New York - Kaadhal Konjam (Tamil Song Chords)

Introduction:

"New York Nagaram" from "Jillunu Oru Kaadhal" and "Kaadhal Konjam" from "Patchai Killi Muthuch Charam". Both songs I love a lot. Both are guitar based melodies. But both have a different flavor and style. "New York" is a bit on melancholy side while "Kaadhal Konjam" sounds like refreshing. "New York" has female chorus parts which makes us fell like the lady is also in search of the man's love, while "Kaadhal Konjam" has a bright drums and male humming which gives us a mood to start with a new love.

Chords:

The Chords of both the songs are not same but same in progression. It is repeatedly four chords throughout the song with no exception.

Am - 002210 --- A#m - 113321
F - 133211 --- F# - 244322
C - 032010 --- C# - 446664
G - 320003 --- G# - 466544

But be very careful. Hear the songs repeatedly and catch the rhythm. Both songs involve in fast rhythm which needs practice. One more thing "Kaadhal Konjam" has pitch change at the end. It goes up by one full step. That means you have to play Cm, G#, D#, F#. Sounds hell? It is fully barre chords and will give your left hand a lot of exercise.

Music Review: No Line on the Horizon (U2, 2009)

After 5 long years, U2 are back with their new album "No Line on the Horizon". I bought the original CD from Music World, Spencer Plaza, Chennai. Here I am sharing the review of the album.

The cover art of the album is a greyish photo of some calm water body, symbolizing peace and vastness. It seems to be the reflection of how everyone's heart should be.

1. No Line on the Horizon

The song is bit fast paced and with Bono's signature voice, it is a treat for the ears after missing him for a long time. The theme is much like the album art. About the unpredictable nature of human heart and the emotions that flow out of us.

2. Magnificent

In terms of lyrics, this is the best song. Very short in lyrical content, but made me cry... So powerful. The Edge's guitar worth a mention. The guitar sounds like "With or Without You" and "The City of Blinding Lights". So those who love guitar in Edge's style, will surely like this song.

3. Moment of Surrender

Another soul touching song. Adam Clayton's bass steals the show. The song is slow and melodic. Bono touches the unknown depths of heart when he sings chorus. This song is the one I listen to every night for the last 2 weeks.

4. Unknown Caller

This song is some what ok. The lyrics are bit abstract and couldn't get the feel of what is expressed while hearing it. That's ok, we can't ask for 11 out of 11.

5. I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight

The song is much like a pop song reminding us "Sunday Bloody Sunday". Nice to hear. I hear this song while travelling to office. Good one. But the lyrical theme seems to be bit redundant.

6. Get On Your Boots

Seems like a song about a struggle for liberation. I tend to link this to feminism or something that sort. Fast paced and much like a pop song again.

7. Stand Up Comedy

This song doesn't sound like U2 song... Even Bono's voice sounds different. But wait. It is awesome. It sounds like some other rock band. But really really nice. Lyrics is good. Over all U2's alien touch.

8. Fez - Being Born

If some of your friends ask what is bass guitar, play them this song. Adam Clayton's bass dominates this song. The lyrical theme and voice are not so legible. Kind of ok. This is one of the songs I hear least in this album.

9. White as Snow

Wanna hear a song that soothes you after a tiring day's work while you are sitting in a crowded bus back to home? This is the song for you. The guitar and Bono's voice just transfer the lyrics right to your sub-concious memory. Awesome!!!

10. Breathe

Heard "Miracle Drug"? This is the heavy version of Miracle Drug. I love them both, but prefer the softer one ;-) The lyrics is not that vivid as Miracle Drug, but song is all about not hiding yourself and being true to yourself in expressing your emotions.

11. Cedars of Lebanon

As the first song, this song is also a reflection of the cover art. The lyrics talk about the hunger for peace which is affecting both the rich and poor alike. Particularly this song is against wars and violence that affects millions of lives. Cedars of Lebanon have Biblical  significance, which makes the title a perfect fit.

If you are a lover of good music, this album is a must have for you. But if you are a U2 fan, then not buying this album is counted as crime. So be careful before you decide not to buy this album.

Cult of Crying

Turn on your TV and randomly go through 3 or 4 non-news, non-music channels. You can surely get someone sobbing. From mega-serials to reality shows, from movies to contests, everywhere people are crying. For what? Yesterday I was watching a purely luck-based game-show. A contestant had come along with 4+ family members. The reason they came is to tell all their personal/economic problems and cry for the camera.

In game/talent shows where the money is not theirs, they cry like losing hard earned money. When someone says you are not dancing well or singing well, then it is the norms to cry for the camera. I read in news some months back that a girl got paralyzed as she can't cope with the comments of a dance competition judge.

To take it to the next level, in some shows, the judges start to cry. Stupid... If they are emotional while judging, then who can trust their judgment? What is going wrong? Can't we handle situations better? Is winning in a TV show or getting a lump-sum out of luck is what we are born for? Why the media is selling emotions and fear over knowledge and joy?

I think this is due to people are evolving away from reality. As we all live in controlled environments where even menial things like temperature, lighting and safety factors remain almost constant regardless of what is happening outside, we are made to believe that all these vanities are true and we need them more than anything. Children grow-up learning the names of animals and plants shown in Discovery channel. But they don't know the insects/plants/birds/animals common in their region.

A 1st standard kid knows about kangaroo than household sparrow. We worry about carbon-emission or swine flu than a poor boy in next street. A house-wife readily cries for a serial character but refuse to take care of her mother-in-law. How many of us watch through the windows (not the one Bill Gates sells) or sit in the balcony more time than watching TV? Unless we close the "virtual window"(TV) and open our real windows to our neighbors and surroundings, soon we will evolve to some other species than the so called "Humans".