"Spirit of Chennai" | |
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Single by C. Girinandh | |
Released | 2 January 2016 |
Recorded | 2016 |
Length | 5:58 |
Label | Sony Music India |
Songwriter(s) | Gana Bala, Madhan Karky & Rokesh |
Producer(s) | Vikram |
"Spirit of Chennai" is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language single composed by C Girinandh and directed by Vikram. The song was made as a flood relief anthem in response to the 2015 South Indian floods which affected Chennai, and was stated by the makers to be a "tribute to all the volunteers". [1] [2]
Following the 2015 South Indian floods which affected Chennai in early December 2015, actor Vikram planned a flood relief anthem to pay homage to the volunteers during the crisis and to celebrate the spirit of the city. Titled "Spirit of Chennai", he worked on composing a song and approached C. Girinandh and his band, Oxygen, to work on a tune for the anthem. The song was composed within two hours, and Vikram called up several prominent singers to record their voices as a part of the track. The lyrics for the song were written by Madhan Karky, Gana Bala and Rokesh. Vikram subsequently began directing a video song for the anthem featuring several actors from the Indian film industry. [3] [4] The song was unveiled online via Sony Music India on 2 January 2016. [5] [6] [7]
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