Poon chillayil is sweet and likeable in a predictable way – the tune is familiar and appeals instantly, with usual Rahul’ish bells and whistles like the extended flute interludes and...
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Anwar (Music review), Malayalam – Gopi Sundar
Kizhakku pookkum has a heady mix of a rhythmic tune, scintillating vocals by Shreya Ghoshal and Sabri Brothers, among others and that brilliant Arabic (thanks: Raouf & Vino) hook at...
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...Nalla Pattukaare (Music review), Malayalam – Sharreth
Oh neelambale is brilliantly sung by Najim, Durga and Sannidanandan, even as it’s only a mishmash tune. Chambakka and Laayi laayi, despite wonderful arrangements, degenerate into lame tunes, while Munch...
Continue reading...Malarvaadi Arts Club (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Maanyamaha janagale, with its pumping music and rousing pop tune is appropriately zingy, with excellent vocals by Vineeth and Sachin Warrier, while Shaan excels with his tipsy vocals in the...
Continue reading...Vandae Maatharam (Music review), Malayalam – D.Imman
Saarangiyil‘s soothing, languid and ambient arrangements and beautiful vocals by Kalyani are scintillating! Gala gala, despite its monotonous pattern, has a catchy charm of its own, helped largely by the...
Continue reading...Music review: Kadha Thudarunnu (Malayalam – Ilayaraja)
The most captivating part of Aaro paadunnu dhoore is perhaps the most subtle – those almost-North African drums that accompany the lovely tune throughout, barring the final piano piece that...
Continue reading...Music review: Pullimaan (Malayalam – Sharreth)
MG Sreekumar and Sithara’s Mallipoo is instantly catchy, despite its standard stock of pleasant’ness. Thanthanelelo works like a modern-day Ilayaraja lullaby with added layers by Sharreth, while Kaliyarangu is marred...
Continue reading...Music review: Neelathamara (Malayalam – Vidyasagar)
Anuraga vilochananayi is spellbinding, evoking the beautifully flowing tunes of Ilayaraja, packaged in a modern, but catchy orchestration. The title song’s celtic-styled prelude and scintillating rendition by Karthik are brilliant;...
Continue reading...Music review: Pazhassi Raja (Malayalam – Ilayaraja)
Aalamadankala mythavanalle with its dramatic Islamic sound makes excellent use of chorus vocals, while Aadhiushas sandhya poothathivide takes a classic Ilayaraja tune to a newer level with that dreamy, expansive...
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