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Paaduvor paadinal aadathondrum - Kannan en kaadhalan

 
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S.Balaji



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:36 pm    Post subject: Paaduvor paadinal aadathondrum - Kannan en kaadhalan Reply with quote

The late 60s and early 70s witnessed some incredible music from Mellisai Champion…….

Its the unbeatable MGR- MSV combination ….for

KANNAN EN KAADHALAN

I restrict myself to the songs only as MGR was ahead of times on picturisation ( Makkal Thilagam did wonders despite the not so advanced stages of cinematography )…probably to overcome his limitations as an actor ( say like Shivaji ) he focused on other finer aspects of making a movie and established himself as a model for future generation. ….sheer survival instinct must have made MGR successful in life …after all when he became a dominant hero, he was already in his late 30s !

The greatness of the 2 legendary personalities MSV and IR stems from the fact that they studied the whole storyline , at times guide the Director as to how and when a song can be positioned so that it will have maximum impact which ultimately will contribute to the overall success of the movie…..such was their professional commitment ….there were instances where both had made mind boggling changes at the last minute to make a tune or a BGM more meaningful …..

There is a reason for highlighting this fact as, in this movie too , a song was needed to PROVOKE and ENTHUSE A HANDICAPPED PERSON TO STAND UP AND DANCE ….

How to make one handicapped character cheerful and stand up , dance ??

The tune, the rhythm and the background music should be so scintillating that it automatically triggers passion and enthusiasm ……..

Here comes a brilliant, imaginative composition from the LITTLE MASTER OF MELODY
PAADUVOR PAADINAAL AADA THONDRUM….True ….. when TMS is the singer , the pulling power of his voice will make even someone down physiologically and psychologically, to get thrilled and stand up to dance !

And when it gets associated with stalwarts like Mellisai mannar, Makkal thilagam ….its something special…….

Its no wonder that JJ will start dancing …. At times twist dance also …..

The situation ….. MGR , in a birthday party, in suit , sitting proudly with a piano and starts …….

TMS starts with somewhat like a virutham…slowly singing Paaduvor paadinaal ( a gentle piano background )

After a brief pause , there will be splendid combination of Piano and violin with tabla and drums and bangoos once again ! ( with just these support instruments MSV created a magic those days ) finally with clapping…..

There will be parallel shots showing a cheerful MGR, the party members , JJ’s foot , trying to control but gradually getting tempted by the pull of the song’s rhythm, shaking of head acknowledging the splendid rhythm and finally will storm in to dance…..

Paaduvor paadinaal aadathondrum…..

The interludes before the charanam …..paatil suvaiyirundhaal aatam thaanay varum…..its a virtual war between flute , piano, violin, tabla again !

One gets tempted to rewind several times when TMS reaches the stage ….Thannai marandhadhu kandu , thulli ezundhadhu vandu…..nooladarndha idai dhaan neliya…nooru kodi vindhai puriya…….nooru kodi vindhai puriya……. A big pause …….and TMS resumes again with a clapping

The tune, the rhythm pattern will all be exact match for the situation…. MG trying to enthuse cheer and audio delight …. will make everyone dance automatically

Also, as the scene warranted Makkal thilagam to sit and play Piano, he was totally restricted from making his routine mannerisms…..Kayyayum kaalayum asaikaamal MGR illai ! but as if he is tied to the instrument, MG will respond to the song ……at times using one hand to run through the piano while using the other hand for demonstrating his expressions ! quite a fascinating character Makkal thilagam is !

The same song will get repeated and this time the scenario will be totally different as Vanishree will be tempted to stand up and dance…..

SIRITHAAL THANGA PADHUMAI…adada adada enna pudhumai…..koduthen endhan manadhai ……. A song which will speak volumes of MSV melody…. Its another gem of a duet from PS – TMS…..This is a typical Makkal thilagam song , loaded with melody….this type of song , one can hear quite regularly in his movies….few examples are Unnai paarthu kondirundhaal paatu varum, Chinnavalai mugam sivandhavalai….

MINIMINAY KANMANIYAY KONDAVALAY ENNIDAMAY…… a song with a difference….rhythm pattern will be different …..TMS this time with LRE …its one of the best of LRE

One reason why MSV songs are still being cherished now , could be that of his long association with Makkal thilagam…..who must have made MSV work overtime and stretch to the maximum so that the best output comes….the more you ignite a gold and more will be its shine …..

MSV's melodies have no boundaries !

How could he give so many melodies with so much consistency !!

I continue to wonder the enchanting melodies from the Little Master of tamil film music
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S.SAMPAT



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear Balaji,

Excellent analysis. What a song. As I am busy in the official front i am unable to reply immediately.

Keep it up.

Sampat
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vaidymsv



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:00 pm    Post subject: HATS OFF!!! Reply with quote

BALAJI.......... EZHUTHINALL......... MEENDUM.... MEENDUM PADIKKA THONDRUM......!!!

Hats off Balaji. You really took me on a wild Piano trip. Incidentally Paaduvor Paadinaal is one of the greatest and one of the most addictive songs that I am addddddddddddddddiccccccccccted to. What a composition, what a Master Piece from MSV!!!

MSV SCORES!!!!

CHEERS BALAJI
VAIDY
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Ram



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

"Paaduvor paadinaal" One of my addictive favourites !!! Great song and great writing !!! No words...
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Ram



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Paaduvor paadinal aadathondrum - Kannan en kaadhalan Reply with quote

S.Balaji wrote:
* I restrict myself to the songs only as MGR was ahead of times on picturisation ….

* sheer survival instinct must have made MGR successful in life …

* The greatness of the 2 legendary personalities MSV and IR stems from the fact that they studied the whole storyline......both had made mind boggling changes at the last minute to make a tune or a BGM more meaningful …..


I could see two striking characteristics in your writing:

* Objective analysis;
* Ability to "Deep Study" on the personalities;

Keep it up and more like this...!
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