Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam

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{{short description|2010 song by A. R. Rahman}}
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| name = Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam
| cover = Tamilmeetanthem.jpg
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| type = single
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| album =
| released = 15 May 2010
| recorded = 2010
| studio = [[Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios]]
| venue = [[Chennai]]
| genre = [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]], [[Tamil music#Folk music|folk]], [[Acoustic music|acoustic]], [[Sufi music|sufi]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Rap Music|rap]]
| length = 5:50
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|composer=[[A. R. Rahman]]|lyricist=[[M. Karunanidhi]]| producer =[[A. R. Rahman]]
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"'''Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam'''" ({{lang-ta|செம்மொழியான தமிழ் மொழியாம்}}; alternately titled '''Tamil Meet Anthem''', '''World Classical Tamil Conference Theme''' or '''Semmozhi''') is a [[Tamil language|Tamil]] song composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], penned by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [[M. Karunanidhi]] and performed by several leading Tamil artistes of over three generations. It is the official theme song for the [[World Classical Tamil Conference 2010]], encapsulating the contributions of [[Tamil culture]] and [[Tamil literature|literature]] down the ages. The song, a tribute to the [[Tamil language]], features a fusion of various musical styles, including [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]], [[Tamil music#Folk music|Folk]], [[Acoustic music|Acoustic]], [[Sufi music|Sufi]], [[Rock music|Rock]] and [[Rap Music|Rap]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14941937 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140823010535/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14941937 |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 August 2014 |title=AR Rahman meets the press |publisher=Sify.com |date=16 May 2010 |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref>

==Background==

The [[World Classical Tamil Conference 2010]], officially the [[World Classical Tamil Conference 2010|9th World Tamil Conference]] and informally known as the World Tamil Meet, is an international meet by Tamil scholars, researchers, poets, celebrities etc. from all around the world, which was held in [[Coimbatore]] from 23 to 27 June 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/16/stories/2010051660120100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519120624/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/16/stories/2010051660120100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 May 2010 |title=Front Page : Theme song launched for world classical Tamil meet |location=India |date=16 May 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref> A poem titled ''Semmozhi'' was penned by the writer turned politician, [[M. Karunanidhi]] specifically for this meet, but with the wider vision that it be an anthem for Tamils across the globe, he demanded this poem to be set to tune by Tamil composer [[A. R. Rahman]].

Rahman spent two-and-a-half months to complete recording the song,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/16/stories/2010051663121500.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100519104248/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/16/stories/2010051663121500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 May 2010 |title=Front Page : I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman |location=India |date=16 May 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref> which was widely appreciated upon release.<ref name="arrahman1">{{cite web|url=http://www.arrahman.com/v2/news/news-194.html |title=A.R.Rahman |publisher=A.R.Rahman |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref> Neither Rahman nor [[Gautham Menon]], who directed the song, took any remuneration to do this song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-10-04/rahman-gautham-menon-31-05-10.html |title=AR Rahman – Tamil Movie News – AR Rahman and Gautham did it free – AR Rahman | Gautham Menon | M Karunanidhi |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=31 May 2010 |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref> The central message of the song is that all were equal by birth and they should have the feeling that they remained so even later and they should live as one race.<ref name="arrahman1" /> Through the lyrics, the history of [[Tamil literature]] is also highlighted. After the initial composing was over, a new verse was added highlighting the works of Tamil poets [[Kambar (poet)|Kambar]] and [[Avvaiyar]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ramya Kannan|date=16 May 2010|title=The Hindu : States / Tamil Nadu : I initially wondered how I was going to do it: A.R. Rahman|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/article431202.ece|access-date=5 November 2011|publisher=Beta.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==Release==
The launch of "Semmozhiyaana Tamizh Mozhiyaam" was held on 15 May 2010. In addition, the video to the song, directed by [[Gautham Menon]] was screened to an extremely positive response. On 18 May, the song was made available for [[Music download|free download]] from A. R. Rahman's official website and on 21 May from [[The Hindu]] official website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/21/stories/2010052157780100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521233255/http://www.hindu.com/2010/05/21/stories/2010052157780100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 May 2010 |title=Front Page : World Tamil meet theme song at The Hindu website |location=India |date=21 May 2010 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref>

==Music video==
The video directed by [[Gautham Menon]] showcases the evolution of the [[Tamil script]] over time as well as aspects of [[Tamil culture]], Tamil education, and the aesthetic beauty of Tamil locales. The video also features popular websites like [[Google]] and Wikipedia in their Tamil language incarnations, as well as [[Tamil script]] usage on technologies such as the [[iPhone]]. It also features the artistes who were involved in the recording together in front of an orchestration of the words "Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam." Popular singers [[Anuradha Sriram]] and [[Unni Menon]] are also featured as part of the group, although they were unavailable for the recording of the song. [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer Srinidhi Chidambaram, actresses [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]], [[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]] and actor [[Akhil (Tamil actor)|Akhil]] as well as actor-cum-film producer [[VTV Ganesh|Ganesh Janardhanan]] are also featured in the video. Towards the end of the video, [[M. Karunanidhi]] signs off, and a group of youngsters run towards the orchestration.

The video was launched on 29 May 2010 by Tamil Nadu Information and Publicity Minister [[Parithi Ilamvazhuthi]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Special Correspondent|date=30 May 2010|title=The Hindu : Cities / Chennai : Video of Tamil meet theme song launched|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article441711.ece|access-date=5 November 2011|publisher=Beta.thehindu.com}}</ref> While launching the video, Ilamvazhuthi said it would be telecast on [[LED]] screens fitted in many parts of [[Coimbatore]] and screened in all theatres in [[Tamil Nadu]]. In [[Chennai]], it would be screened in select places like railway stations, bus terminus and [[Koyambedu]] market. [[Gautham Menon]], also speaking at the launch said that shooting the video spanned over 3 months due to delays in receiving the necessary permission for arial shots. He added that while he would have liked to highlight members of the [[Tamil diaspora]], he could not due to such restraints.

== Personnel ==

=== Song credits ===

==== Playback singer(s) ====
The following playback singers lent their voices for the song. The list is in order of first appearance:
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* [[T. M. Soundararajan]]
* [[A. R. Rahman]]
* [[Harini (singer)|Harini]]
* [[Chinmayi]]
* [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
* [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
* [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
* [[Vijay Yesudas]]
* [[P. Susheela]]
* [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
* [[T. L. Maharajan]]
* [[Bombay Jayashri]]
* [[Aruna Sayeeram]]
* [[Nithyasree Mahadevan]]
* [[S. Sowmya]]
* [[Blaaze]]
* [[Lady Kash]] (of [[Lady Kash and Krissy]])
* Nagoor Brothers
* [[T. M. Krishna]]
*[[Unni Menon]]
*[[Anuradha Sriram]]
* Dr. K. A. Gunasekaran
* [[Naresh Iyer]]
* [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
* [[Shruti Haasan]]
* [[Chinna Ponnu]]
{{div col end}}
==== Backing vocalist(s) ====
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*[[A. R. Reihana]]
* [[Benny Dayal]]
* [[Devan Ekambaram]]
* Neha
* Ujjayinee
* Krissy (of [[Lady Kash and Krissy]])
* Nithin Raj
* Munna
* R. Vijay Narain
* Dr. Narayan
* Bhagyaraj
* Subiksha
* Anitha
* K. Renu
* Maya Sricharan
* Kalyani
* Raqueeb Alam
* Jawidth Ahamed
{{div col end}}
==== Instrumentalist(s) ====

*[[Sivamani]] – [[Drum kit|Drums]] & [[Percussion instrument|percussions]]
*Purushothaman – [[Tavil]]
*Natarajan – [[Nadaswaram]]

==== Production ====

*Producer: [[A. R. Rahman]]
*Engineers: S. Sivakumar, T. R. Krishna Chetan, Suresh Perumal, Srinidhi Venkatesh, Kannan Ganpat, Pradeep Menon
*Mixing: K. J. Singh, [[P.A.Deepak]], Srinidhi Venkatesh
*Mastering: S. Sivakumar
*Programming: T. R. Krishna Chetan
*Coordination: Noell James

=== Video credits ===

====Actor and actresses====

*[[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]]
*[[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]]
*[[Akhil (Tamil actor)|Akhil]]
*[[VTV Ganesh]]

====Technicians====

*Direction: [[Gautham Menon]]
*Cinematography: [[Manoj Paramahamsa]]
*Editing: [[Anthony Gonsalves]]
*Art Direction: [[Rajeevan]]
*Production: [[Escape Artists Motion Pictures]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRITPjraXgA Music video] on YouTube
* [http://www.ulakathamizhchemmozhi.org Official website of the World Classical Tamil Conference]

[[Category:2010 singles]]
[[Category:Songs with music by A. R. Rahman]]
[[Category:Tamil-language songs]]
[[Category:Indian songs]]
[[Category:2010 songs]]

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