Ponnaryan padam - Onam song - Original Creation.

Hi friends,

Happy Onam to all of you!

This is my Onam Gift to all of my friends, for all the encouragements and prayers you have been showering on me! :)

Please listen to this and let me know how you all liked my gift! Yhappy.gif

Lyrics: Rahul Soman
Music / Orchestration / Voice : Arun
Vocal Interludes : Rakesh, Sminu, Anish V V, Aditi, Sindhu,Sandhya, Rahul.

Special thanks to my friend and Music Director Sibu Noyz (Off Beats) for his feedbacks and guidance!



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Thanks a lot!

Gurubhyo Namah!

My Latest Album "Off Beats" Released!

Hi Friends,

Please watch my latest album song "Ente Ekantham" from album "Off Beats". Please let me know how you liked it. :)


Malayalam Album "off beats".
Song: Ente Ekanthamam
Lyrics: Aswin Krishna
Music: Sibu Noyz
Voice: Arun
Direction: Aswin Krishna

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Kannada Version of "Off Beats"
Song: Ello Ekanthadhena
Lyrics: Surya Prakash
Music: Sibu Noyz
Voice: Arun
Direction: Aswin Krishna

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Thanks a lot for your encouragements and prayers!!! :)

Arun

Anuragini - Oru Kuda keezhil.

A cover version after a long time. :) This song was suggested by Mr.Naushad. I have tried to do a bare minimum justice to the original rendition by none other than our Gana Gandharvan Dr. K J Yesudas Sir. Please listen to this and correct me :).

I dedicate this song to Mr.Naushad.

Film: Oru Kudakkeezhil
Lyrics: Poovachal khader
Music: Johnson Master
Singer: Padmabhooshan Dr. K J Yesudas
Cover : Arun

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Gurubhyon Namah!

Siva Panchakshari - Own Composition

After 2 months of bad time with Laryngitis, throat infection and what not, huh!, I am back. :-). Ya, it was a real bad time for me I can't believe that I have spent more than 3 weeks without singing a single line!!! Now I am undergoing Voice Therapy under Dr. Jayakumar, KIMS Trivandrum, I am regaining my voice and pace. I am slowly starting my singing again. I have tried Siva Panchakshari this time. Siva Panchakshari or Siva Panchakshara Sthothram is praising Lord Siva with 5 Slokas each starting with letters "Na", "Ma", "Si", "Va", and "Ya" respectively which put together become "Namasivaya" which is called Siva Panchaksharam (5 letters). I tried composing the Sthotram in 5 different Ragas - Hamsanandi, Darbar Kanada (based), Revathi, SindhuBhairavi and as usual ending with Madhyamavathi. Be it in concerts or in my practise sessions, I end it with Madhyamavathi Ragam, as it is believed that Madhyamavathi has the ability to wash off all the faults in the singing till then. So, that is an anticipatory bail ;-). I know some of the faults I have made, waiting to know more. :-). This can be considered as my second start.
I am dedicating this as an offering to Lord Maheshvara, who has made me take this effort!
Expecting all your prayers and encouragement! Gurubhyon Namah! Ohm Namah Sivaya!

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Pranayam - My Composition.

The song Pranayam is penned by Roshan. He is one of the Directors of the News Paper “Morning Bells” in Bangalore. He has done couple of Malayalam albums with Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. When I saw the lyrics, this is the first tune that stroke in my mind, and the song was done in 5 or 10 mints. I had only one voice in my mind, and I am glad that I got that voice for the song which made the song rich!

Balqis who has sung this song is in Dubai, doing her Msc in Medical Biotechnology. I got this nice buddy and blessed talent from the online friend’s forum www.shyju.com.She was the winner of Emirates star search 2002. She was semifinalist in Voice of Arabia,Kairali TV Gandharva Sangeetham (conducted in UAE) runner up and many more awards.

Please hear the song and let us know how it has come out!

Song: Pranayam
Lyrics: Roshan V K
Music: Arun G S
Voice : Balqis

Gurubhyon Namah!

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Blogswara - United In Music

Amateur Musicians Go Professional!!!
Yes, the much awaited time has come...The d-day is arriving shortly, on The Dec12th Blogswara V5 is going LIVE!
Blogswara is an online Music Community which helps the Musicians to showcase their Talents through Original Songs created by them. Blogswara was released in May 2006!
From the first time I heard about this initiative, it was my burning desire to participate in any of its version, which came true with Blogswara V5.
One of the 14 songs in Blogswara V5 is my song which is a Kannada one. When I put a suggestion of making a song for Blogswara to Mr.Surya Prakash, an upcoming lyricist in the Kannada Film Industry, he was so excited and gave me full support for making this song and obviously through his blessed Pen. Mr.Krishnanunni who is a very talented Flautist gave me nice ideas for the song and when I approached Miss.Soumya R Krishnan to sing with me, she happily accepted and we recorded the song in my own Home Studio ;). And the result is our song "Manadali Yeke Mauna" in Blogswara V5.
Listen to the teasers of the wonderful songs...

Kanana Vasa - Devotional

It is the beginning of "Mandalakaalam" (Sabari Mala Season), and as my offering to Shri Sabarimala Ayyappa Swami I am singing this song and dedicating this to His Lotus Feet.
Swamiye Sharanam Ayyappa!!!
Million Thanks to Him for making me sing this song.


Song: Kanana Vasa
Lyrics: Chowallur KrishnanKutty
Music: Gangai Amaran
Singer: Padmabhooshan Dr. K J Yesudas
Blog Singer : Arun

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Maya Manchalil - With Meera Manohar

Hi buddies,
An ever beautiful song from the Wonderful Music Director Sharath Sir, "Maya Manchalil". This song is from the film "Ottayal Pattalam". Lyrics by Shri. P K Gopi and beautifully rendered by Malayali's Venuchettan, the one and only G Venugopal whose almost all songs are big Hits in Malayalam Film Song World and Radhika Tilak.
I have tried to sing this song with one of the most talented and well established Blogger Meera Manohar I should say that I didn't want any one else to sing the female part other than Meera, as I am a BIG Fan of her songs "Kanda naal muthalayi" and "Ooradangum Samathile".
Please hear this song and correct us.
Thanks a lot Meera, for singing this song with me. :-)

Song: Maaya Manchalil
Movie: Ottayaal Pattalam
Music Director: Sharath
Originally rendered by: G.Venugopal & Radhika Tilak
Cover version by: Arun GS & Meera Manohar





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Dooradali - Kannada Song (Teaser)

For the second time, I had this fortune to work with the very talented and promising Music Director Duo "Saikat-Shankar" for their second Kannada Song. This is the toughest song I have ever sung I believe. And the lyrics given by Surya Prakash has made the song even more mind blowing.I think I could do a bare minimum justice to their awesome composition. Please listen to this and give your invaluable feedbacks on our new work.

Song : Dooradali
Lyrics : Surya Prakash
Music: Saikat-Shankar
Voice : Arun

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Vaa Vaa Anbe Anbe

An ever green Ilayaraja-Yesudas hit "Vaa Vaa Anbe Anbe" from the film "Agni Nachathram", that is the next song I'm trying.I've done this song with Sowmya, one of the most popular blog singers.She has been encouraging and supporting me from the time when I started blogging. Thanks Sowmya, for suggesting this song and singing this with me. :-)
Please comment on our performance at your convenience.
Song : Vaa Vaa Anbe Anbe
Movie: Agninachathram
Lyrics: Vaali
Music : Ilayaraja
Voice: Padmabhooshan Dr.K J Yesudas and Smt.K S Chithra
Cover Version : Arun G S and Sowmya.

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Uthrada Poonilave Vaa

Hi Friends, This is a video of the famous song "Uthrada Poonilave Vaa" from Raveendran Master, performed by me in my Dad's Office for Onam Celebration. Technical flaws are there. Please hear this and let me know how it has come out.

Song : Uthrada Poonilave Vaa
Lyrics : Sreekumaran Thampi
Music : Raveendran
Singer : Dr. K J Yesudas
Cover Version : Arun




Happy Onam to all My Friends...

Oru Maalai - Gajini

When I was searching for the karaoke for this song to give a try, I got a mail from my ever BESTEST (Good, Better, Best, Bestest ;-)) friend Rashila which read "hooooii.........next song wish from u..........- oru malai from Gajni.". It was of not that much wonder for us, as this type of coincidence happened many times between us.As a very simple example, in college we (unknowingly) used to wear same colour dress for days together many times(not the uniform ;-)). She has been a very nice partner as a sister, mother, and sometimes even a grandmother ;-) for me from my college days. We used to create songs in our college days. She is a very nice lyricist. Around 5 to 6 songs are there in our credit, with my music and her lyrics which include a Patriotic song (in 4 Raagas) as well. It was real fun with her. I don't know when I can again sit with her and do a song,really missing those days.
I dedicate this song for my ever BESTEST friend, Rashila :-)
This is an Awesome song from Karthik which won Him a National Award. I think I could do a bare minimum justice to the original one, and even that my listeners have to decide :-).
Movie : Gajini
Lyrics : Thamarai
Music : Harris Jayaraj
Voice : Karthik
Cover Version : Arun




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Dina Dina - Teaser

Hi Friends,
It is a great pleasure to inform you that my first original song has been recorded last saturday Aug 04 2008, here in Bangalore. It is a Kannada song for the Total Mukti Team. Thanks a lot to my friend Mr.Surya Prakash, the lyricist of this song.He has introduced me to Mr.Karthik Chandan, a member of Total Mukti Team and an upcoming lyricist who has given lyrics for the songs of Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sadhna Sargam, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Naresh Iyer, Zubeen Garg and many others.
It was a great pleasure working with the Total Mukti Team which includes Saikat Roy, Shankar R and Karthik Chandan himself. Thanks a lot to the team for giving me this opportunity.

You can listen to the Team's compositions from the site Total Mukti.

Expecting your prayers and support for our future works as well.

Song : Dina Dina
Album: Total Mukti
Lyrics: Surya Prakash
Music : Total Mukti
Voice : Arun


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Ennamma Kannu - Ilayaraja

This is a tamil pepe number from me and my friend Rakesh. The song is from the movie Mr.Bharath, composed by Shri.Ilayaraja Sir. Rakesh is also a Software Engineer in Chennai. I've got this great buddy from the online friends' circle Shyju.com He suggested this song for a duet, which I accepted very happily. Thanks a lot Rakesh, for suggesting this song and singing this with me. :-)
Please hear this song and let us know how it came out. :-)
Film : Mr. Bharath
Music : Ilayaraaja
Sung By : Malaysia Vasudevan & SPB
Covered By : Rakesh & Arun






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Jab Se Tere Naina

Hi friends, This time I am trying something new. This is the first time I am trying a Hindi song other that KJY Sir's. Please hear this and correct my mistakes :-)
Film : Saawariya
Lyrics : Sameer
Music : Monty Sharma
Voice : Shaan
Covered by Arun





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Poove Poove...

This time, I am introducing a sweet voice to the blogger family. Jyotsna, who has sung with me in this song is settled in New York. She is a very nice talent with the cutest voice I've ever heard in the internet. I got this nice buddy from the online friends' circle Shyju.com.
We are trying this famous song from the movie Devadoothan.
Please hear this and drop your valuable comments. Thanks a lot Jyotsna, for singing this song with me. :-)
Movie : Devadoothan
Lyrics : Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Music : Vidyasagar
Voice : P. Jayachandran, K.S.Chithra
Cover version : Arun, Jyotsna



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Enakkoru Girlfriend - Boys

Inviting applications from interested girls.. hehe kidding ;-). So that is the song. Enakkoru Girlfriend, from the super hit movie BOYS. I can say some of A R Rahman's best songs are from this movie. I have given a try for this song just to know whether I can sing songs other than Carnatic based ones. So I am expecting feedbacks from my listeners about the song,the flaws I have made in this song and how I can improve myself to become a versatile singer. :-) .Please drop your feedbacks on my new attempt. Thanks a lot!!!

Song: Girl Friend
Movie : Boys
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay
Music : A R Rahman
Singer: Karthik, Timmy, Tippu



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Ezhu Swarangalum - RaveendraSangeetham

Again, a Raveendran Hit. Ezhu swarangalum, an ever green super hit in Malayalam Film song world. In this song Raveendran Master has utilized the amazing voice range of Shri.Yesudas. Rather than me writing down an essay about the song, I think the song itself will convey you :-). One more request, Please don't compare this with the original version, as this one is no where near the original one. :-)
Please listen to my version and feel free to leave your comments on this.

Movie : Chiriyo Chiri
Lyrics: Bichhu Thirumala
Music : Raveendran
Voice : Padmabhooshan Dr.K J Yesudas
Cover Version : Arun





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Ya Kunthendu - Navaraga Malika - My 25th Post.

Hi Friends,
It is my great pleasure to inform you that this is my 25th song in my blog. I am really grateful for your supports and encouragements which helped me in doing more and more songs. When I started my blog and posted my first song "Nilakaikirathu" in my own orchestration on November 18th 2006 with Roshini's guidance, I never thought it would help me this much to improve my singing, Thanks billion to Roshini. The bloging have equipped me to take over more challenging songs. My growth in the bloging field was a very slow one which any one can make out from the figures, only 25 posts with in 2 years. Still I am a kid in this field. But the lessons I got from my fellow bloggers and their songs are really invaluable, especially Murali Ramanathan, Harshan and Krishna of Cincivoice, Joseph Thomas and Murali Venkataraman.
I am thankful to all those musicians, from whom I could learn even a single Shruthi (note).
I should thank my Mridangam Master Shri.Amaravila V Padmakumar, who is officially my first Guru in the Music field. I shouldn't forget my Vocal Masters, Smt.K S Sangeetha, Shri. Vellarada T R Rajeev, Smt.Vanaja Teacher and Shri.Apsalone Sir from whom currently I am getting trained in Karnatic Vocals and Key Board.
I should extend my gratitude towards one of my ever best friends Shri. Aravind who showed me the real beauty of Ragas in music, who made me learn Ragas through his immense knowledge in this field.
How can I forget my parents who have been giving me immense support for my musical journey?
Also, I can't forget my listeners who have been giving me invaluable comments on my songs, especially BalaG Sir.
And above all, I should thank the Almighty for blessing me with such a precious gift.
Today I am trying something different. I tried to do the Saraswathi Sthuthi "Ya Kunthendu Thushara HaraDhavala" in 9 different Ragas, ie. each line in a different Raga.
The Ragas I have tried are Bhoopalam, Hamsadhwani, Hindolam, Desh, Kaanada, SindhuBhairavi, Saraswathi, Revathi and Madhyamavathi in that order. This is my humble try, please correct me if I am wrong any where. As in Narayaneeyam, "Ajnathwa The Mahathvam,Yethihanigathitham Vishvanatha Kshametha"

I dedicate this song for my dearest friend Aravind.

Ya Kunthendu Thushara Hara Dhawala
Ya Subhra Vasthravritha
Ya Veena Varadanda Mandithakara
Ya Swetha Padmasana
Ya Brahma Achyutha Shankara Prabhruthibhir
Devai Sada Poojitha
Samam Pathu Saraswathim
Bhagavathim Nishesha Jaddyapaha.

Music : Arun
Voice : Arun





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Sangeethame Amara Sallapame

"Sargam" was a classic movie in the Malayalam Film Industry, with the splendid story and superb performance by Manoj K Jayan, Vineeth and Rambha. This time I am trying a song from "Sargam". "Sangeethame Amara Sallapame" is a very famous song and a tough one as well. With the words from the Pen of Shri.Yusuf Ali Kechery, the veteran song writer and with the music of Shri.Bombay Ravi.
Ravi Shankar Sharma, better known by his first name Ravi, has composed music for several Hindi and Malayalam films. After a successful career in Hindi films, he took a break from 1970s to 1984, and made a successful comeback as Bombay Ravi.
Shri.Bombay Ravi is famous for his melodies he made for Malayalam film industry. His first movie was Panchagni. The songs "saagarangale" and "aa raatri maanju poyi" were super hits. All the songs from the malayalam movie "Vaisali" released in 1989 were super hits and Chithra won National Award for the song "Indupushpam Choodi Nilkum" from the same movie. All His melodies are simple and soothening, no wonder they are still toppers in the list of Malayalam melodies.
I have tried to show justice to the original song rendered so wonderful by Malayalee's Dasettan (Dr.K J Yesudas), the rest I am leaving to my listeners. :-)
Movie : Sargam
Lyrics: Yusuf Ali Kechery
Music Director: Bombay Ravi
Singer: Padmabhooshan Dr.K J Yesudas
Cover Version : Arun





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