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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

"Nilavum-Malarum" - A Musical Concert by SPB & S.Janaki


“NILAVUM MALARUM”
A Musical Concert by the Legends of Playback Singing “S.Janaki” and “SPB”


Venue : Nehru Indoor Stadium (Near Chennai Central Station)
Date : 29/07/2007
Time : 6:05pm
Organised by : T.V.K.Cultural Academy
Music by M.K.T. Raja’s “Theem Thiranaa” Orchestra

Dear SPB Fans,

Finally the much awaited day confronted us on 29/07/2007 and an excited team of SPB Fans found itself among the 10,000+ audience which had turned up to experience the memorable moments in store from the Gigantic Legends of Play-Back Singing “Paadum Nila” Balu and “Pani Malar”/”Paadum KuyilS.Janaki. In fact, during the program, our SPB gestured at Janakiamma when he sang the song “koo koo enru kuyil koovaadhO…” and she in turn when she sang the phrase “indha kuyil endha oor kuyil…” IT WAS A PLEASANT EXCHANGE.

The excitement started when I entered the parking area. I found it difficult to find space to park my vehicle. The space seemed to represent an ocean of cars and two wheelers. And many more vehicles were streaming in and struggling to find parking space. This was a clear indication that the auditorium would be filled up to its capacity.

The show was scheduled to start at 6:05pm as printed on the tickets. But as usual it started late at around 6:30pm. Having accommodated ourselves with an half-hour delay which is nothing as compared to the treat we were due for, our expectations was that the program would start with an introduction song by the Orchestra and then lend itself fully into the hands of the two Legends. Alas! it was not destined to be so. The Orchestra singers had the luxury of rendering four consecutive numbers ending up making the clock show 6:50pm. This literally meant a probable loss of a few songs from the Legends from their planned list.

Finally, nearing 7:00pm, the two Legends were welcomed to the stage amidst roaring applause. Our SPB greeted the crowd in his typical style of bowing and clasping his hands together and he also took the blessings of Janakiamma by touching upon her feet. He was dressed up in a dark brown coloured pant and a light coffee coloured full sleeved shirt. Janakiamma on her part was in her usual attire of white saree with small flowers printed all over it.

Song by song discussion would have no meaning here as there was not much of narration by our SPB in this show. Normally he conveys lot of information about a song during a program. Maybe since Janakiamma was also there with him and in order to fit in more number of songs with her, he might have restricted his otherwise enjoyable narrations. Also, he did not seem his normal effervescent self for most part of the program. He seemed to be tensed up at times, maybe, due to some technical problems in tuning of instruments by the orchestra especially the Tabla & the Sound System as well and later with the organisors & sponsors for not giving due recognition to Janakiamma during the presentation ceremony which took place in the second half of the program.

They started off with a duet “Paruvame Pudhiya Paadal Paadu…”. SPB did a mimicry of sorts (not able to figure why? Was it a prelude to the song in the film? May be someone can throw light on this) before launching himself into the song. He also improvised the song by first asking Janakiamma “How are you” and she replying “I am fine” and then both of them immersed themselves in the song. Thereafter it was a continuous belting of one song after another with a mixture of solos and duets and when the program did come to an end they had sung 28 songs between them.

SPB mentioned that “nilave mugam kaattu..” was their special choice for the program.

Before the song “vetri meedhu vetri vandhu…” he paid due tributes to MGR and his Guru M.S.Viswanathan for having brought him recognition in the Tamil Film Industry. This song was rendered with great energy by the Legend. He said that eventhough “Iyarkai Enum ..” was his first one, it was the MGR song which brought instant fame and recognition.

perai sollavaa…” had both of them coming into their groove with a very romantic rendition. The orchestra was also good in this number.

The Greats seemed to enjoy each other’s company once again after a long gap. SPB was always there to help Janakiamma out with respect to timing during the song & also readjusting the orchestra to suit her and she had frequent, cute & affectionate smiles for him throughout. SPB mentioned that she must have sung nearly 1000 songs for ILayaRaja alone

Before he sang “kannaal pesum penne”, he had a few words of praise for Music Director Vidyasagar for churning out meaningful and melodious numbers. Our SPB missed out on continuity during the second charanam but made it up with a jugglery of words to bring it in line and appropriately completed it with “I am sorry, I am sorry..” which was a part of the song itself. I am not sure whether this was an improvisation done by him in order to add more meaning to the “sorry” phrase. His rendition was very energetic and it belied his age totally.

nethu raathiri yemma..” had the experienced duo turn youthful belting it out energetically and making the audience dance to it. What great effect when two gigantic singing energies combine.

He was all praise for Janakiamma’s versatility for singing different types of songs in her career be it “singara vElanE….” in the classical mould or a romantic number or different voices to suit certain characters. He said that it was a boon for the Music Industry to have such a versatile singer in its midst.

In spite of her age, she did manage to present the songs in her characteristic style and voice even though at times the lower octaves did not come out clearly due to problems with the sound system. Same was the case for our SPB too.

The selection of songs needs to be lauded. Instead of sticking to the normally repetitive numbers, they had brought in great melodies which are not so frequently rendered. It was also spread to include a wide repertoire ranging from melody to fast paced numbers therefore catering to all sections of the crowd. The focus was mainly on the songs recorded during 1975 to 1990 with only a few songs on either side.

SPB said that the song “nanda nee en nila…” was his own selection for the day and he hoped everyone would enjoy it. This might not be a very familiar song for many who had tuned into listening to his songs after the early 80s but it was one of the best songs of SPB from the 1970s with a classical base, a beautiful composition by Music Director V.Dakshinamurthy and rendered exquisitely by our SPB.

During the program, our SPB expressed his thanks to Janakiamma for being one of the first few persons who had encouraged him into film singing. He told that she was around 10 years elder to him and she was still singing having completed 50 years in the Industry. Janakiamma pointed out that it was only “8 years” with child-like enthusiasm and in a sweet voice.

His mention about ILayaRaja had to do with the “then sindhudhE vaanam…” song during the recording of which, ILayaRaja was a part of Music Director G.K.Venkatesh’s Team. This evergreen number was soulfully rendered by the Greats.

His rendition of “koottaththilE koyil puraa…” received the best round of applause as it had lot of sangadhis and swaras towards the end.

Janakiamma’s rendition of “pon mEni urugudhe..” defied all logic. At the age of 69 she was able to still sing it with same emotion and deft silky touches as the original of 25 years ago.

There were a few irritants in the form of projected advertisements on the two big screens on either side of the stage between the songs. This seemed to upset the Legends and the audience too initially but finally logic prevailed as sponsors form a major part of a mega event in terms of resources and advertising during such an event would serve their cause too. This also could have been one of the reasons which would have prevented our SPB from passing on the tidbits about a song.

The presentation ceremony honouring the various sponsors and organisors as also the Legends was in the second half of the Show and it consumed 15 minutes. During this period, our SPB seemed to be perturbed with the treatment meted out to Janakiamma as it seemed she was not being duly recognized during the ceremony. He went all out to ensure that she was given due importance.

I was there till 9:30pm, up to the completion of the song “thedum kanpaarvai thavikka..” and after that I had to leave. I understood that the program came to an end at around 10.15pm. So, I happened to miss out on 6 songs.

Also, I understood later that towards the fag end of the Show, some of the SPB Fans namely Ashok, Covai Ravee, Seshadri & Priya had the honour of presenting silk shawls to SPB & Janakiamma on the stage and also that our SPB did take some time to brief to the gathering about our E-Fan Group and its charitable activities. I regret very much for having missed out on this opportunity to share the stage with the Legends due to my early exit from the Show.

Well, it was a great day for many of us listening to our Jumbo and Janakiamma. Hope you all enjoyed the narration of the event. I am looking forward to share many more such moments in the future too. Please check out for the telecast of this program on Vijay TV.

LIST OF SONGS (in the order as they were sung upto the song "thedum kanpaarvai...)

1) Jaya Krishna mukunta murare ….. (Orchestra Singer - Mukesh)
2) July Kaatre ………(Orchestra Singer - Balaji)
3) Azhage Brahmanidam ….. (Guest Singer - Ganga & Orchestra Male singer)
4) Nilavum Malarum Paadudhu…(Orchestra Singers-Mukesh+Female Singer) from “Then Nilavu”
5) “Paruvame Pudhiya Paadal..” (SPB + SJ) from “Nenjaththai KiLLadhE
6) “Nilave Mugam kaattu …” (SPB + SJ) from “Ejamaan
7) “Maadhaa un kOyilil…” (SJ) from “Achchaani
8) “Vetri meedhu vetri vandhu..” (SPB) from “Thaedi Vandha MaapiLLai
9) “Perai sollava..” (SPB + SJ) from “Guru
10) “Paadu nilave then kavidhai …” (SPB + SJ) from “Udhaya Geetham
11) “Rojaavai thaalaattum thendral …” (SPB + SJ) from “Ninaivellaam Nithya
12) “Kannaal pesum penne ….” (SPB) from “Mozhi
13) “Thaalatum Poongaatru …” (SJ) from “Gopura VaasalilE
14) “Koo Koo enru kuyil koovadho…” (SPB + SJ) from “Kaadhal Parisu
15) “Malare mounama …” (SPB + SJ) from “Karna
16) “Naethu raathiri yemma..” (SPB + SJ) from “Sagalakalaa Vallavan
17) “Nanda nee en nila…” (SPB) from “Nanda en Nila
18) “Roja poo naadi vandhadhu…” (SJ) from “Agni Natchathiram
19) “Then sindhudhe vaanam..” (SPB + SJ) from “Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
20) “Vaanile thenila aadudhe paadudhe..” (SPB + SJ) from “Kaakhi Sattai
21) “Sandhana kaatre senthamizh ootre…” (SPB + SJ) from “Thanikkaattu Raja
22) "Sahanaa thooral..." (Orchestra Singer – Mukesh + Female singer) from “Sivaji”
23) “Koottathile koyil pura…” (SPB) from “Idhayakovil"
24) “Pon meni urugudhe….” (SJ) from “Moondraam Pirai
25) “Yaaro yaarukkul ingu yaaro…” (SPB + Orchestra Singer) from “Chennai 600028
26) “Mouna maana nerum …” (SPB + SJ) from “Salangai Oli
27) “Thedum kanpaarvai thavikka …” (SPB + SJ) from “Mella Thiranthathu Kadhavu
28) “Vettiveru vaasam …” (SJ+orchestra male singer) from “Mudhal Mariyaadhai
29) “ChandiranO sooriyanO.. Ballelakka…” (SPB + Orchestra Singers) from “Sivaji
30) “Sundari kannaal oru seidhi …” (SPB + SJ) from “Thalapathi
31) “Innum ennai enna seiya pogirai …” (SPB + SJ) from “Singaara Velan
32) “Adiye manam nilluna nikkaadhadi..” (SPB + SJ) from “Neengal KEttavai"
33) “Megam kottattum …” (SPB) from “Enakkul Oruvan

( SPB solo : 7 SJ solo : 5 SPB-SJ duets : 16 Orchesta Singers only : 5 )


Special Thanks to "S.Muralidharan" for capturing the memorable moments & to "Ashok" for emailing them to me for including in the blog





Wednesday, July 25, 2007

MunPaniya : A soulful rendition by the Legend



Dear SPB Fans,

Today’s discussion is about one of my favourite SPB songs. This song gives me immense pleasure whenever I savour it. It is a unique rendition by the LEGEND quite different from his other numbers.

Song : mun paniya mudhal mazhaiyaa …….
Film : Nandha (2001)
Director : Bala
Music : Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singers : SPB, Malgudi Sudha
Lyrics : Arivumathi
Actors : Surya, Laila, Rajkiran

Fans who regularly watch the “Ennodu Paattu Paadungal” program of our Legend on Jaya TV will know very well that he advocates a lot against singing in false voice and has even expressed worry & anxiety at the current trend of singing in false voice and the negative effect it could have on the vocal chords of a singer. However, in one of the recent episodes of the program when he was commenting on one of Janakiamma’s song “senthoora poove” wherein she had used false voice to good effect, he had mentioned that false voice could be used at places to enhance the beauty of rendition. This means that he is not totally against false voice, only that, it has to be judiciously employed depending on the nature and requirements of the song to add beauty.

And for this song in discussion, our SPB has indeed used false voice a lot to lend beauty to it. He has thinned his voice to such an extent at some places that it gives a very heavenly effect. He sounds very young in this song. When listened with eyes closed it takes us to a different world altogether. What a great rendition by our Legend. He has poured the utmost emotions into this song making it a memorable and an evergreen song.

Hats off to Yuvan Shankar Raja for providing a melodious orchestration to this song and proving that he is indeed the rightful heir to the Maestro. His excellent use of the flute is commendable and instruments play delightful havoc throughout the song. Add to this, the excellent use of chorus.

The lyricist Arivumathi is new to me. I understood from an article that he is one of the rare lyricists who is quite firm in not allowing English words creeping into his lyrics. He seems to have lost some opportunities because of this principle. His lyric for this song is very good. It brings out the innermost feelings of the silent lovers into words and showcases how they feel embedded in each other without expressing to each other in words.

Laila was very cute in her expressions and so too Surya with his playful glances and smile. This is a background song and the actors do not mouth the lyrics.

Pleasant experience in Toto.

ENJOY THIS SWEET MELODY

LYRICS :

mun paniyaa
mudhal mazhaiyaa
en manadhil aedho vizhugiradhE
vizhugiradhE
uyir nanaigiradhE oh ……….
puriyaadha uravil nindrEn
ariyaadha sugangal kandEn
maattram thandhavaL nee dhaanE

(mun paniyaa ……)

(start of chorus)
manasil edhaiyO
maraikkum kiLiyE
manasa therandhu
solladi veLiyE
karaiya kadandhu nee vandhadhu edharkku?
kannukkullE oru ragasiyam irukku
manasa therandhu
solladi veLiyE-ae...
(end of chorus)

en idhayathai
en idhayathai vazhiyil
engaeyoe marandhu tholaithuvittEn
un vizhiyinil
un vizhiyinil adhanai
ippOdhu kandu pidithuvittEn

idhu varai enakkillai mugavarigal
adhai naan kandEn un punnagaiyil
vaazhgirEn naan un moochilE...

(mun paniyaa…)

(start of chorus)
salanga kulunga
Odum alaiyE
sangadhi enna
solladi velliyE
karaiyil vandhu nee thuLLuvadhu edhukku?
nilava pudichukka nenappadhu edhukku?
aylo aylo aylay aylo-o
(end of chorus)

en paadhaigaL
en paadhaigaL
unadhu vazhi paarthu vandhu mudiyudhadi
en iravugaL
en iravugaL
unadhu mugam paarthu vidiya aengudhadi
iravaiyum pagalaiyum maattrivittaay
enakkul unnai nee oottrivittaay
moozhginEn naan unn kannilE...

(mun paniyaa …….)


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Anuraaga Devatha Neeve




This is a solo song sung by our great S.P.B. in 1980's. This song was picturised with the hero Kirshna and Jeyanthi for the movie Anuraaga Devatha. The hero express his worship of the heroin, in this song. This is a melodious song , S.P.B's voice was perfectly suited to the actor Krishna Our gr8 S.P.B used to change his voice according to the actors. He sungs this song in highpitch with clear voice, supported by the soft music background. He sings even now in so young voice. That is the magic of our S.P.B.'s voice.

Thanks to Mrs.Usha.N. Hyderabad sending Lyrics and SuPerB review report.

Song : Anuraaga Devatha Neeve
Film : Kumara Raja (1978)
Music : KV.Mahadevan
Lyrics : Veturi
Singer : SPB
Actors : Krishna , Jayanthi

Anuraaga Devatha Neeve
Naa Aamani Pulakintha Neeve
Naa Needagaa Undi Neeve
Nee Thodugaa Undaneeve, Undi pove,
Anuraaga Devatha Neeve
Naa Aamani Pulakintha Neeve
Naa Needagaa Undi Neeve
Nee Thodugaa Undaneeve, Undipove

Ye Naatido Ee Anubhandam
Edha Chaalani Madhuraanandam
Ye Naatido Ee Anubhandam
Edha Chaalani Madhuraanandam
Ne nedu Janmalu Ethithe,
Ededu Janmalu Edige Bhandam
Idhi Veedaraani Bhandam,
Mamathaanuraaga Bhandam
Anuraaga Devatha Neeve.....

Nanu Nannugaa preminchave
Nee Paapagaa Laalinchave
Nanu Nannugaa preminchave
Nee Paapagaa Laalinchave
Naa Devivai Deevinchu,
Naa Kosame Jeevinchu
Nee Divya Sundara Roopame
Naa Gunde Gudilo Vilige Deepam
Naa Jeevitham Neekankitham,
Mana Sangamam Sangeetham

Anuraaga Devetha Neeve
Naa Aamani Pulakintha Neeve
Naa Needagaa Undi Neeve
Nee Thodugaa Undaneeve, Undipove
Anuraaga Devatha Neeve.....

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Suryude Selavni




Picture: Stalin
Song: Suryude Selavani
Banner: Anjana Productions
Cast: Chiranjeevi, Trisha
Direction: A.R.Murugadas
Production: K.Nagendrababu
Music: Mani Sharma
Singers: S.P.Balasubrahmanyam
Lyric Writer: Suddala Ashok Teja

Suryude Selavni

Suddala Ashok Teja, who bagged a national award for penning a song for 'Tagore' film of Chiranjeevi, had got yet another opportunity to provide a song for 'Stalin' also. He utilized the opportunity well and gave a song that makes the people to relisten it again and again because of its high literary values. The song runs in a serious mood. Balasubrahmanyam did complete justice to the song, while the drumbeat in the background score provided a right tempo to choreograph the song. Especially use of apt words in the lyric enhanced the value of the hero. The 'Mrityunjaya Mantram' elevates the mood while listening to the song.

(Courtesy : India Glitz.com for the snaps and writeups).

Thanks to Mrs.Usha.N, Hyderabad for lyrics and I also thank to Mr.Sathyendra, Nellore for Audio File.

Suryude Selavani Alasipoyenaa,
Kalame Silavale Nilichipoyenaa,
Manishi Manishini Kalipina O Rushi,
Buvini Chalithanu Nilipenu Nee Krushi
Mahaalayaa vidipadai Tharimenaa
Mahoshnamai Rudirame Marigenaa
Aagipoyenaa Thyaagam Kathaa,
Aadamarichena Deivam Vrudha

Suryude Selavani Alasipoyenaa
Kaalame Silavale Nilichipoyenaa

Aakasam Ninugani Virisipothundi
Nela Nee Adugukai EduruChusindi
Chinuku Chinukuna Kurisenu Nee Kalaa
Manasu Manasuna Ragilenu Jwaalagaa
Tufaanulaa Egisenee Prabanjanam
Thapojwalaa Kadilenee Yuvajanam
Pancha Boothaale Thodai Sadhaa
Pancha Praanalai Raava Padhaa

Swardhamai Pudamipai Parugu Theesthunte
Moorkule Asurulai Urakalesthunte
Yugamu Yugamuna Velasina Devudu
Jagamu Jagamunu Nadipina Dheerudu
Mahodhayaa Adhi Nuvve Anukoni
Virishamo vilijayee Jaragani
Melukoraadha Maa Deepamai
Yelukoraadha Maa Bhandamai

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa



This song is one of the oldies of 1970's, hit song,sung by iur gr8 S.P.B. This is a duet song in the movie Chalam and Vijaya Nirmala acted in this song. This was picturised in rain. A love and duet song by our guriji. His voice is so young and melodious in this song. The background music is so mild that we can hear every word clearly without the domination of music. By hearing this song, if we close our eyes and hear it, we feel like surrounded by the cool breeze of the mild rain. That is our S.P.B.'s voice magic. Plz hear this song 'n' enjoy the melodious of music.

Song : Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa
Film : Bullemma Bullodu (1972)
Music : Satyam
Lyrics : Rajasri
Actors : Chalam, Vijaya Nirmala

Thanks to Mrs. Usha.N, Hyderabad for sending lyrics and an excellent writeup.

Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa Gundelonaa Nee Choopule Jallugaa
Musire Meghaalu Kosare Raagaalu
Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa Gundelonaa Nee Choopule Jallugaa

Allari Chese Aashalu Naalo Pallavi Paadenu
Tholakari Vayasu Gadasari Manasu Nee Jatha Korenu
Allari Chese Aashalu Naalo Pallavi Paadenu
Chali Gaali Veeche, Giligintha Thoche,
Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa Gundelonaa Nee Choopule Jalluga

Urakalu Vese Oohalu Naalo Gusagusalaadenu
Kathalanu Thelipe Kaatuka Kanulu Kaipulu Repenu
Urakalu Vese Oohalu Naalo Gusagusalaadenu
Biguvu Inkelaa , Dhariki Raavelaa
Kurisindi Vaanaa Naa Gundelonaa Nee Choopule Jallugaa
Musire Meghaalu Kosare Raagaalu
Kurisindi Vaanaa Naagundelonaa Nee Choopule Jallugaa

mmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm

Friday, July 20, 2007

Adigo Adigo Badragiri


Movie: Sri Ramadasu
Banner: Aditya Productions
Cast: Nagarjuna, ANR, Sneha, Suman, Sujatha, Sameer, Nasser, Nagababu, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Sunil, Dharmavarapu, Veda
Direction: K Raghavendra Rao
Production: Konda Krishnam Raju
Music: MM Keeravan

Adhigo Bhadragiri >> Singer: SPB Lyrics: Veturi :

The lyrics goes on to describe Bhadrachala Kshetram's story and why its named Bhadrachalam in simple words (a trademark of Veturi), it is very easy to follow the story. Balu is at his best and Keeravani is in top form again in this one. There is a constant humming of "Raam Raam" in the background which is beautiful.

Thanks to Ms.N.Usha, Hyderabad for sending lyrics. And I also thank to Indiaglitz.com for the Photo and review about this song.

Om Om Sri Ramachandra Parabrahmani Namaha
Adigo Adigo Badragiri,
Andhra jaathikidi ayodhyaapuri
Ye Valmiki Raayani Kadagaa,
Sita Ramulu thanapai odhaga
Ramadasa krutha Rama padaamrutha
Aakeyaswara sampadagaa,
velasina dakshina saankethapuri
Adigo Adigo Badragiri
Andhra jaathikidi ayodhyaapuri

Ram Ram Ram Ram
Rama naama Jeevanani nirthrudu
Punardarshanamu korina Bhakthudu
Sita ramula Darshanaanikai
Gorathapassunu chesinappudu
Thapamunu mechi
Dharaniki vachi
Darshanamichenu Mahaa Vishnuvu.

Sa Sa Sa Ni Da Ni Sa Ni Da Ni Ga ma Pa da NI Da Ni Ma Pa

Threthaa yugamuna Rama Roopame
Thrikarana suddiga korenu Badrudu
Aadarshaalaku Agrapeetamau
Aa Darshaname Korenappudu

Darani pathiye Daraku Alludai
Shanka Chakramulu Atu itu kaaga
Dhanur Bhanamulu Thanuvai Pogaa
Sithaa lakshmana samithudai
Koluvu theere kondantha Devudu
Shilagaa malli malachi,
Siramu neeve nilachi
Badragiriga nanu piliche
Baagyamunimmani kore Badrudu

Vaamaanka sthitha Jaanaki Parilasa Kodanda dandam kare,
Chakram shorba karena baahulu gane, Shankam Saram Dakshine,
Vibraanam jala jaatha pathra Nayanam Badraadri Murthistitham,
Veyuradhi Vidurtitham Ragupathim, Soumitri Yuktham Bajeh.

Adigo Adigo Badragiri , Andhra Jaathikidi Ayodhyaapuri.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

hawa mein kya hai - jaagruti (hindi)



hi SPB Fans,


Today's post is very nice song "hawa mein kya hai" from movie"Jaagruti"(1992). Rendered by Our Guruji & Chitra. I am posting this song with its Sad version.
This movie starring Salman Khan & karisma kapoor was releaded in 1992 was flop at box office but song were very popular. SPB have rendered some line very very nicely.




Movie Name : Jaagruti
Year of Release :1992
Producer : S. R. Shetty
Director : Suresh Krishna
Cast : Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor
Music Director : Anand-Milind
Singers : S.P.Blasubrahmaniyam & Chitra


Hawa Mein Kya Hai..Khushboo hai
Lehar mein Kya hai..sargam hai
fiza mein kya hai..mausam hai
dil mein kya hai..tera pyaar


main chand hoon tu meri chandni
main raag hoon tu meri raagini
aawaz main teri tu mera geet hai
main teri priyatama tu mera meet hai
tere liye main loo janam sanam hazaar baar

Hawa Mein Kya Hai..Khushboo hai
Lehar mein Kya hai..sargam hai
fiza mein kya hai..mausam hai
dil mein kya hai..tera pyaar
Hawa Mein Kya Hai..Khushboo hai hai hai hai

Jo Dil mein thi woh lab pe baat hai
ye apne muradon ki raat hai
khamosh hai samaa, kehta hai yeh gagan
dharti ke sej pe ek honge do badan
is beqararee mein bhi mujhko aata hai qaraar.

Hawa Mein Kya Hai..Khushboo hai
Lehar mein Kya hai..sargam hai
fiza mein kya hai..mausam hai
dil mein kya hai..tera pyaar



Bina tere kate na mere din
adhuri zindagi hai tere bin
mujhe to hai yakin tu aayega yahaa
na hogi dooriyan hamare darmiya
main saari zindagi karungi tera intezaar

Hawa Mein Kya thi..Khushboo thi
Lehar mein Kya thi..sargam thi
fiza mein kya tha..mausam tha
dil mein kya hai..ab bhi pyaar















Felicitation to our SPB : Vajrostavam Day 2

Dear SPB Fans,

I came across this video clipping on YOUTUBE which features felicitation done to our SPB on the celebration of 75 years of Telugu Cinema. Thought you will all feel delighted to see this video clip. Please click on the PLAY button to view the clip.




Please find below an English translation of the Telugu Speeches of Shri.Dasari narayana Rao and our SPB. I have tried my best to capture the near meaning of their Speech. Hope it has come out well. Please pardon for mistakes if any.

DASARI NARAYANA RAO speech ::
Not only our Telugu Film World, the entire Nation should feel proud to have graced the Era of Shri Ghantasala. To fill the void left by him, the Goddess of Arts had given us a boon in the form of SP.Balasubramaniam. (claps). Both of us entered Fildom at the same time. Both of us looked alike – we were so lean (SPB face lightens up with a beautiful smile). Even now we are alike – I need not tell you in what way. Many singers sing a song as a song, but when two actors act their body language and their style of presenting a song differs. For the same singer to sing for 10 different heroes is an impossibility. Just by closing one’s eyes, one could tell for whom he has sung and that is possible only by HIM.(claps). He is not a SINGER, HE is a “ACTING SINGER”. That is why, even in spite of many State Awards & National Awards, HE got further national recognition through the Padma Shree Award. It did not stop here. Tamil, Kannada and in other national languages he has sung and through “Ek Duje Ke Liya” a new voice boomed in Uttara Bharatham and the entire world and it belonged to our SP.Balu and it captivated the Bombay Film World – the SP.Balu voice. A Telugu Voice making it heard across the entire nation and not only to the Telugu World and the Nation but also to the entire world presenting a classic Telugu voice is SP.Balu whom we are fecilitating today. (claps).

Balu will address you ALL. Whether singing is better or talking is better, i leave it to you ALL.


SPB speech:
On this occasion I touch upon the feet of Sripathi Panditaradhyula Sambamurthyand my mother Shakunthalamma who had given birth to me, my GodFather Kothandapani Garu who had given life to me as a singer and Padmanabham Garu who gave me the opportunity to sing my first song in his film. I express my thanks to them. I am also thankful to the entire nation especially to the Telugu people and the telugu film industry for having listened and nourished me all these 40 years and also to all music directors, technicians, my family and those who had presented my songs on the screen. If I had missed out mentioning someone please forgive me.


With that, he ended his speech by singing a few lines of “Endaro Mahanu Bhavulu…”

Nannu Brovamani

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Movie: Sri Ramadasu
Banner: Aditya Productions
Cast: Nagarjuna, ANR, Sneha, Suman, Sujatha, Sameer, Nasser, Nagababu, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Sunil, Dharmavarapu, Veda
Direction: K Raghavendra Rao
Production: Konda Krishnam Raju
Music: MM Keeravani

Nannu Brovamani > Raagam: Kalyani Singers: S.P. Balu, Sunitha

This is a very well known Ramadau keertana and SPB captures the emotion (of Ramadasu pleading Seetha devi to tell Lord Rama to bless him) and depth of the lyrics in his rendition amazingly well and you will be almost on the verge of tears listening to this. Keeravani uses the right instruments (Violin) and simple percussion to enhance the mood.

Lyrics: Thanks to Ms. N.Usha, Hyderabad.

Nanu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma thalli
Nanu brovamani cheppave,
Nanu Brovamani Cheppave Seetamma thalli
Nanu brovamani cheppave,

Nanu Brovamani Cheppu Naari sironmani
Janakuni koothura Janani Jaanakamma
Nanu brovamani cheppave Seetamma thalli
Nanu brovamani cheppave.

Lokaantha Rangadu Srikaantha Ninugudi
Ekanthamuna ekaseyyavamma neena
Nanu brovamani cheppave Seetamma thalli
Nanu brovamani cheppave.

Agraja Vinithudu Badragireesudu
Nidra melkonuvela Nelathalo Bodinchi
Nanu brovamani , Nanu brovamani
Nanu brovamani cheppave
Seetamma thalli.

Antha Rama Mayam

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Movie: Sri Ramadasu
Banner: Aditya Productions
Cast: Nagarjuna, ANR, Sneha, Suman, Sujatha, Sameer, Nasser, Nagababu, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Sunil, Dharmavarapu, Veda
Direction: K Raghavendra Rao
Production: Konda Krishnam Raju
Music: MM Keeravani

(Courtesy : India Glitz.com for the snaps and writeups).

Antha Rama Mayam >> Singers: SPB Lyrics: Ramadasu, Pothana Raagam: Varali

This song starts off with Ramadasu keertana 'Anta Raama mayam' and in the end has a Bhagavata slokam 'SirikinJeppadu..' from 'Gajendra Moksham' written by Sri Bammera Pothana. Balu excels again in singing the slokam and the song and the chorus singing 'Ram Ram' is also excellent.

Lyrics: Thanks to Ms. N.Usha, Hyderabad.

Antha raamamayam ee jagamantha raamamayam
rama rama rama rama rama rama rama rama
Antha raamamayam ee jagamantha raamamayam
Antha raamamayam.

Antharangamuna Aathma raamudu, rama rama rama rama
Anantha roopamula vinthalu salupaga, rama rama rama rama
Somasuryuluru Suralu tharaluru, aa mahamburulu avani janmulu
Antha raamamayam ee jagamantha raamamayam
Antha raamamayam.

Om Narayanaya Om Narayanaya Om Narayanaya

Andaandambulu Pindaandambulu Brahmandambulu Brahmalu modaluga
Nadulu Vanambulu Naanamrugamulu Nitha karmamulu Veda saashrtamulu
Antha raamamayam ee jagamantha raamamayam

Rama Rama Rama Rama
Pilichijeppadu Shankachakra yugamun Chedhoyi sandimpadu
Ee parivaarambuna meeradu Agrakapathin mannimpadu,
Aakarnikaamsara sandillan Sakkanokkadu Vivadaprohita
Sri kuchodari pelanchamanina veedadu
Gaja pranamadotsahiyai.

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Parents dreaming about their child



Dear SPB Fans,

Today's song is a wonderful & soulful presentation by the "White Nightingale" Susheelamma and "Singing Moon" Baluji under the baton of the "Maestro" IlayaRaja.

Recently this song was enthusiastically discussed by our members Vijayakrishnan & Madhumita during our visit to RASA on "777" day (07/07/07) and I happened to overhear their discussion. I immediately registered it in my memory for posting and that is how it has entered this blog today.

Song : thaalaattu piLLai undu ......
Film : achchaani (1978)
Music : ILayaRaja
Singers : SPB, PS
Lyrics : Vaali
Actors : Muthuraman, Lakshmi

I understand that this song is featured on Muthuraman & Lakshmi. Beautiful lyrics by Kavignar Vaali depicting the birth of a child to the couple and the dreams that they nurture on their child's future. Our SPB & Susheelamma have provided the right emotion to the lyrics. Susheelamma's voice is sweet & crisp and her diction as usual crystal clear. Our Guruji's voice is soft and well rounded in this song. Maestro's orchestration has some improvisations. For example, the interlude before the first charanam. It starts with veena play first with guitar strings & flute following next and then a mixture of guitar and veena before the first charanam takes off. The interlude before the second charanam is very short and the Maestro compensates the loss here by bringing in a brief interlude after the two lines of that charanam which is not there in the first charanam. A super improvisation by the Maestro.

This movie was a landmark movie for Tamil Film Industry as it introduced the "Urvasi" award winner actress Shoba. Eventhough she first acted in Balachander's "Nizhal Nijamaagiradhu" and the movie was completed earlier, it was released only after "Achchaani". She acted only for a brief period of 2 to 3 years between 1978 to 1981 but she created such an impact with her natural and subtle acting that she has found a place forever in the Industry. Such a great artiste ending her life with a suicide at the young age of 20. A great loss to the Film Industry.

Now, listen to this classic melody


LYRICS :

thaalaattu.. piLLai undu thaalaattu
maNiththottilil mullai meththaiyittu
siRu maanganik kannam muththamittu

paaraattu.. annai ennai paaraattu
undhan pEr solla piLLai petreduththaen
andha baakkiyam seydhu paereduththaen

(thaalaatu)

naan padaiththa thaen mazhalai
nalamudan vaLarndhu vara vaeNdum
vaan padaiththa muzhu nilavaay
vaazhvil veLichcham thara vaeNdum
maan padaiththa maiviziyae
innoru piLLai peRavaeNdum
ondrO reNdO piLLai
endraal inbam koLLai
mey silirththida magan padippadhu
mazhalai endra mandhiram
yaazhisaiyilum aEzhisaiyilum
illai indha mOganam

(thaalaattu)

vaazhkkaiyilae vazhakugaLai
en magan naaLai theerththu vaippaan
varuththamurum maanidarkku
maruththuvam seydhu magizhndhiruppaan
naam vaLarththa kanavugaLai
nanavaay nijamaay aakki vaippaan
kaNNan vaNNam kaNdu
thuLLum uLLam reNdu
thenpodhigaiyil nindrulavidum
thendral pOla vandhavan
senthamizhinil sindhisaikka
sandham koNdu thandhavan

(paaraattu)

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Dasarathi Karunapayonidhi'

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Banner: Aditya Productions
Cast: Nagarjuna, ANR, Sneha, Suman, Sujatha, Sameer, Nasser, Nagababu, Sarath Babu, Brahmanandam, Jayaprakash Reddy, Sunil, Dharmavarapu, Veda
Direction: K Raghavendra Rao
Production: Konda Krishnam Raju
Music: MM Keeravani

"Dasarathi Karunapayonidhi' * Lyrics: Vedavyas Singers: S.P. Balu, Chitra

This song sets the stage for climax. It depicts the Ramadasu’s culmination into Lord Rama attaining Moksha/Nirvana. Ramadasu in his ''Dasarathi Satakam'' uses the punch line 'Dasarathi Karunapayonidhi'', this song starts off with that phrase and goes on like 'Neeve dikkani nammadama....seetharama swamy ne chesina neram adi emi?'. Devotion outflows from Chitra’s voice in the form of “Rama rasa ramya” resembles the river Godavari’s turbulent flow.

Ramadasu in his 'Dasarathi Satakam' uses the punch line "Dasarathi Karunapayonidhi', this song starts off with that phrase and goes on like "Neeve dikkani nammadama....seetharama swamy ne chesina neram adi emi?", so one can imagine the situation. The lyrics are exceptional and complex, so the only choice to sing such songs, SPB, has been chosen and he is superb. The chorus "Rama rasa ramya Rama..." sung by Chitra is out of the world and matches Balu's rendition to enhance the beauty of the song. One would definitely feel the pain that Ramadasu undergoes in this song. Hats off to Keeravani for such a wonderful song.

(Courtesy : India Glitz.com for the snaps and writeups).

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Monday, July 09, 2007

Celebration of our SPB's Birthday - 07/07/07

Dear SPB Fans,

As informed in one of the earlier postings, our SPB's Birthday this year, was celebrated with some of the Chennai based members, on behalf of the SPBFans Charitable Foundation, visiting RASA, a School for Special Children on 4th June 2007 and presenting to them a cheque for an amount of Rs.60,000 which was contributed by Fans and our SPB.

Further to the above visit, a team of Chennai Fans once again visited RASA on the "777" day (07/07/07) headed by the Webmaster. The purpose of this visit was to spend some time with the Special Children and also to handover the items bought from our donation, which could not be done during the earlier visit as the School was closed for holidays .

Members who visited this time around were
1) Webmaster - Mr.Giridhar Raja
2) Ashok (Trustee - SPBFans Charitable Foundation & Moderator too)
3) Venkat (thanks to him for arranging photographing thro' Sridhar)
4) Madhumita
5) Vijayakrishnan
6) C Balaji
7) S Balaji
8) Anand

9) Sridhar (also the photographer who captured the memorable moments)
9) Dasaradhi

We were welcomed warmly by the RASA Administrators, Staff and Children. The RASA Special children sang a few songs for us combined with some dance under the lead of Dr.Ambika, the founder of RASA. It was heart moving & soul stirring to see her & her associates treat the children as their own by exhibiting motherliness in their actions and encouraging the children to come forward to introduce themselves to us and also prompting them to perform in front of us. We were also prompted by Dr.Ambika to join in with the Children to dance for a song.

RASA had purchased some musical instruments , Wheel Chairs & Exercise Aids. These were formally handed over by our members to the RASA Administration.

On behalf of the SPBFans Charitable Foundation, we felt happy for having celebrated our SPB's Birthday by lending ourselves to a noble cause.

Please view the screen below for a Slideshow of the photographs taken during the MEET




To view as individual photos with Captions & description, please click on the URL below to go the site which has all the photographs

http://www.esnips.com/web/PhotosTakenatRASAon07072007

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Uppomgele Godavari

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Wow, another top class song in the album. SPB just takes the song to a different level by his versatility and his ability to sing at a very high pitch. Words are not sufficient to describe the way SPB sings this one. This song has traits of "Yamunaa teeram.." but is even better than that. If SPB is so good in this song, then Veturi with his lyrics takes it a notch higher. One will be forced to stand and just immerse themselves (at least thrice) in the upponge aanandam while listening to this song that just flows as beautifully as the river Godavari itself. Undoubtedly this is one of the best songs heard in recent times.


Banner: SSC Arts
Cast: Sumanth, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Neetu Chandra, Kamal Kamaraju, Tanikella Bharani
Direction: Sekhar Kammula
Production: GVG Raju
Music: KM Radha Krishnan

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uppomgele godavari : Singer : SPB, Chorus

Banner: SSC Arts
Cast: Sumanth, Kamalinee Mukherjee, Neetu Chandra, Kamal Kamaraju, Tanikella Bharani
Direction: Sekhar Kammula
Production: GVG Raju
Music: KM Radha Krishnan

uppomgele Godavari
Shadyamaam bhavati vedam
panchamaam bhavati naadam
sruthi sikhare nigamajhare swaralahare
saa sa
paa pa pa pa
pa ma ri sa sa ni sa
saa sa
paa pa pa pa
pa ma da pa pa
sa sa
paa pa pa pa
pa ma ri sa sa ni sa
saa sa
paa pa pa pa
pa ma ni da pa
uppomgele godavari ugindile chelo vari
bhudarilo neelambari maa seemake cheenambari
vetalu teerchu maa deveri vedamanti maa godari
Sabari kalisina godari rama charitake poodari
esey chapa dosey nava barsai valuga
chukkane chupuga bratuku teruvu edureedega

uppomgele godavari ugindile chelo vari
bhudarilo neelambari maa seemake cheenambari

savasalu samsaralu chilipi chilaka josyam
vese atlu veyamgaane labhasati bheram
ille odalaipotunna inti panula drusyam
areseti andalanni adige neeti addham
em taggindi ma ramayya bogam ikkada
nadi uregimpulo padava meeda laaga kaburu tanu kaga

uppomgele godavari ugindile chelo vari
bhudarilo neelambari maa seemake cheenambari

godaramma kumkambottu didde mirapa erupu
lankaa nathudu inka aaganantu pandu korupu
chuse chupu em cheppimdi seeta kantaki
samdehala mabbe patte chuse kantiki
lokam kani lokamlona ekamtaala valapu
ala papikomdalaa nalupu kadagaleka navvu tanaku raga

uppomgele godavari ugindile chelo vari
bhudarilo neelambari maa seemake cheenambari

vetalu teerchu maa deveri vedamanti maa godari
Sabari kalisina godari rama charitake poodari
esey chapa dosey nava barsai valuga
chukkane chupuga bratuku teruvu edureedega

uppomgele godavari ugindile chelo vari
bhudarilo neelambari maa seemake cheenambari

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Goat as a Medium for Romance



Dear SPB Fans,

Today's Posting is also a song composed by Manoj-Gyan duo.

Song : semmari aadE semmari aadE....
Film : uzhavan magan (1987)
Music : Manoj-Gyan
Singers : SPB, Vijaya
Lyrics : Aabaavaanan
Actors : Vijayakanth, Radhika, SarathKumar, RadhaRavi

This song is featured on Vijayakanth & Radhika. A goat serves as the medium for the lovers to express their feelings. A simple melody with simple use of instruments - pleasant to the ears. Our SPB brings in adequate feelings of romance, longing & cajoling in his voice at various places in the song - cute indeed. Vijaya's voice, which has traces of SP.Shailaja in it, sounds strained especially at higher pitches.

Now, listen to this simple love melody

LYRICS :

semmari aadE semmari aadE seivadhu sariyaa soll
sevatha ponnu ivatha ninnu thavikalaama soll
semmari aadE semmari aadE seivadhu sariya soll
sevatha ponnu ivatha ninnu thavikalaama soll

thavinkindra nenjam indru thuNai ondru peralama
thunai ingu nee yendru oor solla vEndamaa
thavinkindra nenjam indru thuNai ondru peralama
thunai ingu nee yendru immmmmmm

aha... Semmari aadE semmari aadE seivadhu sariya soll.....
immmm.... hmmm.....
sevatha ponnu ivatha ninnu thavikalaama soll

sevala kaaLa rendum pootti vandi Otta theriyadha
vandi paadai veettuku varuthE parisam pOda mudiyadha
paadhaya kaattura ponnE
parisatha podurEn munnE
maalaiku engidum kannE
kazhuthula thaLium podurein pinnE
malar thEdum mangai nenjam thadumaarudhu
manapandhal manadhil katti dhinam paadudhu
malar thEdum mangai nenjam thadumaarudhu
manapandhal manadhil katti dhinam paadudhu

hmhmhm…Semmari aadE semmari aadE seivadhu sariya soll immmm
sevatha ponnu ivatha ninnu thavikalaama soll

mayila kaaLa manasu indha mayiluku dhaan theriyadha
therijirundhum purinjirundhum veliyil solla mudiyadha
thavikidhu thavikidhu manasu
ada thayangudhu mayangudhu elasu
nenachadhum thudikidhu vayasu
vetkam thadukudhu anubavam pudusu
mandhai pOgum aatukutti ini pOgatum
sondham ennum solley ingu nilai aagatum
mandhai pOgum aatukutti ini pogatum
sondham ennum solley ingu nilai aagatum

immm semmari aadE semmari aadE seinjadhu saridhan soll
immmmmm sevatha ponnu ivatha ninnu thavikalaama soll
lalallala lalallallalalallalalaaaa



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Monday, July 02, 2007

mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadam ....



Dear SPB Fans,

Here is a cute melody that I am posting today

Song : mella mella nadandhu vandhadu ….
Film : urimai geetham (1988)
Director : R.V.Udayakumar
Music : Manoj-Gyan
Singers : SPB, Sangeetha
Actors : Prabhu, Ranjani, Karthik

This used to be one of my favourites during that period. The reason is the clean rendering by our SPB. The voice of Sangeetha is quite peculiar and I am not sure if she was a regular singer during that period. The orchestration by Manoj-Gyan has a good rhythmic beat as well as feel. Good one. The picturisation for this song is clean in which a saree clad Ranjani walks around in the song and proves to be a matching combination for Prabhu. I do not remember anything more than this about the movie. SO GO AHEAD & LISTEN TO THIS SONG

LYRICS :

mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadham
adhai solla solla nenjil ezhundhadhu geedham
kannangaru vizhigaL paesum puththam pudhu mozhigaL
kannangaru vizhigaL paesum puththam pudhu mozhigaL kOdi
mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadham
adhai solla solla nenjil ezhundhadhu geedham

chinna idayinil minnalena oru kOdu oadum
adhai kaNdadhum maegangaL mandhira poo mazhai thoovum thoovam
chinna idayinil minnalena oru kOdu
oadum
adhai kaNdadhum maegangaL mandhira poo mazhai thoovum
thoovum ....
naaNathilae mundhaanai nanaidhadhu naayaganai eNNi eNNi
kanni ivaL dhaegam sivandhadhu kai viralgaL pinni pinni
vanjiyin azhagai solla solla ingu sendhamizhum konjam sindhithadhu
mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadham
adhai solla solla nenjil ezhundhadhu geedham

kanni mugam pudhu vaNNa malargaLin thOttam
angu kattaLaikku vandhu vattamidum vaNdu koottam
kanni mugam pudhu vaNNa malargaLin thOttam
thOttam ....
angu kattaLaikku vandhu vattamidum vaNdu koottam
koottam .....
mOgathilae nenju thudithadhu maalai idum naaLai eNNi
poovidhazhO thandhi adithadhu punnagayin paer ezhudhi
paesa mozhi illai vaarthai varavillai inbathilae manam thithithadhu

mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadham
adhai solla solla solla nenjil ezhundhadhu geedham
kannangaru vizhigaL paesum puththam pudhu mozhigaL
kannangaru vizhigaL paesum puththam pudhu mozhigaL kOdi
mella mella nadandhu vandhadhu paadham
adhai solla solla nenjil ezhundhadhu geedham


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