Manjal Mugame
Manjal Mugame Lyrics & Chords
In the recent days, Kizhakku Pookum (Anwar) a Malayalam song kept taking rounds in Muziboo. As I kept listening to it, got reminded of ‘Manjal Mugame’. Thanks to Kaushick – here is why – “what reminded you about Kizhakku Pookum is probably the rythm which is 7-8 ( misra chaapu) in both the songs… the raga, however, is not the same…”
I’m not sure how popular this song was at the time of its release. But I just love the tune. I didn’t find a K track so ended up making a vocal cut. It is half baked and you will notice volume flying up and down between my verses and the chorus, request you to bear with it. That’s all from Disclaimer deck :)
Something to chew around this song… okay to start with, I have always wondered why Hanuman Slokam was required in this song!? Anyone?? Moving on, Tamil films have some standard visuals for songs such as this – Vandathey from Kizhakku Vaasal, Thoodu Selvathaaradi from Singaravelan, Paatu Solli from Azhagi. The female movie watchers (fanatics) will understand what I mean – from costume (Yellow silk saree for sure!) to accessories to a tree oonjal – they are all stereotyped…. but still beautiful. Choreography in this song is especially noteworthy – and yes, I cannot be more sarcastic about it! Another weird aspect is to literally try and capture the metaphorical lyrics on screen. I think most film makers assume that general audience deserve no credit and can be graded with zero intelligence. Subtlety is beyond our scope. Here is a for-instance that amuses me – New York Nagaram song carries this lyrics – Naangu kannadi suvarkalukulle naanum meluguvarthiyum Thanimai Thanimayo – so director thought it would add value if the hero sat in a restaurant with glass windows all around with a candle in his table.GRRR :-O Not to mention that ‘New York’ nagaram song was shot in Swiss (look for its flag)… Unbelievable! Manjal Mugame has one too – lyricist did a grave mistake of writing this line – Baaram Thaanga Vandha Vizhudhey…Marathin Vaeraaii Aana Amuthey – so the heroine runs to a tree and hugs it… symbolizing ‘marathin vaeraai’ possibly!! :-((
Jokes apart, I wanted to do this song for Vasanth. I was not in the best of my times when I met him… truly god-send and a blessing in disguise. So here goes :)
Song: Manjal Mugame
Movie: ABCD
Originally sung by: Saindhavi
Cover by: Revathi
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January 30, 2011
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Nalli said
Wow! Very nice.
I’m here…
Kaushick M ( catching up on listening ) said
Never heard the original… what reminded you about Kizhakku Pookum is probably the rythm which is 7-8 ( misra chaapu) in both the songs… the raga, however, is not the same…
Nice singing Revathi!
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Anbu Mohamed
said
Revathi,
Nice write-up and not familiar with the song. The other songs you mentioned made me to imagine the situation of this song. You have done beautifully well which is so usual from you, but the K-track was a bit noisy probably a vocal cut one.
Liked it.
Regards
Anbu J. Mohamed
Raj kumar Anjan said
One of the few best songs from Iman… Guess the music was by Iman… Welcome aboard!!! :D I mean, to the vocal-cut track users’ club… Can understand how special this song is to you… Machchi is lucky… :) Singing wise, you could avoid those tremolos which at times impair the beauty of the cover… Take care of those offs grinning here and there… Never thought this would get posted today… Surprised me indeed… 16 um petRu peru vaazhvu vaazha en vaazhthukkaL… :-)
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Nivetha (away) said
Hi…
Beautiful melody from D.Iman… Beautifully sung… Nice listening to you… Best wishes…
Thanks & Regards
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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said
Beautiful song and excellently rendered with your beautiful dynamic voice!!!
Migavum meimaranthu negiznthu rasithen….
Enna oru abaramana kirangadikkum vaseegaramana valimaiyana kural gambeeranadai podugirathu!!!!
manamaara Paaaaraattuthalgalmaa!!!
Ella valumum petru santhoshamaga vazga!!!
D.Theagaraj
Dinesh Mani (away indefinitely) said
Great singing.
Latha Ganti
said
Revathi am not familiar with the originalsong!enjoyed your rendition :-)
Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Thanks Kaushick. I wanted to add a list that felt similar – Chinna Thaayaval (Thalapathy), Thoothu Selvatharadi (S.Velan) – tunewise and Neeya Pesiyadu (Thirumalai) too… now I get it… rhythm did the trick!
Nalli, Raj, Anbu, Nivetha, Theagaraj, Dinesh, Latha – Thanks for listening in and registering your comments :)
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Adithi said
So sorry for getting here so late, Revs!
Immensely enjoyed your write-up! Totally agree with you, especially about the out-of-place sloka usage in the tune!
I have never heard this original and the movie. The tune was pleasant but there was something very irksome about it- not able to put a finger to it exactly. Imam is not one of my fav MDs and will find it difficult to take this tune with me beyond this post :P
Excellent singing and very good feel in it. Intha paattai itha vida sirappaa paada mudiyaathunnu nenaikkaren….you did very well :)
I was thinking that your voice will suit Sujatha songs very well if you can manage that high pitch. Please do try it out when you get a chance :)
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Musique
said
One of Saindhavi’s best singing ….enjoyed the song in ur voice Revathi……liked it……good feel
……musique
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Srividya Kasturi
said
Nice singing revathy!!
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Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Adithi – Ha! Sujatha cover thaan next panindu irukken… good timing ;) Thanks for listening
Musique, Srividya – Thanks a ton for your comments! :)
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Swati Prasad (unable to be frequent) said
just beautiful :)
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Tha Kathir thanks friends said
Wow. Revathi: Did you do this much. Greate.
Keep it up dear friend and the other male voice too.
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Babu Nm said
reavathi am not familiar with the original one
but immensely loved and liked your effort. great one… keep it up
music is all about heart and soul KEEP our heart and soul clean
Hamsa Rishi
said
Revathi
Nice write up!!
Not familiar with the song but loved your vc & singing
Keep it up & keep posting…
BW
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Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Swati, Kathir, Babu and Hamsa – Thank you so much… glad you liked my cover!
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Sukumar R ( far away ) said
had to wait long to listen u…:)
very nice singing…never heard this before…
u sound nice with out music in this song…
Dwarak - back in slow motion said
“Raamanukaaga thoodhu pona Hanumaney en poNNukaaga nee poga maattiya”, cries the dad of the actress Sneha, a young widow, out of agony that he wanted his daughter to get remarried to the actor Shyam in the movie “ABCD”. May be that’s why “Aanjaneya Mathi Paata Laananam Kaancha Naadhri Kamaneeya Vigraham” sloka has been used in this song that follows immediately after the dad’s such dialogues…. Nevertheless, I respect the opinions registered in ur write-up…. Most of the Tamil movies revolve around some kinda sentiments and the serial killers who survive by making people cry through their back to back TV serial shows, must start thinking out of the box to relate to reality…. I too got reminded of ‘Kizhakku pookkum’ song while I heard this song, but unsure as to why, thanks to my poor music sense…. Liked ur natural expressions through out this rendition…. Nice dedication to Vasanth…. Best wishes….
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Thinkal govind kumar
said
Nicely rendered in your great voice !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.
Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Sukumar – I get it, I was online at the time I received your comment. Thx for patiently putting up with it :)
Dwarak – Thats good to know. Idukum inda padam paathen naan… despite that it didnt ring a bell. Glad you liked it and thanks for writing your thoughts here.
Govind ji, Renu – appreciate your listening and the comments, thanks v much!
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Kitcha Swamy said
Lovely rendition Revathi. Very nice singing.
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Biju Ramachandran
said
good job revathi…
not yur best though…
keep singing…
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Nivedan(away) said
Wow classic singing Revathi…:) just so cool. Sweet voice neat expressions.So subtle the way you deliver fantastic, enjoyed it.
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Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Kitcha, Biju, Nivedan – Thanks for tuning in and registering your thoughts here! Very much appreciated.
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Ramesh Tadi said
Revathi… Very nice write up, though not familiar with ORGinal… enjoyed the beautiful rendition… great stuf…
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Bharathi Sridharan said
hey never saw that you sung this song…!! Iniki I was browsing through your Muziboo page to see if you sang Thaalatum poongatru ever…and saw this…sounds really good…romba nalla solinda la…padanum nu….
Vishnu Mohan ( busy mode) said
Revathi nice song selection Nice singing too
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Revathi Vasanth (away) said
Ramesh, Bharathi and Vishnu – Thanks for tuning in and appreciate your comments here.
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