Evermore ready to listen...

Ears that opened to the sounds of nature
sensed pleasantness, in voice of melody,
All the time they felt, extremely happy ,
Even without knowing, the meaning of euphony.
And at the age that was still dainty,
my mind got opened to a fresh novelty,
it followed the Creator with amplified curiosity,
before long,He became an effectual Educator,
Who,through His music, has set humanity as my best feature.

Mind twisters!

Songs written to reach the mass audience are always inharmonious; this was my opinion before listening to the songs from 'Raktabhisekham'. Raaja’s ability to amazingly decorate mass lyrics with His novel tunes and masterly orchestration, created interest in the songs which are usually avoided by class audience who think that these songs are not for them. Bringing richness to the songs meant for mass audience and elevating their standard of listening, is possible by one and only Raaja. Instruments become central and lyrics become trivial for me in these songs. Voice too, becomes an instrument and the feats of these instruments are heavenly. These are the must listen songs for all fans of Raaja, who explore His music.
Listen to this melody from Ashwamedham and enjoy the ride.

Trodden track to happiness

Feeling deprived of happiness sometimes in life, is quiet a difficult phase.But the thought of a very well trodden track, taken to grasp it firmly, gives much comfort. There could be a time when the mind wishes to maintain status quo in emptiness and It can even say no to the fully known track . During such a time, it’s awfully important to realize that being on the track is the only choice that could be taken to keep on. And when this becomes certain, the contentment brought about is strong enough to be energetic once again.

Isaikku Virudhu

Isai endra valzhkaiyilae

Isai yaaga arimughamaayi

Isaiodu engaludan thangi

Isai mel aarvam koduthu

Isai aaraaichikku kaaranam thandhu

Isai paadurathuku paadam pughatti

Isai amaipadharku udhvegamaaga irundhu

Isai ezhuduradhukku munnudharanamaha vandhu

Isaignaani yendru virudhu petru

Isaikke mariyathai seidha

Unga isiayaal, innum etthanai virudhughal upasarikka padumo endru,

Eppozudhum ungal isaimaiyakkathile vaazhthukondum

Ungal palakodi rasigargal acharyapadum samayathil,

Inda Desiyavirudhu avarghalukku samarpanam seidhirghalae

Engal pirappukku idharku melae enna artham vendum.


Enakku Tamil Mozhiyai thandhu,

indha saadharanamaana kavidhaikku

udhvegamaga irundha Ungalukku samarpanam.

In Reverence...

With voice smooth like a soft gel,
And words strong like a brass bell,
Sound alluring as a sea shell,
And expression deep as Honey well,
You came to this earth as an Angel
And showed that your halt in people’s heart is eternal.
As long as the day is bright
And the night is quiet,
Your tone will fill the space
And captivate the entire sphere.

Good Morning Raagas

The wonderful feeling of waking up with a Raaja song is not something unusual for me. The song stays with me through out the day and keeps playing at the back of my mind like a bgm. Even when I wake up with one, I meet the other charms in the latter parts of the day and they allow the bgm to remain at its place.
Often I am greeted by, ‘Idi swathi jallu ’in the morning. A song from ‘Jamadagni’...
For me listening to it is like slowly getting into a pleasant twister that sets me free only after giving extreme delight. The base guitar in the prelude... the second interlude...just feel for yourself:-) and also the rhythm.. Great,fantastic...Are these two words adequate to show our appreciation?
You decide...