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Sivaji – Style [ Lyrics ]

Posted on May 23, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

Style

Male :
Give Me One Time Style Yea…
Give Me Two Time Style Yea…
Give Me Three Time Style Yea…

Pallavi :

Male :
Oru Koodai Sunlight
Oru Koodai Moonlight
Ondraaga Sertha Colour Thaaney En White…

Appatha Vecha Karuppey…
Ippothaan Sekka Sevappey…
Yeppothum Pachai Thamizhan…
Ippo Naan Vellai Thamizhan…

Chorus :
Aayo Aayo Inaadi Wayo
Aayo Aayo Inaadi Wayo !!

Saranam 1 :

Male :
Ada Ada Ada
Asathuthu S…..tyle
Nada Nada Nada
Nadappathum S…..tyle
Kada Kada Kada
Sirippathum S…..tyle
Pada Pada Pada
Pechilum S…..tyle

Female :
Kalakkuthu Un Style
Ilukkuthu Un Style
Jeikkuthu Un Style
Kulanthaikkum Un Style
Ilasukkum Un Style
Perusukkum Un Style

Male :
Ada Ada Ada
Asathuthu S…..tyle
Nada Nada Nada
Nadappathum S…..tyle
Kada Kada Kada
Sirippathum S…..tyle
Pada Pada Pada
Pechilum S…..tyle
Suda Suda Suda
Thoduvathum S…..tyle
Thada Thada Thada
Athiradi S…..tyle
Adikkadi Mudi
Kalaivathum S…..tyle
Vara Vara Ellaamey Style

Female :
Aayo Aayo Nuestro Del Vido
Aayo Aayo Nuestro Del Vido !!

Female Whispering :
Nuestro Furturo Del Vido
Tengo Marqueadenel Pecho Todos Los Dias !
( Oru Koodai ….. )

Male :
Oh ! Let Me Say Something…..

Saranam 2 :

Female :
Rakalai Sei Rothira Veera !
Mirala Sei Manmatha Maara !
Kani Thedum Kalakakkaaraa !
Kan Thadavum Kandhala Maara !
Kinnendra Kanniyai Poora !
Thinninru Vellai Kaara …

Male:
Adada Nee Ainthadi Mittaai !
Nadanthaai Nee Parakkira Thattaai !
Irunthaai Nee Uruvathil Yettaai !
Malarnthaai Nee Molu Molu Mottaai !
Ice Nathiyai Narampukkul Vittaai !
Chee Ennum Sollil Suttaai !
Eiffel tower Ithayathil Nattaai …
Pattaasaai Pattaai !

Female :
Hero Hero..Heeraathi Hero..
Staro Staro..Nee Super Staro..
( Oru Koodai … )

Male :
Give Me One Time Style Yea…
Give Me Two Time Style Yea…
Give Me Three Time Style Yea…

Sivaji Music Review

Posted on May 23, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

People talk of the pressure of expectations on Sachin Tendulkar whenever he steps out to bat in Indian colours. But spare a thought for A R Rahman too. The Mozart of Madras is in no less unenviable position. Every time a film’s audio for which he has scored music is out, the whole world sits up to listen. And for Sivaji, the pressure is three-fold, as he has to satisfy his own fans, that of Rajinikanth and Shankar too. In such a situation, when you have constituencies to live up to, the music inevitably is populist.
In Sivaji, Rahman’s music works at two levels — as he shows glimpses of his own splendid arrangement-orchestration skills. The second is in smart packaging in an effort to live up to the myriad demands of diverse sections.
The seven tracks in the album don’t fit in a particular genre. And that is to be expected. Some of them appeal instantaneously. And some, like many Rahman numbers, take time to settle down. Mass elements are inevitably there. It is to Rahman’s credit (and genius) that he has managed to incorporate melody within the ambit of rhythm-based numbers.
Balelakka: SPB, Raihanah, Benny & Chorus
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
A Rajini introduction song is a non-negotiable instrument of sorts. It has to have SPB belting it out with his unmistakable gusto. It has to have some pulsating beats. It must make you snap the fingers and tap the foot. This song makes you do all that and plus some more. SPB is amazing with his breath-controlled rendering. This man never ceases to amaze us. He might be over 60. But who would say that after listening to this number. The interludes and the rhythms give an extra pep to the proceedings. Raihanah (Rahman’s sister) and Benny also chip in with their best. Muthukumar’s lyrics set out in typical fashion.

Style: Rags, Tanvi, Suresh Peters, Blaaze
Lyrics: Pa Vijay
The song works in many ways as it has a variegated pattern to it. As the initial words suggest, the song talks of style, which is the essence of Rajini. But Rahman, as he is wont to, has worked the tune in a slightly recondite way, in that it moves around an attractively bewildering manner. You have Blaaze letting out his typical staccato rap bits while Suresh Peters bungs in his anglicized rendering. And suddenly, almost catching you unawares, you have Tanvi chipping in with a beautiful morsel in traditional Tamil. Though the song is multi-dimensional, it works, especially with its surprise swerves and Rahman’s mastery over arrangements. Style is in Rajini and Rahman too.
Vaaji Vaaji: Hariharan, Madhushree & Chorus.
Lyrics: Vairamuthu
Perhaps this will be the anthem of the State for some time to come. Musically, the song may have nothing new. But Rahman’s genius lies in packaging. Building layer by layer, he lets the song rise up like a beautifully created skyscraper that is high on both aesthetics and utility. Rahman has made Hariharan croon in a un-Hariharan-like manner. Perhaps that maybe the trick that makes the song work and makes Vairamuthu’s lyrics stand out in beautiful relief. Madhushree is adequate without being anything extraordinary. The tempo and the beats make this a good mass song.
Athiradee: AR Rahman, Sayanora
Lyrics: Vaali
This is straight away Rahman turf. The man knows which song to pick and sing. His nasal twang may not appeal the first time. But they just take control of you over a period of time. Athiradee does. The lyrics are unabashedly Vaali as he plays to the gallery big time. But his smart mind chisels out interesting lines. Vaali deserves special plaudits for his ability to think in sync with the modern generation. The rollicking beats and the guitar ensemble give a good edifice for the song as Rahman gives it all he has. As a singer, Rahman has also improvised, and innovated, with his voice. The effect is ethereal. The song takes time to take effect on you, but once it does it doesn’t vanish. That’s Rahman effect for you. A high-octane song.

Sahana: Udit Narayanan, Chinmayee
Lyrics: Vairamuthu
When it comes to Tamil words, Udit Narayanan’s tongue becomes a knife of sorts as they (words) are chopped mercilessly. But here you will almost forget that failing as the song and its inherent melody fill you in a cool embrace. Chinmayee is Rahman’s big weapon. He uses her for songs that deserve something special. Right from Kannathil Muthamittal we have been seeing that. Here too the young girl sings with a rare elan which comes from the combination of talent and intelligence. Chimayee’s speciality is that she is no one-type singer. She can deliver according to the needs. The Rahman interlude (in voice) adds a special mystique appeal to the number. A honey-dipped flower. That is this song for you.
The Boss: Blaaze, Naresh Iyer, Raqueeb Alam
Lyrics: Na.Muthukumar, Blaaze
Probably the theme number. Or a kind of leitmotif in the movie. The song has its limitations as it is perhaps situational. The lyrics too are puerile as the words are forced and stretch for effect. The rap bit is on expected lines. Naresh Iyer dulcet voice manages to leave a mark even in this small piece.

Sahara: Vijay Yesudas, Gomathi Sree & Chorus
Lyrics: Vairamuthu
This seems to be a modulated version of the Sahana song. But what a beauty it is. Rahman’s mastery is all pervading. He has fused a variety of ideas into this one number and his unquestionable brilliance with soft instruments show up elegantly. The way he has got Gomathi Sree slip in that Thirupavai bit underscores his virtuosity. And she also rises to the occasion quite brilliantly. But the song-stealer is Vijay Yesudas. The young man shows that he is well and truly on the way to filling the perch that once belonged to his illustrious dad. Vijay is very soothing and pleasing in this number. When he and a tiny flute join forces, you could almost feel heaven A fitting finale to a rocking album.
To be sure, there will be different opinions on the songs. There will be carping critics who will pronounce that the album doesn’t measure to usual Rahman standards. But you have to take into consideration the situation that Rahman was working under.
All things considered, you can unequivocally say that Rahman has delivered.
Sivaji songs will be heard for a long, long time.
Source: IndiaGlitz

Sivaji Review

Posted on May 23, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |

Writing a preview for Sivaji is a daunting task as it is arguably the biggest
film ever made in Tamil.
Rajinikanth, Shankar, AR Rahman and AVM, as a
combination there is none to better this in Tamil filmdom.
Now that Sivaji is
confirmed for a release on May 31, Sivaji craze is at its highest, even higher
than the ever-soaring temperatures in Tamil Nadu.
So where do we start the
preview, what do we tell which hasn’t been told?
As it is, hard news about
Shankar’s movies are hard to come by. It is doubly so in the case of
Sivaji.
The movie has been the talk of the town what with the biggest marquee
names in Kollywood (Rajini, Shankar, A R Rahman), and some of the most talented
technicians like cameraman K V Anand, editor Anthony, art director Thotta
Tharani, writer Sujatha, choreographers Raju Sundaram, Larencce and Brinda, and
costume designer Manish Malhotra have figuring in it
Grand, style and
slickness are the words being associated with the movie. It is not just the most
expensive film ever made in Tamil cinema but also the movie to be released with
maximum number of prints.
Shriya plays the female lead. Suman, Prakash Raj, Manivannan and Vivek are also in the cast.
Sivaji was short extensively in Hyderabad, Pune, Spain and USA.
Nothing much is known about Sivaji except that Rajini plays Sivaji, the Boss.
Shankar has always made films on social issues. If the story of Sivaji is anything like Anniyan where the protagonist fought against injustice in society, Sivaji can be more explosive.
The story has some broad contours surrounding the educational scenario in the country.

On being part of a Rajinikanth film, Shriya says, “It was project which had all the big names in Tamil film industry. When Shankar offered me the role, I immediately grabbed it with both hands since I am a great fan of Rajinikanth. Shankar is one of the few in film industry who knows exactly what he is doing. He thinks big and executes them big on screen”.
For her, acting with Rajini was a great learning experience. “He (Rajinikanth) is always ready to learn, very approachable, ready to help others and is always smiling. The child in him is very alive”, she says.
The film’s music is already a big draw. A R Rahman has managed to combine his techno virtuosity to match the mass expectations of Rajini fans. It is a big achievement. Some of his songs are a rage. The Shana song is perhaps the anthem of the season. The Ballelakka number will have his fans dancing in the aisles for long.
Shankar has worked around the looks of Rajini. The superstar, as is well-known, is not much of an ‘experimenter’ when it comes to make-up or hair-do. But for Sivaji he seems to have run that extra mile to come across in a new form.
Manish Malhotra, who has worked his magic on such Bollywood beauties, was roped in to work his undoubted skill on Rajinikanth.
The effort seems to have paid of. For, Rajini looks at his smartest best and thoroughly refreshed and relaxed.
Rajini has gone in for a variety of hair styles, too. In one of the stills, he sports the typical Rajini look – hair parted low on left-side with a huge swathe rakishly falling over the forehead on the other side.

Remember, this is the style with which the urban legend of Rajini was born? Whenever he ran his hand casually across the hair and tossed it with practiced insouciance, blood coursed across fans’ veins fast and furious. Rajini has a few portions with his now familiar parted-on-the-middle back-combed middle-aged metro look.
The most intriguing presence is, however, Rajini in a Warne-like bleached blonde look.

Rajini is said to have cut don on his cigarette smoking to look youthful in the movie.
Suman, who is making a comeback of sorts into Tail, says he owes it to Rajini and Shankar for the big role he has been offered.
Vivek’s comedy is also said to have come out very well.
The choreographers of the film cannot stop talking of Rajini’s efforts to do justice to their movements.
On the whole, Sivaji’s crew and cast were a one happy family.
The portents are now for a big blockbuster.
May 31 is the D-day that the entire TN is looking forward to.
It is the day when big will get bigger and better.
Source: India Glitz

Sivaji Stills

Posted on May 23, 2007. Filed under: Uncategorized |