Language is not a barrier to enjoy music. At some point of time, some songs captured our mind for the tunes and compositions. Lyrics or Languages does not matter. You may have felt, that this will be liked by other language people as well if they happen to listen to the song. Which song was that? If you have a list, write it here with he song title and the movie name. Music lovers like me will check from YouTube and relish. LETS SHARE THE MUSIC AND HEEL OUR MIND.
I have many songs to write here, I will start with one song per post. Tamil move - rekka Song title - kannamma kannamma en azhagupooncholai PS...NonTamilians, listen to this song and do write how you liked it and share your songs.
In one song (while she is dancing) there is the suggestion that one can actually speak an unfamiliar language....if the music, and the choreography of the dance are appealing enough. "Hips Don't Lie" is a song by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, featuring Haitian .... The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography on 31 August 2006 and the MTV Latin Award for Song Of The Year on ..... (source: wikipedia "Hips don't lie") here is the music video: Ms. Farah Khan was consulted in the choreography. You can easily see that touch towards the end when the group of dancers appear in white dresses. And then there was the Haitian carnaval, and the death-mask of el día de los muertos. The Haitian singer Wyclif Jean could pack in such a lot of syllables into the rhythm so nicely. Like listening to an expert hindustani percussion player.
Thank you for sharing the Shakira song Amulet. I enjoyed the music and dance. Do share more catchy songs and music. Also enjoyed reading interesting details about the song.
Neela, I googled the first song to find a youtube link to listen to the audio. It sounded like a lament. The still picture of a child coming up on the youtube screen was adding to the notion. Ballads (story telling songs) and laments (or blues, that are descriptions of sadness) require some language skills to appreciate, because the underlying music is a minor part of the scheme. When the listener has no connection to the language (lyrics) of the song, it is the rhythm of the music that can hold the attention and appreciation of a culturally different listener. Could the song move the hips, shoulders, and/or head of the listener in tune with the song? -- could be the filter question you may ask yourself. [when the language isn't there, and it is a totally instrumental music, then it can easily go across language barriers... such as this one: ] If your intent is to help people appreciate the musical quality of Tamil songs, despite no Tamil knowledge, then you must provide a link to the music, so it is easy to listen to, by just clicking the link. Without a link, people may not bother. I liked this A.R.Rahman concert video, that is mostly instrumental music, played by students in a music college.
Music is medicine for the soul. Power to heal,makes us happy,our friend while driving and feeling lonely. When you have a breakup or think about your ex... 1) kanave kanave - David Tamil movie 2) po nee po 3) evano oruvan- Alaipayudhey When you think about college.. 1) All kadhal desam songs When you feel romantic.. 1) Minnale songs especially vaseegara When you feel peppy.. 1) rangeela songs When you feel angry and disappointed in life.. 1) satham illadha thanimai keten -Tamil song from amarkalam.. Many more.. I realized I have become an oldie but hey those songs takes me to such wonderful days Nothing is real,everything is maya but in my imaginary world..those songs are my Life!
Since you started with a lament-song, here is a "Blues" song that is called "I'll play the blues for you". Joe Bonamassa has a version (youtube link), and plenty of others also have their version. Here are the lyrics (but not necessary for feeling the music): If you're down and out and you feel real hurt Come on over to the place where I live And all your loneliness I'll try to soothe I'll play the blues for you Don't be afraid come on in You might run across some of your old friends All your loneliness I gotta soothe I'll play the blues for you I got no big name and I ain't no big star I play the blues for you on my guitar All your loneliness I'll try to soothe I 'll play the blues for you