Transition from Solo to Duet - Nee Paarththa Paarvaikku Nandri
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Song : Nee Paarththa
Composer : Ilaiyaraja
Lyricist : Kamalhaasan
Originally sung by : Asha Bhosle, Hariharan
Movie : Hey
Singers: Tara Balakrishnan, Murali Venkatraman
Mixing : Meera Manohar
When a Tamil guy meets a bengali girl and the inevitable love blossoms, music (and english) seem to set bridges of communication. While, “Nee paarththa paarvaikku” stands singularly as a masterpiece of Raja, the couple seem to have forgotten the world around them and seem to be consumed by an enraptured entanglement of affection. The melody as it slips like water droplets on the lotus leaves, seems to embody this private conversation where the language is, as it occurs, often absent. With a hug here and a brush there, the song allows the couple to savor the nectar of love as the procession of notes is played as a simplified version on a broken piano.
Wait… simplified version ? Broken Piano ?
Sorry. I was not describing the scene in the movie Hey Ram, but was describing one of yours truly. And so who be the lady, you may wonder. Well, the lady is multi-talented with postgraduate degrees in two fields – Statistics and Dance with a PhD in statistics. A Gorgeous dancer with a record 24 years of experience performing and teaching, an invited presenter at the school of arts, University of South Carolina, a rank holder in MSc statistics in Bombay university, second ranker in the PhD qualifiers in USC – her list of laurels seem to evolve naturally due to her flair for both the subjects. Her arrival in my life is like a million dollar CEO package except that she the package receiver is no CEO, but at the best a research clerk who struggles to understand the immensity of the fortune.
I found her in a stroke of artistic destiny almost 5 years back when we met in an Indian Students association function. The ignition and the subsequent flame are culminating today in the holy fire (havan) of our marriage with all the blessings of our families and friends in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
When she met me, I was into a period of academic and personal vegetation – the nadir of my life. Music was the only reason I was breathing, however it was after Lalita’s arrival that I started finding my roots of life back. I collected myself, finished my PhD and she was singularly responsible for my reversal. And for that singular great gesture where she reintroduced myself to me, charging me up with the love and hope that I needed to build my life on, I will remain indebted to her till my last breath.
And to her this song is dedicated. To Lalita Das
Thank you Lalita for:
1. adding a dash of color on the greyscale map that my life was 2. the memories of many lunchtimes with the broken piano at the Dept of Statistics, University of South Carolina where in spite of my minimal playing abilities u were a patient listener 3. believing me despite the utterly bitter physical separation that we endured over the past 2 years where our relation, endurance and affection were tested 4. all the unconditional love that you have extended right from seeing my PhD through to making me a better person. ever indebted. 5. the countless number of other things and moments that I will cherish for the rest of my life with youAnd our invitation to our friends read:
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Transition from Solo to Duet
Statistical Thermodynamics warns : The “free energy of mixture” of two ideal single components, is always less than the sum of the “free energies” of the two individual components.
Recognizing and reconciling to this, We – Lalita Das and Murali Venkatraman, at the expense of our free energies, enter the wedlock on Dec 11, in Raleigh NC.
Through this concerted effort, we seek to alter our current status of singular monotony and enter a more purposeful state of binary bliss. We strongly and happily seek the catalytic presence of you and your family towards our marital equilibrium.
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More on the marriage later with updates on how many singer friends made it enjoyable and memorable.
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Murali Ramanathan
said
All the best MS and Lalita. Will pray for both of you to have a wonderful life ahead.
Warm Regards,
Murali Ram
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Bala (composer/producer) said
CONGRATULATIONS Murali and Lalita!!!
Though the entropy in your life will be reduced because of the wedding, I expect more enthalpy in your future compositions! ;)
[[Sorry to confuse you all guys. This is the language of Chemical Engineering PhDs!]]
Btw, that’s an interesting write-up Murali!
- Bala
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Unnikrishnan Kb said
Hmmmmm…. I slipped in to the mood… Very nice one Murali… I wish you both a very happy married life and may god bless you both with great life…
love and prayers
yours
Best!!!
KB
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Kumar Srinivasan
said
Awesome rendition Tara & Murali. It was a treat to the ears.
Congratulations Murali & Lalia. Wishing you both all the very best in your new life together.
-Kumar.
Sriram Srinivasan said
LALITHA and MURALI,
Congratulations!! Hearty wishes :)
Sudanthira Kavingyan Mahakavi Bharathi Pirandha Nalla NaaLil UngaLudaiya Sudhanthirathaiye vittukodukka theermaniththa MuraLi AvargaLe…. WELCOME to the CLUB!!
Paatu Sooper!!
Sriram
Srividya Kasturi
said
Hearty congratulations, Murali and Lalita! Hope you two have a wonderful life ahead:) Beautiful write-up too, Murali! Will come back to listen to the song soon…
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Tara Balakrishnan said
Murali and Lalitha Wishing u both a very happy married life!!!!!!
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Kumaran said
Murali and Lalitha, wish you a very happy married life. Welcome on board, Murali :-) Vegam avunga pera Lalitha Muralinnu maathika sollunga, illena nadigar Vivek phone panni thollai kuduppaar :-)
Pradip somasundaran said
Murali and Lalitha may you always be blessed by God and may music be the background of your life always!!!!
Meri Awaz Suno
Smitha Passanha said
Lovely! Congratulations Murali & Lalita! Wish u both a very very happy married life.
- Smitha
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Ramya Harish said
Beautiful write up Murali:) Very happy for u both:) Best wishes to you both! Congrats!!
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Pratane said
I wish the electrostatic force between the cation and the anion to be so high to make a very hard compound. congrats brother…:-)
Regards
Pratheepan
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Roshini said
Murali & Lalitha, Congratulations and wishes for a wonderful journey together in life. God bless you both with happiness always!
i’m touched by your write up and beautiful rendition of the song with Tara.
Best Regards,
Rosh
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Ramya Harish said
Hey forgot to add… beautiful singing Tara n Murali!
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Ramya
Kaushik said
Congratulations!
Arun said
Wow Great singing by both…
Wishing you a wonderful life ahead Mr & Mrs Murali.
Cheers,
Arun
Adithi said
Beautiful write-up and the apt song to complement it! :)
Wishing you and Lalitha all the very best for a beautiful life together for many more years to come! :)
Nitin Dubey
said
Wonderful! I haven’t heard the song before but this rendition was full of feelings. Good job Tara and Murali!
Congratulations to Murali and Lalita on their S2D transformation; may beautiful harmonies be added to your union in times to come.
Cheers
Nitin
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Raj kumar Anjan said
Murali bro!
Nice gesture. :-) It was a surprise that I got u on phone at the right time. May God bestow you both with the best always and keep you in complete joy and harmony with no respite.
Good luck! Congratulations!
Best wishes! Cheers! Well done!
The futures full of promise and
Its only just begun
You’re starting on a journey
A new, exciting life
Together, as a partnership
As husband and as a wife
Adventures, thrills and choices
Are waiting just for you
The road will have some turnings
And perhaps a bump or two
But you’ll be strong together
You’ll come through every test
Your love will deepen week by week
Be Happy All the best Dear Murali and Lalitha
A pompous and lovely dedication. :-)
Thanks & Regards,
RAJ.
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Srinivasan S
said
Congratulations and pallaNdu vaazhga.
Great job.keep it up.
srinivasan.s
Uthra said
Murali and Lalitha:
Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life. That was another interesting write-up.
The song was nicely done Tara and Murali.
Meena Menon (visit my blog : http://meenamenon.blogspot.com/) said
Murali & Lalitha……. so happy to hear this news……. wish you both a very very happy married life…… may god bless you for ever……
with all my blessings
meena.
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Sudha Kumar
said
Hello Murali and Lalitha,
Congratulations to you both and wish you a beautiful and memorable life ahead. Enjoyed the write-up – keep this up at all times.
Will listen to the song later,
-Sudha
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Priya B said
Wow Murali…
Wonderful apt song for the occasion…and equally wonderful writeup…adds to the soulful rendition!
My nicest wishes and congratulations to you and Lalitha!! May love surround you both today, tomorrow and forever and ever!!
Cheers,
Priya
Radhika Nair said
Wonderful rendition , Tara & Murali.
Congratulations, Murali & Lalitha – Many wishes for a very happy married life. God bless.
Radhika
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Sharad Setlur said
Sung and written beautifully …. I wish you the best and truly hope I will one day feel what you do at this moment. All the best!!
Roshine Gnanatharshan. said
Murali
Beautiful………
She is lucky to get a soul filled with music !
A very nice dedication !
Wish you all the best !
Tara
Awesome singing yaar.
You have a beautiful romantic voice.
Loved it.
-——————————“ஒரு சிற்றோடையின் சலசலப்பாய்… சிறகாய்…சிலிர்ப்பாய்…எனக்குள் ஒலி எழுப்பும் சங்கீத சப்தஸ்வரமாய்… நீ "
Sushane Shankar said
Murali annaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. :-)))))))))))))) Feel sooooooo happy 4 u…. and welcome 2 d fold Lalitaji :-D
Wish u both a splendid married life……
Ipdi oru matter mela potirkeenga…. m sorry…. i lost trak of d song :-P
Irunga… lemme take a listen again……
Wowowowowoww……. IR…… brilliant composition…… great pick…. Tara akka…. brilliant as usual…. Murali anna…. super singing……!!
To my favs straightaway !!
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Kuhoo (www.reverbnation.com/kuhoogupta) Gupta said
Brilliant singing by both of you !!!!!
And my heart felt best wishes to our newly wed couple ! :) Enjoy life together :)
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Ramyaa Narayanan said
Nice song rendered very nicely
Congrats Murali n Lalitha.Wish you both a very happy married life.
I wonder why this was the first song that I thought abt after see ur marriage invitation :). Wish we could have been there.
cheers
Meera Manohar
said
I don’t need to hear the song to comment on this post of yours ;-)
Your write up is wonderful and having known you for 4 years now- it was such a touching moment to see you step into the wonderful world of sharing, caring and being there for eah other this morning!
I am really glad I am here to share those special rare moments as you tied the knot this morning. Here’s wishing you all the very best and I don’t want to sound like an old failing LP record here!!God bless, and congratulations to you and Lalita!
Psst: will definitely listen when I get back, but I am sure it will rock :)
Cheers,
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Dwarak - shuttling said
அன்பும் அறனும் உடைத்தாயின் இல்வாழ்க்கை
பண்பும் பயனும் அது. Am confident that the love and affection that you have for your wife, will bless you primarily. Marriages are mostly made with few compromises and that acts as a strong base to show how much a guy or a girl can adjust and be flexible towards his/her partner’s character. I’m moved by the way you portrayed your romantic tale. This is one of the very few occasions which made me feel I’ve missed to meet this couple. Have a peaceful, happy life with absolute understanding and committment. Keep loving and Keep smiling…. Take care Murali n Lalita….
To Me, Mom & Music Mean An Invaluable Asset In My Life
Ravi Kichcha said
Waaaw…… Very happy to hear this news from u murali…. All the very best to u guys …… Always be happy … take care :-)
Sorry forgot to comment on ur song…. its really wonderful as usual…. voice wise also made for each other…… :-)Cheers,
Ravi.
Ajeesh Kumar said
Congrats Murali and Lalita!
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George Kuruvilla
said
Lovely Murali. Loved the writeup as much as I loved the song. Wish you both a blessed married life :)
-George
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Rahul Soman said
Murali Anna :),
And here I were thinking that love should be simple :D. The write up was just “phew!!!” :). Congrats to both of you!!!. Great song to. Wish you all the best.
Regards,
രാഹുല് കുരഞ്ഞിയൂര്
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Hricha Debraj said
How beautifully you have conveyed your feelings to your wife.wish both of you a very happy married life.
Regards
Satish Vammi said
Hearty congratulations Murali and Lalita!
As always excellent singing Tara (I am guessing Murali won’t be looking at this comment so soon so will delay the comment accordingly!!)
Mythri Raveesh said
Hi Murali, how very romantic!!! :-))
Great singing too!! Post some pics of your wedding!
Subbu said
Long and Happy Married Life Murali and Lalita…….and a beautiful rendition…….Tara and Murali.
Regards,
Subbu.
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Sudhathee Sriram said
Congratulations Murali….Wish you a very very happy married life!
Meera Manohar
said
One of my most fav songs of IR in recent times….Very nicely done by both of you, Tara & Murali…
Cheers,
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Rasiyaa (cover version) from kurbaan
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Nandita said
Congratulations to both of you! A wonderful dedication to your wife and a lovely writeup to go with it.
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Kuppan Yahoo said
wow nice singing, keep it up
Vishak Subramoney said
a nice melodious number….needed two lovely voices to do complete justice to it……loved it!!!!
Venkat Balu said
MURALI & LALITHA…………. MAY THE ALMIGHTY SHOWER ALL HIS BLESSINGS TO YOU BOTH……CONGRATS….
HI TARA…….NICE SINGING…………
VENKAT
Kaaviyam said
Lovely!! Congratulations and best wishes to both of you! :-)
Cheers,
kaaviyam
Damodar Chandru said
முரளி தங்கள் திருமண வாழ்க்கை மிகச் சிறப்பாக அமைய வாழ்த்துக்கள். நான் உங்களின் மனப்பதிவு Blogக்கை ரொம்ப காலமாக வாசித்துவருகிறேன்
உங்களுக்கு என் இனிய பொங்கல் வாழ்த்துக்கள்
வாழ்க வளமுடன்
damodar chandru
Murali Venkatraman said
Thanks to each and everyone for their kind wishes. I have been and will be away from Muziboo for quite a while and will be unable to check any of the music here. Please pardon me for the same.
Once again my humble thanks.
Rekha swaminathan (on and off...) said
Belated congratulations on the wedding, and hearty wishes to the couple for a lovely musical journey in life!
Enjoyed the write-up as much as the singing…lovely rendition.
Tara, your voice was scintillating as ever. Murali, good singing, and quite understandably nice expressions… :)
Loved the harmonics from 4:00…
cheers
rekha
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Ambily
said
Wow, this song never ends without getting my eyes moist! You guys did it too :) Lovely rendition.
Loved the write up even more :)
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