It was a seductive Sunday soiree (extending to the wee hours of Monday) of one of a kind at the mammoth YMCA grounds as we were all transported musically to a medley of gorgeous love soaking, foot tapping and heart wrenching numbers from yesteryear. The orchestra stole the show with it's mind blowing belting by bringing out the distinguished features of the exquisite layers hidden in plethora of IR compositions.
The carving out of the uncovered elements hidden from the treasured repertoire certainly gave the silver streak sizzle to many a Raaja fan. The singers also did a good job by holding forte and seldom going off track. It was wonderful to witness a full blown concert without any sort of minus one gimmicks and actually feel the spiral caress down the spine in stomping fashion. Few of the talks hindered the progress quite a bit no doubt but eventually it was the music that was in full sway right throughout the evening.
Although one need to recollect events from specific songs to know the exact zenith points, some instant highlights from the show include the mind blowing violin virtuoso in Ananda Ragam, full octane energy of Madai Thirandhu, the string ensemble from Sundari Kannal, the flitting yet fleeting interlude of Poove Sempoove going about in a glorious serenade, the initial hymn of Kadhal Oviyam transporting you to a mystical heaven not to forget the backing chorus, the hard hitting impact of Ram Ram Hey Hey Ram resonating in reverberation. The jive of Rum Bum Bum got the audience enthralled and Kanne Kalaimaane made one starry eyed. The pep of Thanni Thotti got everyone hooked on and Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu's intricately mysterious layers unraveled by the orchestra team left us gasping for breath.
Luminaries with folded hands showered encomiums on the legendary music composer. The funny banter between Rajini and IR that the latter always provided better songs for Kamal made for interesting listening. The reverberation of 'Ram Ram' from Kamal right from the seating arena gave goosebumps. The sounding was as sacrosanct as it could get and the marvel of music mesmerized in a mellifluous manner.
Also on an auspicious note, when the concert got underway the constellation that was rising in the sky poignantly happened to be 'Abhijit' which literally translates to 'Victory or the one who cannot be defeated'. The music that unfolded during this period truly stands testimony by shining like a super star with the melodies delightfully engraving the heart and soul.
List of songs from the event:
- Janani Janani
- Om Shivoham
- Ilamai idho idho
- Ninukori Varnam
- Poove Sempoove
- Vegam Vegam
- Ananda Ragam
- Idhayam Oru Kovil
- Oliyile Thezhivadhu
- Poove Ilaya Poove
- Madai Thirundhu
- Ram Ram Hey Hey Ram
- Ninaivo Oru Paravai
- Unnai Vida
- Raja Raja Chozhan
- En Iniya Pon Nilave
- Naan Porandhu Vandhadhu
- Thendral Vandhu Theendum
- Ennule Ennule
- Kanmani Anbodu
- Vanitha Mani
- Rakkamma kaiya thattu
- Kanmaniye Kadhal
- Margao Margao
- Oh Butterfly
- Kadhal Oviyam
- Hey Unnai Thaane
- Sundari Kannal
- Rum Bum Bum
- Thanni Thotti Thedi
- Kanne Kalaimaane
- En Jodi manja kuruvi
- Kaatu Vazhi
- Thenpandi Cheemayile
- Medley of Singari Sarakku, Adi Yen, Aatha Aathorama
The carving out of the uncovered elements hidden from the treasured repertoire certainly gave the silver streak sizzle to many a Raaja fan. The singers also did a good job by holding forte and seldom going off track. It was wonderful to witness a full blown concert without any sort of minus one gimmicks and actually feel the spiral caress down the spine in stomping fashion. Few of the talks hindered the progress quite a bit no doubt but eventually it was the music that was in full sway right throughout the evening.
Although one need to recollect events from specific songs to know the exact zenith points, some instant highlights from the show include the mind blowing violin virtuoso in Ananda Ragam, full octane energy of Madai Thirandhu, the string ensemble from Sundari Kannal, the flitting yet fleeting interlude of Poove Sempoove going about in a glorious serenade, the initial hymn of Kadhal Oviyam transporting you to a mystical heaven not to forget the backing chorus, the hard hitting impact of Ram Ram Hey Hey Ram resonating in reverberation. The jive of Rum Bum Bum got the audience enthralled and Kanne Kalaimaane made one starry eyed. The pep of Thanni Thotti got everyone hooked on and Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu's intricately mysterious layers unraveled by the orchestra team left us gasping for breath.
Luminaries with folded hands showered encomiums on the legendary music composer. The funny banter between Rajini and IR that the latter always provided better songs for Kamal made for interesting listening. The reverberation of 'Ram Ram' from Kamal right from the seating arena gave goosebumps. The sounding was as sacrosanct as it could get and the marvel of music mesmerized in a mellifluous manner.
Also on an auspicious note, when the concert got underway the constellation that was rising in the sky poignantly happened to be 'Abhijit' which literally translates to 'Victory or the one who cannot be defeated'. The music that unfolded during this period truly stands testimony by shining like a super star with the melodies delightfully engraving the heart and soul.
List of songs from the event:
- Janani Janani
- Om Shivoham
- Ilamai idho idho
- Ninukori Varnam
- Poove Sempoove
- Vegam Vegam
- Ananda Ragam
- Idhayam Oru Kovil
- Oliyile Thezhivadhu
- Poove Ilaya Poove
- Madai Thirundhu
- Ram Ram Hey Hey Ram
- Ninaivo Oru Paravai
- Unnai Vida
- Raja Raja Chozhan
- En Iniya Pon Nilave
- Naan Porandhu Vandhadhu
- Thendral Vandhu Theendum
- Ennule Ennule
- Kanmani Anbodu
- Vanitha Mani
- Rakkamma kaiya thattu
- Kanmaniye Kadhal
- Margao Margao
- Oh Butterfly
- Kadhal Oviyam
- Hey Unnai Thaane
- Sundari Kannal
- Rum Bum Bum
- Thanni Thotti Thedi
- Kanne Kalaimaane
- En Jodi manja kuruvi
- Kaatu Vazhi
- Thenpandi Cheemayile
- Medley of Singari Sarakku, Adi Yen, Aatha Aathorama
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