Remembering TM Soundararajan - Classical Superhits!
The wonderful melodies of singing sensation TM Soundararajan are recalled by Dr Charulatha Mani in her signature style of Isai Payanam. Birth Anniversary of TMS falls on March 24 Film Songs mentioned in the video: ' Yaar Poi Solluvaar ' ( Harichandra 1968): an outstanding piece in Mukhari . The opening phrase ‘S, RND SRM’, clearly points to Mukhari. The sheer helplessness of Harischandra’s situation is sketched well with the help of Mukhari raga. The piece-de-resistance in Mukhari is of course ‘ Vaada Malare ’ from ( Ambikapathy 1957). The opening sangati ‘PMGRS / RMPDP’ replete with light gamakas is most suited to this raga. ' Sindhanai Sei Maname' ( Ambikapathy 1957): The melodic beauty of Kalyani has added a third dimension to many a movie. Here, G. Ramanathan showcases the key phrases of the raga . In the lines “Sentamizhkarul gnana desaganai,” the embellishments free-wheeling from the tara sthayi gandhara are a treat. ' Thottal Poo Mala...