On Repeat

From my ipod, most played -
Song: Ninnukori
Movie: Agninakshatram.
Composer: Ilayaraaja.

(Disclaimer: My knowledge of music: Zilch. But I have ears, I can close my eyes, I can listen, I can feel. Sometimes I am moved. Sometimes I recognise patterns. And then I write about them. The Musically-Educated-Reader may feel free to holler back, in case of glaring errors. Much thanks. )

Have you seen the video of "Ninnukori"? I don't remember the details, but it involves spandex, belted tank top, socked feet, dancing silky long hair, disco lights and seduction, innit? Now, forget the visuals. Plug your ears, close your eyes, listen and sway. Brilliant motley of sounds that starts with psychedelic beats - pet-shop-boyish and oh-so-80's, classical sophisticated vocals, jazz guitar (I maintain it is the piano but Vijay says its the guitar and what-the-hell, he usually is right when it comes to music.) and the quintessential violin of Ilayaraja. There are layers and layers of discrete (sometimes discreet) sounds criss crossing each other violently, and creating a tune in the process. The vocals cut across, quite assertively, girlish and happy-go-lucky. There is a tinge of impishness to the lyrics. The first line possesses and covets boldly. Yet, I think, the tune emerges into lyrical softness and sophistication, tad later, and the tone is wistful, slowly sensous. Kaliedoscope of sounds and words, brilliantly orchestrated, to sound casual and naughty. My latest addiction, on repeat.