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Raveendran began his career as a playback singer through the song "Parvanarajanithan" from a Malayalam film, Velliyazhcha. Later he associated with many composers and meanwhile served as a dubbing artist for films. He dubbed for actor Shankar in Aranjaanam directed by P. Venu. Primarily wished to become a playback singer, his destiny was changed by K. J. Yesudas, who realised his ability to create tunes which eventually led to his first movie Choola in 1979.
Film songs
Raveendran's film music composing career starts from the J. Sasikumar directed 1979 movie Choola, from which the song "Taarake mizhiyithalil kanneerumayi", rendered by his music college friend K. J. Yesudas, became a hit. In a career spanning 26 years, until his death in 2005, he composed music for about 148 movies (including unreleased movies) and about 30 studio albums.
1970s
| Year | Film | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Raagams used | Other note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Choola | Poovachal Khader, Sathyan Anthikad | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Lathika, Jency Anthony | Mohanam | Debut as a music director |
1980s
1990s
2000s
Tamil films
- Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
- Kanmaniye Pesu (1985)
- Rasigan Oru Rasigai (1986)
- Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986)
- Dharma Devathai (1986)
- Thaaye Nee Thunai (1987)
- Malare Kurinji Malare (1993)
Uncategorised
| Film | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Raagams used | Other note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aayilyam Naalil | Kaithapram | K. S. Chitra, yesudas | Kapi, Shubhapantuvarali |
Studio albums
1980s
| Year | Album | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Raagams used | Album Label | Other note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ulsava Gaanangal Vol 1 / Festival Songs Vol 1 | Sreekumaran Thampi | K. J. Yesudas, Janaki Devi | Madhyamavathi, Mohanam, Shuddha Saveri, Shuddha Dhanyasi, Charukesi, Hamsadhvani, Revathi | Tharangini Music | |
| 1984 | Vasantha Geethangal | Bichu Thirumala | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra | Sri Ragam, Abhogi, Karnataka Khamas, Mohanam, Kalyanavasantam, Pantuvarali, Dharmavati | Tharangini Music | |
| 1985 | Ulsava Gaanangal Vol 3 / Festival Songs Vol 3 | Sreekumaran Thampi | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra | Shuddha Saveri, Charukesi, Revathi, Shivaranjani, Shubhapantuvarali, Chakravakam, Kalyani, Vasanthi, Srothaswini | Tharangini Music |
Reused tunes
The following films had tunes reused from previous Raveendran soundtracks:
- His Highness Abdullah (1990) from Oru May Maasa Pulariyil (1987) (1 song "Iru Hridayangalil" tune used in "Pramadavanam" which has high notes compared to former, and both composed in Jog)
- Oru Rasigan Oru Rasigai from Chiriyo Chiri ("Ezhisai Geethame" was a Tamil version of "Ezhu Swarangalum")
- Oru Rasigan Oru Rasigai from Thenum Vayabhum ("Paadi Azhaithen" was a Tamil version of "Thenum Vayambhum Raavil")
As a playback singer
| Year | Song | Film | Lyrics | Co-Singer(s) | Other Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | "Parvana Rajani" | Velliyazhcha | P. Bhaskaran | Music Composed by M. S. Baburaj | |
| 1970 | "Sindabad" | Cross Belt | Sreekumaran Thampi | Music Composed by M. S. Baburaj | |
| 1984 | "Disco Disco..." | Kaliyil Alppam Kaaryam | Sathyan Anthikad | K. S. Chithra | |
| 1990 | "Devasabhathalam..." | His Highness Abdullah | Kaithapram | K. J. Yesudas, Sujith (Sharreth) | |
| "Aaro porunnen koode..." | Lal Salam | O. N. V. Kurup | M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha | ||
| 1991 | "Manipravalam, sreevinayakam..." | Bharatham | Kaithapram | Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, K. J. Yesudas | |
| 1993 | "Ponthidambu..." | Butterflies | Bichu Thirumala | Mohanlal, Pratheep | |
| 1995 | "Enjeevane..." | Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam | Kaithapram | Solo | |
| 1996 | "Arivinnum..." | 19 April | S. Ramesan Nair | Roshni Mohan | |
| 1998 | "Mohamaay..." | Oru Maravathoor Kanavu | Gireesh Puthenchery | K. S. Chitra | Music Composed by Vidyasagar |
| 2000 | "Shruthi amma..." | Madhuranombarakattu | Gireesh Puthenchery | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra | Music Composed by Vidyasagar |
| 2002 | "Nadavazhiyum..." | Pakalppooram | S. Ramesan Nair | Solo | |
| "Pananthudi..." | Chakkarakkudam | Girish Puthenchery | Solo |
References
- "Raveendran". Kollamcity.in. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- "മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- "Ulsava Gaanangal Vol I [1983] | ഉത്സവഗാനങ്ങൾ Vol I [1983]". Malayalasangeetham.info.
- "Vasantha Geethangal [1984] | വസന്തഗീതങ്ങൾ [1984]". Malayalasangeetham.info.
- "Ulsava Gaanangal Vol III [1985] | ഉത്സവഗാനങ്ങള് (മൂന്ന്) [1985]". Malayalasangeetham.info.
External links
- Soundtracks composed by Raveendran from 1979 to 1984
- Soundtracks composed by Raveendran from 1985 to 1990
- Soundtracks composed by Raveendran from 1991 to 1994
- Soundtracks composed by Raveendran from 1995 to 2000
- Soundtracks composed by Raveendran from 2001 to 2006
- Raveendran at IMDb