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Once again, like last year my list is dominated by Rahman's tracks. Don't get me wrong but those tracks are indeed the best ones. Had all the songs of Ek Deewana tha been released before the year end, the top ten would have all songs of Ek Deewana tha... but for the time being.. let's just be happy with Hosanna. Here's my top songs from 2011 that I loved. Enjoy! Track Album THE BEST 1 Hosanna Ek Deewana tha 2 Tum Ho Rockstar 3 Rabba mei to mar gaya Mausam 4 Abhi Mujh mei kahi Agneepath 5 Kun Faaya Kun Rockstar 6 Saadda Haq Rockstar 7 Ishq Sufiyana The Dirty Picture 8 Jo Bhi mei Rockstar 9 Why this Kolaveri di? 3 10 Ik tu hi tu Mausam THE REST 11 Sadi Gali Tanu Weds Manu 12 Sheher Mein Rockstar 13

Pakalin (The Morning's) Traffic OST Music - Mejo Joseph, Samson Kottoor My Rating - 8.8/10    To Download the Mp3, you might want to visit this site - http://www.4shared.com/audio/vxJPnXRs/wwwpunchapaadamcom-Pakalin.html

ஓமான பெண்ணே / ഓമന പെണ്ണെ/ Omana Penne  (Darling Girl) Singers : Benny Dayal, Kalyani Menon | Malayalam Lyrics : Kalyani Menon My Rating - 9.8/10 Reflections Whoaaaaa!...........Rahman.....u r impossible!....................no..no....this is no negative remark...rather a remark of FASCINATION......coz...thats what one would feel after listening to this marvel of a ballad!.....OMANA PENNE boasts of vocals from BENNY DAYAL and a lil cameo by KALYANI MENON who has penned down the malayalam part for this song.......Its absolutely....unmissable...even if you don't understand Tamil or Malayalam....forget that fact...go for this track....listen to it once...and you'll automtically listen to it again...your ears will play that track throughout the day....and might even haunt you in your dreams.... Whats more perfect? Rahman's composition....Kalyani's lyrics...or Benny's vocals?...Rahman deserves unprecedented credits....but I don't think stripping off Benny

bhAvayAmi raghurAmam --- is a soul-stirring rAgamAlika epitomizing the entire story of the epic rAmAyaNam. This beautiful song, in chaste Sanskrit, was originally composed by Maharaja Swaati Tirunaal, as a kriti in the (single) rAgam, sAvEri, and set to rUpaka tALam. After more than 100 years, it was recently carved out as a rAgamAlika, with built-in cittasvarams by the doyen of karNATik music, Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer. Song: Bhaavayaami Raghuramam taaLam: roopakam Composer: Swaati TirunaaL Language: Sanskrit raagam: raagamaalika pallavi saavEri 15 maayamaaLava gowLa janya Aa: S R1 M1 P D1 S Av: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S bhaavayaami raghuraamam | bhavyasuguNaaraamam || anupallavi bhaavukavitaraNaparaa- | paangaleelaalasitam || srgsr,mpdpd, | RSndndpmgrsd. | srm,grmpd,pmpdS,ndndpmpd | GRSd,RSd,,Sd,,GRndmgrsd. | (bhaavai) caraNam 1 naaTTai kurinji 28 harikaambhOji janya Aa: S R2 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S Av: S N2 D2 M1 G3 M1 P G3 R2 S dinakaraanvayatilakam | divyagaadhi sudasavanaa ||

குறை ஒன்றும் இல்லை (I don't have any woes)  Kurai Onrum Illai is a Tamil devotional song written by C. Rajagopalachari . The song was written in praise of the Hindu god Krishna and set in Carnatic music . The song was sung by M. S. Subbulakshmi at the United Nations in 1969 and became really popular My Rating: 10/10 LYRICS kurai ondrum illai marai moorthy kanna kurai ondrum illai kannaa kurai ondrum illai GOvinda (2) Kannukku Theriyaamal nirkinraay kannaa kannukku Theriyaamal ninraalum enakku kurai onrum illai marai Moorththy kanna Charanam 1 Vendiyathai thannthida Venkatesan nindru irukka Vendiyathu Verillai marai Moorthi kannaa Manivannaa malaiappaa Govinda Govinda Charanam 2 Thiraiyin pin nirkinraay kannaa - (2) Unnai marai Odhum Nyaaniyar mattume kaanpaar (2) endraalum kurai onrum enakkillai kannaa   CharaNam 3 Kundrin Mel kallaagi nirkindra varathaa kurai onrum illai marai Moorthy kannaa (2) Ma

बिखरी बिखरी सी है जुल्फें क्यूँ ? (Why thy hair is so swithered?) Singers - Sohail Sen , Dominc D'Cruz My Rating - 9/10 Reflections A very touching track from the movie- What's Your Rashee?. Actually, the track is played when the Cancerian girl, Hansa, played by Priyanka Chopra reveals to Yogesh (Harman) about her past, the lover who betrayed her. The courage and honesty with which she reveals the shocking Truth about her virginity is the scene. This sincerity is the soul of the song. The song talks about Hope of a new day, a day when the withered flower shall bloom again! A very soulful melody! Infact looks even better during the movie, when the frame actually freezes on Priyanka's character with her hair mildly wavering with the breeze and Harman glances at her in slow motion. Lyrics (Translation) Bikhari Bikhari Si Julfein Hain Kyun (Why are your hair withered and tithered?) Khoyi Khoyi Si Aankhein Hain Kyun (Why are your eyes so lost?) Ghum Ka Yeh Pal

Don't say Alvida (Don't say Goodbye) Movie Name : Main Aur Mrs Khanna Cast : Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Govinda, Sohail Khan Music Director : Sajid-Wajid Director : Prem Soni My rating - 9.3/10 A Fresh track from composer duo Sajid-Wajid. The duo are now linked with every movie that Salman does. however, with this track they have brought back an age-old soft Indian romantic ballet kinda songs! When you hear this song, you don't get to hear the usual computer synthesized beats of kick and snare but of Desi Membrane instruments (tabla, dhol), some simple wind and string instruments and beautifully prepared western chorus! And whats the best thing about the song, The song clicks! Gives a feeling of Love that most of the modern Hindi track lack! There is a saying - SIMPLICITY has the greatest CAPACITY (Ok! I just made that up :-P ). Well, this track is witness to that. Simple yet the most beautiful love ballet of this year so far! And there is one more notable thing about the

Is Jahaan Mein (In this World) Singer - Mohit Chauhan Music - Pritam My Rating - 8.1/10 A young and peppy number by Mohit Chauhan. Pritam's music once again sounds too INSPIRED!!!! This time from tracks by John Mayer, with those trademark 'Ooooooh' chants. But does it matter? Not at all, the music is youthful and can be danced to joyfully. If you can't dance like me, you can just sing it while you are walking down an alley! A must listen, and this track is to stay for a while, like the previous Pritam-Mohit tracks (Tumse Hi and Dooriyan) Lyrics (translation) Is Jahaan Mein (In this World) Is jahaan mein tu meri khatir hai (You are here in this world for my sake) lag raha hai ab kyun aise (why do I feel like this now?) ek kami hai tere jeene mein (there is something missing in your life) ye khayal aaya hai kaise (how has this come to my mind?) tu jo chale chalun (When you shall walk, so shall I) tu jo ruke rukun (When you will stop, so will I) ye ho raha hai kyun (Why is

Bhoola Tujhe (Forgot You) Movie Name : Blue Cast : Sanjay Dutt,Akshay Kumar,Katrina Kaif,Lara Dutta,Rahul Dev,Zayed Khan Music Director : A R Rahaman Director : Anthony D’Souza My Rating - 9.6/10 Bhoola Tujhe is perhaps one the best works of Rehman, infact it is the best track in Bollywood till date. Best in all aspects - Lyrics, Composition, The Strings in the Bg, et all!!!! The Best ever track Lyrics (Translation) Bhoola Tujhe (Forgot You) Kaise Kahan (How and Where) Hua tujhse kab juda (When Did I get separated from You?) Ya Khuda (Oh Lord!) Hasun ya main (Should I smile) Roun bata (Or Should I Cry) Hui mujhse kya khata (What wrong have I done?) Kya gunnah (What Crime?) Mere Khuda (My Lord!) Yehi hai jo maalik teri razaa (Is this your Will, Lord?) Meri Aazmaaish hai ya sazaa (Is it my test or punishment?) Hayaat qayamat ki ya hai qazza (Is my Life an Apocalypse?) Mere Khuda (My Lord!) Bhoola Tujhe (Forgot You) Kaise Kahan (When and Where?) Hua tujhse kab juda (When did I get sepa

Change Your Mind Boyce Avenue My Rating - 9.7/10 Change Your Mind (music and lyrics by Alejandro Manzano) There you are with your perfect way You’ve got that little shine in your eyes To hear one word would make my day But there’s no room for me in your life Oh you’ve got me down on my knees Oh and in my mind I can see How perfect everything could be But you won’t give us a try If I could change your mind How would you want me Would you say you need me Cause I need you now I try to move on but your perfect way Has got this little child asking why But this world keeps spinning As my heart stops beating Is there still no room inside Oh you’ve got me down on my knees Oh and in my mind I can see How perfect everything could be But you won’t give us a try If I could change your mind How would you want me Would you say you need me Cause I need you now If I could change your mind (Please tell me I’m not the only one) (Please help me believe I’m not the only one) If I could change your mind If

Picha Vacha Naal Mudhal - Malayalam (Since the Time I took My first Step) Movie: Puthiya Mukham (Th e New Face) Music: Deepak Dev Singer: Shankar Mahadevan My Rating - 9.5/10 This Melodious love balled from the Prithviraj starrer blockbuster PUTHIYA MUKHAM (The New Face) is the biggest hit of this summer in Kerala. The Music composed by Deepak Dev and voice provided by none other than the Remarkable SHANKAR MAHADEVAN, leaves no path that doesnt touch the heart of the listener. Even the Video has been captured and compiled smoothly and aesthetically. The Song has the Protagonist , a Brahmin man, romancing the woman of his life, in a typical malayalee background. LYRICS and TRANSLATION IN English Picha vacha naal muthalkku nee ente swantham ente swanthamayi asha kondu koodu kootti naam ishtam koodi ennum ennum Since the time, I had taken my first steps, You had become mine, only mine The twigs of Wishes and feelings had we built a nest, where we shal make love forever and ever picha

18 Days Saving Abel My Rating - 9.5/10 "18 Days" Its been 18 days Since I'd look at myself I don't wanna have to change If I don't then no one will Is it my state of mind Or is it just everything else I don't wanna have to be here I don't understand it now Cause its been 18 days Since I first held you But to me it feels just like It feels like a lifetime I'm trying hard to re-arrange Some say its the hardest thing to do But that's another 18 days Without you.. Time after time I've been through this You show me what it means to live You give me hope when I was hopeless As my days fade to night I remember that state of mind I'm soaring straight into your heart And I'll fly high Cause it's been 18 days Since I first held you But to me it feels just like It feels like a lifetime I'm trying hard to re-arrange Some say it's the hardest thing to do But that's just too many days Without you And I know what they say About all goo

Lost Coldplay My Rating - 9.1/10 Just because I'm losing Doesn't mean I'm lost Doesn't mean I'll stop Doesn't mean I'm across Just because I'm hurting Doesn't mean I'm hurt Doesn't mean I didn't get what I deserved No better or no worse I just got lost! Every river that I tried to cross Every door I ever tried was locked Oh, and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off You might be a big fish In a little pond Doesn't mean you've won 'Cause along may come A bigger one And you'll be lost! Every river that you tried to cross Every gun you ever held went off Oh, and I'm just waiting 'til the firing's stopped Oh, and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off Oh, and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off Oh, and I'm just waiting 'til the shine wears off Sources - youtube and wikilyrics

Nenjikkul Peidhidum Raining in My Heart My Rating - 9.3/10 Nenjukkul peidhidum maa mazhai Neerukul moozhgidum thaamarai Sattendru maarudhu vaanilai Penne un mel pizhai I feel the rain in my heart Your Lotus like Face is sinking in My rain's water Sudden change in climate Girl, fault is on your side Nillamal veesidum peralai Nenjukkul neenthidum tharagai Pon vannam soodiya kaarigai Penne nee kaanchanai Huge Waves that never stop You swim in my heart girl You shine like a golden beauty Girl, you are Kaanchana (A Beautiful Apsara) Oh shaanti shaanti oh shaanti Yen uyirai uyirai neeyenthi Yen sendrai sendrai yennai thaandi Ini neethan yenthan andhathi Oh! Shanti, you carry my life now why did you come after me you are my chapter hereafter Nenjukkul peidhidum maa mazhai Neerukul moozhgidum thaamarai Sattendru maarudhu vaanilai Penne un mel pizhai Charanam 1 Yedho ondru ennai eerka Mookin nuni marmam serka Kalla-thanam yedhum illa Punnagaiyo boganvilla Something attracted me You add a my

MOREY SAIYAAN My rating - 9/10 morey saiyaan...MY LOVE morey saiyaan....MY LOVE pura saath nibhaana jaana........BE WITH ME TILL THE END bich mein chood na dena.............DONT LEAVE ME IN BETWEEN dil ko dil se lagaake jaana.........CONNECT UR HEART WITH MINE dil ko tod na dena ho............DONT BREAK MY HEART,,,PLEASE [yeh dil kehata hai...THIS IS WHAT MY HEART SAYS...THAT U LIVE IN MY HEART is dil mein tu hi rehata hai] - 2 morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... tere ishq ke khatir jaana........FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR LOVE zakhm main saare sahunga.........I WILL SUFFER ALL PAINS waada hai yeh nibhaana jaana.............BUT WILL KEEP THIS PROMISE tere sang rahunga-----------TO STAY WITH YOU ALWAYS [yeh dil kehata hai is dil mein tu hi rehata hai] - 2 morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... morey saiyaan... ulfat ke afsaano mein.............IN TEARS OF PAIN shiddat jo ho jaaye shaamil........ALL EFFORTS WILL BE DONE aasaan ho jaaye yeh safar......

IRIS Goo Goo Dolls (City of Angels OST) / Ronan Keating (Bring You Home) My Rating - 9.5/10 Verse 1 And I'd give up forever to touch you Cause I know that you feel me somehow You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be And I don't want to go home right now Verse 2 And all I can taste is this moment And all I can breathe is your life Cause sooner or later it's over I just don't want to miss you tonight Chorus And I don't want the world to see me Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am Verse 3 And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of truth in your lies When everything seems like the movies Yeah you bleed just to know your alive Chorus And I don't want the world to see me Cause I don't think that they'd understand When everything's made to be broken I just want you to know who I am Chorus I don't want the world to see me Cau

Gifts and Curses Yellowcard My Rating - 9/10 This track takes us behind Peter Parker's eyes, an eye that also belongs to the SPIDERMAN! The song depicts his love for Maryjane and his helplessness! As Peter, he wants to be the man of Mary's dreams. But he cannot run away from the responsibilities of a Superhero. This state of confusion in his mind, rather his two minds is what forms the soul of the song. He tries to be strong for her, but fears that he might end up as the wrong person, and then she won't wait for Peter. Peter regrets all the things that he told her in the past, all those things that have now come in between him(Peter) and Spiderman, between Spiderman and Mary and between Mary and Peter He highlights that SHE is the one for him (as Peter) but then he also has some purpose, responsibilities and powers (as Spiderman) from which he cannot run away. She is the love of his(Peter's) life and she also is the greatest villain for spiderman, a villain that he cant