No one needs to be told about A.R.Rahman, well almost. I am a true fan of his right from the day when I listened to Roja in my pocket radio way back in 1992. I have all his albums in Tamil right from Roja to New (I have the Swades instead of Desam). Now I would like to share my top 10 favorite songs of A.R.Rahman.
Here we go .....
1. Pudhu Vellai - Unni Menen & Sujatha.
A beautiful soothing tune and excellent use of instruments and the song does create the mood.
2. Netru Ellatha Matram - Sujatha
The song just flows like a river. Its fresh as a flower. The flute used is out of this world and the soft beat in the background - wow.
3. Veerapandi Kotaiyele - Unni Menon, Mano & Chitra
The song has it all folk, western, classical, and the terrific orchestra to boot. The song is still a stand out.
4. Ennavale adi Ennavale - Unni Krishnan
First I need to mention the find of this song - Unni Krishnan, his voice is a major boost for the already wonderful tune. The violin piece played Ganesh/Kumeresh combo is really sweet.
5. Nan Padum Sandham - SPB
Nice combination SPB on vocals and Kadiri Gopalnath with his Sax. The way Rahman uses a western instrument to play a classical song is amazing. The combination of vocal, sax and beats make it a real winner.
6. Sakhiye - Unni Krishnan
It?s not a popular song by Rahman standard, but it is truly an amazing song. The song is a pure classical set up and fitting lyrics by Vairamuthu takes it to a different level.
7. Therakkatha kattukulla - Unni Krishnan & Chitra
This is top class melody. The basic beat in the background and lot of instrument thrown around with the violin being the dominant makes it wonderful.
8. Swasame - SPB & Sadhana
This is an amazing song. A top class melody, which is sung effortlessly by SPB and Sadhana. The veena used is over the moon. cool
9. Dating - Blazee & Vasundara
This is fusion at its best. The rap and the classical notes gel superbly. Even though the lyrics are not of the highest standard the sheer weight of the tune and the vocals make it memorable.
10. Maya Maya - Karthik
How about a twenty something singing for SUPER STAR. This one of my all time favorite song. The tune is a basic and the usage of instruments oh superb be it the tabla, the keyboard flute or the use of wind like sound in the middle of the song. This is a cool one.
There are lots more, which many of you like. These are the song I would always listen on top of all other Rahman songs.
sriraman v.k