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!!!!)

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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

Intha Minminikku

I never get tired of this song. One of Raaja’s classics, I must say! I am a huge fan of Malaysia Vasudevan and this is one of his best duets.


Couldn’t think of a voice other than Sukumar’s to cover this song. Thanks Sugi, for kindly finishing this at the right time :)


Happy Birthday Vishnu :) Though this is not a birthday song, I hope you will like it, as you normally enjoy old IR goldies :)

Our sincere thanks to Bharathi Dinesh for the K-track! :)



Intha Minminikku- with Sukumar Rajendran

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Indha Maan

Glad to be back with another old(ish) number! :)

Balaji being a huge fan of IR, suggested this lovely song for us to sing. The movie was released at the peak of IR’s career and every single song was a huge hit.


Balaji, it seems, was stuck the very first time while singing this song as he didn’t get the right feel. Then I suggested he watch the video on Youtube before singing….LOL…… It is upto you to decide if it was of any use!!!!! ;)


A very special thanks to Kitcha Srinivasan for mixing this song within such a short notice. Thanks a ton, Kitcha! :)


Indha Maan- with Balaji Seetharaman

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Solai Poovil Maalai Thendral

Its a pleasure to be singing again with Kitcha Srinivasan.
Used to love the beats in this song and the amazing interludes!


Solai Poovil- with Kitcha Srinivasan

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