MS Viswanathan’s cult song from Ninaithaale Inikkum gets a dance-floor remix in Avala nambithan. It is adequately catchy and works thanks to the original’s appeal. Ulagam unnal uses the remix’s...
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Lekar Hum Deewana Dil (Music review), Hindi – A R Rahman
Khalifa‘s steady, thrumming techno sound is instantly likeable, as is the simple, hook’y tune. Rahman’s singing, despite the digital additions, is apt for the overall feel, while the disparate rap-style...
Continue reading...Ra Ra Krishnayya (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Beyond all that pulsating rock sound, Hero hero actually has just a functional tune, though the odd ‘Senthamizh thenmozhiyal’ inclusion does spice up things. Shreya is superb in the title...
Continue reading...Milliblog monthly multilingual music reco – May 2014
Aaj ki raat – The Bartender – Classic Bollywood With A Twist (Indipop – Mikey McCleary) To be fair, I fell in love with Shalmali’s Aaj ki raat long before...
Continue reading...Ek Villain (Music review), Hindi – Ankit Tiwari, Mithoon, Rabbi Ahmed & Adnan Dhool
Ankit Tiwari’s very Pritam-style Galliyan is gorgeously mounted; his singing, the guitar and flute, lovelorn lyrics… all come together wonderfully! The film’s leading lady Shraddha Kapoor is surprisingly good despite...
Continue reading...Reimagining remixes in India
Mikey McCleary’s 3rd album jab at remixes () reminds me of an interesting point. I have always been a bit derisive of remixes, but the first remix compilation that changed...
Continue reading...Humshakals (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya
Despite the droning background and absurd lyrics, Caller tune cranks up an interesting tune, along with Neeraj Shridhar’s characteristic vocals. Energetic jhankaar beats style sound of Piya ke bazaar and...
Continue reading...Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (Music review), Tamil – Alphonse Joseph, Sharreth, Vijay Antony & Thaman
Alphonse Joseph’s tune for Kaatril kadhai irukku is highly imaginative and catchy too; he delivers it really well along with Rita. Sharreth’s Pen megam lola is absolutely enchanting, making use...
Continue reading...Filmistaan (Music review), Hindi – Arijit Datta
Swaroop Khan pulls off the pulsating Udaari well, but the remixed-Euphoria sound has its limits. The short Uljhi depends a lot on Arijit’s vocals and the guitar, and both don’t...
Continue reading...Holiday (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
Arijit’s delightful singing lifts the already gorgeous tune of Aaj dil shayarana. Pritam’s tune is unusually structured and makes fantastic use of violin the background. Irshad Kamil’s lyrics completely dominate...
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