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MUSIC
'Tum Ogi Rav' Sounds Good
Tum Ogi Rav has six tracks on each side with the title-track "Tum Ogi Rav" rendered in style by versatile Jose Rod, who highlights the evil of gossiping and makes a fervent plea against it. "Krim Bhogsonam" by the veteran of Konkani stage, Jr. Rod, is another powerful rendition. "Maim-chi Chuk", a duet by Bab Peter and Felcy serves as a eye-opener to all parents and is a lesson in parenting, specially for those with grown-up daughters. However, the song that heads straight for the heart and touches one's sensibilities is a solo--"Baby Swizel"--a melodious rendition by Jr. Nelson. This song is based on the now famous ant-eaten Baby Swizel episode, which rocked Goa sometime ago. The musical score possesses a punchy beat. "Atamcheo Bailo" by Querobina and "Margai" by Lawrie make up the remaining tracks on side-A. The flip side takes off with "Pai-che Koxtt", a true story sung in his inimitable style by none other than evergreen singer Bab Peter. Producer Samuel Carvalho, though not an established singer, has put up a brave effort in "Bhavponn", a solo with some soul-stirring lyrics and pleasing chord work. "Devak Man" too has fine lyrics. It's sung by Lawry. "Korneom", sung by Jose Rod and Felcy, makes a good duet by way of vocals but the message sounds a bit pedestrian. In "Gharacho Diret", veteran artist Antonette confirms that the throb in her power-packed vocals hasn't dropped one bit. The last track on side B is "Jith". Here too Jose Rod ain't really exceptional but the lyrics do contain, particularly to the youth, exhorting them to treat their parents as their friends and to take them into full confidence in any situation to avoid grief later on. In "Tum Ogi Rav", Samuel has roped in some of the big names who are rendering their voice in a rare combination. The music too comes from the stable of Goa's much sought after maestro, Josinho, and hence displays its appealing calibre. The cassette has been recorded at the Whitney Studios, Margao, with Orville as the recordist. Priced at Rs.60, the cassette is presented in an attractive jacket designed by Kimberley's. This is Samuel's second audio cassette, and better stuff is expected of him soon. Go ahead, add "Tum Ogi Rav" to your collection today, before the stocks run out. "Stuti" Released A Konkani audio cassette entitled Stuti Somiachi Gavum-ia, featuring hymns and psalms of the Holy Eucharist celebration, produced by Dinfa Productions, was released recently. The 20-song album contains 'Alleluia Gavum-ia', 'Mhoima', 'Povitr Sorvespor', 'Amchea Bapa', etc., besides the songs 'Vondon Dhonia', 'Amkam Toiar Kor', 'Argam Devak' to be sung during Offertory, Communion and Recession respectively. The other hymns in the album are 'Stuti Somiachi Gaitam', 'Jezu Ixtt Kai Boro', 'Jezu Darar Marta', 'Ek Novi Adnea', etc. and befittingly ends with a tribute to Mother Mary with the hymn 'Morie, Amkam Pav'. This album has soulful music with harmonious introduction and interludes arranged by Cedric D'Sa and melodiously rendered by Maria D'Costa, Magareth Fernandes (Sopranos), Maureen Pereira (Alto), Sylvan Azavedo, Michael Vaz and Gable D'Souza (Tenors), and Llewellyn A. de Sa (Bass). The album carries a lyrics sheet too. Priced at Rs.50, the album is available at all the music
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SAMUEL Carvalho's latest audio cassette "Tum Ogi Rav"
(Konkani), presented by Samhen Productions, has been doing well with
discerning listeners. Released recently without much fanfare, the
album has logged handsome success at the counter. "Tum Ogi Rav " the
audio cassette and CD with a big budget, has some renowned singers,
whose vocals enhance its reputation and market value.