Eisalaamey eisalaam takes an outdated Middle Eastern approach. Mohit ‘Chawhan’-sung Agadam bagadam is no different – indifferent Hindi track with a mish-mash of sounds. Oru thuli vishamaai makes splendid use...
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Rush (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
Chup chup ke could well be composed in Pritam’s sleep – wonderfully pleasant, but incredibly predictable… every part of the song! Mumkin nahin too is Pritam-sleep material – catchy melody...
Continue reading...Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (Music review), Telugu – Mani Sharma
Arare pasi manasa concocts a Nayagan-style Nila Adhu with accordion and guitar, while Sye andre naanu seems too techno for the kind of street-smart feel it attempts, though Shreya’s vocals...
Continue reading...Ammavin Kaipesi (Music review), Tamil – Rohit Kulkarni
NW1W. After a decent start in Porkkalam (2009, Tamil) and a non-descript single in Chalo Dilli (2011, Hindi), this is a shocking turn for the worse from Rohit. Keywords: Thangar...
Continue reading...Denikaina Ready (Music review), Telugu – Chakri & Yuvan Shankar Raja
Chakri’s Ninnu choodakunda is painfully boring, despite a star voice like Adnan Sami, who sounds strangely off-tune. His Pillandham keka keka is no better – awkward faux-Punjabi start and a...
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North (Matchbox Twenty) One of the recent singer/vocalist who I identify with the most is Rob Thomas. To be honest, I got onto Rob only after his collaboration with Santana...
Continue reading...Son of Sardar (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya, Sajid-Wajid & Sandeep Chowta
The title song is peculiarly addictive – must be that chant-like backgrounds and repetition. Rani tu mera raja and Po po aren’t that lucky -mind-bogglingly templatized and bland. Tu kamaal...
Continue reading...Chittagong (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Bedabrata Pain’s vocals seem apt for Ishan; the chorus complement him wonderfully, besides the nuanced orchestration. Jeeney ki wajah too is adorned with outstanding orchestration even as the complex, inspirational...
Continue reading...Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu (Music review), Telugu – Mani Sharma
The Darbaari Kaanada’ish Extra Ordinary is funny and funky… and superbly sung by Hemachandra. Melikalu sees Mani at his standard commercial self – mixes multiple genres and every line sounds...
Continue reading...Rebel (Music review), Telugu – Raghava Lawrence
NW1W. Keywords: Prabhas, Rebel, Raghava Lawrence
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