Shaan sounds considerably better in Chayunnuvo than Aaromale, but both songs have tunes that are thoroughly likeable. The former’s morph into punchy technopop is fabulous, while the latter’s almost-reggae’ish lilt...
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Iyobinte Pusthakam (Music review), Malayalam – Neha S. Nair & Yakzan Gary Pereira
More than the tribal sounds in Theeyattam, the composing duo’s sensibilities hits on notes far beyond the conventional, into world music, including Walid Ben Saleem’s Arabic rap. But it’s all...
Continue reading...Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (Music review), Malayalam – Rex Vijayan
The title song has a pulsating world music’ish sound and manages the cornucopia of sounds admirably well, headlined by Suchith Sureshan’s confident vocals. Thaane pookum rests on scintillating singing by...
Continue reading...Peruchazhi (Music review), Malayalam – Arrora
Adichu polikkam has a forceful sound befitting an intro song and Karthik does a great job rendering it with verve. Don’t mess with me is lively, abstract hip-hop; Blaaze is...
Continue reading...Rasam (Music review), Malayalam – Job Kurien
Veteran Chitra seems like the perfect choice for the beautifully native and tuneful Dhanumasa palazhi, with Job rightly sticking to the tried and tested sound, and doing it incredibly well....
Continue reading...Njan Steve Lopez (Music review), Malayalam – Shahabaz Aman & Chandran Veyattummal
Chandran Veyattummal’s lone song, Pokaruthen makane uses minimalistic sound and Jensy George’s affecting singing to bring to life snatches of the battle of Kaniyakulam, between Iravikutty Pillai and Ramappayan. Parvathy’s...
Continue reading...Bangalore Days (Music review), Malayalam – Gopi Sundar
Aethu kari raavilum is incredibly pleasant, thanks to its Hindustani base and a thoroughly engaging melody. Ente kannil is gorgeous, with Nazriya springing a pleasant surprise carrying the guitar-led tune...
Continue reading...Praise The Lord (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Innaleyolam is a standard Malayalam melody, but the aptly chosen vocals of Vijay Yesudas and Swetha makes a big difference, along with the soft, amiable lilt. That Soni de nakhre...
Continue reading...Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Kattu mooliyo has the alluring combination of Vineeth’s thoroughly likeable vocals and gorgeous music by Shaan, topped by that beautiful sax! Job Kurian does the honors for the charming folk...
Continue reading...Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (Music review), Malayalam – Rahul Raj
Rahul’s music in Thirayaane thirayaane is simplistic and minimal, but apt, and soars rather well in the interludes. Chemmana chelurukki is very tunefully foot-tapping and is a lovely listen, aided...
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