Kannae Kalaimane

Presenting a tamil song...a drop from Isaignani Ilayaraja's ocean of tunes...a lullaby from Moondram Pirai...beautifully sung by Yesudas...

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Thenum Vayambum - A Tribute to Raveendran Maash

Raveendran (Kulathupuzhu Ravi) – one of the geniuses Malayalam Film Music has ever witnessed. Raveendran dominated Malayalam music world during the 80s and 90s, with many unforgettable melodies and semi-classical songs in which, most of them were evergreen hits. His contribution to Malayalam music is immeasurable. I would say he is one of the very few music directors who have made semi-classical songs familiar to normal music listeners. ‘Pramadavanam’, ‘Ezhu Swarangalum’, ‘Rama Kadha’ etc. are some examples.

Raveendran started his career as a playback singer in the 70s and evolved as a one of the foremost music directors of south India. He has composed about 1500 songs, which includes 450 films and several other light music and devotional albums. ‘Maamaangam’, ‘Valampiri sankhil’ etc. are some of my personal favorites.

Right from ‘Thaarake’ (Choola) to ‘Gange’ (Vadakkumnathan), majority of his songs was sung by Yesudas. Malayalam music is really fortunate to have such a great combination, offering hit after hit for more than 2 decades.

With ‘Thenum Vayambum’ (1981), Raveendran made his mark in the Malayalam film world. ‘Thenum Vayambum’ and ‘Ottakkambi Naadam’ are still sought-after numbers for malayalees. The lyrics were penned by Bichu Thirumala and the song was sung by Yesudas. Like every other composition of his, Raveendran made sure the flute and violins play prominent roles in this song as well.

I present this song as a tribute to Raveendran Maash – The Legend and I am really fortunate to have associated with him, even though for a very short period.

Thenum Vayambum used to be my starting song for almost every stage show in Dubai. My friends call it 'Yasir's National Anthem'! :))

Hope you enjoy this song :)

Recorded & Mixed: Ratheesh Roy, Whiz Media Studio, Dubai.

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