The Unsaid...

"Jo bhi main kehna chahoon, barbaad karen alfaaz mere, alfaaz mere..."

("Whatever I want to say, is ruined by my words, my words...")

- Irshad Kamil, from the Hindi film "Rockstar"

And hence, "The Unsaid..."

The Unsaid... by chirubluerecords

Hope you like it!

Regards,

Chiru

Desh Raag in D

Hi All,

It's with great pleasure and excitement that I present my latest composition to you all! The song is based on Raag "Desh" but it doesn't necessarily conform to all the hard-set rules of the raag; enough liberties were taken with the usage of adjoining notes; there is also a mild touch of one of my favorites, Raag "Sarang", in there. :)

This song is special because a number of my friends (including three of my college band mates) played the role of contributing artists - Arun (he always has these invaluable suggestions on how to build a track), Mahesh (a fantastic keyboard player), Vikram (I haven't come across anyone more passionate about the bass), Shriram (an awesome player of string instruments). Thank you all for your amazing ideas and contributions!

The song has been recorded in three different languages - Telugu, Hindi & Tamil (in the order of conception). Much thanks to all the lyricists (Chaitu, Sonal & Arun) for coming up with some scintillatingly poetic and, at the same time, hummable lines for the songs. Also, a BIG thanks to all the singers (Mrudul, Revati, Sonal & Chaitu, again!) who not only came up with lilting renditions in their own unique styles, but also great improvisations that I couldn't have come up with by myself.

Special thanks to Revati Nalole, my Hindustani teacher (she has sung the Hindi version). This song wouldn't have happened without her music lessons.

Here are the tracks along with credits (in detail).

TRACK LISTING:

Madhuvulu kurise... (Telugu)

Vocals: Mrudul Phulgirkar Patankar, Chaitanya Deshpande

Lyrics: Chaitanya Deshpande

Madhuvulu kurise... by chirubluerecords

Rimjhim boondon se... (Hindi)

Vocals: Revati Nalole, Chaitanya Deshpande

Lyrics: Sonal Kulkarni

Rimjhim boondon se... by chirubluerecords

Malargalai rasithen... (Tamil)

Vocals: Sonal Kulkarni, Chaitanya Deshpande

Lyrics: Arun R. Y.

Malargalai rasithen... by chirubluerecords

INSTRUMENT CREDITS:

Keyboard: Sai Mahesh Koppole

Acoustic Guitar & Solo Violin: Shriram Raghunathan
Bass Guitar: Vikram Muralidaran

Hope you like what you hear! :)

Regards,

Chiru

Crazy About You!

Hey guys,

I am thrilled to share my latest composition with you all. This song, titled "Crazy About You", is basically a full-length extension of a short BGM piece, Mad About You, that I had recorded for a short film called "I still remember her" by Teja Dirisala.

Credits:

Lyrics & Vocals: Chaitanya Deshpande

Additional Programming: Sai Mahesh Koppole

Bass Guitar: Vikram Muralidaran

Crazy About You! by chirubluerecords

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Lyrics:

Nuvvena? Nee navvena?

(Is this you? Is this your smile?)

Kavvinche... nee choopena?

(Is this your look that is making me go crazy?)

Ninne choodagane gunde lona edo... rhythm moginattu unde...

(I feel a rhythm racing in my heart whenever I see you...)

Edemaindo kani kallu ninnu chuda, varam koruthu unde...

(I don't know what's happening, but my eyes are requesting a 'boon' to keep looking at you forever...)

Oh uh oh... em andame...

(Oh uh oh... how beautiful you are!)

Oh uh oh... nanu champene...

(Oh uh oh... this is killing me!)

Charanam:

Nathone nenunde lookamlo, digivachave o taarakalaa...

(You came in to my world like a star descending upon the sky...)

Ee roze ee vela neevalla, jariginda ee godavantha oh oh...

(Did all the pandemonium in my life begin with your arrival?)

Neetho matadaalani entho chusa...

(I tried so hard to talk to you...)

Naa lo nene… (edo) oohinchesa...

(And dreamed doing so...)

Neeke ivvalantu poole kosa...

(I plucked flowers just for you...)

Anukundedo kavitaga rasaa...

(And wrote down all my thoughts as a poem...)

Etuvaip elutuvunna… ninne hey vetikestunna

(Wherever I go... I keep looking out for you, hoping to get at least a glimpse...)

Hey, kalaga anipistunna… aa kala lone jevinchainaa… oh... oh ho oh!

(Hey, even if this is all just a dream, I don't mind living in this dream forever...)

Emaindo! Nee mayalo...

(I don't what has happened to me because of you...)

Padipoya nee premalo...

(I have fallen in love with you...)

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,

Chiru

Love is in the air...

Hey guys,

I am very excited to present my first duet song to you all... :)

This track was first composed for the short film, ISRH (by Teja Dirisala), but has since been enhanced in to a complete song.

As the name goes, the song is a love duet which has been beautifully sung by Chaitanya Deshpande & Mrudul Phulgirkar Patankar (thanks a lot, guys!).

Special thanks to Vikram (who played the Bass) & Arun (for all his suggestions, especially with regards to percussion).

Love is in the air by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it. :)

Regards,

Chiru

Mad about you!

Hey guys,

This is a track I recently composed for a short film directed by Teja Dirisala. As the name suggests, this piece plays in the background while the film's hero goes mad behind the girl of his dreams... :)

Vocals: Chaitanya Deshpande
Bass: Vikram Muralidaran

Mad about you by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it! :)

Regards,
Chiru

Buddy!

Hey guys,

I am very excited to present my first short film score to you all. :)

Thanks to Sarat Sharma and his team at YP Films for the opportunity to score for 'Buddy!'. It was both a challenge and a great experience working on the soundtrack for this film.

The whole experience was all the more special since both my brothers, Harish and Parvesh have also worked on the film. Harish created the art work that can be seen along with the end credits while Parvesh is the guy playing the main lead. :)

Without further ado, here's the film (Language - Telugu, subtitled in English):

Following are the various tracks used for the score, if you'd like to listen to them individually:

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1) Intro (Title track)

2) Watching friends play cricket

3) Wish to play and refusal

4) Making a wish

5) Meeting Buddy for the first time

6) My best buddy! (End credits)

Soundtrack Credits:

VOCALS:

Chaitanya Deshpande

Chiranjeevi Rathnaala

INSTRUMENTS:

Bass Guitar: Vikram Muralidharan

Acoustic Guitar: Shriram Balasubramanian

Lead Guitar, Keyboards & Percussion: Chiranjeevi Rathnaala

A BIG thanks to Vikram, Shriram and Chaitu for contributing to the score at short notice.

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,

Chiru

Priyasakhi...

Hey guys,

It's with great pleasure that I present to you my second composition in Tamil... it is actually a Tamil remake of my last song which was recorded in Telugu, Priyathama...

The lyrics are considerably different in Tamil... Arun has done a great job coming up with some 'scintillating' lines for this version. It's unbelievable that this is the first time he is attempting lyrics for a tune.

Chaitu, who originally sang the Telugu version, has sung the song beautifully in Tamil as well. Thanks a lot bro, for your passion and commitment, and for adding so much value to this song.

Priyasakhi by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it. :)

Regards,

Chiru

Hello! (Cover)

Hey guys,

'Hello', by Lionel Ritchie, is one of my all-time favorite songs, so I thought why not record a cover version of the same. :)

I have recorded all the instrument tracks for the song - keyboard, guitar, bass and percussion - by myself, and have also lent my voice to an entire track for the first time. :D

Hello by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it.

Regards,
Chiru

Priyathama...

Hey guys,

I am ready with a new song, after a long wait! :)

This song is basically a lullaby, but one with a romantic touch... ;)

Again, it's Chaitu (Chaitanya Deshpande) featuring with lyrics and rendition on this song! He has written some beautiful lyrics for the song, and sung them even more beautifully. In my opinion, this is his best performance till date. (Thanks a lot, bro, for adding so much value to the song!)

Also as usual, credit to Arun for his invaluable suggestions; can't do without them.

Priyathama by chirubluerecords

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Here are the lyrics for the song, along with translation in parentheses, for the benefit of all non-Telugu speaking folks... :)

Priyatama... Priyatama...

(Oh my Love... Oh my Love...)

Challani Vennelava...

(Are you the pleasant moonlight of my life?)

Priyatama... Priyatama...

(Oh my Love... Oh my Love...)

Manasuke Madhurimava...

(Are you the sweet honey of my heart?)

Naa Gundelo... nee chelimine, daachanila snehama...

(Your love will always be treasured in my heart...)

Naa Kanulatho... nee navvule, chudaalila, O priya...

(I would like to see you smile like this... always...)

First verse repeats...

Ee reyi lo... Madi O hayi lo...

(This night... in this joyful moment...)

Naa gunde pai, nidurinchu eevela...

(Come, rest on my bosom and sleep peacefully...)

Na gunde lo... O madhura ragam ila...

(A melodious tune will enter my heart...)

Palikenu ee velalo, neeke jola paatala...

(To sing you a sweet lullaby for you...)

Ika, na ee kaugitlo cheripo...

(Get in to my warm embrace now...)

Chanti paapala nidurapo...

(And sleep like a baby...)

Hayi kalalalo telipo...

(Float in the dreamland of joy...)

Madilo kalathanu marichipo...

(And forget all worries in your life...)

Udayakiranalu andaalu veliginchaga... Nee ee kallallo chudaali prathi vekuva...

(I would like to wake up to the sight of your beautiful eyes, as the sun brightens the day, every morning...)

Lines from the first verse repeat...

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,

Chiru

Lost love...

Hey guys,

I am very excited to present my first bilingual track (recorded in Tamil & Telugu) to you all! :)

I must thank Arun for sowing the seeds of imagination for this piece... this song is actually a result of me setting a Tamil poem written by him to tune! :)

Inspired by Arun, Chaitu (Chaitanya Deshpande) came up with his own take of the song, writing up lyrics in Telugu (thanks bro!). Chaitu also did an awesome job singing both versions with great enthusiasm and commitment. Ironically, he took fewer takes to record the song in Tamil. :)

Additional vocals for this song were beautifully rendered by Kirthi Bedida. Special thanks to Kirthi for making herself available at short notice.

Tamil version:
Lyrics: Arun R. Y.
Vocals: Chaitanya Deshpande
Additional Vocals: Kirthi Bedida

Karaigal varudum by chirubluerecords

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Telugu version:
Lyrics: Chaitanya Deshpande
Vocals: Chaitanya Deshpande
Additional vocals: Kirthi Bedida

Thadime Alavai by chirubluerecords

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Lyrics:

Thadime alavai, dari cheri pooyave...
(Just like the waves that sweep through and leave the shore, you came in to my life and then left me...)

Kadile nadila, vadilelli pooyave...
(Just like a river which is constantly in motion, you came by and left this place...)

Karige ee kanulalo choodu... sakhiya... neeve...
(If you look into my tearful eyes, you will understand how much I miss you...)

Cheliya Neeve... varamuga nilichi... andinchaave nee premani...
(Oh my sweetheart... you came by like a boon... and showered me with all your love and affection...)

Nidure cheripi... kalavani telipi... marugayyavee maru kshaname...
(And suddenly, you shook me awake... told me it was all a dream... and left the very next moment...)

Nuvve leeni ee lokam... dhwane leni sangeetham...
(This world without you... is like music with no sound...)

Kalave aina... kalathe unna... neekai vechi unna...
(Though you just remained a dream... and even though I am deeply hurt... I will be waiting for you all my life...)

Lines from the first verse repeat...

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,
Chiru

Chal Chal re...

Hey guys,

I am very excited to present my latest composition to you all...

What started out as a romantic number got changed to a fun song, and then to something with a message in it! :)

Chaitu (Chaitanya Deshpande) wrote some terrific lyrics for the song; I tried my best to match the intensity of his words with the music.

Chaitu also sang the song with great enthusiasm and energy; additional vocals by your's truly... :D

Chal Chal Re by chirubluerecords

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Here are the lyrics for the song, along with translation in parentheses, for the benefit of all non-Telugu speaking folks... :)

Uh Ohu Oh...

Nanananana...

Chal chal re manasa...
(Come on, let's go... oh my heart!)

Kurchunte pani kaade...
(Nothing can be accomplished sitting idle...)

Hul chal kar zarasa... nee jaadu dikhlaare...
(Make a little movement... and just show your magic to the world...)

Har pal oh vayasa... nee godave sari kade...
(It's not right to let distractions come in your way...)

Ohu oohu ohu manasa... chal re kuch karke dhikhlaayein...
(Oh my heart! Come on! Let's show this world something new...)

Nanananana...

Chal re... Chal chal!
(Come on... let's go!)

Nee daari neede gaa...
(You way is just yours...)

Verevaritho manakela...
(Why should we care about others?)

Chal Chal...
(Come on... let's go!)

Nee loni kalane... nuv gurthisthe varame...
(It will be a boon if you can identify the talent in you...)

Adugaiyyarada mari... krushi cheyarada mari...
(You got to take the initial step... You got to work hard on it...)

Nee lo aa bhayame... cheripei ee kshaname...
(Eradicate the fear in you this very moment...)

Saagipora mari... chala regi pora mari...
(Get on to cruise control... go ahead with all your zeal and energy...)

Nuvu nadiche darina mullanu narikestu padara...
(Smash down all the thorns in your way...)

Ninnape ee kattaine tencheyra...
(Break down any shackles that might bind you...)

Gaganam tala vanche udayam... tholi kiranam neevai...
(Be the first ray of sunlight that brightens up the morning sky...)

Veligipo... anukshanam... merupai!
(Keep glowing every moment... like lightning!)

Nanananana...

Lines from the first verse repeat...

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,
Chiru

Yedalo Medile...

Hey guys,

Finally, I got the chance to record vocals on one of my songs!

A big thanks to Chaitanya Deshpande who not only rendered the song beautifully but also wrote the lyrics all by himself! Chaitanya has been learning to sing for a few years now; he does shows in and around Indianapolis. Apparently, this is his first attempt at writing lyrics; he is still not able to believe that he could actually pull it off... :)

As usual, credit goes to Arun for all his creative input...

Yedalo Medile by chirubluerecords

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Here are the lyrics for the song, along with translation in parentheses for the benefit of my non-Telugu speaking friends...

Yedalo medile kathalanni kalalai nidure chedirena...
(Thoughts about you have become dreams that don't let me sleep...)

Madilo kadile prathi adugu neevai nadake aapena...
(Sometimes, I stop walking as your thoughts move around in my mind...)

Naa manaso maata chebutondi...
(My heart is telling me something...)

Ninnu premincheya mantondi...
(Its asking me to fall in love with you...)

SaRiGaMa ragama... hrudayapu vegama...
(You are the tune... and beat of my heart...)

Kadile kalama... jathaga cherchuma...
(Oh time... make a moment for me to be with her...)

First verse repeats...

Ne vellalsindi atu aina, nuvvu velle chootu velutunna...
(Even when I know I have to go elsewhere, I simply end up going wherever you go...)

Ninnu chuste aagipotunna...
(But the moment I see you, I just stand still...)

Telusa? Cheliya...
(Do you know? Oh my sweetheart...)

Naa gundello ee prema... neeku telipe dari dorikena...
(All this love for you in my heart... I need to find a way to let you know...)

Aa roje dariki cherena... sakhiya...
(I wish that day shall come near... oh my dream girl...)

Oh prema... oh prema... na hrudayam nedega...
(Oh my love... oh my love... my heart is your's now...)

Oh prema... oh prema... vinava?
(Oh my love... oh my love... will you not listen?)

Oh prema... oh prema... anuvanuvu neevena...
(Oh my love... oh my love... each and every bit in me is you...)

Oh prema... oh prema... ee naa lona nee praaname...
(Oh my love... oh my love... the life and soul in me is you...)

Lines from the first verse repeat...

Hope you like it! :)

Regards,
Chiru

Lost in the Atrium...

Hey guys,

Finally, after a long wait, I'm ready with a new track! The main theme of this piece occurred to me a few months ago while fiddling with the piano at a food court named 'Atrium' at Ball State University, hence the title... :)

I have tried something different compared to my previous tracks. Not sure to what level I've achieved what I wanted to. But here it is.

As usual, credit goes to Arun for some great suggestions.

Lost in the Atrium by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it. :)

Regards,
Chiru

More fun!

Hey guys,

Firstly, Happy Diwali! :)

Hope you had a chance to listen to 'Just for fun'... this track is an extended version of the same. As the name suggests, I had a blast working on this song.

And incidentally, this is my first Diwali release! :)

Thanks to Arun for some awesome suggestions as usual.

Special thanks to Sathya without whose help I wouldn't have had such wonderful tones to work with in the first place!

And not to forget my friend, Bee (Bharath), who put together this awesome computer for me to make music on.

More Fun by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it. :)

Regards,
Chiru

Guess what?

This track is just an experiment.

Guess what by chirubluerecords

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Can you guess what it is based on? :)

Regards,
Chiru

Where art thou?

This is a song I composed some time last year. Made some additions recently.

Special thanks to Arun for some great suggestions.

Where art thou by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it!

Regards,
Chiru

Just for fun

This is probably the first fun song I ever recorded, hence the title. :)

Just for fun by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it. :)

Regards,

Chiru

Romance

This is one song that's very dear to me and is hence the first upload on the blog. It is titled 'Romance' based on my brother, Harish's critique. The track is mainly intended to be a Western song albeit with an Indian touch. :)

Thanks to my friend Arun for all the encouragement while working on this piece.

Romance by chirubluerecords

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Hope you like it.

Regards,

Chiru

Hi

All,

This is my new blog, dedicated to music. I am looking to post tracks composed by me and my friends here.

Feel free to leave your comments, positive or otherwise.

Hope you like what you hear! :)

Regards,

Chiru