Chennai,
formerly known as Madras, is once again cherished though a slow motion video,
that make feel one nostalgic about the city before it become modernized. An old
gramophone spins merrily, pursued by fishermen carrying baskets of fresh catch…
the camera moves then capturing the frothy waves crashing on the majestic rocks
of Kovalam beach are the opening scenes of Madras is beautiful – a video by
Madras Photo Factor.
The excellent in quality video is an
absolute treat to not only Chennaities, but anyone who had come across Madras.
Shot by Balaji Maheshwar, a 28-year-old documentary photographer, the video
encompasses everything that is this city.
A beautiful tribute to the elegant beauty of Madras! The two and a half
minute video was shot at the century-old dhobikhana, Marina Beach, Balaji
Saravana Theatre, Kapaleeswarar Temple and Parry’s Corner.
The video also
features filter coffee, an old Fiat car trundling by, boys playing beach
cricket, a yellow cycle rickshaw and cultural elements like Bharatanatyam and
Carnatic music. Through the background music sounds Bengali, it sooths despite unmatched
to Madras essence. The video was shot in a month’s time and it was launched on
Youtube on July 25 and at current ratio it marks 82,826 viewed and 991 likes. I
loved the video :)
P.S. The team also
reveal another video on the request of viewers, Madras is Calling, is a 4.33
minute-long footage shows more than enough in brief to make realize the love
for city. It also has a Tamil background score which got it from A.R.Rahman’s
composition for Swades.
7 comments:
thank you for sharing this, jeevan. i enjoyed the images and the beautiful music accompanying them. a glimpse into lives very different from my own.
Nice video and soothing music. I came across this video in FB but didn't see it there. Good to see it on your blog now.
Destination Infinity
You always make me feel homesick!!! Missing the filter coffee~
Terrific Video, Jeevan... I enjoyed seeing life as it WAS... The music is great.
I get so upset here in our country when things change --and not for the BEST.
One of my favorite places has changed from a small mountain town with lots of personality --to a tourist place --where more and more shops/stores/entertainment places, etc. have taken over... It's so disheartening..
Hugs,
Betsy
You are right. It is a good good clip. I especially liked the haunting music and one old man who looked so kind.
very good!
AN EMOTIONAL AND SOOTHING TRIP DOWN THE MEMORY LANE!THE IMAGERY AND DESCRIPTION ARE PEPPERED WITH SWEET AUTHENTICITY.
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