poda

M: epdi epdi
F: apdi apdi

F: hey vaadaa maapula
vaazha pazha thoppula
volleyball aadalaama?

M: hey aadum saakula
cycle gapula
kidukki pudi podalaama?

Lyrics of Are You Crazy from Villu

Lyrics of Are You Crazy from Villu

f: Are u crazy
You useless illetrate goon
Do you have a brain
How dare you
I will kill you
You Country brute
I will slap you
I will make you stand in shoes

Unnai thunu thunda vettiduven
Unnai gun-ah vechu suttuduven
Never ever come next to me
You understand

Go to hell
You loser

Lyrics of Pichai Paathiram from Naan Kadavul

Lyrics of Pichai Paathiram from Naan Kadavul
English meaning of Pichai Paathiram from Naan Kadavul herewith:

pallavi

Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane
yaamoru Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane
pindam ennum elombodu sadhai narambu-udhiramum adangiya udambu ennum
Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane
pindam ennum elombodu sadhai narambu-udhiramum adangiya udambu ennum
Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane

I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god
I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god
this body (which will be finally taken by you) is covered with bones,nerves,skin and blood
I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god
I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god

Charanam 1

ammayum appanum thandhadha?
illai aadhiyin valvinai choozhndhadha
ammayum appanum thandhadha?
illai aadhiyin valvinai choozhndhadha
immayai naan ariyadhadha?
immayai naan ariyadhadha?
siru bommayin nilayinil unmaiyai unardhida

was this given by mother and father
or by circumstances ?
was this given by mother and father
or by circumstances ?
what did i not realise
make we aware of the truth to this doll (created by you)

Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane
Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane

I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god
I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god

Charanam 2

athanai selvamum unnidathil
naan pichaikku selvadhu evvidathil
athanai selvamum unnidathil
naan pichaikku selvadhu evvidathil
verum paathiram ulladhu ennidathil
adhan soothiramo adhu unnidathil

You have all the treasure
where will i go with begging bowl
You have all the treasure
where will i go with begging bowl
I just have a bowl
but you have all the formula

oru muraya iru muraya
pala murai pala pirapp-edukka vaithaai
pudhu vinaya pazha vinaya
kanam kanam dhinam enai thudikka vaithaai
porulukku alaidhidum porulatra vaazhkaiyum thurathudhey
un arul arul arul endru alaigindra manam indru pidhatrudhey

once or twice
but many times you made us to re-born
new curse or old curse
you made us to suffer all the time all the day
this meaningless life chases all goods in kind
the mind which want your blessings is blabbering

arul vizhiyal nokkuvai
malar padhathal thaanguvai
un thirukaram enai aravanaith-unadho-arul pera

you look through your kind eyes
you hold us with your soft feet
to embrace us with your blessed hand and bless us

Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane
pindam ennum elombodu sadhai narambu-udhiramum adangiya udambu ennum
Pichai paathiram yendhi vandhen ayyane en ayyane

I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god
this body (which will be finally taken by you) is covered with bones,nerves,skin and blood
I came with a begging bowl to you, dear god

Lyrics of Oru kaatril from Naan Kadavul

Lyrics of Oru kaatril from Naan Kadavul
English meaning of Oru kaatril from Naan kadavul herewith:

Pallavi

Oru kaatril alayum siragu endha neram ooivu thedum
kannilladhu kaanum kanavu edhai thedi ingu pogum
engengum inbam irundhum un pangu ponathenge
idhu yenendru padhil yaar solluvar?

Oru kaatril alayum siragu endha neram ooivu thedum
kannilladhu kaanum kanavu edhai thedi ingu pogum

when will the flying feather would take rest
where will the blind man's dream go
the air is filled with happiness, but where did your share disappear
who will answer the reason behind that

when will the flying feather would take rest
where will the blind man's dream go

Charanam 1

Yaarkkum poloru annai thandai unakkum irundhadhu undu
yaarkkum poloru thegam, thaagam unakkum valarndhathu ingu
yaarkum pole vizhigal irundhum ulagamo irulil
Oliyai pole ore thunai vandhu sendra thunbam yaarkkum undo?

You also had mother, father like everybody else
You are feeling the need of body, thirst like everybody else
you have eyes like everybody else but your world in darkness
who else felt the pain of having light as a companion which disappeard in half way?

Oru kaatril alayum siragu endha neram ooivu thedum
kannilladhu kaanum kanavu edhai thedi ingu pogum

when will the flying feather would take rest
where will the blind man's dream go

Charanam 2

veedhi endroru veedum undu unakadhu sondham endru
vaanam endroru koorai undu vizhigalum ariyadhu
veliyellam solaikkaga vandhadhore kaaval
kangal konda theivamum kaavalaiyum kondu sendradheyno?

Street can also become a home - it became a relative to you now
sky can become a roof - but your eyes never realised that
the fence became a guard for a garden
but why did the watchful eyes of god took your guard away?

Oru kaatril alayum siragu endha neram ooivu thedum
kannilladhu kaanum kanavu edhai thedi ingu pogum
engengum inbam irundhum un pangu ponathenge
idhu yenendru padhil yaar solluvar?

Oru kaatril alayum siragu endha neram ooivu thedum
kannilladhu kaanum kanavu edhai thedi ingu pogum

when will the flying feather would take rest
where will the blind man's dream go
the air is filled with happiness, but where did your share disappear
who will answer the reason behind that

when will the flying feather would take rest
where will the blind man's dream go

Lyrics of Kannil Paarvai from Naan Kadavul

Lyrics of Kannil Paarvai from Naan Kadavul
English meaning of Kannil paarvai from Naan Kadavul herewith:

Pallavi

kannil paarvai pona podhum kannil eeram thadhumbum thadhumbum
kannilladha perai kandaal kanakkal odhungum odhungum
kanaavil kooda inbam vaaramal indha janmam
oh deivam meedhu sammadhamo?

Water can flow out from a blind's eye
dreams avoid the blind
what kind of life when one doesnt get even happy dreams
does not god accepted us?

kannil paarvai pona podhum kannil eeram thadhumbum thadhumbum
kannilladha perai kandaal kanakkam odhungum odhungum

Water can flow out from a blind's eye
dreams avoid the blind

Charanam 1

Yaarkkum poloru annai thandai enakkum irundhadhu undu
yaarkkum poloru thegam, thaagam enakkum valarndhathu ingu
yaarkum pole vizhigal irundhum ulagamo irulil
Oliyai pole ore thunai vandhu sendra thunbam yaarkkum undo?

i have had mother, father like everybody else
i am feeling the need of body, thirst like everybody else
i have eyes like everybody else but my world in darkness
who else felt the pain of having light as a companion which disappeard in half way?

kannil paarvai pona podhum kannil eeram thadhumbum thadhumbum
kannilladha perai kandaal kanakkal odhungum odhungum

Water can flow out from a blind's eye
dreams avoid the blind

Charanam 2

veedhi endroru veedum undu enakadhu sondham indru
vaanam endroru koorai undu vizhigalum ariyadhu
veliyellam solaikkaga vandhadhore kaaval
kangal konda theivavumum kaavalaiyum kondu sendradheyno?

Street can also become a home - it became a relative to me now
sky can become a roof - but my eyes never realised that
the fence became a guard for a garden
but why did the watchful eyes of god took the guard away?

kannil paarvai pona podhum kannil eeram thadhumbum thadhumbum
kannilladha perai kandaal kanakkal odhungum odhungum
kanaavil kooda inbam vaaramal indha janmam
oh deivam meedhu sammadhamo?

Water can flow out from a blind's eye
dreams avoid the blind
what kind of life when one doesnt get even happy dreams
doesnot god accepted us?

kannil paarvai pona podhum kannil eeram thadhumbum thadhumbum
kannilladha perai kandaal kanakkam odhungum odhungum

Water can flow out from a blind's eye
dreams avoid the blind

Lyrics of Amma Un Pillai Naan fron Naan Kadavul

Lyrics of Amma Un Pillai Naan fron Naan Kadavul
English meaning of Amma Un Pillai from Naan Kadavul herewith:

Pallavi

amma un pillai naan ariyadhathennavo
un paadal ondru thaan en sondham enbatho
enai endrum kakkave enai endrum kakkave
idhu ondru podhuma amma?

I am your kid, mom, what did i not realised yet
is your song only my relation in this world
is this enough to protect me always?

amma un pillai naan ariyadha-thennavo

Charanam 1

kattoram odum neerey nadhiyanadhey
kattoram odum neerey nadhiyanadhey
rottora vaazhvu endrey vidhiyanadhey
vidhiyenum ezhuthellam
vizhi neeril azhiyum ore neram

the rain which flows through forest became a river
the rain which flows through forest became a river
destiny drove to a life on road-side
what ever destiny has written
would be erased by tearful cry someday

amma un pillai naan ariyadha-thennavo

Charanam 2

kaaval illadha jeevan kannerile
kaaval illadha jeevan kannerile
karai kandidatha oodam thannerile
tharaiyore thuyarukkore karai pottu paarkava neeye

the life unprotected is in tears
the life unprotected is in tears
the boat which has not seen the shore is in midst of water
would you build a shore for my sorrow?

amma un pillai naan ariyadha-thennavo

Charanam 3

janmangalil paavam pen jenmamey
janmangalil paavam pen jenmamey
bandhagal endru sonnal thunbangaley
pengalai silayile thozhugindra ulagame yen sol?

female birth is the most cursed one
female birth is the most cursed one
only pain accompanies us
oh world, why do you worship a women in a statue?

amma un pillai naan ariyadhathennavo
un paadal ondru thaan en sondham enbatho
enai endrum kakkave enai endrum kakkave
idhu ondru podhuma amma?

I am your kid, mom, what did i not realised yet
is your song only my relation in this world
is this enough to protect me always?

amma un pillai naan ariyadha-thennavo
ummmmmmmm

Lyrics of Maadha un kovilil from Achchani

Lyrics of Maadha un kovilil from Achchani

English meaning of Maadha un kovilil from Achchani herewith:
Music - MSV; Lyrics - Kannadasan; Singer: S Janaki

Pallavi

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien
Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien
Thaayendru Unnai Than Thaayendru Unnai Than
Pillaiku Kaatinein Maadha

I lighted the candle in your church, mary
I lighted the candle in your church, mary
I showed you as mother, I showed you as mother
to the beloved kid, mary

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Etrinien

Charanam 1

Meippan Illadha Mandhai Vazhi Maarumey
Mary Un Jothi Kandaal Vidhi Maarumey
Mezhugu Pol Uruginom
Kannerai Maatra Vaa Maadha

Group of Goats would miss the path without the guard
Our destiny would change when we see your light
We melt like a candle
come and change our tears, mary

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien

Charanam 2

Kaaval Illadha Jeevan Kanneriley
Kaaval Illadha Jeevan Kanneriley
Karai Kandidadha Oodam Thaneeriley
Arul Tharum Thiruchabai Maniyoosai Ketkumoo Maadhaaaaa

the life of unprotected is in tears
the life of unprotected is in tears
the boat which has not seen the shore is in midst of water
will the sound of church bell reach our ears, mary

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien

Charanam 3

Pillai Peradha Penmai Thayanadhu
Annai Illadha Maganai Thalatudhu
Kartharin Katalai
Naan Enna Solvadhu Maadha

undelivered mother turned as mother
it is singing lullaby to an orphaned boy
it is the order of Jesus christ
what i can do mary?

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien
Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien
Thaayendru Unnai Than Thaayendru Unnai Than
Pillaiku Kaatinein Maadha

Maadha Unn Kovilil Mani Dheepam Yetrinien
mmmmmmmm

Chennai Book Fair 2009

The 32nd edition of Chennai Book Fair will be inaugurated on Thursday (Jan 8, 2009) by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who will also present the ‘Kalaignar Mu. Karunanidhi’ award for the year 2009.

The 10-day fair, being held at St. George’s Anglo Indian School on Poonamalee High Road (Near Pachayappa College), will comprise 588 stalls, and spread over 1.75 lakh sq.ft.

About 460 booksellers and publishers are expected to participate.

The entry ticket for all persons above the age of 12 is Rs.5. The fair will be open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on working days and 11 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. on holidays.

Update on 14th Jan, 2009 - What can you expect in Chennai book fair....

1. 600 stalls compared to 450 last year
2. Good amount of collections for children
3. Some new books on sri lanka, srilankan tamils
4. Same Che, Marx, Vairamuthu, Ponniyin Selvan (at reduced prices), Sujatha collections
5. Second hand english fiction books at 4-5 stalls

Gaza Conflict

Hamas does not any capability to match Israel's might. Yet, when the fragile ceasefire ended, they celebrated it with firing of rockets into Israel. The reaction from Israel was neither kind or amused but and it decided to crush Hamas.

So, another invasion from Israel and this time it is going to be a hell for civilians and some more Gaza land would be taken over by Israel. But, wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon all shows new strategy - make the enemy to enter and land and bombard with small attack / ambush and keep increasing the enemy toll one - by - one on daily basis !!!

I hate war, so i would term it as Barbaric ! The inaction by United Nations makes their existence a mockery !

Nonsense called Extradition

Indian courts are yet to resolve 3 crore cases. Judgement never comes in time. Scores of people are waiting to get justice.

In this nonsense environment, Indian goverment asks extradition from pakistan, sri lanka etc... Donno what they are going to achieve !

No sense in Thirumangalam

By-Election of Thirumangalam constituency is creating enough turbulence for the local population. I fail to understand why AIADMK and DMK is taking this election so seriously as if it is an prestigious issue.

Political group battles, weapons on display, cash for votes distribution all happening freely. God, pls help me understand our democracy !

Vadivelu as Project Manager - 2

Vadivelu gets out of his cabin and walks into cubicals. Picks up some 6 guys saying "Hey, you come", you, you types.... and starts walking back towards his seat.

One of the Gujju programmer asks him "Sirji, what is scheduled?". Vadivelu replies "Dont ask, come and do what I say"; So., are are puzzled and waiting for further instruction. Vadivelu takes his seat and gives a deep look at all the programmers.

Finally, he picks up two guys and says "you go and join the action committee in Lotus meeting room"; the guy asks, "sir, what is the action"; Vadivelu replies "Ummm., its about how to be inactive, dont speak, just go"; They go...

Then, vadivelu looks at another two and says "you two go and work on prototype for ABC Bank"; They reply "sir., we are working on bug fixing"; The remaining two asks "sir., what for us?"; Vadivelu says "Both of you just watch what these proposal guys do and learn from it".

By the time, vadivelu gets a call and he attends and goes into silent mode for 30seconds. Finally, he look at the gang and says "dont work on the prototype for now, abc bank is closed; so you all go and work on bug increase for XYZ bank so that we get some salary for another 6 months"