If there is one that Allu Arjun can be depended on for his films, its good music. Add in Devi Sri Prasad[DSP affectionately] and you have a duo with brains and talent. Aarya came, we sang Feel My Love. Aarya 2 came, we danced to My Love Is Gone. But whether it was Aa Ante Amalapuram or Ringa Ringa, both had Allu Arjun and DSP and both rocked like anything. So naturally when Ringa Ringa rocks the charts and becomes an anthem, somebody will want the song for another language. I thought it would be Vijay since he's the biggest remake/reuse king around. But the one and only Salman Khan decided he was going to take it to Hindi instead. So here are the two songs folks.
Cant wait to see Salman in this version. Total Bindaasy
As much as I love Salman Khan and love that he took DSP to Hindi instead of ripping the song off, my vote goes to the original. Mana Andhra ishtyle verule :) Ensoi!!
Dont know about y'all, but when it comes to Punjabi, I can try all I like to use the Hindi I know to figure out the meaning of phrases but sometimes, its just way off. Sad since its seems like such a fun language to speak :P Either way, there is no denying I love the base for a good Panjabi track. Latest addiction is Sadi Galli from Tanu Weds Manu and now that I been caught singing the wrong words, I went looking for the lyics with the translation and this is what I've got. Let me know if there is any mistakes. :)
"Kudiyan De Vich Phire Hassdi Khed Di
(She Roams Among Girls Smiling and Enjoying Herself)
Ho Gutt Di Parandi Teri Naag Wangu Meldi
(You’re Braid Moves like Snake) Aashiqan Nu Darsh Dikhaya Karo
(Do Pay a Visit to Your Lovers)
Kadi Sadi Gali Bhull Ke Vi Aya Karo Ji
(Do Pass Through My Street Someday, Even If It Is By Mistake)
Goriya Gallan Ch Tere Toye Bade Fabde
(Those Dimples Look To Nice On Your Fair Cheeks)
Mitran Payareya Nu Sohne Bade Lagde
(I Find Then So Pretty) Thoda Sade Uttey Taras Vi Khaya Karo Ji
( Have Some Mercy On Me Too)
Kadi Sadi Gali Bhull Ke Vi Aya Karo Ji
Jidaro Vi Lange Mundey Maardey Seetiyan
(From Wherever She Passes Boys Whistle) Karde Ishaare Koi Maarda Geetiyan
(Make Signs And Some Throw Pebbles (At Her)) Sajna Nu Aina Na Sataya Karo
(Don't Torment Your Lovers This Much)
Kadi Sadi Gali Bhull Ke Vi Aya Karo Ji
Rab Ne Husn Ditta Maan Nai Karida
(God Has Given You Beauty Don't Be Proud (Vain)) Aakkadan Di Ag Vich Ainwe Ni Sadida
(It's Not Right To Burn In The Fire Of Vanity Like That)
Kadi Pyar Wala Meeh Warsaya Karo
(Sometime U Should Rain Love (Shower Her Love On Him))
Kadi Sadi Gali Bhull Ke Vi Aya Karo Ji
Lehmber Ne Ban Jana Tera Manmeet Nee
(Lehember Is Gonna Become Your Beloved) Sachi Suchi Ohde Naal Pala Tu Preet Ni
(Promise True Clean Love To Him) Saareyan Nu Mangar Na Laya Karo Ji
(Stop Making False Promises With All Others)
Kadi Sadi Gali Bhull Ke Vi Aya Karo Ji"
Now what with this post be without the clip but the only problem is its not the full song. But it has a cute as smiling Maddy so I'm happy with it .. I know I'm a sucker for cute guy grins :D
I dont know about you but remakes are like walking on a double edged sword for me. Some will have an amazing cast combo that gets you excited but disappoint with bad screenplay (or worse scene by scene copies). Then there are others that should never have been redone! But thats only the negative side. However, remaking a song can be more tragic than an entire film. Again the fight is between the fans of the old wine against fans of the current fad. To me, some songs can work if they have the right voices and competent hands on the decks. But there have been quite a few doozies.
For examples, D.Imman redid the famous track of MGR's Atho Antha Paravai Pola Vaazha Vendum when he composed the songs for Madarasi. This same track was done by GV Prakash in Aiyirathil Oruvan. Personally, I prefer GVP's version but this song sounds the best in its original form. At the same time, A.R.Rahman [my messiah] did a cover for the ever sweet track Thottaal Poo Malarum with Hariharan and Harini. This version had more appeal to me without taking away from the original's capacity to make you sway.
So which is better? Is this a good trend? I dont know. But some tracks make me wish they left the original as it was. Take a look at the latest in remade songs I stumbled on.
Now this may not have been the full track but its going to take a lot of convincing and some majorly appealing choreography to say it is better than the original Bheemavaram Bulloda.
I know I know its been so long but I am still not over this song. Seriously, of all the actresses that have tried their hand at singing, I think Shruti Haasan's collaboration with David Kushner is by far the most unique and rocking song EVER!! No one near the candy floss stuff that others have tried to do. Ok, fine the movie is "beyond words" but the song and the clip for "Beyond the snake" made me feel like it was worth the struggle.
So here you are. Take as squizz at the diva in action..
But its not just this one song that I love. She has an electrifying voice that is so unlike her father's but just as mesmerizing. I have heard some of her work on her Myspace. My personal favourites are Bury Me, Again and Tamil.
Although the clip is little off for my likings love her rendition of Aazma Luck Aazma..
Lets not forget her collaboration with Blaaze in Unnaipol Oruvan for the title track music video.
But I think one of the absolute favourites I have of Shruti singing is this impromptu style rendition of Waqt Ne Kiya. Totally awesome and beautifully sung.
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav was one of the few Venky films that I took time to like. But when I figured out it was remade by Vijay, I actually loved it his version. I liked Vijay at the time so that may have been the reason. But it honesty, it was a well remade film. Scenes were the same but it had an authenticity to it that was appealing. So where Nuvvu Naaku Nachav took some time to grow on me, Vaseegara was instantaneous. Mostly, because I loved the comedy and dialogue of Vijay. So considering I am overdue for a post, I thought the rewatch I am having on old films including Vaseegara warranted a post. This is one of my fav scene and song from Vaseegara.
The only thing that I was annoyed by was the heroine selection for Vijay's film. Somehow Sneha seemed way too plastic for my likings. What's worse is her stylist attempts to dress her like Simran in my other favourite song. WTF?!?!
So Ala Modalaindi is out and everyone is going gaga over it. Nandini has rocked the megaphone, Nani and Nithya are awesome on screen and have amazing chemistry. Total class racha! But when everyone has seen the sweet, cute, funny and charming Nani and becoming crazy fan types, original crazy fan nenu? Mass racha kosam waiting. Confused? After making me swoon, think, laugh, cry with his film, Gautham Vasudev Menon with his associates have gone into full blown production and of the 2 films releasing Veppam is one. The film has Karthik Kumar of Kanda Naal Mudhal fame, Bindu Madhavi in what I call her first full length main lead role in Tamil and..... NANI!!!! Expect cheyaledhu kadhu! But if Nani in Tamil is one shock, partner in crime evaro thelusa? Mana Nithya Menone!
So Boss nenu fix aipoyenu.. Veppam is going to scorch the screens. And with Anjana behind the megaphone.. kachithamga this is going to be an important film. Inkenti.. check it out. Sorry its tamil but difference enti? Nani unnaduga. Ensoi!
So with the movie launch going so well, the next step is naturally the music. Just like the creme of the crop has been used for the action, VFX and acting, the music includes work by M.M.Keeravani, Koti, Mickey J Meyer and Salim Sulaimann. Individually each has a trait and appeal that exceeds expectations. Together they are sure to rock.
With one of my upcoming favs, M.M.Keeravani starts with Chandrabose writing the lyrics. Simplicity in tuning and wording, the song is sure to have you tapping your feet with its classic style from the 1960's. Similarity to the Tamil song Paatu Paadava stop as soo as the male vocal Anuj Kurwara begins his charm. He has only a few songs under his belt but is pleasant on the ears with his unique voice. Joining him is Chaitra, a newbie to me but considering until I get used to some voices, I can confuse them, that may be entirely right. Either way, the duo is fresh and lyrics
While some are still "Ainvayi Ainvayi" around tune Band Baaja Baarat, Salim-Sulaiman make their debut in Telugu with Premalekha Rasene. A sweet number that speaks of love and how loved ones take all forms, Chandrabose pens the lyrics once again. Given that the point of view is from a girls perspective, Shreya Ghosal renders the timid, but enchanted by love song with typical elegance. Joining her is one of the duos Salim. I dont kow if it Chandrabose's lyrics or the tuning but there is no hint that the singer was completely new to the language. Some have said the song is styled like Haule Haule but I dont.
Karthik is one singer that infuses a soul to each of his songs and it is amazing how the singer can seem so different even though he has rendered hits like Nizamga Nenena from Kotha Bangar Lokam and Arre Re from Happy Days under Mickey J Meyer before. In another melody based track, Mickey is in his element as usual with Chandamamala. Perhaps the youngest(career-wise) out of the lot, he is no less talented and stand his ground around his peers.
With all the melodies floating around, we now come to a totally different track on the album. Koti has a discography that is quite enviable. He brings out a unique track for the villain in the film, Lakshmi Manchu. As a Geetha Madhuri takes the mike, it took me a while to realise it was her. She has changed her voice pitch before and rendered some interesting tracks but Pralaya takes the cake on robust.
The remaining tracks on the soundtrack include a remix of Premalekha Rasene, Yodha's theme and Tarumukosthundi which has SPB back for another inspirational and strong track by Koti. Unfortunately there are no links to this one so I'm not able to go into much detail but from what I have heard it has the Koti-SPB touch. I dont about you but these 30 promo's are not enough for me! Eagerly waiting for the CD I won to turn up.. :)
