Ammai kitiki has a pleasantly breezy tune; Karunya sounds a lot like Sonu Nigam, but does a great job, along with Chaitra. Ranjith’s Udyogam poyindi is quite Mani Sharma’ish and...
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Gubbi (Music review), Kannada – AP Arjun
The reggaeton influences in Confusion are skilfully handled and the overall package is catchy! Ee paapi starts like a standard pathos track but is beautifully arranged with some amazing musical...
Continue reading...Plus Two (Music review), Malayalam – Manu Ramesan
Kannolam sounds like early Rahman output; this gentle track achieves much by keeping it simple and tuneful. Thaane‘s 2nd version by Jyotsna sounds better than Ajay’s, but both are perfectly...
Continue reading...Vamsam (Music review), Tamil – Taj Noor
Mannadhi mannaru is strictly situational, but the role call style singing is interesting. Marudhaani poovappola and Marudhaani poovumela, with subtle differences in the pitch and singers is a pleasant enough...
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Don’t look back and I can hear music – She & Him (Zooey Deschanel) I can completely understand if those gorgeous eyes of Zooey Deschanel haunt you in your dreams,...
Continue reading...Thillalangadi (Music review), Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja & Thaman S
Ding ding has an infectious charm, with catchy orchestration and likeable kids’ chorus that mostly accompanies Jeyam Ravi, while Chitra’s portions in Sol pechu are outdated, even as Yuvan and...
Continue reading...Udaan (Music review), Hindi – Amit Trivedi
Aazaadiyan’s harmonious vocals, wrapped in true rock style, take flight mid-way beautifully; the track has wonderful lyrics by Amitach Bhattacharya and equally good vocals by himself, the composer and Neuman...
Continue reading...Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
Babu Rao aims to be street-smart, but something in its groove doesn’t really allow it to be. I am in love is KK’s show; brilliant one at that – delightful...
Continue reading...Jhummandi Naadam (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Sarigamapadanee works more for SPB’s vocal play than for its conventional tune, but the sonorous, lullaby-like Laali paaduthunnadi is absolutely brilliant! SPB’s vocals are fabulous, while Geetha Madhuri’s intentionally mod...
Continue reading...Subhapradam (Music review), Telugu – Mani Sharma
Tappatloi seems straight out of Keeravani’s repertoire, and its catchy tune does help. Mauname chebutendi sounds like a nice, retro melody, but it is quite bland for comfort, while Yelelo...
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