Sunday, January 30, 2011

R & R - 30th January 2011 to 20th February 2011 - Yaarathu Yaarathu from Koodal Nagar

Yup... Time for some R& R. Rest and Recuperation. Don't we all need them. Somnolence is a necessity. I am off to India. Again ? Ya. Again. I am just enamoured by her. She swept me off my feet. Still does. This time round, it is more of a non-devotional trip. We are visiting museums, palaces, gardens, hill resorts, historical sites and art galleries. Even an overnight stay on the famous Cochin Boathouse.....
I am listening to this song right now. Grasping lyrics. And a noteworthy rhythm. 
If you are reading this post, leave me a line. It would be nice to know that someone actually dropped by, while I was away..... Take care & God bless....






Saturday, January 29, 2011

Neethana Neethana from Sarvam

I swear. He has eyes that drown me in delight. And the most promising smile you can ever imagine. On the 24th, he sat across me, but chose to talk to me over the mobile. Very charming. A total knock out. Yours truly is still reeling from it.
He swept me off my feet, again, on the 26th. He has been doing it quiet often, that I am practically walking on air, on most days, now.
Again, it was a notable Saturday morning. Waking up to his voice is enduring. He has an immense sense of humour - at such an early hour.
This time, tomorrow, I will be in the land where my soul resides. India. Vacation begins approximately in another 20 hours or so. I am all accelerated. Despite the numerous trips.
The song I want to post today.  Hmmm. The one that comes to mind in a jiffy is, Neethana from Sarvam. Catchy and nice. Yuvan rocks, as always.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Sonnalum Ketpathillai from Kathal Virus

Some songs can make you beam. This song is doing the exact to me, today. Love makes you radiate. And animates you.
Femininity makes me conceal my feelings. If I actually want to say 100, I end up saying 50. I prefer to lie low and not give away on a lot of my feelings. Docile. There is so much of sentiments stashed away in corners of my heart. If you listen carefully to this song, you will connect to what I am trying to blurt about.
He has a beautiful smile. Eyes that strike you right at the centre of your heart. And, a voice that would melt both Poles. Really. I am not exaggerating. He makes me laugh. Wholeheartedly. He makes me smile. Silently. I thank God, for bringing us together. For this immense happiness that has enveloped my life.
This song is especially for him.
There are times when silence has the loudest voice. ~Leroy Brownlow~
I hope he knows...... 

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Mazhai Varum from Veppam

I adore this song. Heaps. It is my caller ring tone. They have, both, male and female version. My favourite, is of course, the latter. Rain. Something that I am so attached to. Of lately. Rain. We hit off, on one. September 29th 2010. Recap - my post that particular day. We have come a long way since that significant day. So, it is not surprising, that this song is also a must listen for me, on an everyday basis. Love the lyrics. Every single line..... So apt. So, so apt.....
If you are by any chance, on the same boat as me, you will understand, how beautiful and meaningful this song is. Love is enduring, but surviving. God bless us. He knows the depth of my heart, and He shall lead my way...... 
Cheers!!!!
p/s :- India is barely a week away. Woohooooooooooooo :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))


Antha Sivagami from Pattanathil Bootham

22nd January 2011. 7:09am. A short message service sings its way through my room. Wake Up SMS ?? Nice. Swell.
சொல்ல வந்த வார்த்தை சொன்ன வார்த்தை சொல்லப்போகும்
வார்த்தை யாவும் நெஞ்சில் இனிக்கும்
என்ன என்ன கேட்டு என்ன சொன்ன என்ன ஆனேன்
இந்த மயக்கம் எங்கோ இழுக்குதே

Again. That mushy, saccharine sweet, blatant wee hour voice wishing me good morning. Post SMS. Is this what they call walking on air? I am. All while, laying awake in bed, mobile perched on my ears. Nectarous. Toothsome, or rather, earsome. Merci Beacoup. That's thank you very much, in French - the language of love.
Again, for him. Pay heed to the lyrics.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Kunguma Poove, Konjum Puravey from Maragatham

Lunch - was approximately 44 minutes of verbal bliss. The other day, it was IR. Today, it was Chandrababu. The legendary Chandrababu. I was in a state of amazement. Still am. To know that someone from the present generation knows and adores Chandrababu, is astounding. So few do. I am one of them. So is he. How flattering.
He continues to make me laugh, and giggle. I am steadily carrying a smile in my heart. The feeling is enormous.
"Forgive me, Oh, Shiva, My three great sins!
I came on a pilgrimage to Kashi forgetting that, you are omnipresent.
In thinking about you I forgot that, You are beyond thought.
In praying to You I forgot that, You are beyond words." ~Adi Shankara~

He is fascinated by the Shivan Temple in Airport Road, Bangalore. So am I. Again, how charming. 
Shivan Temple, Old Airport Road, Bangalore



Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops... at all. ~Emily Dickinson~
He teaches me to hope. He teaches me to have faith. I am an optimist. A stargazer. I believe that all good things will eventually come.
Next Sunday, I will be flying off to the country where my soul resides. My heart is leaping in joy and counting moments. 
Today, song of the day is of course by Chandrababu. Kunguma Poove, Konjum Puravey from Maragatham. For him.


Thursday, January 20, 2011

Vizhiyil Vizhunthu from Alaigai Oivathillai

This is one confounding number. Stirring lyrics. Again IR. The legendary IR. His voice is sui generis. One of a kind. Matchless.
If you have been struck by love, you will relate well this song. The lyrics uplift you, in a very charming but languishing way. A wonder of a song, and no one can piece songs like these, except IR.
Feel this song.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Agaya Vennilave from Arangetra Velai

IR. We talked about him today. It popped up during our 31 minute 18 second mobile conversation. I like IR. His music is magical. Still is. Yuvan is equally promising. Coming back to IR, today's song post is sentimentally traditional. It is dainty and soft, and is beautiful listened, on a full moon, like today.

My vacation starts next weekend. I am counting chickens. Looking forward to unwind.

Have a nice day. I did. A very nice and momentous one. Note-perfect. I thank God for everything He bestows upon me.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Putham Puthu From Vedham Pudhithu

Been ages since I listened to this beautiful number. Was searching for something on YouTube when I encountered this. A great watch. And the ever gorgeous Amala.
This song is for the optimistic. It yearns and pines, and believes that the best is yet to come, and will eventually. A very happy rhythm to equally ambitious lyrics. After all, love is about faith, hope and believing.
Weave in faith and God will find the thread.
A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul. 

My faith is soaring high. Thanks to the Almighty.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Vaa Endrathu Uravum from Kathiruntha Kangal

For starters, I am hooked and zealous over that Otha Sollala song from Aadukalam. All, despite infinite numbers of replay. I cannot get enough of this song. I am still in a state of amazement. A 'kuthu' song and me? If you had asked me before, I would have summed it up in one word. Conflicting. As opposite as black and white, as fire and water, as light and darkness. As opposite as the poles. Contre-coeur. Now, after Aadukalam, all that is history. I am an avid fan of this song. This 'kuthu' song. And, I know that, this particular song, is going to be a huge hit this year. And, it is surely going to intoxicate a whole lot of people. 
This is an old love song. It is pleasant to the ears. Anticipation - beautifully penned into a song. When something is missing in your life, it usually turns out to be someone.... Right ??
Have a great day.




Saturday, January 15, 2011

Thiki Thiki from Nagaram

“Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worse kind of suffering.”

This is what Paulo Coelho said. How true.... Waiting is painful. No doubt about that. Forgetting is arduous. Both are distressing and unpleasant. But, not knowing what to do, is definitely, and ultimately the most mentally agonizing and exhausting. 

Tomorrow is Ponggal. So, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Let me be an optimist. Ponggal is associated with remuneration and surplus. 

I love this song. Yet to watch the movie. But, love this song.... Enjoy, this Ponggal. 

Otha Solalla from Aadukalam. Top Notch.

The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.  
~William Shakespeare,Othello~
He robbed me of my heart. I am smiling. I stole something from him, too. His....
Mogan. My entire world echoes his name..... 
This morning, I woke up to his voice. The husky, deep but nectarous, crack of the dawn voice. How exhilarating. 13 minutes and 46 seconds on the mobile is parallel to a trip to paradise. I am agile, but intoxicated. And, that weird, jubilant feeling is very much around. 
I am walking on air. I am vivacious and all zippy. In the same degree of this song. I swear, I would never have been able to associate myself to this song, on any other day. But, today, has been a far cry from the rest. This song has been on replay mode, and extended in time. Me ? Such a song ? No chance. At least, that is what I have always thought. The combination of Velmurugan's singing and GV Prakash's music arrangement, for Dhanush's much awaited Aadukalam, just proved me wrong. So wrong. I love this song.
I am shamelessly crazy about this song. Listening to it for the 28th time, now. This song swept me off my feet, just like Mogan. It reminds me of him, and tells what all I want to tell the world, when I get all euphoric and delirious - thanks to him. 
Have a dreamy upbeat day. I am having one, and look forward to lots more like these. Cheers and God bless.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Idho Idho En Pallavi from Sigaram

கேட்காத ஓசைகள், இதழ் தாண்டாத வார்த்தைகள், இமை ஆடாத பார்வைகள்,
இவை நான் கொண்ட மாற்றங்கள்!
சொல் என்னும் ஓர் நெஞ்சம்! இனி நில் என ஓர் நெஞ்சம்! எதிர்பார்க்காமல் என் வாழ்வில், ஒரு போர்க்காலம் ஆரம்பம்!
இருதயமே துடிக்கிறதா? துடிப்பது போல் நடிக்கிறதா?
உரைத்திடவா? மறைத்திடவா? ரகசியமாய் தவித்திடவா?
ஒரு ஆண் ணின் நினைவென்ன செய்யும்?
எனை கத்தி இல்லாமல் கொய்யும்!
இதில் மீள வழி உள்ளதே,
இருப்பினும், உள்ளம் விரும்பாது......
..!
Lines from a Vizhigalin Aruginil song in the movie Azhagiya Theeye. I have posted that many months back. Such a promising song. Above lyrics say it all. That's why I am always advocating Tamil language. It is only when you read, write and speak this beautiful lingua franca, that you can express feelings in ways you never dreamed of. Tamil is celestial. And, I am a proud native speaker. 
Mum has arranged for some prayers in the temple, so I am signing off now. For the Tamil month of Margazhi. God is the sustenance on which our life is built. Believe in Him. He will take care of everything........ 

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Engengey Nee Sendra Bothum from Ninaika Terindha Maname.

Watched Eesan during the weekend, and cannot stop but eulogize and salute Sasikumar and Samudrakani for their bold and unabashed storyline. However, it is rather disheartening to read that this movie did not fascinate the Indian audience.  How daunting. But, there are, many out there, who have appreciated their effort and servitude. I am one. 

The first half of the movie touches on the pros and cons of politics. Affairs of the state. The lives of politicians and their family, the extents they go to, the power they so almost abuse, and the night life of the rich in Chennai - something rarely exposed in Tamil movies. The unmasking was very actual. It is the thrill of where the movie is actually heading to, that makes you inquisitive. And, you will have to wait for a quick but never dragging, one hour and forty minutes or so, before, the real story begins. That style itself needs an applaud. 

Second half of the story is regale. And, not to mention tear jerking and at times, antagonizing. But, in the end, you will be pleased as punch. Eesan is a good, appeasing Tamil movie of recent times. Do watch, especially if you are an avant-garde. 

Special mention to Sasikumar, Samudrakani, Vaibhav Reddy and the gorgeous Abinaya. And, James Vasantham, for the beautiful Kannil Anbil song. 


Listen to this one. It is Engengey Nee Sendra Bothum from Ninaika Terindha Maname. Lyrics are just mindblowing. Nostalgic for a romantic at heart like me. It has been playing for a while on my head now. Head not I-Pod, mind you. Life is beautiful when you make them so. So, go out, and make the best of each day. Live life for the moment. God is with us. Everyone of us. With you. With me. With Tom, Harry, Sally. With Tamilarasan, Harikumar and Sarathi. Cheers !!!!!




Paartha Muthal Naale from Vetailyadu Vilaiyadu

.......காட்டி கொடுக்கிறதே கண்ணே காட்டி கொடுக்கிறதே
காதல் வழிகிறதே கண்ணில் காதல் வழிகிறதே......

The weather is brilliant. A warm, radiant sun. Buoyantly breezy. And, above all that, today is a Saturday. The first of two days of repose. I started the day with a bang. A happy bang. In fact, the year started that way too. With a happy bang.   I am looking forward to an optimistic year ahead. And, my prayers, is that everyone has the same. 
January 1st 2011 to January 8th 2011 has been just, heavenly. That silly but shining smirk is still very much annexed on my face. Thank Him and him, for that. 
He makes me schmaltzy. All mushy and feminine. He amuses me. When, he is around, he makes me laugh. When he isn't, he makes me smile. I am rearing butterflies in my stomach. My heart does somersaults every now and then. My knees seem weak and knotted. I am radiating, 20 times more than sea level. On the whole, I feel like an Olive Oly gushing over her Popeye. 
This song used to be something that I listened to, 24-7, when its audio was first released. Spine tingling lyrics, and good music, in one. It is timely that I listen to it now. 
Special mention for the lines below. 
காலை எழுந்ததும் என் கண்கள் முதலில் தேடி பிடிப்பது உந்தன் முகமே
தூக்கம் வருகையில் கண் பார்க்கும் கண் பார்க்கும் கடைசி காட்சிக்குள் நிற்பது உன் முகமே...... Wowwwwww.....
என் பதாகை தங்கிய உன் முகம் உன் முகம் என்றும் மறையதே... Double Woww.....
உன் விழியில் வழியும் பிரியங்களை, பாத்தேன் கடந்தேன் பகல் இரவை... Superbly Wowww.......
Revel in this song. It will be an evergreen, despite the years that come.


Saturday, January 1, 2011

Engey Enthan Idhayam from Kanden. HNY 2011 !!

Happy New Year everyone... May the year ahead and the ones that will follow suit, bring us all happiness, joy, good health, prosperity and the best things in life.....

2010 was good. I pray 2011, will be better. Not just for me, but for everyone.

I am starting my first post in 2011, with a picture of my Lord Thirupathi. For Him - a lamp lit, with hope, a rose blooming, with faith, and sweets, with love. This was on the very aspicious and equally memorable Vaikunda Ekaathasi day. December 17th 2010. A Friday. That day, also scores, a 10/10, for me. Thanks to Him. For everything He has given me.

I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when He is silent. ~Author Unknown~

Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees. 
~Victor Hugo~

God loves each of us as if there were only one of us. He does. 

I was browsing through some new songs online, when I heard the one I am posting today. It is such a peppy number, that you will get hooked on it, right away. Nice. This song put a big smile on my face. Still is. I am listening to it, at this very moment. A walk along the beach, with this song blaring in the background, would be  an ultimatum. 

To God - thanks, thanks, and thanks. (ps : thanks for that special moment at 07:19pm, minutes ago)
To my family - thanks. To my unwavering friends - thanks.
To Mogan - thanks, a million.

This song goes for all that are close to my heart.