Bassa nova rhythm texture

Influenced by West coast jazz, in the 1950s composer Antonio Carlos Jobim helped to form Bossa Nova, a new music that blended together gentle Brazilian rhythms & melodies with cool-toned improvising.

As far as Bossa nova is concerned, Rhythm does not play vital role in it, however, it would have unique way of rhythm pattern. Rim clicks or clave pattern or son clave pattern rhythm brings the color/identity of Bossa nova rhythm. Normally, it would be based on 4/4 time signature.

Although, the song Kathal oviyam from Alaigal oivathillai has not have a perfect Bossa nova rhythmic structure, it's rhythm is closer to Bossa nova rhythm texture.

Well, talking about Kathal oviyum paadum song, congos/drum kit has been replaced by Synth rhythm. I reckon Clave pattern has been produced through rhythm pad. It is based on 4/4 time.

Malare malare un vaasam from Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal:

It has rhythm texture closure to Bossa nova rhythm pattern. I am afraid that it is based on 2/4 time signature.

Its poly-pulse rhythm pattern goes alike: At pallavi & saranam, 4 off-beat through Synth. And 3 beats of Clava rhythm overlap on 1st two off-beat of Synth & the syncopation of 2 synth off-beat complete one beat measure.

At end of the Saranams, when Janaki sings something like - "Thaduthugu Thakathugu Thakathugu tha", which is final korvai of Theermanam. However, it does not have any rhythm accompaniment rather strings accompany the vocal melody. {smile}

Sollividu vennilave from Amaidhi Padai:

It has programmed rhythm texture. Who knows Congos & Rim clicks were made through VST drum machine.

Its Rhythm cycle goes alike: 2 off-beats of Congo, 1 Rim click beat, 3 off-beats of Congo & 1 Rim click beat complete a common time of 4/4. Again, rhythm of this song was intended for Latino rhythm, which is very closer to Bossa nova rhythm texture. 02:53 - 03:00 has poly-melody of two classical guitars.

Not only Bassa nova, however, Raaja sir has used Lambada style of rhythm in his composition. Lambada is a Brazilian dance. It's style of rhythm is adopted from Samba, Cumbia, Mambo, Tango, Salsa & et al.,

One fine example of Lambada rhythm in His composition is "Chinna manikkaga" from Senthooram...The song - Chinna Poo Chinna Poo from Japanil kalyanaraman has tinge of Tango rhythm pattern.

The songs - Thai Ariyatha - Arangetra Velai, Maamukku maylapore than from Velaikaran, Aan Pillai Enraal from En Jeevan Paduthu and et al., have Latino pattern rhythm.

Similarly, the songs - Maamarathila oonjal from Karisakaattu poove & Iravu paagalai theda from Kannukkul Nilavu have programmed Latino pattern rhythm.

So does many more rhythm pattern were textured within the bound of Raajaish way out.

always

~~Raaja rules!

Overture or prelude, eh?

Overture:

An instrumental composition purposely as an induction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio. Rarely, in cine compositions we have such an introduction musical piece. However, the introduction music before any cine song is referred as 1st BGM or prelude. Below reference of 9 Genres from 10 preludes of Raaja sir's compositions that define his mathematical innate ability, making a huge impact as if an overture for the prelude of a mere ratio of time.

Putham puthu kaalai - Alaigal Oyvathillai:

It’s prelude originates with trill of Oboe; accent of bass guitar with maraca & later joins synth make Reggae structure. Novelty of dawn was pronounced by Janaki amma, which makes so iciness ambiance…especially for this season. {wink}

Oru murai kettale - Inime Naangathan:

Basically, it is an Alternative Rock number. Prelude of Oru murai kettale has live whamming on electric guitar through vibrato arm & heavy metal drumming. Simply Rocking prelude, which would raise the temperature at your end. {wink}

Vaanile thenila from Kaakhi Chattai:

This song has tinge of big band Jazz fusion. It is a lovely piece, which has something alike arpeggios on keys. It's dark lovely melody through reed & heavy string orchestra could make huge seduction on their musical texture.

Oru Kaaviyum from Aruvadai naal:

Its prelude has Ghazal accent rhythm through tabla with running Synth. Tabla plays Kavali, an 8 beat rhythmic structure. Song is based on 4/4 time. The emotional appeal in the Choir imitates the melody of Saranams' last line.

Madai Thirandhu from Nizhalgal:

Basically, this song is a Rhythm & blues number with heavy string orchestra arrangement! It has an avant-garde prelude with intermingle of different guitars sounding. Polyphonic guitar texture with distortion resonance through electric lead guitar overlapped on running bass guitar with snares accompaniment.

Vaanam thottu ponna from Thevar Magan:

The song Vaanam thottu ponna is Requiem version of Pottri paadadi ponne. It is kind of fugue format; successive progression of five or six choir parts sing the same melody with different tones.

Dhoori dhoori - Thendral Sudum:

It originates with lively string orchestra, lead electric guitar & swing rhythm on snares with ¾ time signature make candidly Waltz structures onto which a brass plays a floating melody.

Dingu dongurappo - Valli:

This song is based on Flamenco genre. The prelude wherein, technique of golpe is played on guitar.

Vaa vaa kanmani from Innisai Mazhai:

It is a heavy Rock prelude. Infact, it is a melancholic version of a sweet romantic duet. It's prelude originates with foot-tapping rhythm arrangement through live drum-kit & after 1st minute rolling on octobans is more like punch to stop its solo performance. Later, joins distortion effect through electric lead guitar with heavy drumming & programmed clapping of hands make a live Rock concert ambiance. It has been set in 4/4 beat.

Manitha Manitha from Kan sivanthal man sivakkum:

It is March genre song! It's prelude originates with something alike staccato through violin & its lead melody was imitated by heavy string orchestra; this shows the clear evidence of Raaja sir's mathematical innate ability as it is more like a mini violin concerto. Later, heavy brass arrangement with snares make french revolution music resonance! The timing of 0.39 - 0.41 reveals that Raaja sir is so diplomatic...as apparently, heavy string arrangement had nuances of beethoven's 5th symphony - 1st movement, however, he did not give room for nitpickers as it is just negligible inspiration for those seconds may be, it should be overture for marching movement composition.

So, there are n number of preludes set in different permutations and combination of orchestra & may follow a particular genre to some extent, which gives the hint for color of the song.

always

~~Raaja rules!