Deep Dives into Tamil Cinema, Music & the Art of Lyrics. Exploring the poetry, beauty, and craft behind Tamil film songs, legendary directors, and iconic artists.
Tamil Song Lyric Deep Dive - A detailed exploration of the poetic beauty in "Vizhigalil Oru Vanavil" (A Rainbow in the Eyes). This episode delves into lyric appreciation, word choice, and the intoxicating world of Tamil film poetry inspired by legendary lyricist Vaali.
Topics covered: Vaali's birthday tribute, the meaning of "moyuzhal", poetic interpretation, and five original poems inspired by one song.
Published: February 6, 2023 | Duration: 12:59
A tribute to the legendary filmmaker K Viswanath, exploring his contributions to Indian cinema, his unique storytelling style, and his impact on Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Published: January 28, 2023 | Duration: 10:23
The conclusion of our exploration into how Tamil playback singers masterfully adapt their vocal styles for different characters and emotional situations in cinema.
Explore our collection of podcast episodes and video essays on Tamil cinema, music legends, and lyrical craftsmanship.
Birthday special exploring lesser-known facts about the maestro. Duration: 11:45 | Published: Jan 9, 2023
Video analysis comparing two masterpieces. Duration: 06:45 | Published: Nov 2, 2022
Final part of our deep dive into lyricist Thamarai's work. Duration: 26:31 | Published: Aug 11, 2021
A tribute to the Tamil comedy legend. Duration: 11:47 | Published: July 18, 2021
Continuing our exploration of Thamarai's lyrical genius. Duration: 25:05 | Published: July 18, 2021
Must-see interconnected narrative films in Tamil cinema. Duration: 07:53 | Published: July 18, 2021
Beginning our journey into Thamarai's poetry. Duration: 15:28 | Published: July 9, 2021
How singers transform for characters. Duration: 09:39 | Published: Jan 28, 2023
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In-depth written explorations of Tamil song lyrics, poetry, and cinematic techniques.
Totto Speaks is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the artistry of Tamil cinema and music. We explore the intricate craftsmanship behind film lyrics, the genius of legendary directors, and the vocal mastery of playback singers. Our mission is to appreciate Tamil cinema not just as entertainment, but as a rich tapestry of poetry, music, and visual storytelling.
What makes us unique: We practice "lyric appreciation" - diving deep into individual words, metaphors, and poetic devices used by Tamil lyricists. Rather than comparing artists, we celebrate the inherent beauty (*nayam*) in each work.
Deep dives into Tamil film song lyrics, exploring word choice, metaphors, and poetic techniques used by legendary lyricists.
Examining directors, cinematography, storytelling techniques, and the evolution of Tamil cinema.
Analyzing how playback singers adapt their voices for different characters, emotions, and situations.
Celebrating legends like A R Rahman, K Viswanath, Kavinjar Thamarai, Crazy Mohan, and Vaali.
Creating new poems inspired by existing lyrics, exploring themes and emotions sparked by Tamil film music.
Understanding regional words, cultural references, and the rich Tamil literary heritage in cinema.
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| Episode | Type | Duration | Published | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary director K Viswanth | Audio | 12:59 | Feb 6, 2023 | Listen |
| Singers Adapting Their Voices - Part 2 of 2 | Audio | 10:23 | Jan 28, 2023 | Listen |
| Tamil Singers Voice Adaptation - Part 1 of 2 | Audio | 09:39 | Jan 28, 2023 | Listen |
| A R Rahman - Top 10 Things You May Not Know | Audio | 11:45 | Jan 9, 2023 | Listen |
| Hitchcock's PSYCHO and Mysskin's PSYCHO - Part 1 | Video | 06:45 | Nov 2, 2022 | Watch |
| Kavinjar Thamarai - Part 3 | Audio | 26:31 | Aug 11, 2021 | Listen |
| Best of Crazy Mohan - A Tribute | Audio | 11:47 | Jul 18, 2021 | Listen |
| Kavinjar Thamarai - Part 2 | Audio | 25:05 | Jul 18, 2021 | Listen |
| Top Tamil Hyperlink Films | Audio | 07:53 | Jul 18, 2021 | Listen |
| Kavinjar Thamarai - Part 1 | Audio | 15:28 | Jul 9, 2021 | Listen |
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