Puthum Puthu Bhoomi Vendum……

I happened to listen to one of those programs on radio where the public can call and confess to the RJ about their problems which they could not share with any of their fellow mates. Undoubtedly 90% of the callers will talk about their relationship problems..

I was particularly flummoxed when one caller was literally sobbing because his girl friend had not spoken to him for months together over a small misunderstanding..

And with those kind of news that’s going all around me of the breakups, broken engagements and stuff.. Has seriously left me in conjecture if all this was worth the whining?? And guess what; most of whiners will be men. I’ve always wondered what makes this man-woman relationship an intricate one of all the other ones. But I’ve to admit one thing that, from my personal observations, it’s always the men who’s being embittered on the whole process. Am actually ashamed to say this, but I believe that’s the scenario in today’s fast-food- based relationships. Well not that am advocating for men here, but it’s so pathetic to the way they are being handled. And for most, the reason is very simple of being a victim to the “family influence”. Oh C’mon, give me a break!!! Will you be able to accept the same if a guy decides to abandon you for the same rationale? Wouldn’t all hell break loose and that guy and his family been stoned for being a butcher of woman’s rights? Here, I would like to put as a disclaimer that am talking about that woman who is not worth talking about their rights. And as always rights are being misunderstood. Does the woman activists on the street who parade and fight for these kind of rights?? If yes, then am proud to call myself as a one who do not believe in woman rights.. Why on earth do we've to lead our life with such complexities when we have much better options of leading it peacefully?

Of all that has been said before, am not trying to portray a picture-perfect- woman of Myself. But maybe am playing cards safely. After all that I’ve seen and heard, I’ve started to really not trust in those relationships. I may not have very adventurous stories for me to tell my grand children but at least I can look straight in their eyes and say that I’ve not injured anyone without a feel of guilt.

Engayum, Eppodhum Sangeetham Sandhosham…. :-)

For some books are passion, for some surfing, chatting and so would be passion.. But for most am sure Music would be the passion. (Well here, by passion I mean something to do as far as recreation is considered.) And to me, it’s something more.. Like one of the Rajini’s famous dialogue goes… “I eat Music, I sleep Music and walk Music.” What started as jus a Stress Buster turned out to be a very integral part of Me. Music has to be with Me wherever I go and in what ever I do. Here are the few of my picks from my everlasting list of all time favorite hits:

• To begin with, Poove sem Poove from Solla thudikkuthu mansau:

This is my child hood fav song. Man, Am jus so in love with this song. It’s one among the best and beautiful compositions of Ilayaraja Sir.And above all. The singing Maestro, K.J.Yesudas sir’s divine voice. Even now when I listen to this song on ear phones, I drive past my child hood memories. This is one such song which makes your soul calm and shows the true happiness within us.

• Thalattuthe Vanam…

I consider this song to be one of the best of Ilayaraja’s Romnatic hits. This song itself describes the story ina nut shell. And not to forget about Janaki Amma’s rendition of the song. She would start the song with a husky and quixotic voice and would maintain it through the song keeping up with the pace and the mood of the song. The music and the voice would mutually complement one another. Each time I hear this song, I would sense a new feel of emotion which will surely harmonize with my mood at that time.

• Azhagae Sugama…. from Paarthale paravasam :

And this is Rahman sir’s one of the brilliant song ever composed by him.One could die for the last few minutes of the song. Well am really not gonna delve into the review of this master piece song.Any music lover would surely feel the soul of the song.

• Udaya Udaya…. from Udaya

This is again an under rated song of Rahman Sir’s.. But, Jus listening to this soft romantic number on earphones on a nice breezy day with gentle rain and cup of not-so- hot tea and then am sure this will take you places….

• Ae Hairathe…. from Guru

Well, I’ve jus deeply fallen in love with this song. The voices of Hariharan ji and Alka ji have so blended well that you could really not tend to stay away from the music. And not to forget about Rahman sir’s small but the best part which goes like….. dum dara dum dara…. WOW!!! If there’s any other jargaon to it.. please use it..

Poi solla kudathu kadhali… from Run..

One of the best of Vidyasagar sir’s music… And not to forget Hariharan Ji’s rendition of the song…Few songs can be much appreciated only if could hear even the minutest of the sound… and this song is one… This is My all time favourite one…

Well.. well this post is going a too long one with my hit lists… and see that much how is I like.. I can jus go on and on and on.. but for now let me stop here and I shall again come back with another list and not to forget about my favourite musicians… :-)

To Be continued…..

An ode to the Ustad of Music

Prologue: This is an ode to one of the greatest living marvel from one of his ardent fan out of millions.

Dear Sir,

You made a reverie debut humbly and then on you never looked back.

Your entry made a mark to the Tamil cinema where you are solely responsible for making the entire world to look back to our kind of music. You brought in the respect that we’d deserved for a long time. You always handled out things with a zeal, be it when they were trying to pitch you against the vandemataram controversy or what ever it may be.. You made sure that your head is fixed straight on the neck at what ever be the heights you are . You commanded respect by showing immense modesty and dignity. You’d always let your music speak rather than you by your self doing the talk.You truy live the life of one true Musician.

Sir, you’ve been and wil continue to be the source of inspiration to the millions of today’s youth, and I being one among them neither have the age wish you on your special day nor am fit to do one, but surely, you are on my daily prayers for your well being and would strive to live a life like you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR :-)

Regards,

One of your aficionado among the millions