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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Aug 15: The songs of ‘Chintlam’, the second Konkani music album by singer Lawrence D’Souza, which was released in May earlier this year, is now available on LVL Tunes, Konkani’s popular music app.
Dayan D’Souza, director, Daijiworld 24x7 TV, released the songs in a programme held at Daijiworld Audio Visual Studio, Bondel. Walter Nandalike, founder of Daijiworld Media, Melvyn Rodrigues, Konkani poet and writer, Fr Alwyn Sequeira, Ancy Paladka, Ashith Pinto, Lidwyn Pinto, and Praveen Tauro were present.
Appreciating the effort Dayan D’Souza said, "Lawrence is always know for innovations. For the first time, an app has been introduced for Konkani music lovers. We can listen and sing along new and old songs any time. It is a unique idea and thousands have liked it. Especially, the people of Gulf countries and Europe have appreciated it much as it is not easy to get original CDs of Konkani songs in some places. This is the best way of using technology in music.”
Walter Nandalike released the video of the song 'Vishwas Dovrun' from the album 'Chintlam'. The video version is choreographed by Dance Star Crew, Adyar Padav. It will be available on Youtube from August 15.
‘Chintlam’ consists of 13 songs rich in poetic style and melody, touching upon social issues besides the theme of love and romance. Renowned Konkani lyricists, Wilson Kateel, Jocy Siddakatte, Vincy Lasrado, Vincy Pinto, Joel Attur, Roshan Sanctis and Lawrence himself have written the lyrics for the album. Coastalwood music director Dolwin Kolalgiri has composed music for eight songs while promising musicians Roshan V Corderio has given music for five songs.
Majority of the tunes have been composed by Dolwin Kolalgiri while Roshan V Corderio, Vincent Lasrado, Gavin Menezes and Jocy Siddakatte have each composed a tune. The album has been recorded at Daijiworld Audio Visual Studio.
Famous stars of Konkani music world Prajoth D'Sa, Joshal Sweeda, Joel Attur, Anitha D’Souza, and Ashwin D’Costa have rendered their voices to ‘Chintlam’. Nihal Tauro, Mohammad Iqbal, Dolwin, Gavin, Asha Fernandes, Steven Aranha, and Jasmine Inish D’Souza have also lent their voices for the album along with Lawrence who is already popular for his melodious voice.
LVL tunes is a free music app which can be downloaded on an Android mobile phone, through Google playstore. Listeners can download the track and lyrics of the songs while listening to them. The app also includes details of the songs being played. The app accommodates video versions of songs in an exclusive space.
'Vishwas Dovrun' video