Etho January Maasam (cover)
Etho January Maasam (cover) Lyrics & Chords
This song is one of my most favorites from M Jayachandran. A very melodious number, originally sung by Karthik, I love this song for its soulful music and orchestration. I had posted an unplugged version of this song before and now here it comes with full karaoke track. This is my first recorded song after marriage which means after a gap of more than 2 months. :-)
Dedicating this song to all those “modernists” of music who say melody sucks (the term “melody” here is not used in the musical terms, but as a substitute for soulful music) but seldom knows that even most of their musical favorites have a strong base of melody. The God of the modernists is A R Rahman, who is mostly remembered for his melodious numbers than his forgettable fast paced songs (remember Roja, Karuthamma etc). They say A R Rahman is “fresh” in orchestration, even though he has not created anything fresh than what many Indo-American fusion artistes have already done. But since film music is the popular form of music in India, Rahman continues to don the role of bringing freshness to Indian popular music scene (I respect A R Rahman for another thing – for giving proper credits to lead instrumentalists in the album cover).
I pity those modernists whose idea of “Freshness” in music is very limited. They often point to other musicians from across the globe – for example, a Sufi singer who has sung only Sufi music to his death, or a musician of a particular Genre who has never tried any other Genre than what he/she has been singing from the very beginning and they call it “fresh”. But when an Indian musician/singer does the same thing, it’s called “boring”. And their enemy #1 is K J Yesudas.
I listen to all kind of music, perhaps except death metal and appreciate each of them for it’s own good and according to my mood to hear a particular genre of music. But to call an entire society’s taste “boring”, just because they listen to Yesudas or melodious music in general? Well, Pity is the word.
Music: M Jayachandran
Lyrics: Gireesh Puthenchery
Movie: Orkkuka Vallappozhum
Singer: Karthik
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April 05, 2010
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Abhilash said
Hi Jo…
Nice Song + Super rendition + Good Voice + very good Quality recording….
I like this song…. ; keep it up jo…
Off Topic:
Ohh… you are married now?
Was it in “January Maasam!!??” :)
My belated wishes…! :)
-Abhilash, Sharjah
Ajeesh Kumar said
Welcome back Jo!
Nice song and nice rendition. Which movie is this from?
--Guncha Koi – Unplugged
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Joseph Thomas said
Abhilas: Thank you :-)
Ajeesh – “Orkkuka Vallappozhum” is the movie name. :-)
Rahul Soman said
Jo Chettan,
Wonderfully sung and welcome back. A unique movie from Sohanlal and wonderful music by M Jayachandran sir.
I believe Girish Puthencherry wrote this songs. Will miss him a lot.
Thanks for singing. It was soulful.
Regards,
Rahul Soman
“The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do!!!”
Please listen to the original compositions for which I have penned lyrics
1. Urukumen manamoru
2. Makara Nilaavin
3. Akshararoopini Saraswathi
4. Ponaryanpaadam – Onam Song
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks Rahul. Yeah, it is Gireesh Puthenchery….
Abhilash said
One more doubt Jo, in Anupallavi,
“Parayaatta nombarangal pangidaam…
Etho januray masam…
manassiloreeran Niramizhi Pole…!”
Here, “Pole” is having different style in both Karthik’s and Swetha’s version. But Jo’s version is just plain. Do you think that the Original is boring? :):)
Joseph Thomas said
I must have missed it! Originals are not boring, of course. :-)
Padmaraj Payyur said
Dear Joseph……
Gr8 Effort…Excellent Singing……….
First time am listening this |Song….Really Superb….Recording & Mixing is toooooooooo Gud….
regards
Padmaraj
Rashmi Nair
said
Beautiful rendition!
—
Rashmi
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Praveen Nair | പ്രവീണ് നായര് - away away away again... :'(
said
oh jo! u r back with a nice song! really enjoyed and liked it!!
Thanks,
Praveen K Nair
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Jayesh Lal said
Too good Jo ….
‘j’
Adithi said
Beautiful singing, Jo! And yes, welcome back! :) Glad you are finding time to record after marriage ;).
Loved your write-up too….you spoke my mind :)
Peace if possible, but truth at any rate – Martin Luther
Nancy Menon said
Very good and soulful singing. God Bless you both and may you live 100 years happily married.
Still i say Voice is a gift from God, keep singing along with your wife.
Joseph Thomas said
Padmaraj, Rashmi, Praveen, Jayesh, Anju, Adithi and Nancy – Thank you all so much! :-)
Biju Ramachandran said
v well sung jo.wish yu a very happy married life.
anyone will become romantik after hearing this rendition of yurs…
biju ramachandran
Unnikrishnan Kb said
Welcome back Jo, Nice rendition. Beautiful song. :)
Best!!!
KB
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Subhashini Mukund said
Lovely singing Jo. I have never heard this song before. 100% agree with your write up. Between Wishing you a very happy married life. Hoping to listen to a duet soon with your wife :)
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Joseph Thomas said
Biju, Unnikrishnan and Subhashini – Thank you so much!
Roshine Gnanatharshan. said
WOW , You got a Lovely voice.
not familiar with the song or language.
But………
Loved your singing.
-——————————“ஒரு சிற்றோடையின் சலசலப்பாய்… சிறகாய்…சிலிர்ப்பாய்…எனக்குள் ஒலி எழுப்பும் சங்கீத சப்தஸ்வரமாய்… நீ "
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks Roshine….
Santosh wilson - walking back to muziboo! said
It was a treat to ears listening to this one from you! :)
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Pratane said
Beautifully sung Joseph. Happy married life…
Regards,
Pratheepan
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Santhosh and Pratane. :-)
Meena Menon (visit my blog : http://meenamenon.blogspot.com/) said
wow….beautifully sung jo……as usual…. :)
melody suits your voice so much….great feel…
keep singing always………
- wishing you both a happy married life -
may god bless you both…….
meena.
My new upload
ennodenthinee pinakkm
arikil nee undayirunnenkil
Ennu varum nee
Asha R punichathaya said
New to this song but your songs are always treat to ears , loved it . Happy married life .
—
Thanks,
Asha.
Vaisakh Somanath said
nicely rendered….
u hav got a really soothing voice….
The portions “chaanjirunnu” and “aettupaadi” in d 1st n 2nd charanams respectively, could have given more detailing… The sangathi was not clear there…
The line “pularkaalasooryanaay” could have sung with more control….!!
Overall it was nice!!
Keep singing…
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Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Meena and Asha. :-)
Vaisakh, thanks for the comments and observations on my singing.
Kumaran said
Beautiful song and wonderfully rendered, Jo, in your melodious voice!!!
Joseph Thomas said
Kumaran and Anju – I appreciate your kind words. Thank you!
Archana Menon said
Love this song. I like all your songs, like your voice. Cannot ignore going to my favorites.
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Archana :-)
Ashwathy said
Jo……
Great Singing……Ur soothing voice is juzz amazing……….Keep on singing….dear frnd….
May God Bless u n ur family…
regds
Ash
Swaraaj said
Hi Jo, good to have you back after the short absence! Congrats on your wedding.
Liked you rendition very much. Although it was still in your own style, it was still a bit different. Perhaps more soulful and you seem really into the song. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Please do keep it up. Nice write up too!
Raj
My new uploads:
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Joseph Thomas said
Ash and Swaraaj: Thanks for the comments and observations. I appreciate it very much. :-)
Rajeev Onv(away on a long break) said
Joseph, beautiful melody-excellent rendering! welcome back!
rajeev.onv
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Rajeev :-)
Dr. priya Rajan said
Jo…… What a beautiful song, excellent composition. Brilliant singing as always.
This song looks special and gr8 in yr Voice!
Simple but melodious Orchestra.
Loved it and goes to my fav’.
thanks and wish u all the best. God Bless.
MUSIC is the language of the soul!
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you so much :-)
Preety Reddy said
Joseph bhaiya like to listen to your songs. Everytime i come i check if there are any new songs. Liked it.
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks a lot Preety :-)
Radhika Nair said
Joseph – beautiful and expressive rendition!
Radhika
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Radhika :-)
Deepa kumar said
Beautifully Sung!!!
Deepa
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Roshan George said
love love the song Jo! you’ve sung it fantastically well! fav’d
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Meera Manohar
said
That was just so soul stirring… your voice is such a treat to hear- anytime :)
Awesome job, and the feel was just spot on!
Cheers,
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Joseph Thomas said
Deepa Kumar: Thanks :-)
Roshan: Thank you so much Roshan :-) Glad you liked it.
Meera – Thankooo! :-)
Harshan Nambiar
said
Superb rendition Jo ….goes to my favourites….love this composition !!
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Bhool gaya sab kuch
Aye dil hai Mushkil
Dekha na hai re socha na-
Pukarta chala hoon mai
dil ke jharonke mein
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Harshan :-)
Ranjith k r said
Hey……nice Song….u sung well….liked ur voice also……………
May God Bless You…………
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks Ranjith
Dinil S said
Joseph,
Wow!! simply superb. The feel and modulations were excellent. To my favorites. Keep up the good work and continue singing like this.
Rgds,
Dinil.S
Joseph Thomas said
Thank you Dinil :-)
Rohin said
this is great in your voice Joseph my favorites
Music is an expression of Love – Rohin
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks Rohin
Nandana said
Hello Jo… Browsing through your music, I find that most of my favourites are sung by you…this is one soulful song that I really enjoyed a lot…and being a huge fan of M. Jayachandran, this was one song that I used to replay again and again, somehow the cords struck with me…your rendition here was soulful as I can say and the song feels rather special for me especially for the feel of song, the nostalgia and the romance…Its been a pleasure to hear your songs and I hope that I enjoy more of such songs from you…:)…Cheerios.
Joseph Thomas said
Thanks a lot for your kind words Nandana :-)