Saravanan writes:
‘Kodi inbam meniyengum’ is a magnificent masterpiece in Malayamarutham. Janaki’s cuddlesome humming that establishes the enchanted mood for a joyous revelry of romance, the fantasy-laden pallavi that opens up such spectacular vistas of an unabashed celebration of love, S.P.Balasubramaniam’s unheralded welcome entry as the delirious man’s voice to engulf his beloved Preeti with his amorous edicts, the violin that showers bushels of fragrant flowers upon the lovers, the lilting charanams that are interwoven seamlessly into the magic--surely dreams are made of such precious stuff--Million pleasures indeed!
‘Ah, happy, happy boughs, that cannot shed your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu;
And, happy melodist, unwearied,
Forever piping songs forever new’
And, happy melodist, unwearied,
Forever piping songs forever new’
May 14th will always be a happy, happy day for us music lovers…for it was on this day 40 years ago that a Tamil movie was released without much fanfare, whose titles simply stated “Music : Ilaiyaraja (Debut)”. With the dawn of the day also dawned a new epoch making era in music… A thousand albums and four decades later the Maestro continues to wave his enchanted baton, and generations of listeners continue to remain spellbound….
And let us rejoice and celebrate today with a priceless little jewel that lies hidden in the Master’s casket.
Nenjilaadum Poo Ondru is one of those ventures that sleeps undisturbed in the cans, never destined to reach the silver screen. The film’s album, thankfully, was released- the sleeve of the LP record proclaims the year of its manufacture as 1979. And displays Vijayakumar in an intimate embrace with Radha Saluja.
‘Thankfully’ I said, because the elusive album cunningly secrets within its seldom explored confines, some bewitching compositions of Ilaiyaraja- compositions that surely warranted a happier destiny, grander commercial and critical acclaim.
‘Kodi inbam meniyengum’ is a magnificent masterpiece in Malayamarutham. Janaki’s cuddlesome humming that establishes the enchanted mood for a joyous revelry of romance, the fantasy-laden pallavi that opens up such spectacular vistas of an unabashed celebration of love, S.P.Balasubramaniam’s unheralded welcome entry as the delirious man’s voice to engulf his beloved Preeti with his amorous edicts, the violin that showers bushels of fragrant flowers upon the lovers, the lilting charanams that are interwoven seamlessly into the magic--surely dreams are made of such precious stuff--Million pleasures indeed!
Listen here and be bewitched:
‘Marudha manjakkizhange’ offers an equally tempting, but a contrasting folksy fare--Vani’s seductive invitation is irresistible, and a mesmerizing flute escorts us right into the midst of a torpid evening in a rustic milieu, where the slanting rays of the setting sun fall upon a pair of lovers rapturously capering across the carpet of greenery. The bashfully uttered lines of the pallavi, SPB’s honeyed humming that follows, the interludes that blend in so masterfully with the rural ambience, the meandering charanams that flow so alluringly into the pallavi—all come together to ensure sheer bliss!
‘Vaanam enge megam enge, oru medai kondu vaa’ is the third duet from the film, and an unforgettable song it is by Jayachandran & Janaki...Janaki soaring over the chorus voices in the prelude, and Jayachandran commencing the high-pitched charanam are glorious moments in this sadly forgotten guitar driven miracle.
‘Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard
are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on…’
are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on…’
There's one more song in this album. Oru Moodan Kadhai Sonnal by Malaysia.
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