Update: A note by Atul, via Facebook, in response to my post, appended at the end. First, the video that kickstarted these thoughts in my head. This video is interesting...
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Heartfelt apology to Malayalam composer Viswajith
I came across a song recently that is the kind that makes me go weak in my knees. Few songs do that to me, given how much new music I...
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...Saregama’s villainpanti in T-series’ Heropanti?
I have been noticing an interesting trend with regard music launches for some films in Hindi. Amit Trivedi-composed Queen was on T-series, but the song Hungama ho gaya alone was...
Continue reading...Keeping an aging star’s legacy alive… Kochadaiiyaan-style
Besides the fact that many people seem upset over Kochadaiiyaan’s animation (motion-capture, at that, not to include people who are forgiving about the quality of animation due to assorted reasons...
Continue reading...A very personal take on Sony Neotank GTK-N1BT
Update (February 1, 2014): I went to the nearby Croma to buy this and while there, tested a couple of other options available, including JBL’s Flip, another smaller Bluetooth speaker...
Continue reading...Welcome to Tamil cinema, Justin Prabhakaran!
Recent earworm: The song from Pannaiyaarum Padminiyum – Onakkaaga Poranthaenae! Totally addicted to the lovely tune, enough to write about it in a separate entry! From whatever limited memory I...
Continue reading...The sorry story of Imman vs. Manam Kothi Paravai’s Kannada remake
Back in September this year, Kannada composer Gurukiran sued the producers of the Telugu film ‘Potugadu’ for using two songs from his film, Govindaya Namaha’ without his permission. Potugadu is...
Continue reading...Milliblog’s Three Laws of Music Appreciation Multiverse
I see a lively discussion about my review of Shuddh Desi Romance, though the discussion has moved on to ‘the best song of the year 2013’, going by my assertion...
Continue reading...20 years of A R Rahman – what does it mean to me?
Note: Besides this one, by me, I found quite a few noteworthy pieces on the same topic. Here’s a list that I enjoyed reading (and listening, in some cases). I...
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