To Tell....

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This is;
You may write me down in history with your bitter and twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt yet still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells pumping in my living room? Just like the moons and suns, with the certainty of tides, just like hopes springing high, I shall still I'll rise. Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops? Weakened by my soulful cries? Does my haughtiness offend you? Don't you take it awfully hard 'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines Diggin' in my own back yard. I shall still rise!

To Tell....

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Friday, May 8, 2009

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Modhi Vilayadu

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Modhi Vilayadu by Hariharan & Leslie Lewis is undoubtedly an album (Tamil) much ahead of its time. It has a total of 6 songs, almost all with no synthesized music, in other words minimal use of electronica and more authentic instruments (folk and Western. However each and every song has got a haunting melody which sometimes is so easy on ears and sometimes requires our utmost concentration and attention to consume the complete beauty it offers. For casual listeners, such songs could bring some yawn but if you are patient enough, this is definitely an album to be cherished by all music lovers.
Vellaikaari - A very peppy 80s style song with a lot of Colonial Cousins feel to it. The songs has a unique fusion of pop, rap and classical music. Hariharans' voice and passionate singing in the song will definitely mesmerize you.

Otrai vaarthayil - Though the melody is ordinary. It has some beautiful back drops.. the musical portion like with opening strings and the guitar and the piano to follow. Beautiful! The song does at times seems to remind you of Kadu Thirandhu from Vasool Raja. It could be of the same raga (not sure) I say that because in one of the interviews aired on Republic day by Sun TV Hari mentions ( in the presence of Saran ) that Saran was very inclined to certain ragas and you can always hear it in all his film songs.

Chikki mukki - A very romantic song expressing lust with choice of words and singing. The highlight is when Hariharan enters with a mind blowing aalap. The aalap alone brings the whole feel of the song in a swift!

Latcham vaarthaigal -Brilliant composition and good singing (voice texture and attitude) .. it is a very situational song it seems will have to see the movie.

Modhi Vilaydu - The tune, rhythm, lyrics as well as Hariharan and Deva’s attitude highlights a joyful, go get - be a winner feel. A very catchy song with loud bangs and attitude.

Paadhi Kaadhal - My pick of the album, this songs loosely based on raga Charukesi ( correct me if wrong)is one of a kind. Hariharan & Leslie has restricted the vocal melody mostly to that of Hindustani-Ghazal with typical vibrations, expressions and wavering of notes and the rhythm part mostly to Western-Jazz feel with not avoiding the Indian Instruments like Thavil and sticks to that of jazzy blues. Sunitha Sarathy excels with the western portion showcasing great attitude and dynamics. Bombay Jeyashree is simply awesome!! What a combination. I would have loved to hear Hari sing this song but oh well I guess cant ask for it all ;)

Overall 4/5 Must Buy!!!

Modhi Vilayadu

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Friday, May 1, 2009

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Tag : Adore, musically, Perspective, Review

Stress

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SLEEP...funny, how the mind works when unable to sleep. It’s been suggested that a way to avoid or escape from getting mired in our own dark thoughts is to consider all that we have to be grateful for, but often take for granted. It’s also an exercise of our humanity to increase our empathy for those with true difficulties... like my fellow Tamils in Sri Lanka!

So, I try to be grateful for the things I have. A home, comfortable bed and pillow…food (more than I need). I have a great job in the financial field where people’s lives can be greatly improved. Family, friends and colleagues. I don’t live in a war zone or a refugee camp. So you see, there is a lot to be grateful for.

Stress

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Confession..

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Yes, your married. I don’t care! I love you, but I cannot tell you, even though, I know you love me back. I wish you wouldn’t love me, then at least my heart would feel the bitter emptiness and hopefully forget about you. Your love has kept me from shutting down thought. It has kept me from closing the door on you as well. Your love runs so deep that if it were a cut on you, you would be dead already. I know you do not love your husband as you love me. I know. Your husband is so handsome and charming, but I know I am the one for you. I was the one for you since the day I saw you. Yes you are nine years my junior, but I don’t care. I couldn’t care less.
I would never ask you to leave your husband. He needs you emotionally and physically while I only need you to be somewhere near my life. If you ever left your husband for me, I would never forgive you. He loves you so. The idea is unthinkable.

I read the above as a fwd and found it to be an interesting confession ...

Confession..

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Sunday, December 21, 2008

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December 2008

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Let me first start by thanking Kiran who made my Birthday (yesterday) very special by bringing a cake to my office. Then I had Tracy in my office with a cake too!!! I never had so many(2) cakes in one day :)

Once again Thank you Tracy, Ruthie and Kiran!

December 2008

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Wednesday, December 17, 2008

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Vaaranam Aayiram

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en iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavilen kanaavae
ninaivilae pudhu sugam dha dha dha dhaa dha dha
thodarudhae dhinam dhinam dha dha dha dhaa dha dha

Vaaranam Aayiram, emotionally moving visual tribute to fathers and sons! Must See!

Vaaranam Aayiram

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Monday, November 17, 2008

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DEEPAVALI WISHES!

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May this day bring Prosperous in to your life!!

DEEPAVALI WISHES!

Posted by : Jegan

Date :Saturday, October 25, 2008

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Tag : Wishes