Sunday, February 18, 2007

Carnatic in Movies 4: Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi is a wonderful raagaa. I thought I should mention this after hearing the song Hari Muralee Revam sung by Dr.K.J.Yesudas from the Malayalam movie Aaraam Thamburan. You will be amazed to hear the rendition of Yesudas - be it the long aalapana or neraval or the song - perfect for the ears.

There are several carnatic songs in this raaga:
  1. Kannanai Kandayo... a carnatic song in Tamil by Dr.K.J.Yesudas
  2. Venkata Chala Nilayam... a Purandhara Daasar composition by Unni Krishnan
  3. Manathirkkugandadu... a carnatic composition by Thanjavur Shankara Iyer
And when it comes to Sindhu bhairavi in movies, I hear many:
  1. Unakkenna Meley Nindraai... by SPB from the Tamil movie Simla Special
  2. Maniyosai Kettu Ezhundhu... scored by Ilayaraja from the Tamil movie Payanangal Mudivathillai
  3. Senbagame Senbagame... scored by Ilayaraja from the Tamil movie
  4. Enna Satham Indha Neram...
  5. scored by Ilayaraja from the Tamil movie Punnagai Mannan
  6. Poongaatru Pudhiraanathu.... by Dr.K.J.Yesudas from the Tamil movie Moondram Pirai
  7. Enge Enathu Kavithai... scored by A.R.Rehman from the Tamil movie Kandukonden Kandukonden
Both Bhairavi and Sindhu Bhairavi are pleasant to hear. As I understand, singing Bhairavi is tough and needs more practice than Sindhu Bhairavi. May be ligher version of Bhairavi? :-)

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