Unakkenna Mele Nindraai, Simla Special MSV/SPB Cover by Arvind
Unakkenna Mele Nindraai, Si... Lyrics & Chords
Needless to say that MSV was far ahead of his time and has given us many awesome songs.
This one is a very much loved song of the great composer and the great singer!.
Who wouldn’t love this song and here goes my attempt!.
Hope you enjoy and leave your comments.
Song : Unakenna mele
Movie : Simla Special (1982)
Music : M S Viswanathan
Lyrics: Vaali
Originally sung by :SP Balasubrahmanyam
Cover Version : Arvind
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by Arvind R
July 04, 2009
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Srinivasan S (bye bye friends)
said
hello arvind sir,
Adada sooper anna n even loved the improvisations n
feel in the song.A very very difficult song n u hav
e done a great job.similar to that legend’s voice.F
ull marks n goes to ma favs.u have managed the timi
ngs very well.keep them coming n all the best.
Im the first to listen n comment n go to sleep,lol.Thanks for singing it sir.
srinivasan.s
Sushane Shankar said
wow…. luv dis song…. n loved ur version of it…. was different…. :-)
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Arvind R said
Thanks Srini bro … glad you thought it was good and your comments are very much appreciated.
Thanks for listening Sushane and glad you liked it. Will listen to your latest violin solo … you play great!.
Bala (composer/producer) said
Arvind, That was really a splendid performance! Sooper dhool tukker….! What more can I say!!
Here goes my 5/5
I just loved your improvisations. While doing that, you missed the timing a little bit. Not very obvious though…. Overall, its an awesome performance!
Krishnan N v said
Aravind
Very energetic performance…Loved it very much. You did wonderful justice to this very nice composition of MSV.
Keep them coming…
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Arvind R said
Balamurali … thank you very much and glad you liked it. There is no missed timing … please listen again, thanks.
Humbled by your compliments NVK and very happy that you liked it … thank you v.much!.
Murali Venkatraman said
very nice rendition arvind. A ton of improvisation.
Subbu said
Amazing stuff Arvind……every single nuance and more delivered with consummate ease……I just cud not help but instantly love your improvisations……the kinda “Konjal” in your voice especially during lala and Nala was enjoyable…the ending was superb……and your instant ability to modulate your timbre to suit the Thgadhinathaga was mind blowing at the end and so much of SPB in this (I am sorry to keep saying this….but cud not help) ……and brilliant recording……Over all,absolute treat and High quality stuff……goes to my fvourites……I am proud of you Arvind….and you know why I am saying this!
Regards,
Subbu.
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Srividya Kasturi
said
Arvind, extremely nice:) liked the thakadinathaga very much….Great expressions and improv’s! Excellent recording and mixing:)
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Ramya Harish said
What a song! Enjoyed listening your version. Nice improvisations! When you pronounced naNban, I was doubtful for a second because there are so many songs in recent times where naNban is diluted to nanban. Very good job!
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Cheers:)
Ramya
Arvind R said
Thanks a lot Murali, Subbu, Vidya and Ramya … nice to receive your feedback. Would like to say that this song sung at different times yields different results for me!. My head spins at the work of geninuses who composed and sang it!. We can only try……thanks!.
Ramya … I presume you are saying that my diction was OK… tks. Hey if they can’t say NaNban, how do they say ThoZhi I wonder!. Nowadays better to write in English and read, cos so many english words creeping in too!!. Thank God that we stil have some old songs to fall back on … hehe!. Cheers Ramya … good pickup!. ;-)
Subbu … Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your generous comments of which I am hopefully deserving!. Tks.
Ram Sona18 said
sooperb singing anna.u reallly rocked in this song.
totally its rocking .loved the feel of it anna.simply sooprb 5 star
RAM
Kumar Srinivasan
said
This is a dynamic song in that it demands a lot from the singer’s ability to modulate his voice. You have done a great job with it. Excellent work Arvind. Also enjoyed your improvisations. The last line I felt could be done better though.
-Kumar.
Arvind R said
Thanks Ram … Glad it was up to your taste, I know what a great rasigan you are!. :-)
Thanks Kumar … glad you enjoyed it. Yes not an easy song and agree with your note. :-)
Harshan (away) Nambiar
said
Arvind – Was not familiar with the original song, but really enjoyed this rendition. You have sung this beautifully. Very difficult song, needs a lot of breath control and vocal range to pull this off. Awesome voice modulations as well…you are one heck of a singer :-)
5/5 from me.
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Arvind R said
Sowmya:
Thanks for your compliments and glad you enjoyed it. MSV is the father of our tamil light music as far as I am concerned … there were of course great people before him but he was the one to lay the proper road for all future music directors to travel easily, metaphorically speaking!. I love his work just too much … the great man says “the music is in the lyrics itself, I just need to find it!”. Which music director will be so humble as to say that?!. A great inspiring man. I have a photo with him in which I am bending down to adjust to his height … he is small in stature but a giant in music!!!.
Sure, you can do your verion of this song … I will be the first person to enjoy it!. You can do it in your own style which will probably sound much better!. Thanks multi-talented Sowmya!.
Bala (composer/producer) said
Arvind,
You are welcome!
I went through the song once more to check out why I felt the timing issues in my first run. I think the improvisations in the following time stamps is not ‘tight’ with the timing.
3:27 after “nanban enru”
3:57 after “kallaa”
These two are in the second pallavi. I did not find this issue in the first pallavi. Please compare the equivalent time stamps in the first pallavi. But, I am not an expert and this might just be my illusion too! In any case these are just the tiny tiny issues….
Overall, this is an extremely brilliant rendition and you are just an awesome singer….I am a very big fan of your 80s SPB voice!
Arvind R said
Hi Balamurali … I checked it out and I would like to call these as tiny variations … the first area that you mentioned (3:27) … the key there is that the subsequent word ‘Nenjam’ has to come on the beat which has occurred. In 3:57 “kallaa” got extended a bit but the next line “Nee Sollu ….” has to come in after the second beat, which has one again occurred. There are variations present between first stanza and second stanza so cannot compare them … for eg. first stanza (charanam 1) starts after second beat, whereas charanam 2 starts on the second beat, so there is no set pattern because of the words involved … a bit like ghazal singing where there could be variations but some key words have to come on the beat to conform to the rhythm of the song.
Actually Balamurali more than that, this was a tough song on expression with pinpoint accuracy sruthi, which I wish I could further improve on for the future. Thanks for the interesting discussion.
Subbu said
Actually this sounds way better than the original I have on many aspects and hence downloaded this for my collection……I suspect we may not be able to get such high quality original even if we wanna buy……Thanks Again Arvind,actually I missed out to mention on your diction,which always was spot on and have felt in “all” your renditions!
BTW……Interesting discussion upstairs……Thanks to Bala and Sowmya
Regards,
Subbu.
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Arun said
Wow superb singing Mr.Arvind …. Loved ur style of singing….
Jenefa said
Wow…Excellent pick and beautifully sung, Arvindji!! What an expressive singing!! Brilliant modulations and improvisations.Goes to my fav :)
Jenefa :)
Arvind R said
Thanks again Balamurali for your appreciation.
Subbu … I am flattered and very happy that you loved it. Thanks and if there is a salvaging point about my singing it is probably the diction!. :-)
Arun … thanks heaps for listening and liking it.
Jenefa … the astute listener that you are, I am honourned with your words of appreciation. Thanks!.
Bodhisattva Dasgupta
said
WoW!!! Arvind Sir…. You just blew off this performance…. Though I do not understand the language, there were two things I felt…. the tune is awesome…. and the way you sung, it feels like it is your fresh song…… Very very well sung, Sir… gr8 control over voice during the variations… and yes, your voice resembles SPB so much that for once I felt I was listening to the original…. B’Ful…. 5/5…
Regards,
Bodhi
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Jane Mathew said
Hi Arvind…
That was a good performance! I have not heard the original but liked this version a lot. I liked the thana thina thom part the most :) the expressions and attitude were superb…
Arvind R said
Hi Bodhi… thanks for listening and glad you liked it. Much appreciated.
Hi Jane … Thanks heaps for your words of appreciation. Looking forward to your next number! :-)
αнмε∂ Khan said
Wowwwwwww! what a great energetic start with hype and finished with smooth land…very nice feeling,expression and variations :)…not understand the lyrics but enjoyed alot this mast mast rendition…Brilliant :) 5/5
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Kumaran said
This is superb singing, Arvind. Fantastic job!!!
Arvind R said
Thank you v. much Ahmed and Kumaran. Much appreciated.
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said
arvind…. crystal clear rendition… very nice … enjoyed listening to it…
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Narayanan Raju said
First time hearing this song. What an excellent composition.
And you have rendered it so beautifully Arvind. Goes into my favs.
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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said
What a great rendition?? goes straight to my fav:::. plus full marks.
I am already a fan of your songs and This is another mile stone in your album. We are very happy to hear such great hit song of SPB sir’s from your voice. Very much enjoyed and also goes to my personal album collection.
Thanks a lot
D.Theagaraj
Arvind R said
Thanks a lot Nithya, Tara, Narayanan, Vamsi and Theagaraj. I am very happy that the effort I put into this song was at least enjoyed and worthy of your appreciation. Thanks heaps.
Mohamed Niaz said
Excellent ……….singing ,,,,,,,i enjoyed very much.
very good voice.
niaz
Arvind R said
Thanks Mohamed for listening and enjoying. Cheers.
Mohan Lal said
Great song and rendition arvind sir. But some portions is surprisingly flat (as you never do that). In the anupallavi portion sindaatha Kanneerillai (kannerillai can be rendered with more expression). I liked the improvisations in rendition of charanam.
Also the last sustain was really superb.
Great job boss.
rgds
Mohan
Nithya
said
A lil different from the original. You sound like SPB in this :)
Cheers,
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Ravi Mukkamala said
Arvind,
Not familiar with the original—don’t think there was a Telugu version of this, probably that is why I haven’t heard this before. very nicely done. You are a very very good singer with a great voice, and I will watch out for your covers from now on… keep it up Bro…
Best,
Ravi
Arvind R said
Thanks Mohan, Nithya and Ravi for listening and your appreciation. Points taken.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Shampak Chakravorty said
Hi Arvind Ji!!!
Very well sung……n brilliant control over voice…. n sure this song is very difficult to execute…… Magnificent…. Keep it up….
Regards,
Shampak.
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Arvind R said
Thank you Shampak … very much appreciated … coming from a good singer like you it means a lot!. Yes was not easy and I am still not satisfied. I keep trying …
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Priya B said
Adadadadadaaaaa!!!
Arpudham!
Miga Arpudhamana padaippu!!
Indhaarungal aayiram por kasugal!!
Thodarattum umadhu isai yaagam!!
Vaazhga valamudan!!
Priya
Diwakar vaasu said
You are the best Arvind!!
Arvind R said
Nanri Priya … ungal senthamizh vaazthukkal semmai yaaga irukkindrana! Arpudham … naan thalai kunikirein!. Thanks.
Diwakar … many thanks for your generous comment!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Adithi said
Excellent choice of song, Arvind! Liked the idea behind all your improvisations. I like the way you emote in all your songs. I am a cynic when it comes to MSV songs (you know that more than any one in this forum :)) but I simply can’t help admiring your choice of songs. Nice to see a handful of likeminded people :)
Diwakar vaasu said
Adithi, what did you mean by you being a cynic when it comes to MSV songs? You have also written “Nice to see a handful of likeminded people” – as I understand Arvind has enormous respect for MSV. I may be missing something here though as regards the point you try to make with ‘cynicism’.
Arvind R said
Thanks Adithi and Diwakar for your comments. Much appreciated. Even I am not sure about the cynicism mentioned by Adithi. Cheers.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Adithi said
Arvind and Diwakar- Just sent you a scribble
Ganesh D said
Arvind kalakals.
loved your improvs.
excellent 5/5
Arvind R said
Thank you very much Adithi, Ganesh and Ajitha.
Glad you liked it and your encouragement is refreshing. Thanks!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Esakki muthu K said
sung very well. i could see the resemblance of SPB in your voice.
keep singing.
sir if u can send this track, i’ll try once
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Ram Sona18 said
wat a singing
RAM
Selva Bernard said
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Rohin said
Arvind…… Very well sung and you have an excellent deep voice. Professional touch which many lack.
Liked the way you delivered. fav and 5/5.
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Marc Morlock said
Waaaaw Love the “Vocals” Great
Preety Reddy said
Nice song.
Nancy Menon said
I am very thankful to my friend Preety Reddy who gave me this link. Liked this singing.
Arvind R said
Esakki, Ram, Selva, Rohin, Daniel, Marc, Priya, Ramamurthy, Preety, Usha, Nancy:
A very big thanks to you all for listening and for your appreciative and astute comments. I am indeed lucky!. Wishing you all a great 2009!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Supreeta Williams said
Loved it very much. Excellent voice.
Dr. priya Rajan said
Arvind …. Awesome rendition. I love this song. A pleasure to listen to all your songs.
Thanks a lot for sharing good music.
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Ramamani said
Too good to say a cover of a song. Amazing rendition.
Arvind R said
Dr. Ajay, Supreeta … thanks a lot for leaving ur comments.
Mahalakshmi … you are certainly as generous as your name in giving ur feedback!. Thanks for the compliments and not sure if I deserve all that. Have a great day!.
Priya … thanks again and your heartfelt feelings really does encourage all musical souls!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Rekha swaminathan (on and off...) said
One of my favorite songs, and loved your rendition!
Once again, your diction and baritone were very impressive. Subtle improvs in sangathis fit well. Enjoyed the ‘thagathina’ both times…!
cheers
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Cassy said
Hello Anna,
Awesome singing,I loved your “kaal kondu aadum pillai” “yar yaaro nanban” poovendru mullai KANDU" …………and I loved the way you pronounced “naNdalala”
superb feel and word clarity :)
,
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Arvind R said
Thanks a lot Rekha and Cassy … grateful for your detailed feedback … shows that you liked it … thanks heaps!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Sdgdafhdgh said
rare song!! Awesomely reproduced!!! Superb!!
Nivedan(away) said
Wow 2:35…so much was waiting for that piece and you did it….so much a breeze…hey…very soft, clear voice and crisp….nice…!!
Cheers mate like u said who would not love this song and again with you improvisations…I guess more so with your confidence and feel for the music…just flows. @4:29 and on….what was that mate…so cool !!! In the zone.
Cheers for the song
Niv
Revathi Vasanth (away) said
excellent arvind, I love this song very much….you have sung it so beautifully….liked the little smile after un kaiyil antha noola……
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Arvind R said
Thanks Sdg, Nivedan and Vasanth … much appreciated for your encouragement.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Subramani Joghee said
Wonderful attempt. Knock doors for chance. I would be happy and appreciate if you could send minus track of this song to my email id: drjsmindia2009@gmail.com. With lots of thanks and regards,
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Anand p nair said
Liked it….
I always thought if someone removed the tap beat portions throughout the song and kept only the melodious portions only….will it sound good?
here you sound like SPB, I hope its natural. I liked some of the improvisations.
Prahalad - will be away for a while said
Very gud one Arvind… An amazing song……. liked a few of ur improvisations… But honestly felt, a few places could have been retained as in the original…. A few improvisations were not as impressive as some of the others in this song…. overall a very gud attempt…
யுவபாரதி மணிகண்டன் said
அற்புதமான பாட்டுய்யா…