"Idhu Varai" (transl. Until now) is a song from the 2010 Tamil feature film Goa, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and performed by Andrea Jeremiah and Ajeesh, the winner of the second season of the reality-based singing competition Airtel Super Singer.[1] The song, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran, was released as part of the soundtrack album of the film on 6 January 2010.[2] The song became one of the most popular songs in 2010.[3][4]
| ""Idhu Varai"" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Yuvan Shankar Raja (composer), Andrea Jeremiah & Ajeesh (performer) | |
| from the album Goa (soundtrack) | |
| Language | Tamil |
| Released | 6 January 2010 |
| Recorded | 2009 |
| Studio | Kalasa Studios, Chennai |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack, Indian pop |
| Length | 4:44 |
| Label | Sony Music |
| Songwriter(s) | Yuvan Shankar Raja (music), Gangai Amaran (lyrics) |
| Producer(s) | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Music video
editThe video is pictured on actors Jai and Piaa Bajpai. The song starts off with Piaa singing the song as a live performance on stage to Jai. He later interrupts the song and it continues playing in the background.
Reception
editThe song received a very positive response from critics. Pavithra Srinivasan a reviewer from the website Rediff.com said the song was "a romantic number penned by Gangai Amaren that clutches your heart at the appropriate moments. Certainly her vocal range keeps things interesting, not to mention the guitar strings and percussion which attain a faintly Hawaiian tang later on. The charanam brings back the song into perspective, and a melodious experience it is."[5] Indiaglitz.com reviewer said: "A typical Yuvan number, it is rip-roaring and stylish all through. Yuvan seems to have opted for live drums here. The combination of the instruments provides a new sound. Trendy all the way, the song is pleasant to listen to."[6] Behindwoods.com reviewer said: "A soft romantic number with very pleasant music bits that again have a distinct 'Goan' touch to them. Though this song gives you a 'heard before' feel, it has been stylishly put together and is likely to hit the charts soon for its unhurried sweetness."[7] Top10cinema.com wrote it was a "prevalently fashioned tune of Yuvan Shankar Raja: more vitality exists on both vocalism and instrumentals. Followed by his previous composition Telugu song 'Oye', Yuvan has used live drums. Interludes with stringed instruments enhance the song."[8]
The song was eventually listed in many Top 10 songs of the year and claimed as one of the most popular songs of the year.[3][4][9]
Accolades
edit| Ceremony | Award | Category | Name | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vijay Music Award
|
Popular Melody of the Year 2010 | "Idhu Varai" | Nominated | |
| Popular Duet of the Year 2010 | "Idhu Varai" | Won | ||
| Popular Female Singer of the Year 2010 | Andrea Jeremiah | Nominated | ||
| Best Debut Male Playback Singer (Jury) | Ajeesh | Nominated | ||
Vijay Award
|
Vijay Award for Best Female Playback Singer | Andrea Jeremiah | Nominated | |
Mirchi Music Award
|
Mirchi Listeners’ Choice – Best Song of the Year | Nominated[12] | ||
| Technical – Sound Mixer | Ramji & Guru | Won | ||
| Best Upcoming Singer of the Year – Male | Ajeesh | Won |
References
edit- ^ "From the 'Goa' front". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2009.
- ^ "Rajini launches Goa audio!". Sify. 7 January 2010. Archived from the original on 8 January 2010. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Top 10 songs of 2010". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ a b "REWIND: The Music of 2010". Indiaglitz. Archived from the original on 9 January 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ Srinivasan, Pavithra (22 January 2010). "Goa's music is not Yuvan's best". Rediff.com. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Goa - Go for it...Goa". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "GOA MUSIC REVIEW". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Goa-Music Review". Top10cinema.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Milliblog Annual Music round-up 2010". milliblog.com. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- ^ "Rhythmic ripples of 'Mellisai' mark function". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "RADIO MIRCHI MUSIC AWARDS 2010 – WINNERS LIST". kuraltv.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ "Mirchi Music Awards LISTENER'S CHOICE 2010". radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 13 September 2011.