The most captivating part of Aaro paadunnu dhoore is perhaps the most subtle – those almost-North African drums that accompany the lovely tune throughout, barring the final piano piece that does a sneaky take on Twinkle twinkle! The prelude and predominant piece in Mazhamegha is terribly familiar Tamil sound, but it only helps the already joyous tune. If only that synth didn’t go overboard…sigh! Kizhakku mala has Karthik sounding quite unlike him – the foot-tapping tune is Raja at his 80s best…vintage beauty all the way, again barring the peekaboo synth. Yet another thoroughly enjoyable Raja soundtrack for Sathyan Anthikkad.
Keywords: Ilayaraja, Jayaram, Mamta Mohandas, Sathyan Anthikkad
