Mandhara Cheppundo - Dasharatham (1989)

Here's one of my very few full song karaoke recordings - this one from back in June 2013. The original song is just such a pleasure to listen to both in terms of music and lyrics, and also in scenes that make up the visual part of it. Simple yet immensely melodious tune - in a way only Johnson master can create. My singing could barely match up to M. G. Sreekumar's vocals from the original. Anyway, for what it is worth, here it is.

Song - Ennai Thaalaatta Varuvaala

This is my first attempt at singing a full length karaoke song. It is Ennai Thaalaatta Varuvaala from the movie Kaadhalukku Mariyaadhai, one of my all time favorites. I just love the interludes in this song; only the great Ilayaraja can give such beautiful music even in between stanzas. I say this because there was a time when the interlude music in Tamil film songs was rather simple and the very same music was repeated after each stanza. Ilayaraja sir came and changed all that and you know, when a composer has enjoyed composing a song, it really shows in the tune. Hope I can sing more of his melodies.

Song - Pirai Thedum - sung by my sister and me

Another song sung by my sister. I have done some supporting vocals too. The song is Pirai Thedum from the movie Mayakkam Enna.

Song - Mannipaaya

After a short break, here's another song. This time sung by my sister. The song is Mannipaaya from the movie Vinnai Thaandi Varuavaya. Originally recorded on my iPhone using Garageband for iOS, additional sound effects were added by me on the Mac version.

Song - Pookodiyin Punnagai

Third and last post for today. My version of another song Pookodiyin Punnagai from the movie Iruvar. 

Song - Narumugaiye

Second song for the day. Narumugaiye from Iruvar. A friend of mine tells me I have sung it a tad faster than the original.

Song - Nila Kaaygiradhu

Here's the song Nila Kaaygiradhu from the movie Indira. This song was originally sung by Hariharan and is the sad version of the same song by Harini.

Song - Anthiveyil Ponnudhirum

This is the song Anthiveyil Ponnudhirum from Ulladakkam. This recording is a bit longer  since I have sung one of the stanzas. Once again touching music by Ouseppachan to the lyrics of Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. 

Song - Main Shayar Tho Nahin

Three songs recorded today. Here's the first one: a small bit from the ever romantic song Main Shayar Tho Nahin from the movie Bobby.

Song - Pranaya Sowgandhigangal

Another romantic song bit. This time it is Pranaya Sowgandhigangal from the malayalam movie Darling Darling. Nice melody by Ouseppachan.

Song - Main Agar Kahoon

The song Main Agar Kahoon from the movie Om Shanti Om. I could not get a karaoke for this song and as usual had to compensate with reverb and echo (courtesy of GarageBand). Hope it turned out tolerable.

Song - Theendai Mei Theendai

After a short break, here's a small bit from the song Theendai Mei Theendai from the film En Swaasa Kaatre. Here's the original just in case.

Song - Mann Mohana

Here is another high pitched song. A (thankfully?!!!) short fragment of the song Mann Mohana from Jodha Akbar. Not sure what it is with me and these high pitched songs today. I have used the Vocal Reflection effect from the great GarageBand to give a more spatial feeling. You can check out the original song on youtube

Song - Tere Mere Beech Mein

Here's a rather bold attempt, a fragment of the eternal song Tere Mere Beech Mein from Ek Duje Ke Liye. For the uninitiated here is the original song. For the others hope you can bear my attempt at this song.

Song - Padaam Namukku Paadam

Again one more old song. Padaam Namukku Paadam from the movie Yuvajanotsavam (1986). Excellent music by Raveendran and the original song was rendered by K. J. Yesudas and S. P. Shailaja.

Song - Dil Kyun Yeh Mera

A short stretch of the song Dil Kyun Yeh Mera Shor Karen from the movie Kites. Nice and simple lyrics and tune. Wonderful work by Rajesh Roshan and Shaan in the original song. Here's my version of it.