Gems of raja under various genres of music

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Gems of Raja Under Various Genres of Music -- updated

1) A Capella
a) Naan poranthu vandhadhu from Maya Bazaar
b) a part Polla vinayein from Thiruvasagam {Exactly the verse - Aakkam alavu}
c) Chembavala muthukkalae {kummi} part from Aracha Santhanam - Chinna thambi
d) Last part of Oh vennilave vaa from Aananda kummi,
e) Overture of Vaanam thottu - Thevar magan does not have any orchestra until 40th sec,
f) Devan kovil - Naan paadum paadal: Prelude Alap of Janaki amma unto 20 sec...et al.,

2) Acoustic guitar-propelled Western folk
a. "Roja Ondru"
b. "Ponmane Theduthey" from the soundtrack of the film Oh Maane Maane (1984).

3) Afro-tribal
a. "Aasayil Kaatrula" from Johnny (1980).
b. Tholin mele
c. malai kOvil vAsalil,
d. viLakku vaippOm,
e. meen kodi theRIL (best in this genre)

4) Calypso/Reggae
a. Aadum Neram from Soorasamharam is close to Calypso/Reggae genre though that song is a brilliant fusion of Tribe, Indian Classical. The pallavi portion has strong Calypso nuances.
b. Mastaana Mastaana (Raasaiyya)

5) Disco
a. Ilamai Idho Idho from sakalakalaavallavan
b. Endrendrum Aanandhame from Kadal Meengal - The second interlude is heavenly...
c. Netru Indha Neram strongly suggests Disco genre...Also some Funk elements in form of synth usage and Phaser effects all over the song but the rhythm is close to disco

6) Flamenco
a. refer, for instance, to the musical vignettes/interludes that accompany the rock-lifting scenes in the film Muthal Mariyathai (1985).

7) Funk
a. Antha Naal Asaigal from Annae Annae
b. the comedic funks "Oru Nayagan Uthayamagiraan" from Dhavani Kanavugal (1984),
c. "Ada Machamulla" from Chinna Veedu (1985).
d. Paadi Vaa Thendrale from Mudivilla Aarambam

8) Funk Rock:
a. Padipilla Zero from Ilamai Kaalangal - drenched with Funk elements like Phasers and Wah effects..The synth effects strongly suggest Funk...Raaja has brought about such a mystic and serious feel in the tune with Funk Rock elements.
b. Ennamma Kannu from Mr. Bharath

9) Heavy Metal:
a.Kalaignan kattu kaaval - Kalaignan


10) Jazz
a. the fusion-jazz/pop sound of "Vikram", from Vikram (1986). [the Vikram song is actually a carnatic jathi, masquerading as rap music]
b. Raaja Rani Jockey (Netrikkaan) .. The Jazz fills between the lines in the pallavi...
c. Is it Fixed (How to Name it).. The Bandhuvarali piece.. the showdown between drums, Bass and Trumphet is a pure jamming session leaving the listener spell bound
d. Day By Day Enna Maatram (Honest Raj.)
e. Jinjillara (Raajasthan) Amazing jazz Piano in the prelude
f. Niram Pirithu Paarthane (Time)..
g. Poo Poothadhu and Kurangu Kaiyil Mala (Mumbai Xpress)
h. Sax Theme from Cheeni Kum
i. "Kaattile kambankaattile" from "Raajakumaaran
j. Virahamay from Man of the Match (1996)
k. Shivamalli Poove from Friends (1999)
l. Indha Ulagil from Madhu (2005)
m. Thangakili Kaiyil from Manadhil Urudhi Vendum (1999) - I call this Rajazz.
n. En Iniya Pon Nilave from Moodupani (1980)
o. Enthan Kannil Ezhulagangal from Guru (1980)
p. Ilaya Nila from Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982)
q. Shwashathin thalam from Achuvinte Amma (2005)


11) March
a. “adadaa ahangaara" from pithamagan
b. "aruna kirana deepam"
c. Bharatha Samudhayam from Bharathi (2000)
d. "Raja Kaiya Vecha", Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989).
e. "manitha manitha" from Kan Sivanthal Mann Sivakkum

12) Latino / bossa nova / Samba
a. Latino / bossa nova - "Kadhal Oviyam" from Alaigal Oivathillai (1981).
b. "Mamaamuvukku Kuduma" (Punnagai Mannan)
c. "Sambonnu Solli" (December Pookal)

13. Lounge Music
a. Day By Day Enna Maatram (Honest Raj.)

14) New Jack Swing/Hip-Hop/ R&B:
a. Nenachi Nenachi from Sethu is definitely Hip-Hop/ New Jack Swing(New Jack swing because of the synth rhythm samples)
b. Asai Adhigam Vechu from Marupadiyum has minor New Jack Swing elements in terms of rhythm...


15) Polka, Polo Polka
a. Keladi En Pavaiye from Gopura Vasalile (1990) - A Polka” & experimented with odd time signature
b. Oho Laila from Chaitanya (1991) - Not sure, if this is truly Polka.
c. The 2nd interlude of Nanna Muddina from Nee Nanna Gellalare
d. Maina maina from Pagal nilavu
e. Kalyaanam kachcheari from sathiyavan (April 1st Vidudala in telugu)


16) Pop
a. e.g., "Antha Naal Nyaabagam" from Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005);
b. "Videya Videya" from Sethu (1999);
c. "Vaan Engum" from Moondram Pirai (1983).
d. Unnai Thedi Thedi from Konji Pesalam (2003)
e. Darling Darling from Priya (1979)
f. Eduta neeve from Abhinandhana (1990)
g. Diana Diana from from Kadhal Kavidhai (1999)
h. Minmini Paarvaikal from Julie Ganapathy (2003)
i. Hey I love you from Unnai Naan Santhithaen (1984)
j. Ithu Oru Nila Kalam from Tik Tik Tik (1981)
k. Netru Indha Neram from Tik Tik Tik (1981)
l. Rajanodu from Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
m. Megam kotattum from Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
n. Rangu Rangu from Prem Kahani (2009)
o. Rojapoo from Agni Natchathiram (1989)
p. Uff Are Tu Nirch Hai from Chal Chalein (2009)
q. Vanam Enna keezhiruuku Vetri Vizha (1989)


17) Psychedelia
a. "Vaanam Keezhe Vandhal Enna" from Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983).
b. Kannirandil - Avadharam
c. kanavil midhakkum" - Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal
d. manathil enna ninaivugalo"
e. "uravenum puthiya vaanil"
f. Darling I Love You from Aaradhanai

18) Psychedelic rock/Funk Rock
a. Ithu Rosapoovu from Oru Kaithiyin Diary has Psychedelia in rendition. Funk elements in prelude..
b. Kanni Ilam from Aayiram Nilave Vaa. - the psychedelic mood in Janaki's rendition and heavy Flanging of the Guitars suggest this kinda genre...The Bassline all over the song is simply STUNNING!


19) Rock/Hard Rock
a. "Antha Naal Nyaabagam" from Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005);
b. "Videya Videya" from Sethu (1999);
c. "Vaan Engum" from Moondram Pirai (1983) - sounds close to Rock(Psychedelic) for the INTENSE Bass works...
d. Megam Kottattum is 100% Rock/Heavy Metal for the Bass...there is a nice tribe post-lude in this one...
e. Vaazha Vaikkum Kaadhalukku from Aboorva Sagotharargal is close to Rock for the incredible Bass guitars(Bass leads and Bassline)... But the rhythm could suggest another genre...
f. Vaa NaaLukku - Oru Iravu Oru Paravai
g.Pottu vaitha kadhal thittam - Singaravelan -- hard rock with WCM movements !

20) Rock and roll, dance music (e.g., disco)
a. e.g., "Solla Solla Enna Perumai" from Ellam Inba Mayam (1981);
b. "Ilamai Itho" from Sakalakalavallavan (1982);
c. "Paatu Enggey" from Poovizhi Vasalile (1987).
d. Ela intha dooram from Jamadagni (1988)
e. Ellorukkum Nalla from Marupadiyum (1995)
f. Enakkuthaan from Velaikaran (1987)
g. Muthaduthe from Nalavanukku Nallavan (1984)
h. Kalalo Choosinadi from Shambu (2007)
i. Aanando Brahma from Shiva (1989)
j. Oru Naal Antha Oru Naal from Devathai (1998)
k. Oru Thottavadi from Pachakuthira (2006)
l. Pazhaiya Vilangu from Meera (1992)
m. Poo Maalai Oru Paavai anatho from Thanga Magan (1983)
n. Pudhu maapillaiki - Aboorva Sahodharargal -- a typical Rock-n-Roll based groove and has more shades of Blues
n. Rum Bum Bum from MMKR (1991)
o. Senorita from Johny (1979)
p. Thamaraikodi from Ananda Kummi (1982)
q. ThathOm ThalAngu ThathOm from Vetri Vizha (1989)
r. Varavelkumo from Pachakuthira (2006)
s. Venniyello from Shiva (1989)
t. Yeh Unnai Thaane from Kadhal Parisu (1987)


21) Rythm & Blues
a. Appappa Thithikkum undhan mutham from Japanil Kalyanaraman (jazz elements too)
b. Va va pakkam va from thanga magan


22) Waltz
a. Poovae Sempoovae,
b. Engengu Nee sendra Podhum etc.,
c. Vandhal Vandhal from from oru oorile oru raajakumari (1995)
d. Pootukkal Potaalum from Chatriyan (1990)
e. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star title track


23) Swing Waltz
a. Geetham Sangeetham",
b. "Dil Dil Dil Manadhil..."
c. "Devan Kovil Deepam Ondru"...


24) Symphonic Rock
a.oru naal antha oru naal from devadhai
b.aruna kirana from guru
c.suttum sudervizhi from siraichalai
d.chandirarum sooriyarum from avatharam
e.magalir mattum from magalir mattum
f.vanam thottu pona requiem choir in the beginning
g.palli padama from meera
h.Pazhaya vilangu from meera
i.panivizhum malai from meera


25) Techno
a. Akki Thokki from Vinodha Yatra (2007)
b. Chelathathee from Manasinakkare (2003)


Courtesy: Thanks to New Kenny, Eddie, Vicky, Ravi Natarajan, Krish, Kumar Subramani, Kiru, Ananth, CRajkumar_be, Saran and Rajiv Shankar, Navin Ramdoss