The good song from Vaaranam Aayiram axed and other stuff

I am still recovering from my illness but that doesn't stop rejuvinating music from my ears.

I am not sure what is going on with songs of Vaaranam Aayiram but "Ragasiyam" is missing from the Musicmaaza.com listing. But one new one sung by Sudha Raghunathan, "Annul Maele" is lovely and has been included in the list of songs. MusicIndiaonline.com still lists the "Ragasiyam" song but it is not complete.

Meanwhile Vijay Antony who has a knack of delivering at least one catchy dance number is back with "Ammane" for the movie "Pandhayam". A bit on the parental-advisory side the song is nevertheless catchy, a sure to become hit.

Vishal-Shekar's new song is good

Though I did like a couple of their earlier songs this one titled "Khuda Jaane" from the new Ranbir-Deepika starrer "Bachna He Hasseno" is good. The song could have been packaged better but singers Kay Kay and Shilpa Rao have sung the duet well.

One other song that I missed of Vishal-Shekar is their big "Sajnaji Vaari Vaari" from the delightful movie "Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.".

And who can forget "Ajab Si" from "Om Shanti Om".

One, that I missed from my previous list/post

For several weeks it ruled the Tamil charts. It is the song that is frequently played on T.V from "Subramanyapuram" called "Kangal Irandal". This song reminds you of many songs notably "Chinna Kannan Azhaikiran", Illayaraja's hit from the movie "KaviKuyil". Even the flute sounds very similar to that song. Other songs "Kandal Irandal" reminds you of are "Kadhal Nerupen" from the movie Veyil and "Collegikku Povom" from the movie Kovil.

A ton of good music from various artistes

I'll start with what I have been listening to probably infinite times today. It is the song "En Anbe" sung by Sadhana Sargam incredibly sweetly from the upcoming Tamil film "Sathyam" starring Vishal and Nayantara with music composed by the A R Rahman protege Harris Jayaraj. I am really looking forward to see Nayantara in these songs. Two other songs are noteworthy of mention, "Chellame Chellame" sung by Harris Jayaraj's favorite female vocalist Bombay Jayashree and Naveen. "Ada Gada Gada" sung by Gangai Amaran's son Prem G is also bound to be popular.

A R Rahman delivers some rocking stuff for the movie "Sakkarakatti" starring debutant Shantanu Bagyaraj, son of veteran director/actor Bagyaraj. Check out the rocker "Taxi Taxi" and the softer "Marudaani".

Meanwhile Illayaraja the maestro who still has the spark in him offers a delightful song "Kallai Irunthen" for the movie "Uyilin Osai".

Rabbi Shergill is back with his latest offering Avengi Ja Nahin. The album actually isn't as impressive as his debut. A couple of songs sparkle and these are "Challa" and the English number "Eternity". His voice has certainly matured but he needs to provide more variety to avoid staleness.

But my recommendation in the Indipop category will be the stylish "Laut Ao Na" from the album of the same by Ahmed Jehanzeb. Stylish music, particularly the usage of bass, from Sachin Gupta and the singing might give you a feel its out of pitch but it is very enjoyable.

Another new artiste (correct me if I am wrong) Lalitya Munshaw with her album "Maika Piya" offers good songs in "Bhaiya na daro" and "Saiya". Noteworthy of mention is the music on the album arranged by none other than Ranjit Barot. A duet with Hariharan is also good. It's called "More Ghar". Lalitya's voice also reminded me of old Hindi songs of the 80's.

New delightful numbers from A R Rahman and Harris Jayaraj

While A R Rahman does it in Hindi for the film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na Harris does it for the next Goutham Menon's Tamil movie "Vaaranam Aayiram"

It is difficult to believe A R Rahman's perfect and befitting sound and music for the campus story. Three songs are extremely pleasant and catchy. They are "Kabhi kabhi Aditi Zindagi" sung by Rashid Ali, "Kahin to Hogi ho" by Rashid Ali and Vasundhara Das and "Tu Bole main Booloon" by the little master A R Rahman himself.

As for Harris's songs Music India online has only a part of the song "Ragasiyame" from Vaaranam Aayiram but you can listen to this beautiful song in its full version on the MusicMazaa, one of the many other sites besides Raaga.com and musicindiaonline.com where you can listen to a ton of new and old music.

Harris Jayaraj back with a Bang

Check out the lovely numbers of late director Jeeva's "Dhaam Dhoom" and you will realise what I mean. Three melodious numbers are sure to become hits.

Harris's staple Bombay Jayashree who sang many of his hits does it again with "Saghiyee". The others are "Anbe Anbe" sung beautifully by Harish Raghavendra and the smaller "Aazhiyile" sung by upcoming and rising singer Haricharan.

The peppy numbers aren't bad but it is the melodious numbers that are going to strike a chord.

Check them out on MusicIndiaonline.com