![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It was all about longevity, sustainability and the 'evergreen' tag back then. Whether it was Raja sir with his " Thenpaandi Chemmayile " or Rahman sir with his "Pudhu Vellai Mazhai" they have always managed to conjure up some of the best partnerships with our renowned lyricists, creating a synergy that still sounds as good as it did back then. 2 or 3 decades ago, every song that was sung had a purpose and a small story within itself which acts as its central source of attraction(I'm not talking about the picturization here, which is another subject altogether). Half our songs nowadays have lyrics that sound like the aftermath of a cat running over a keyboard. Gone are the days when Vaali and Vairamuthu transcended mortal boundaries to give us meaningful, out-of-the-world lyrics that would be etched in stone forever. What happened to our lyrics?Īs a person who knows Tamil music well right from Gaana Bala to AR Rahman(if I could say so myself), I can't help but think how musical lyricists and lyrics have changed over the years. But nowadays there is something that messes with the minds of the people. Over the years there have been various composers who have taken Indian compositions to the world and beyond. When the world looks at Indian Cinema the first thing that comes to mind is M usic. ![]()
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