V Kumar was an excellent composer whose melodies continue to hold stead even today. Most of his tunes are embellished with such a fine melody structure and the nonchalant way in which he has played with the swaras in his compositions are such a delight.
The mellifluous melody "Unnidam Mayanguguren" rendered by KJ Yesudas with the scintillating piano run-ins is haunting to this day , still remember how captivated I was listening to the arresting tune of "Oru Naal Yaaro" for the first time , the hilariously tuned Tam Brahm dialect based song "Aduthatha Ambujathai Paarthela" is so much fun and always brings a smile and what can one say about his other beautiful compositions such as "Punnagai Mannan Poovizhi Kannan" , "Oraayiram Karpanai" , "Kathodu Naan Paaduven" , "Vaazhvil Sowbagiyam" , "Sapthaswaram Punnagayil" , "Madhanorchavam Rathiyoduthaan" , "Naan Unnai Vaazhtthi Paadugiren" etc which have truly stood the test of time. Many of K Balachander's movies are adorned with musical gems thanks to this man.
Remembering the melody king Mr V Kumar on his birth anniversary !!
Unnidam Mayangugiren - Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc1v6uBKtKs
Oru Naal Yaaro - Major Chandrakanth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHqu24QevA
Aduthathu Ambujatha Paathela - Edhir Neechal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gfOuldRWzU
A nice playlist comprising some of V Kumar's best compositions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNFckaXXUwE&list=PL5CAKqOYehDv0x_aUviFfzcyR_FFPwtfz
Monday, July 28, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Mahela's SSC Love Affair!
The love affair between Mahela Jayawardene and SSC just simply refuses to stop brewing.
It is almost like an unwritten rule that Mahela has to always score a truckload of runs each and every time he goes on to bat on this featherbed of a track tailormade just for him to keep making centuries.
The eye-popping hegemonizing 11 centuries at the SSC apart , it has been a truly defining test career for Sri Lanka's Mr Silken Touch. Over 11 and a half thousand runs , highest ever test score of 374 by a right handed batsman , highest ever partnership of 624 runs with his buddy Sangakkara , 34 test centuries equaling the likes of legends like Sunny and Lara.
The caressing drive through the covers , the finessely timed late cut and the clinicality of his inside out shot will always hold a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers. When Mahela is on song its truly a sight to behold. We will truly miss you.
It is almost like an unwritten rule that Mahela has to always score a truckload of runs each and every time he goes on to bat on this featherbed of a track tailormade just for him to keep making centuries.
The eye-popping hegemonizing 11 centuries at the SSC apart , it has been a truly defining test career for Sri Lanka's Mr Silken Touch. Over 11 and a half thousand runs , highest ever test score of 374 by a right handed batsman , highest ever partnership of 624 runs with his buddy Sangakkara , 34 test centuries equaling the likes of legends like Sunny and Lara.
The caressing drive through the covers , the finessely timed late cut and the clinicality of his inside out shot will always hold a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers. When Mahela is on song its truly a sight to behold. We will truly miss you.
Monday, July 21, 2014
The 28 year special syndrome!
28 years after Kapil Dev won the world cup in 1983 , Mahendra Dhoni does the same in 2011.
And now 28 years after Kapil took India to victory in the Lords test in 1986 , Dhoni follows the same path by taking India to a famous win in 2014.
Whether you are an average cricket fan or connoisseur or a cricketer toiling his sweat out in the field , nothing can beat the satisfaction and happiness of a compelling hard fought test victory and if it happens overseas it just makes it all the more sweeter and memorable and when it happens in the historic so called Mecca of cricket 'Lords' , it just makes the occassion more so very extra special and momentous.
#Lords2014 #Testcricketrules #Legends #History
And now 28 years after Kapil took India to victory in the Lords test in 1986 , Dhoni follows the same path by taking India to a famous win in 2014.
Whether you are an average cricket fan or connoisseur or a cricketer toiling his sweat out in the field , nothing can beat the satisfaction and happiness of a compelling hard fought test victory and if it happens overseas it just makes it all the more sweeter and memorable and when it happens in the historic so called Mecca of cricket 'Lords' , it just makes the occassion more so very extra special and momentous.
#Lords2014 #Testcricketrules #Legends #History
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Remembering 24 years of Anjali (1990)
Anjali is a special film in many ways. An emotional tearjerker showcasing the plight of a family dealing with a special child. The subtleties , poignancy and undercurrent prevailing are all wonderfully captured on Motion Picture. And the way it portrayed the community/colony style of living makes every child growing up in the 80's and 90's to really connect with the movie.
Above all it is the music which gives life to the scenes. The title music leaves a lump in your throat and is so powerful to even move a precipice , the end score shatters and breaks your heart into smithereens and all the pieces which come in between are so precisionly scored and timed elevating the movie viewing experience to another level. A masterpiece of a re-recording worth celebrating for eons , listen to the full Background score and relive the experience of the magical force behind this motion picture.
Remembering 24 years of Anjali which released on 12th July 1990 !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4gYTNOujRU
Above all it is the music which gives life to the scenes. The title music leaves a lump in your throat and is so powerful to even move a precipice , the end score shatters and breaks your heart into smithereens and all the pieces which come in between are so precisionly scored and timed elevating the movie viewing experience to another level. A masterpiece of a re-recording worth celebrating for eons , listen to the full Background score and relive the experience of the magical force behind this motion picture.
Remembering 24 years of Anjali which released on 12th July 1990 !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4gYTNOujRU
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Unthinkable 10 Year Tennis Hegemony on Clay and Grass
From 2005 to 2014 barring the 2013 Wimbledon final alone , either Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal have been part of every single French Open and Wimbledon final contested in the last 10 years.
Beat that which accounts to a staggering 19 of a possible 20 Grand Slam Finals *_* out of which they themselves have contested in 7 of these Grand Finales.
This is something more than just domination , hegemony , ruthlessness and legendryness.
Hats off to Rafa and Fedex !! _^_
Beat that which accounts to a staggering 19 of a possible 20 Grand Slam Finals *_* out of which they themselves have contested in 7 of these Grand Finales.
This is something more than just domination , hegemony , ruthlessness and legendryness.
Hats off to Rafa and Fedex !! _^_
Monday, July 7, 2014
Disappointment of a Federer Wimbledon Defeat
So disappointed that Federer lost. As a young kid , was so fascinated reading the name William Renshaw all over the winners list , then personally saw the best of Sampras and was witness to him equal the record set of Renshaw by winning 7 wimbledon's.
And now when I hoped that Roger Federer will do the impossible by winning his 8th wimbledon , he falls agonisingly short in a humdinger of a 5 setter. I know serving first always helps in a decider but after the way you fought back in the 4th and the way you started in the 5th by winning your initial games to love , really can't accept nor digest this defeat.
However well played Djoko , it will do you a world of good for defeating the greatest grass court player ever in a wimbledon final and also in the process get the mickey off your back which has clung on to you in your last 3 slam finals.
As a lover of stats and a fan of Federer , a tinge of disappointment remains but thanks for the breathtaking entertainment provided on thy hallowed turf of grass at Wimbledon.
And now when I hoped that Roger Federer will do the impossible by winning his 8th wimbledon , he falls agonisingly short in a humdinger of a 5 setter. I know serving first always helps in a decider but after the way you fought back in the 4th and the way you started in the 5th by winning your initial games to love , really can't accept nor digest this defeat.
However well played Djoko , it will do you a world of good for defeating the greatest grass court player ever in a wimbledon final and also in the process get the mickey off your back which has clung on to you in your last 3 slam finals.
As a lover of stats and a fan of Federer , a tinge of disappointment remains but thanks for the breathtaking entertainment provided on thy hallowed turf of grass at Wimbledon.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Orkut Memoirs!
Can't believe Orkut is soon going to be erstwhile and a thing of the past.
So many fond moments and memories to cherish - What fun it was to trade testimonials from friends :) , oogling into friends wall's and peeping to see with whom they were kadala pottyfying :D , getting embroiled in crazy banters and accusing each other all for a suppa matter just to prove the authenticity of who is having more no. of friends :P , logging in from some other account to view a profile in order to avoid being seen on the recent visitor's list ;) , taking pride and time in updating profile , hopelessly hoping that somebody awesome takes a visit to the profile :B , uploading the most wannabe photo ever as display pic :O (even now looking back gives the creeps) , communities la adi dhadi sandai mostly but also meaningful discussions once in a while , scrapping endlessly with fellow vetti's :Y , re-connecting with lost friends , forming friendship with people who you've never met and even know of certain love stories blossoming and taking shape via the Orkut route <3 .. phew the list is just endless.
Orkut has truly given a lot to smile and laugh about.
Facebook maybe the all conquering emperor of Social Networking but it is Orkut who was the true trendsetter and which laid the foundation for the giant today that is Facebook .. #RIPOrkut #Thanksfortheamazingmemories
So many fond moments and memories to cherish - What fun it was to trade testimonials from friends :) , oogling into friends wall's and peeping to see with whom they were kadala pottyfying :D , getting embroiled in crazy banters and accusing each other all for a suppa matter just to prove the authenticity of who is having more no. of friends :P , logging in from some other account to view a profile in order to avoid being seen on the recent visitor's list ;) , taking pride and time in updating profile , hopelessly hoping that somebody awesome takes a visit to the profile :B , uploading the most wannabe photo ever as display pic :O (even now looking back gives the creeps) , communities la adi dhadi sandai mostly but also meaningful discussions once in a while , scrapping endlessly with fellow vetti's :Y , re-connecting with lost friends , forming friendship with people who you've never met and even know of certain love stories blossoming and taking shape via the Orkut route <3 .. phew the list is just endless.
Orkut has truly given a lot to smile and laugh about.
Facebook maybe the all conquering emperor of Social Networking but it is Orkut who was the true trendsetter and which laid the foundation for the giant today that is Facebook .. #RIPOrkut #Thanksfortheamazingmemories
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