Openings and Interludes for Songs

Listening to music is one of the most popular hobbies that is quoted in many CV's and I am no exception to that list. I was wondering what are the aspects that will enthuse some one to listen to music. One might think that this is a basic and easy question, the amusing thing is, I was not able to put words to a very obvious answer. Hence, I decided to shortlist some of aspects that I love in listening to music specifically to movie songs.

Top of my mind were

1. Lyrics

2. Tune

3. Orchestration

4. Singers
Am sure there can be many more...

When I listen to some songs, apart from the quality of the song, the opening that is given to the song and the interludes that are played has created goose bumps. It is amazing that if you try singing that song you will end up humming the interludes orthe opening muisic piece of some of those. Then I went about listing some of those songs where I just fell in love with the opening and the interlude. There are many songs that can be listed, I decided to list some of the songs that cameon top of my mind. Let us see the list and please note that this list is not in any order of classification it is justfrom the top of my mind...

1. Aagaaya Gangai - Dharma Yudham

The opening for the song with the humming of S.Janaki can create instant joy to any one and if you are a Rajinikanth fan look out for his walk during the opening. Nothing needs to be said about Sridevi, it is there for all of us to see :-)

2. Mandram vandha thendralukku - Mouna Ragam

Can there be a better song to give that soothing feeling than this one, probably not.The humming with which SPB starts off will make anyone even in a deep slumber to get up and take a note of this song.

3. Ilaya Nila - Payanangal Mudivadhillai

The interlude piece for this is arguably one of the best ever. Once in an interview SPB was narrating about complication in theinterlude, apparently the guitar note is very complicated to play with the use of multiple strings. During the recording Illayaraja had got fed-up with the artists in-ability to play the note and he had picked the guitar himself and played it. This is the problem in working with geniuses, they expect others also to be at the same level what say? check this song outfor the interlude.

4. Aedho Mogam - Kozhi Koovudhu

This matter song from Kozhi Koovudhu with Viji and Suresh stands out for its sheer orchestration and the sensuous tune.Just listen you will realize, actually I do not have words to explain the quality of this song.

5. Sandhana Kaatre Sendhamizh Ootrey- Thanikkaatu Raja

Not sure how many would have noticed that guitar piece as an opening for this song. Check it out and you cant avoid saying that famous Rajinikant dialogue "IDHU EPPADI IRUKKU"

6. Poomalaye - Pagal Nilavu

Have a look at Murali running across the woods as the opening violin note of this song starts off. It will clearly express themood of a young man in love and the kind of flowing emotions. Check it out...

7. Aanandha Raagam - Panneer Pushpangal

Yesterday while I was drving back home from office radio mirchi had played this song. For the first time I paid attention toUma Ramanans voice and the hum for opening up the song. Thats when I decided that this songs should be a part of this list..

8. Aasaya Kaathula Thoodhu vittu - Jhonny

I am wondering if there is any other song that has captured the imagination of people across all ages and across generationprobably very few. S.P.Sailaja has done a tremendous job in singing this one and that folk opening along with the beats issomething that will always linger in everyone's ears.

9. Ilamai Idho Idho - Sakala Kala Vallavan

There is no better song for new year than this one. I remember waiting for this song to be played in Oliyum Oliyum for the newyear. The picturization of this song should be one of the all time best and the creative SPB with his false voice is terrific.People can definitely recall the table dance of Kamal along with the Chandelier, Tyres and what not... I guess Raja would have used all the instruments at his disposal for composing this master piece. Wonder if Raja himself can compose another song like this.Be it the opening, interludes or the song itself, if this song does not create energy in someone no other song will..

10. Idhazhil Kadhai Ezhudhum - Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

This song from the Balanchader movie will stand out for its classical touch and the rendering from Chitra and SPB. The opening of this song is nothing less than special, check out...

11. Ilamai enum Poongaatru - Pagalil Oru Iravu

Any young guys, please do not see this song. Your heart will break to see Sridevi along with some guy in a matteranski song. Restrict yourself to listening this, you will enjoy every bit of this song...

12. Sangeedha Megam thaen sindhum neram - Udhaya Geetham

The opening note of this song is something that has captured everyone's imagination. If you happen to see Mohan enacting this song you can have fun with a touch of comedy to it. Wonder if anyone will sing like the way Mohan does....

13. Pothi Vecha Malligai Mottu - Man Vaasanai

Check out for Pandian pulling our Revathi from a pit using a rope and the background opening note for this song. Bharathiraja has done complete justice to the opening of this song, may be Pandian was a misfit :-)

14. Oru kili urugudhu urimayil - Aanandha Gummi

I have always seen this song being enacted in a funny manner in many variety entertainment programs and recently in Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru of Vijay TV. Even those things cannot overshadow the quality of opening given to this song, check out this very popular number..

15. Andhi Mazhai - Raaja Paarvai

By now one must be wondering, how can this song cannot be a part of this. This is magical number rendered by SPB and Janaki, check out for the hums in the interlude (I guess that was sung by TV. Gopalakirshnan - not sure though)

16. Vaan Nila Nila Alla - Pattina Pravesam

I guess this is the only song in the list that is not composed by Illayaraja, I just love this song for violin. One of the best, check out. Also, you can see Sivachandran in this song if you get to see the video...

There can be many more added to this list, this is just from the top of my mind.