Chinni chinni‘s predictable sound also has a prominent piece that sounds like Prem jal from Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai! The London Bridge theme too merely passes muster, but...
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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...Philips And The Monkey Pen (Music review), Malayalam – Rahul Subramanian
Neha Venugopal and Sachin Warrier carry En kanimalare confidently in their respective versions, with the pleasant, tuneful song working easily! Kanavukalil has good vocals by Najeem Arshad, even as the...
Continue reading...Thira (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Theerathe neelunne seems perfect for Vineeth’s range – he makes superb use of the simple, evocative tune, punctuated by that repetitive hum that stars the song. Hesham and Neha Nair...
Continue reading...Geethanjali (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Rajalekshmi’s haunting vocals gel beautifully with the captivating piano Vidyasagar enables in the Sivaranjani raaga based Doore doore! MG Sreekumar’s other version is a compelling listen too! Koodilla kuyilamma is...
Continue reading...Pattam Pole (Music review), Malayalam – M.Jayachandran
Antha naalil is a pleasant surprise, given that it is completely in Tamil! That it is also constructed as sparsely and beautifully as Indira’s Nila kaaigiradhu works strongly in its...
Continue reading...North 24 Kaatham (Music review), Malayalam – Govind Menon & Rex Vijayan
Rex Vijayan’s very-reggae Thanaro is instantly catchy, with great support from Sreenath Bhasi’s vocals; Rex plays beautifully with the guitar and the chorus. Govind Menon of Thaikkudam Bridge opens his...
Continue reading...Zachariyayude Garbhinikal (Music review), Malayalam – Vishnu-Sharath
Chithra lords over Mella thanji konji the way only she can, a frothy and lively tune interspersed with impressive violin and the occasional background’ish thavil/mridangam. The other version of the...
Continue reading...Neelakasham Pacha Kadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (Music review), Malayalam – Rex Vijayan
Neelakasham, sung by Rex himself, is a slow-burner with a great sound and a rhythm that kicks in late but makes a big impact! In comparison, Thaazhvaaram seems more like...
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