Dr. Balamuralikrishna’s Theeratha vilayaattu starts off predictably enough, but mid-way it morphs, mind-bendingly, first into Rajasthani folk, with Mukthiyar Ali crooning Nimbuda, then into a bizarre Tamil-Baul jugalbandi, and finally...
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Music review: Just Maat Maathalli (Kannada – Raghu Dixit)
The first thing that strikes you in a Raghu Dixit soundtrack is the eclectic nature of the sound – Marubhoomialli is a great example, fusing a distinctly Indian sounding Celtic...
Continue reading...Music review: Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai (Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja)
After eulogizing the hero, Yuvan takes Tamil music to the next level by singing his own name, in the helpfully titled, ‘Introduction‘, amidst a psychedelic package! Poo mudhal and En...
Continue reading...Music review: Pyaar Impossible (Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman)
Alisha starts the soundtrack reasonably well with its spunky arrangements and fabulously cool vocals by Anushka and Salim Merchant. Even the title song has a pleasant tune that, without trying...
Continue reading...Music review: Adhurs (Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad)
Devi and Baba Sehgal repeat their Jalsa magic in the super catchy and punchy Assalam valekum. Hariharan rocks the otherwise standard and soaring power-melody, Chandrakala, but Chari, with its comic...
Continue reading...Music review: Chance Pe Dance (Hindi – Adnan Sami, Ken Ghosh & Sandeep Shirodkar)
Pe pe pepein is frivolously noisy and is something Pritam composes in his sleep, while Pump it up is something that is meant to support Shahid’s steps than delight listeners....
Continue reading...Music review: Dulha Mil Gaya (Hindi – Lalit Pandit & Pritam)
Despite the strong Chopra-feel, Aaja aaja has a pleasant lilt to it, while Akela dil and Magar meri jaan‘s fancy rhythms and vocals fall completely flat. Tu jo jaan le...
Continue reading...Music review: Saari Raat (Indipop – Devika)
Shahi composes 4 tunes and all of them are consistently very good; Barkha bahaar holds some imaginatively ambient orchestration; Saari raat and Kothay uttay have that traditional Pakistani/ Punjabi sound...
Continue reading...Music review: Oum Shanti (Telugu – Ilayaraja)
Even though the distracting rhythms belie the usual Ilayaraja-standard, Ottesi chebutha is pretty street-smart and catchy. In the title song, even if the dated synth jars, Raja works his magic...
Continue reading...Music review: Rocket Singh – Salesman of the Year (Hindi – Salim-Sulaiman)
The title Pocket mein rocket sounds terribly obscene, till you listen to the catchy, highly enjoyable song – it’s a simple, addictive tune and the choice of Benny Dayal is...
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