Raaja's Goose-bumping Trills!

Trills are rapid alternation between 2 adjacent notes. It generally occurs at a very fast pace . For instance continuous repetition of the notes Da & Ni (Carnatic) or A & B (Western). Maestro has used Trills mostly in his WCM compositions and its more prevalent in his background music where he uses trills to communicate an emotion or convey a feeling. We shall now explore some of his Trills which has truly thrilled us.

1) Title Score - Nenjathai Killathe
Whenever i listen to this piece , get a feeling of ecstacy..The piece keeps getting better as you hear more and when it finally ends with the Trill , its like attaining Nirvana. Check out the trill towards the end 2:02 to 2:04 which thrills us to bits. The notes go A Bb or Da2 Ni2 continously and ends .So Awe-Inspiring and Heavenly!
http://soundcloud.com/dil-1/title-score-nenjathai-killathe

2) Title score - Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai
I also spot a small Trill in the awesome ASK piece. Another BGM piece which tears your heart.
Check out the Trill at 01:06-01:07 and the same again at 01:32-01:33.
http://soundcloud.com/dil-1/title-score-azhagarsamiyin

3) Jeevitham Manogatham - Time

Stumbled across another stunning WCM Based composition Jeevitham Manogatham from Time ..

Check out the excited Trills at 0:02 and 0:09 ..A brilliant Western composition sung by Sujatha , not to be missed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCzDlxrjRwk

4) Putham Puthu Kaalai - Alaigal Oyvathillai

Talking about Trills , how could i miss this one? Infact its the trills played on the flute in the prelude right from the start which acts as the gateway to the beauty that is about to unfold soon. There is a marriage happening between the Trills and Chromatics during the prelude. First its a Trill between the notes Sa and Ri2 it goes Sa Ri2 multiple times and ends on Sa , now ri1 is introduced and the notes play a chromatic Ri1 Ri2 Ga2 , to be taken over by the trill again which plays Ri2 Ga2 numerous times and ends on Ri2 , and then there is a downward chromatic starting from Ri1 and goes Ri1 Sa Ni3 Ni2 Da2 Da1Pa Ma2 Ma1 and then there's a trill again between Ga2 and Ma1 continously which leads the way for another chromatic Ri2 Ri1 Sa and then the violin slowly open up. One of the most heavenly songs ever created. Period. All this happens in a matter of 15 seconds. What a heavenly composition!.

In a nutshell Trill (Sa&Ri)-> Short chromatic forward ->Trill (Ri&Ga) -> Long Chromatic backward -> Trill (Ga&Ma) -> Short Chromatic backward

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwr17VHk8GY

5) Maniye Manikuyile - Nadodi Thendral

This is trills of the reverberating kind to thrill your senses. Hear from 01:30 onwards to experience it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvIqWygqX0g

6) Hey Indha Poongatru - Uthiri Pookal

There are trills throughout this short song between different swaras. First by the flute at 00:19 when there is alternation between the notes Sa and Ri , then between Ri and Ga at 01:19 , 01:21 and 01:23 , then between Pa and Da at 01:27 and then between Da and Ni at 01:30. Listening to this dries up your heart and leaves you with a lump on your throat. Just love this song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQU4-A5AAgI

7) Dhoorathil Naan Kanda - Nizhalgal

The trills in this song capture the emotions so perfectly in this soulful number.Probably the least known number from this movie but no less from the other three in terms of histrionics. Check out the trills appearing in the 1st interlude. Check out the emotion filled Trills on the flute at 01:32

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKH47Tiwgs4

8) Yamunai Aatrile - Thalapathi

Yamunai Aatrile starting there seems to be a flute trill. Just love this song for the sensory aural treat and the amazing picturisation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV8Wpnpm_lg

9) Thendral Kaatre - Kumbakariah Thangiah

Check out the the lovely folkish trills on the flute at 1:05, so native and so feel good.

Maestro's folk based compositions generally have some a tinge of a western touch and this song truly exemplifies that by using some WCM techniques in a rustic atmosphere and he makes it sound so serene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JlYoo3egWw

10) Theme Music - Raaja Paarvai

Something to get mesmerized, 1 and a half minutes of pure bliss. Close your eyes, open your ears and travel with Raja sir somewhere farrrrrrr away where everything else ceases to exist. There is a small resonating trill on the violin towards the end of the piece at 01:26 with the notes playing Ga and Ma in alteration. Simply Superb!

http://youtu.be/5E9vvKHP21I