The Tanglish lyrics of Oo lalali is a problem, but one cannot blame Thaman alone for it; the composer has delivered and how! Suchitra’s inimitable voice seldom goes wrong for such songs; essentially a lovely melody with marvelous arrangements. Ujaini’s Saturday girlodu too has silly lyrics, but as a tune it is very catchy, even with the methodic rhythm. Kanavugal edhuvarai sounds more like one of Thaman’s Telugu material, but his usual arsenal of pleasing sounds is intact, including his own vocalized singing that he uses to great effect, along with pulsating guitar phrases. Reeta confidently takes on the pop ballad-style Missing something and her silky smooth vocals ace the tune; the early Rahman-like interludes and arrangements help too. The film’s director, Mathivanan, croons the ruminative Azhaghai sirithaiyada, considerably propped by Thaman’s scintillating, ambient orchestration. Un uyirai is so very Rahman – a beautifully soft melody with excellent lyrics; Karthik, as always, breezes through the track while Thaman builds it up slowly, retaining the soul. Eeram, Mundhinam Paartheney and now Aridhu Aridhu – Thaman is undeniably becoming a force to reckon with, in Tamil film music. This soundtrack delivers effortlessly even within a massy, commercial format and that is some achievement!
Keywords: Harish, Uattara, Thaman, Arithu Arithu, 200
