Jan 13, 2005 04:12 PM
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(Updated Jan 13, 2005 04:12 PM)
Kavita Krishnamurthy (now Subramaniam), in my opinion, is one of the most under-rated singers present in the Hindi film industry today. She has sung some great songs, some of which have awarded her while some have not. I am now selecting her best songs which are my choices. But first a small introduction of Kavitaji.
Introduction:
Kavita Krishnamurthy was born to a South Indian family in Delhi, she was taught Hindustani classical music and Rabindra Sangeet from a young age. Then Kavita moved to Mumbai to be as a professional singer with her aunt. A St Xavier's college (Mumbai) graduate, she began her career singing for Hemant Kumar, also recorded songs for music director Manna Dey. She has worked with industry greats such as R D Burman and Laxmikant Pyarelal.
However, Kavita has sung complicated songs to perfection. Her voice is soothing to hear. She sings different kinds of songs. She is married to violin proponent Dr L Subramaniam and the duo performs together occasionally.
In my opinion more than freshness there is more substance and maturity in her voice which is why I guess she doesn?t tend to sing all kind of songs.
My choices:
(1)Ye Dil Sun Raha Hai-Khamoshi-The Musical--Jatin-Lalit.
This one song from Khamoshi still rules my heart. An awesome slow number with Kavita singing her heart out. Although this particular song didn?t get the success that it deserved but still those who have heard this song love it and me too. Actually apart from this song it was this particular album which gave much recognition to Kavita. I can?t write more on this song because somehow I don?t have this song right now.
(2)Paigaam-Lakeer---A.R.Rahman
Well I had included this song in Shaan?s best 5 songs, included in my list of top 10 songs of 2004 and again I have to include it in Kavita?s best tracks too. This one is an absolute gem from A.R.Rahman. A romantic duet which is sang excellently by both Shaan as well as Kavita Subramaniam. The song begins with sound of winds blowing and then the slow music takes over. Shaan then starts singing this song and Kavita follows. The songs takes a fast note somewhere in the middle and then comes to its original pace. The flute plays a very important part in this song and is well complimented by the singers.
(3)Bin tere Sanam-Yaara Dildaara--Jatin-Lalit
A peppy romantic number with some great music and singing by both singers. When the first time I heard the song I couldn?t believe initially that it was Kavita?s voice. It sounded so young. The song starts of with guitar strings and drums forming typically a club atmosphere. Then Kavita takes over and sings the notes with Udit Narayan. After the initial voices Udit sings the lines of the song to perfection along with great support from Kavita. Perfect song to hear at any occasion.
(4)Dola re Dola-Devdas--Ismail Darbar
A fast paced number. This time its not a male-female singer singing together. It?s a duet with two female leads one is Kavita and to compliment her there is Shreya Goshal. Both of them sing and do the ?Jugalbandi? and the result is before us-a great song. Not to mention the fast paced music by Ismail Darbar is great to listen too but it?s the voice of Kavita which impresses the most.
(5)Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam-HDDCS-Ismail Darbar
A sad slow romantic number. Begins with a sadistic note to it and then the music starts of. Kavita then takes over and sings Hum Dil de chuke Sanam? along with Mohammad Salamat (I am not sure about the male singer). The way in which Kavita sings the songs especially before the male lead sings is just amazing. The best time to hear this song is at night specially when you are out with loved one on a long drive.
O.K its time to end my selection. I guess this is my shortest rvu of all. Hope it went well.
