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{{Infobox album
| name = Alai Payuthey
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| cover = Alaiost.jpg
| alt =
| released = 12 January 2000
| recorded = [[Panchathan Record Inn]], [[Chennai]]
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 47:45 (Tamil)<br />36:14 (Telugu)
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]<br />[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Sa Re Ga Ma]]<br />Star Music<br />Cee (I) TV Audio
| producer = [[A. R. Rahman]]
| prev_title = [[Pukar (2000 film)|Pukar]]
| prev_year = 2000
| next_title = [[Kandukondain Kandukondain]]
| next_year = 2000
}}

'''Alai Payuthey''' is the soundtrack album, composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], to the 2000 Indian Tamil film of the [[Alaipayuthey|same name]]. The soundtrack album consists of nine tracks in original [[Tamil language|Tamil]] version of the albums whereas the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] version of the album has seven tracks. The soundtrack of ''Alaipayuthey'' was unanimously hailed as a Mani Ratnam film soundtrack turning for rhythmic [[Fusion genre|fusion]] using modern synthesizers. A film, initially planned with [[film score]], the recording of the songs eventually took place.

The soundtrack was well received by the audience and received a number of awards held in the subsequent year.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title = More Than Bollywood: Studies in Indian Popular Music|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=dXFBAQAAQBAJ|publisher = OUP USA|date = 1 January 2014|isbn = 9780199928859|first1 = Gregory D.|last1 = Booth|first2 = Bradley|last2 = Shope}}</ref> The original soundtrack sold over six lakh cassettes, and A. R. Rahman won the [[Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Music Director]] in 2000.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/08/26/stories/192602rg.htm|title = Gramophone pitch gets louder in the South – Acquires rights for Telugu songs from Sea Records|location = Chennai, India|work = [[The Hindu]]|first = Vinay|last = Kamath|date = 25 August 2000|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140204015046/http://www.hindu.com/businessline/2000/08/26/stories/192602rg.htm|archive-date = 4 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |title=The Hindu : Trophy time for tinseldom |website=www.thehindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113163735/http://www.thehindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |archive-date=13 January 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The film score achieved cult status after the release of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title = 'Mozart from Madras': New documentary celebrates AR Rahman|url = http://scroll.in/article/698525/new-documentary-on-ar-rahman-sways-to-the-tunes-of-the-mozart-from-madras|website = Scroll.in|publisher = ScrollIn|access-date = 31 October 2015|first = Nandini|last = Ramnath}}</ref>

==Development==
Initially, director Mani Ratnam wanted A. R. Rahman to compose only the [[film score]]. However, by the end of filming, nine songs were recorded.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Mani Ratnam's films musically::Situations and Raagas::Mani Ratnam with Ilayaraja and A R Rahman.|url = http://www.geocities.ws/dirmanirathnam/musmani.htm|website = geocities.ws|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> The lyrics of the track "Pachchai Nirame" are based on colours.<ref name=":0" /> The track is influenced by the instrumental works of [[Kitarō|Kitaro]]. The song is based on the raga "[[Kharaharapriya]]" and brings out the relaxing effect by using the facets of the musical scales.<ref>{{Cite news|title = A Raga's Journey – Kingly Kharaharapriya|url = http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/a-ragas-journey-kingly-kharaharapriya/article3310742.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 13 April 2012|access-date = 31 October 2015|issn = 0971-751X}}</ref> Cinematographer P. C. Sreeram used different color lenses as per the lyrical lines while filming this track.<ref>{{Cite web|title = THE ONE AND ONLY MANI RATNAM – Tamil Movie Visitor Coloumn – Mani Ratnam {{!}} Sridhar {{!}} Bharathiraja {{!}} Manisha Koirala |url = http://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/mani-ratnam-bharathiraja-11-06-10.html|website = www.behindwoods.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> The song uses [[Reverberation of Sound|reverberating effect]] throughout its length.<ref name=":2" /> However, Rahman used light percussion, gently strummed acoustic guitars and layered the [[Acoustic music|acoustic]] and [[Synthesizer programmer|synthesized]] versions of the same instrument.<ref name=":2" /> Additionally, the track has sounds of flute, violins and percussions.<ref name=":2" /> For Pachchai Nirame, Rahman ensured to use the [[timbre]]s effectively<ref name=":2" /> so that the picturisation of the song matches to the tune. The track was filmed at [[Taj Mahal]], village, lake, forests of [[Kashmir Valley|Kashmir]].<ref name=":2" /> The track "Snegithane Snegithane" is an ode by a wife to the husband. The track is based on the Shringaar rasa.<ref name=":0" /> "Snegithane Snegithane" has a video edit version, with additional opening vocals by [[Ustad Rashid Khan|Ustaad Rashid Khan]]. The video edit version was released only as a bonus track on the soundtrack and cassettes of Alaipayuthey (Original version) and not on Sakhi (Telugu dubbed version). However, the video edit version was used in all the three film versions. "Kaadhal Sadugudu" consists guitar riffs, based on the [[IndiPop]]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title = Chords & Notes|url = http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/18/stories/2002111801590300.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20030312231651/http://thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/18/stories/2002111801590300.htm|url-status = dead|archive-date = 12 March 2003|website = [[The Hindu]]|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> and [[coming of age]] genre.<ref name=":0" /> The song was regarded as 'Beach Song' by Ratnam.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Weaving emotions into celluloid|url = http://www.thehindu.com/2000/04/21/stories/09210221.htm|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141016143829/http://www.thehindu.com/2000/04/21/stories/09210221.htm|url-status = dead|archive-date = 16 October 2014|website = [[The Hindu]]|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> The track "September Maadham" is a [[funk]]y<ref name=":1" /> track, loosely based on fast-paced [[R. D. Burman]] music.<ref name=":0" /> "Yaaro Yarodi" is a rustic number that blends of folk instrument sounds appearing intermittently.<ref name=":0" /> The track was used in the 2008 film ''[[The Accidental Husband]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hollywood gets at-tuned to Bollywood|url = http://www.mid-day.com/articles/hollywood-gets-at-tuned-to-bollywood/15508184|website = mid-day|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> "Maangalyam" song consists of [[Marriage|nuptial]] [[mantra]]s interspersed with lyrics of "Endrendrum Punngai".<ref name=":1" /> The title track "Alaipayuthey" was originally composed by the [[Carnatic music]] composer [[Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi|Oothukkadu Venkata Subbaiyar]], who also set it to the [[Raga|raagam]] 'Kaanada'.<ref name=":0" /> Rahman added additional beats to the track.<ref name=":0" /> The track "Evano Oruvan" which has an Egyptian base to its composition.<ref name=":0" />

Singer [[Bombay Jayashri]] recorded for the film score. Rahman made her sing the raag [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhu Bhairavi]] for half an hour whose portions were used in a scene when the lead actress was hospitalized in the film.

== Critical response ==

=== Original version ===
Critic based at ''[[The Hindu]]'' asserted, "A. R. Rahman's numbers are already a hit – be it "Pachchai Niramae<nowiki>''</nowiki> zestfully rendered by Hariharan or the melodious "Snegithanae<nowiki>''</nowiki> or "Yaaro Yaarodi<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Now they come with added flavour in the form of excellently captured visuals and scenic presentations."<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title = Film Review: ''Alaipayuthey''|url = http://www.thehindu.com/2000/04/21/stories/09210225.htm|archive-url = https://archive.today/20150112012403/http://www.thehindu.com/2000/04/21/stories/09210225.htm|url-status = dead|archive-date = 12 January 2015|website = [[The Hindu]]|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> However, the song "September Madham<nowiki>''</nowiki> was criticized to obstruct the smooth flow of scenes with music.<ref name=":3" /> Methil Renuka of ''[[India Today]]'' praised the music of the film, calling it 'great'.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Movie reviews of Alaipayuthey; Stuart Little; and Uttara : SOCIETY & THE ARTS – India Today|url = http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-reviews-of-alaipayuthey-stuart-little-and-uttara/1/246510.html|website = indiatoday.intoday.in|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>''[[St. Louis International Film Festival]]'', critic Rich Cline called the music exuberant and colourful.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Shadows on the Wall: FILM FESTIVAL REVIEWS|url = http://www.shadowsonthewall.co.uk/swfes01e.htm#waves.htm|website = shadowsonthewall.co.uk|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref> Based on the 5.1 surround DVD release, James Grey stated, "The soundtrack is obviously heavily dubbed, which is not the disk's fault, and while the music doesn't have particular weight it comes across nicely enough. the music surprisingly (to me, anyway) accessible (with one tune going round my head even now)."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Alai Payuthey {{!}} DVD Review {{!}} Film @ The Digital Fix|url = http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/12544/alai-payuthey.html|website = Film @ The Digital Fix|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>

== Track list ==

=== Original version ===
All lyrics by [[Vairamuthu]], except track "Alaipayuthey", written by [[Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi|Oothukkadu Venkatasubba Iyer]] and [[rap]] portion of "Endrendrum Punngai" written by [[Praveen Mani]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-director/pravin-mani/an-interview-with-composer-musician-pravin-mani.html|title = An interview with composer / Musician Pravin Mani}}</ref> The order of track listing is according to the music cassette or soundtrack CD. The order of tracks in the listing differs in the digital download websites.

{{track listing
|headline = ''Alaipayuthey'' –  {{nobold|Standard edition}}
|extra_column = Singer(s)
|total_length= 42:52
|title1 = Endrendrum Punnagai
|extra1 = [[Clinton Cerejo]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[A. R. Rahman]]
|length1 = 4:00
|title2 = Pachchai Nirame (Sakiye)
|extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Clinton Cerejo]]
|length2 = 5:21
|title3 = Kadhal Sadugudu
|extra3 = [[S. P. B. Charan]], Naveen
|length3 = 4:35
|title4 = Evano Oruvan
|extra4 = [[Swarnalatha]]
|length4 = 5:56
|title5 = Alaipayuthey
|extra5 = [[Harini (singer)|Harini]], [[Kalyani Menon]], Neyveli Ramalakshmi
|length5 = 3:34
|title6 = Snegithane Snegithane
|extra6 = [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
|length6 = 6:05
|title7 = Maangalyam
|extra7 = [[Clinton Cerejo]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]], [[A. R. Rahman]]
|length7 = 1:41
|title8 = Yaro Yarodi
|extra8 = [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]], [[Vaishali Samant]], [[Richa Sharma (singer)|Richa Sharma]]
|length8 = 5:46
|title9 = September Madham
|extra9 = [[Asha Bhosle]], [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
|length9 = 5:08
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Alaipayuthey'' – {{nobold|Bonus track edition}}
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 47:45
| title10 = Snegithane Snegithane (Film version)
| extra10 = [[Ustad Sultan Khan]], [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
| length10 = 4:53
}}

=== Telugu ===
All lyrics by [[Veturi]]. The order of track listing is according to the digital download websites.

{{track listing
|headline = ''Sakhi''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/sakhi/id845761358|title=Sakhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|website=iTunes (India)|access-date=31 October 2015}}</ref>
|extra_column = Singer(s)
|total_length= 36:14
|title1 = Kailove Chedugudu
|extra1 = Naveen, [[S. P. B. Charan]], [[A. R. Rahman]]
|length1 = 4:38
|title2 = Snehithuda
|extra2 = [[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
|length2 = 6:07
|title3 = Yede Yedeydey
|extra3 = [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]], Subha, [[Vaishali Samant|Vaishali]]
|length3 = 5:49
|title4 = September Maasam
|extra4 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[S. Janaki]]
|length4 = 5:11
|title5 = Alai Pongeraa
|extra5 = [[Harini (singer)|Harini]], [[Kalpana Raghavendar|Kalpana]], Kalyani Menon
|length5 = 3:38
|title6 = Kalali Poyenu
|extra6 = [[Swarnalatha]]
|length6 = 5:59
|title7 = Pachhadanamey
|extra7 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Clinton Cerejo]]
|length7 = 5:21
}}

== Album credits ==
Credits adapted from [[A. R. Rahman]]'s official website.<ref>{{Cite web|title = ALAIPAYUTHEY – A. R. Rahman – The Official Site|url = http://www.arrahman.com/discography_details.aspx?id=89|website = arrahman.com|access-date = 31 October 2015}}</ref>

=== Original ===
'''Backing vocals''': [[Dominique Cerejo]], [[Clinton Cerejo]], Srinvas, Febi, Noell James, Kanchana, Ganga, Chandran, Sriram

==== Personnel ====
* Flute: Naveen kumar
* Guitar: Kabuli
* Nadaswaram: Vasu
* Bass guitars: Keith Peters
* Veena: Vishwamohan Bhatt
* Sarangi: [[Ustad Sultan Khan|Ustaad Sultan Khan]]

=== Hindi Version ===
'''Backing vocals''': [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Tipu, Chandran, [[Clinton Cerejo]], Raqeeb Aalam, Febi, Feji, Poornima

'''Personnel'''
* Flute: Naveen
* Bass guitars: Keith Peters, Viji
* Dilruba: Saroja
* Sarangi: [[Ustad Sultan Khan|Ustaad Sultan Khan]]
Additional programming: Pravin Mani (for the tracks "O Humdum Suniyo Re" and "Chori Pe Chori")

Strings conducted by V. J. Srinivasamurthy

Additional sound design: H. Sridhar

Sound Engineers, H. Sridhar, S. Sivakumar

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

{{A. R. Rahman}}
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[[Category:2000 soundtrack albums]]
[[Category:A. R. Rahman soundtracks]]
[[Category:Tamil film soundtracks]]

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