‘Viswaragam’, released on January 14, transforms 22 original Tamil poems into music through a historic collaboration with the legendary composer.
Sumathy Ram, an independent Indian filmmaker, Tamil-language poet, and lyricist, will release “Viswaragam,” an album she created in collaboration with illustrious music director and singer M.S. Vishwanathan, on January 14. The album has also been described as a tribute to M.S. Vishwanathan.
According to a press release, Ram met Vishwanathan twenty years ago, an encounter that planted the seed for a lifelong musical collaboration.
“This collaboration and support helped bring her poems to life,” the press release said, adding that this marked the first time Vishwanathan worked with a female lyricist—an effort that helped open doors for women in the industry.
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The release also notes that while Ram’s original poems formed the lyrical foundation, the project “gradually became more than just music; it became a tribute.” In total, 22 of Ram’s poems were transformed into a cohesive and harmonious album.
The tribute album has been produced by Ram and Audioverse Music | Record Label. It will be released as an abridged audio recording with a total runtime of 14 minutes and 44 seconds, with the following initial track order.
- Veena Bit by Rajhesh Vaidya with Shri. M.S.V. Viswanathan
- Om… Kaartrai Pola by Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Unnikrishnan, Srinivas, Anantha Narayanan, Bombay Jaya Shri, Sujatha, Harini, and Kalpana
- Manasu Konjam by Shri. M.S. Viswanathan & Bombay Jayashri
- Manasu Konjam by Shri. M.S. Viswanathan & Bombay Jayashri
- Viswaragam by Shri. S.P. Balasubramanyam
Of the 22 songs produced, four will be released initially as Tribute Album – Part I, followed by Tribute Album – Part II. The remaining songs will be released on a monthly basis.
Sumathy Ram is a filmmaker, poet, and lyricist. Her debut film, Vishwa Thulasi, received awards and critical acclaim. Her body of work reflects a consistent commitment to meaningful storytelling and cultural depth. She is currently collaborating with a Chennai-based musician specializing in symphonic, classical, and Western music to create a new song that reflects her devotion and cultural heritage.
She is also developing a musical film based on her multi-award-winning script, continuing her focus on strong, diverse narratives and creative collaborations across the globe.
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Additionally, she has joined a team of scholars working on a musically rich project that weaves together themes of human loss, spiritual quest, and optimism, reflecting the philosophical depth that runs through her creative work.
M.S. Vishwanathan was a renowned music director, singer, and actor who worked predominantly in the Tamil film industry. He is known for having composed music for more than 800 Indian films, as well as numerous albums.