Hai Raama

My first duet with Unnikrishnan KB! We both share a common thing- love for ARR! :)

This Panthuvarali composition was a toughie for us. Hope you will enjoy Unni's slight twist in the iniial aalaap!

Special thanks to Nitin Dubey for his help with diction correction and mixing!

Movie :Rangeela
Music :A R Rahman
Original Singers : Hariharan, Swarnalatha
Cover : KB, Adithi
Mix : KB

Hai Rama - Rangeela (Hindi Cover) | Music Codes

Elantha Pazham (Madurey)

Another peppy number that I enjoyed singing quite a while back...


Movie – Madurey (2004)
Music directors- Vidyasagar
Singers- Tippu & Anuradha Sriram
covered by – Roshine , Adithi and Vishnu Mohan
Mixing- V DiGiTaL Sharjah ;)



ELANTHA PAZHAM... WITH ROSHINE AND ADITHI AKKA - VANDU DANCE AADITTU PONGA | Musicians Available

Oh Nanbane

Movie : Dhil

Music : Vidyasagar

Original Singer(s): Tippu, Karthick & Chitra K.S.

Cover Singer(s): Adithi, Deepesh, Vishnu & Ajay

Oh Nanbane... Happy B'day Raj - with Adithi, Dips & Vishnu | Upload Music

Rojaavai Thaalaattum Thendral

Another one of my very favourites...a very old post, probably dates back to May'08.

Sung with Shrinesh.S.

Movie: Ninaivellaam Nithya
Music: Ilayaraaja
Sung by: SPB, S.Janaki



Rojavai Thalattum Thendral- with S.Shrinesh | Upload Music

Vellaipura Ondru

This song was recorded back in Nov'08. One of my alltime favorite duets from the 80s Raja collection!

Thanks, Maruthi, for suggesting this song and mixing it too.

Movie: Puthu Kavithai
Music: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: KJY and S.Janaki

Vellaipura Ondru- with Maruthi Nambi | Music Codes

Endhendhu

This is a beautiful duet that almost every Kannadiga might be familiar with. One of those lilting melodies from the long list of PBS duets for Dr.Rajkumar. This is quite an old recording. As a “BengaLoora Hudugi”, I had been waiting for the right opportunity to sing a nice Kannada song from yesteryears. My wait ended here

Gautam has sung this song so well despite severe issues with his throat.

Movie: Eradu Kanasu
Originally sung by: PB.Sreenivas and Vani Jeyaram
Music Director: Rajan-Nagendra
Lyrics: Chi. Udayashankar

Endendu- With Gautam | Music Codes

Naguva Nayana

I had been wanting to sing this song for a long time since I listened to Sudhathee’s and Kumaran’s version. I could think of no voice other than Vishak’s to sing with, being one of my favourites here in Muziboo. You were awesome as usual, Vishak, and thanks for waiting so long for me to finish my part! Sudhathee- Thanks for the track di! :)

I hope you will enjoy this beautiful song from Manirathnam’s first movie! 

Movie: Pallavi Anupallavi
Music: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: SPB, S.Janaki
Mixing: Vishak



Naguva Nayana(Kannada-Ilayaraaja)- with Vishak Subramoney | Music Codes

Zoobi Doobi

Thank you, Deepesh , for asking me to sing this song with you! I seriously didn’t think I could do it till you convinced me! :)

Shreya and Sonu are at their absolute best in this song that never fails to create a joyful mood. A huge thanks to Vishnu for mixing it for us. Please bear with the not-so-good track quality since a voicecut track is all that we could get- that’s how desperate we were to cover this song! :).

This is a birthday dedication to our sweet Muziboo friend Anniekutty.

Movie: 3 Idiots
Originally sung by: Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam
Mixing: Vishnu Mohan

Zoobi Doobi- with Deepesh Ak | Upload Music

Ariyoru Paalkadal- My first Original! :)

It is a beautiful start of the New Year for me as I bring to you my very first official original composition rendition in Muziboo.

First and foremost, my sincere thanks and salutations to Rajeev ONV for believing in me and entrusting this song to me to work on.I consider myself very fortunate to work with a fabulous composer as him and have learnt so many things in the process of completing the song. I wish I had had the mighty good fortune of a face-to-face interaction with him for it would have definitely been a huge learning and articulate session to bring out the nuances in a more effective way.

Here is a short introduction to this song in the words of the composer :

“This is a song composed for a choreographic presentation depicting the three expressions of the Universal Mother- as Lakshmy, the goddess of fortune and beauty, Parvathy the goddess of power and energy, and Saraswathy the goddess of learning and wisdom. The final stanza invokes all the three deities as Satyam, Shivam and Sundaram.

I have composed this in four different ragas-the first stanza on Lakshmy in Harikamboji, second stanza on Parvathy in Gowri Manohari, third stanza on Saraswathy in Kalyani, and the final stanza in Sree raagam.

I had invited Adithi to sing this ragamalika, and she happily obliged me with her beautiful rendering. She had taken a few creative liberties with the song, which I feel has enhanced its musical quality. We had tried our best to neutralise diction problems and the whole process had taken some time. I have to appreciate her concern for musical and technical perfection and her willingness to modify and create better versions. It gives me great happiness to present this song here on this auspicious day of Vishu."

Lyrics : ONV Kurup

I would like to thank my friends, Saravanan and Vishnu Mohan for mixing this song amidst their very busy schedule. The post here is Vishnu’s version.

I would like to thank one more friend of mine who has been instrumental in boosting my confidence since my early days in Muziboo. It was Murali Venkatraman who approached me first to sing some compositions of his own. Over the past few months, my learning has been at an amazing pace, thanks to Murali who taught me the methodology to handle such assignments. So a toast to you, Murali, and thanks for all the time you have spent to get me this far :).

The journey is long and this is only the beginning . But the most important thing to me is that I have made it to here :)

Ariyoru PaalkaDal- Original Composition by Rajeev ONV | Musicians Available

Yaaro Yaarukkul

Track courtesy: www.ajaykumars.com :)

I fell in love instantly with this tune when I first heard it. The naughtiness in the voices of SPB and Chithra is too infectious! :)The song so reminds me of an old composition “Unnai Thotta thendral vanthu” by Bala Bharathi in the movie “Thalai Vaasal”. It is only to easy to switch between the two songs which are in the same beat and also sung by the same singers. A very intelligent job by YSR there I must say! :)

I am so glad to be singing this song with Sriram Srinivasan whose voice fits this song to the T in my opinion.

Movie: Chennai 600028
Music :Yuvan Shankar Raja
Originally sung by : SPB, K.S.Chithra
Harmonies: Adithi and Sriram
Mixing: Sriram Srinivasan

Yaaro Yaarukkul - with Sriram Srinivasan | Music Codes

Abhi Naa Jaao

First of all, I would like to thank Saqib Javed for inviting me to sing this song with him and believing that I could do it!

I love this immortal melody by Mohd. Rafi Saab and Ashaji, particularly the amazing expressions by both singers. I believe that Saqib has done a wonderful job here! :)

My Hindi/Urdu diction has been severely criticized before. Hence, I have done some homework to improve it as much as possible with some help from Saqib. Do let me know if it has been effective.

On a lighter note, I was so excited to know that Saqib is from Karachi,Pakistan(being the birthplace of my late father, I have a special liking for the city). So I tell Saqib that he can count on me to support his music (except on India-Pak cricket match days ofcourse!!!) :D

Movie: Hum Dono (1961)
Music Director: Jaidev
Originally sung by : Mohammad Rafi and Asha Bhonsle
Mixing: Saqib Javed

Abhi Naa Jaao - with Saqib Javed | Upload Music

Meghame Meghame- Unplugged

Thank you, Roshni Chandran, for reminding me of this beautiful song! :)

One of Vani Jayaram’s best , this song is an adaptation of a Jagjit Singh ghazhal. However, Vaniji has given it a totally diffreent flavour with her trademark sangathis and bhaavam.

I had recorded the same song some 1.5 years back but a very dear friend of mine was totally unhappy (and rightly so) with the way I had sung it due to various reasons- overstressing words, mispronunciation, lack of feel in the song etc. So I attempted it again tonight to see if I had really improved in those departments since then :D. It is such a pleasure to be singing an unplugged solo number after a very long time!

Movie: Paalaivana Cholai
Music: Shankar-Ganesh
Originally sung by: Vani Jayaram

Meghame Meghame- Unplugged | Upload Music

Senthoorapoove

A while back, Ajay had requested me to sing this song using the karaoke track on www.ajaykumars.com.I started working on it a while back when a thought dawned upon me. Perhaps it was time I upgraded my mixing skills! :) About time I realised that, you say?!

Well, I had to start off on the right foot. Finding a patient teacher whom I could take the liberty of troubling was Task Number 1.
Victim: Balamurali Bala !

This man’s patience is just exemplary. He patiently listened to the dozen (appalling!!) versions I sent to him and commented on each one, gradually suggesting changes. Thus began my theory and practical lessons on Basic mixing! Thanks a lot for all that you have helped me with, Bala! The trouble doesn’t end here, if you were heaving a sigh of relief!

I also had to trouble Kitcha occasionally with some versions to get some more tips from him. Thanks a lot to you too, Kitcha!

And here we are with my very first experimentally mixed version! BTW, this version is nowhere near perfect, I know, but atleast it is the start of creating something pleasing to the ears, let’s say! :) So I am counting on you all for more tips and magic tricks.

The song needs no introduction! One of IR’s masterpieces in the golden voice of S.Janaki. I do remember reading somewhere how Bharathiraaja got this idea of using the unique name of a flower in the song- there is no flower as Senthoorapoo in reality!

Movie: Pathinaaru Vayathinile
Music Director: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: S.Janaki
Mixing: Adithi (Ahem!!!!)

Senthoorapoove | Music Codes

Abbani Theeyani Debba

I was jumping with joy when Vishak told me that he had the track for this song. I remember how crazy I used to be of it when I was in school, chiefly because of Chiranjeevi! :) Ilayaraaja has so beautifully handled the Raagam Shivaranjani for this peppy number.

Vishak has done a fabulous job with this song- especially loved his laughs!

Once again, Kitcha came to our rescue with the mixing. Thanks a million for your patience and kindness, Kitcha! You are way too kind to refuse any requests we may have. :D

Movie: Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
Music: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: SPB, K.S.Chithra
Mixing: Kitcha

Abbani Theeyani (Telugu-IR)- with Vishak Subramoney | Musicians Available

Oh Priya Priya (Telugu)

Kumaran and I are very happy to bring this lovely duet for you! Thank you Kumaran, for giving me the fantastic opportunity to render this song with you.

One of IR’s evergreen hits, this movie totally rocked when it was released. I still remember how much we used to talk about each and every scene and song sequence then at school!  It had too many greats in it (IR, Manirathnam, Nagarjuna, PCSreeram) to be forgotten.

I have liked the Telugu version better (sung by SPB. Tamil version by Mano, but that is not the reason for my choice) and did put in a lot of effort in making the diction as perfect as possible to my ability. My sincere thanks to Bhumika, my dear friend, for helping me with the same.

Movie: Geethanjali
Music: Ilayaraaja
Originally sung by: SPB, K.S.Chithra
Mixing: M.Kumaran

Disclaimer: Kumaran is in the process of upgrading his gear and recording set up and has been hassled too much by a failing PC. Hence please bear with issues that may be evident with the recording quality or mixing. He has promised me that our next song will be a stunner mixingwise! ;)

Oh Priya Priya(Telugu- Ilayaraaja)- with M.Kumaran | Music Codes

Malligaiye Malligaiye

It was Raj who, a couple of months ago, hunted down the track and sent it to both me and Roshinie. It was his kind request that we both must collaborate on this song. :)

I am a huge fan of Deva’s music (oh yes! It really is true!) and can’t stop wondering at some of the brilliant tunes he has composed based on nice raagas. His classic adaptation of Mohanam for his fast and peppy “Vellarikkaa” is still my favourite in that raagam! :)

This lovely song is a female duet (based on raagam Suddha Danyasi) and beautifully shows the playful banter between two young girls talking about their beloved. I was asked by a few people in Muziboo to do this song a while back, so here you go! It is here atlast! :)

The biggest job in this song was for Kitcha who had spent hours trying to correct a severe timing issue in the tracks. I will be surprised if he agreed to do any more mixing for me in the future! :P Not to mention the rigorous deadline he was working towards getting this song released (he tells me that he hasn’t been pressurised even by Project timelines at work so much!). I can’t thank you enough, Kitcha, for your kindness and patience! :)

Movie: Ninaithen Vanthaai
Music: Deva
Originally sung by: K.S.Chithra, Anuradha Sriram

Malligaiye Malligaiye- with Roshinie.M | Music Codes