Cricket - India Vs. Australia - 7 match One Day Internationals (Season -2009)
Australia lead the 7 match series; 3-2. Out of the 3 matches Australia has won; 2 matches were WON by a narrow margin of 4 and 3 runs, and 1 by 24 runs, whereas India's victories where THUMPING ones (2nd ODI -99 RUNS, 3rd ODI 6 wickets). Ironically Australia lead the series!!
Sachin Tendulkar's INVINCIBLE innings of 175, went in vein, when Praveen Kumar became the C.O.M (CULPRIT of the MATCH). Kumar conceded 16 Runs in Australia's last over; and neither did he make any effort with the bat to compensate it, while India was on the brink of victory.
(Praveen Kumar's brilliant innings in the first ODI. He is talented!)
If Praveen Kumar is the CULPRIT of the MATCH; the Selectors are the CULPRITS of the SERIES(C.O.S). What on earth made them choose a mediocre RAVEENDRA JADEGA over the classy emerging star Rohit Sharma???!! And what made them choose a 'Bits and Pieces' cricketer like Praveen Kumar over the classy and experienced allrounder; Irfan Pathan??!!!
Imagine, IRFAN in Praveen's positions. If Irfan had bowled the last over to Australia, in this 5th ODI. He would have restricted them to a maximum of 9 runs, in the last over (Which would have saved 7 Runs). So Australia, would have ended their innings at 343. Now even if he had conceded the 16 runs that Kumar had; Irfan would have DEFINITELY compensated them, while batting, with his powerful, yet classy strokes; and would have WON the match for India, atleast with 15 balls remaining!! Praveen Kumar is talented. But it is certainly too early for him to play international cricket!
Its HIGH TIME, INDIAN selectors, rethink their strategies!
A BIG BOW, to the BEST BATSMAN, the SPORT has EVER seen; the MASTER BLASTER SACHIN TENDULKAR!! Sir Donald Bradman; had mostly played, against England, while Sachin made mammoth records against, 7 competative test teams, in a terrific career spanning for more than 2 decades!
Another BIG bow, to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the SKIPPER who made TEAM INDIA, a THUNDERBOLT!!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
RITU MUSIC REVIEW - BY KISHORE PRAKASH
After, nearly 3 years, Iam BLOGGING again!!!! This time, Iam bringing before you, MY review, of a WONDERFUL Malayalam Soundtrack!
RITU [ഋതു ] is a Malayalam film, directed by the ace National Award Winning and internationally reputed film-maker, Shyama Prasad.
The Music of RITU, cannot be described briefly described in a single review. This is Musical Extravaganza, and it would never be an exaggeration, if say that, if the film was a British or American Production, Rahulraj would have got an Oscar nomination, and would possibly go for a win in the Original Song Category.If u find, my words, too hard to digest, the soundtrack of Ritu is my ANSWER for you.
The soundtrack has five worldclass songs.
Pularumo: The song starts off softly with heavenly chord arrangements, and on progressing, to higher pitches, turns out to be a celestial melody. The tune is a Magic, created in Kalyani raga. Original innovative ideas, like using flute as a small rhythm piece, lifts the song to above worldclass levels. Rahulraj, enhances the melody, by bringing in varying string arrangements. The amazing chord progressions, chorus, layered synth pads etc, make the song, join the league of Worldclass songs like ‘My heart will go on’ from Titanic and ‘Into the West’ from The Lord of the Rings.Superb rendition by newcomers Suchith and Gayathri.
Love Kills: This song has English lyrics throughout. Smitha Nishant renders the track. This is an Electropop number, with innovatively programmed rhythms and addictive bass hooks. The track falls in the genre of most modern Electro-Pop-Dance numbers of the late 2000’s. Trumpet appears in the track, which adds Jazz as a hidden layer. This track would be a rage among the youth, as Rahman’s ‘Boys’ was in 2004. EXTRA-ORDINARY is the only word that defines the track.
Venal Kattil: This is another magical piece, from Rahulraj, who also renders the song. Rahulraj’s exceptional voice powers the flawless rendition. The extraordinary tune is powered by exceptionally arranged acoustic strings. Variations in bass throughout the song, make u feel that you are traveling to some other planet. Saxophone, one of Rahulraj’s favourite instruments, plays magic in this track too. This is a song which would get the listeners instantly hooked to it. The melody in the tune, is what Malayalam songs have been missing for long. Rafeeq Ahmed's inspiring penmanship adds to further intoxication.
Kukkukkoo: Again backed by trademark Rahulraj acoustics, this song, would be a popular number among the masses. Superstar (Reality show hosted by Amrita Tv) runner up, JEETU, renders the song. The tune gives you a pleasant feel, and takes you to a feel-good atomosphere, like many Rahulraj songs like ‘Hey Lelo’ had done earlier. Rafeeq Ahmed’s lyrics have been written for the masses, which would instantly appeal to all. The lyrics can be described, to fall in the genre of the superhit tamil song, Urvasi Urvasi(Kadhalan). Rahulraj, shows his versatility again, by bringing in jazz, in interlude form, to a modern country-based song. JEETU’s voice, is so vibrant, and reminds us of Karthik’s renditions in Malayalam.
Cindrella(Chanchalam): This song is rendered by Neha, and the runner-up in the first season of ‘Superstar’ ; Job. This is a soothing, but fast moving melody, powered by trance and club beats with Indian Classical interludes.
The first four songs, would create instant addiction to listeners, whereas, the last song, would take its time, to grow on you. If the movie becomes a hit as expected, then, this soundtrack would be a LANDMARK in Indian Film Music History. Sure, there is scope for National Award for the composer. Oscar, certainly is a distant dream for a Malayalam Film.
RITU [ഋതു ] is a Malayalam film, directed by the ace National Award Winning and internationally reputed film-maker, Shyama Prasad.
The Music of RITU, cannot be described briefly described in a single review. This is Musical Extravaganza, and it would never be an exaggeration, if say that, if the film was a British or American Production, Rahulraj would have got an Oscar nomination, and would possibly go for a win in the Original Song Category.If u find, my words, too hard to digest, the soundtrack of Ritu is my ANSWER for you.
The soundtrack has five worldclass songs.
Pularumo: The song starts off softly with heavenly chord arrangements, and on progressing, to higher pitches, turns out to be a celestial melody. The tune is a Magic, created in Kalyani raga. Original innovative ideas, like using flute as a small rhythm piece, lifts the song to above worldclass levels. Rahulraj, enhances the melody, by bringing in varying string arrangements. The amazing chord progressions, chorus, layered synth pads etc, make the song, join the league of Worldclass songs like ‘My heart will go on’ from Titanic and ‘Into the West’ from The Lord of the Rings.Superb rendition by newcomers Suchith and Gayathri.
Love Kills: This song has English lyrics throughout. Smitha Nishant renders the track. This is an Electropop number, with innovatively programmed rhythms and addictive bass hooks. The track falls in the genre of most modern Electro-Pop-Dance numbers of the late 2000’s. Trumpet appears in the track, which adds Jazz as a hidden layer. This track would be a rage among the youth, as Rahman’s ‘Boys’ was in 2004. EXTRA-ORDINARY is the only word that defines the track.
Venal Kattil: This is another magical piece, from Rahulraj, who also renders the song. Rahulraj’s exceptional voice powers the flawless rendition. The extraordinary tune is powered by exceptionally arranged acoustic strings. Variations in bass throughout the song, make u feel that you are traveling to some other planet. Saxophone, one of Rahulraj’s favourite instruments, plays magic in this track too. This is a song which would get the listeners instantly hooked to it. The melody in the tune, is what Malayalam songs have been missing for long. Rafeeq Ahmed's inspiring penmanship adds to further intoxication.
Kukkukkoo: Again backed by trademark Rahulraj acoustics, this song, would be a popular number among the masses. Superstar (Reality show hosted by Amrita Tv) runner up, JEETU, renders the song. The tune gives you a pleasant feel, and takes you to a feel-good atomosphere, like many Rahulraj songs like ‘Hey Lelo’ had done earlier. Rafeeq Ahmed’s lyrics have been written for the masses, which would instantly appeal to all. The lyrics can be described, to fall in the genre of the superhit tamil song, Urvasi Urvasi(Kadhalan). Rahulraj, shows his versatility again, by bringing in jazz, in interlude form, to a modern country-based song. JEETU’s voice, is so vibrant, and reminds us of Karthik’s renditions in Malayalam.
Cindrella(Chanchalam): This song is rendered by Neha, and the runner-up in the first season of ‘Superstar’ ; Job. This is a soothing, but fast moving melody, powered by trance and club beats with Indian Classical interludes.
The first four songs, would create instant addiction to listeners, whereas, the last song, would take its time, to grow on you. If the movie becomes a hit as expected, then, this soundtrack would be a LANDMARK in Indian Film Music History. Sure, there is scope for National Award for the composer. Oscar, certainly is a distant dream for a Malayalam Film.
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