Nallavannu solvaanga is every bit a templatized, predictable Devi-style hero-intro (plus his 4 brothers, no less) song – passable fun. Ival dhaana has a catchy, addictive lilt that works beautifully...
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Oru Indian Pranayakatha (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Omana komala seems to be using a classic Kedaram raaga base and is instantly likeable, in Najeem Arshad and Abhirami’s pitch-perfect vocals! Saajan attempts what is possibly a Rajasthani-styled song...
Continue reading...Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal (Music review), Malayalam – Prashant Pillai
Prashant seems to be trying something innovative in Ithu jeevitham, but despite the heady experimentation and Karthik, Gowri and Charan Raj, the song ends up sounding awkward. That experimentation works...
Continue reading...Emo Gurram Egaravachu (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Neelavenini edipinchina‘s highlight is Rahul Sipligunj’s vocals and Keeravani’s simple, endearing tune; Revanth’s pathos version makes for a great listen too! Rahul pulls off a falsetto in Bharatham pattina natyam,...
Continue reading...Uyyala Jampala (Music review), Telugu – Sunny M.R.
Uyyalaina jampalaina‘s sparkling tune works beautifully in Harshika Gudi’s voice, ably supported by Anudeep Dev; the persistent and soft guitar backdrop leands itself to accentuate the tune really well. Lapak...
Continue reading...Milliblog Annual Music round-up 2013
This is the 6th year of my annual musical round-up on Milliblog. Compared to any other year, I’m glad that I have been able to listen and share my view...
Continue reading...Dhoom 3 (Music review), Hindi – Pritam & Julius Packiam
The title song‘s 3rd variant is more glitzy, pointless sound the original tune; Naya’s Arabic version feels mildly different thanks to the language. Malang sounds safe – throws in Middle-Eastern...
Continue reading...Yaariyaan (Music review), Hindi – Pritam, Mithoon, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Arko Pravo Mukherjee & Anupam Amod
Mithoon overdoes his soaked-in-pathos sound in Baarish and Mujhe ishq se, both involving a searing ‘Yeeeeeeaaaaaareeeeyaaaaan’. The former works, in Aashiqui 2 mode, while the latter has Tulsi Kumar… ’nuff...
Continue reading...Nimirndhu Nil (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar
Kaadhal nergayil is perhaps Prakash’s n’th song with a similar structure – semi-Hindustani’ish sound and a likeable melody; good till it lasts, but too familiar. Gaana Bala runs amok in...
Continue reading...Inga Enna Solluthu (Music review), Tamil – Dharan Kumar
Kalyani Menon’s Shuklam Bharatham is thankfully untouched by Dharan. Appa tucker and Avan ivan come loaded with gimmicky sounds and rather simplistic tunes that help surface beyond the noise. STR’s...
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