Gana Bala’s Malayalam-kuthu, Thithaaro chirakadichu is stereotypical, but Sanjeev’s crafty sounds make a substantial difference, with the energetic rhythm, Gopi’s shrill nadaswaram and Sanjeev’s own guitar. Vaa kuruvi is wonderfully...
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Oru Cinemaakkaran (Music review), Malayalam – Bijibal
There’s a dollop of Abhogi raaga in Ozhukiyozhuki that makes it so accessible and incredibly pleasant! Add to it, Haricharan and Shweta Mohan’s tantalizing vocals and Bijibal’s lovely flute and...
Continue reading...Theeram (Music review), Malayalam – Afzal Yusuff and Sankar Sharma
Njaanum neeyum has Vidyasagar written all over it, just like his recent Tamil soundtrack . It’s a delightfully serene melody accentuated significantly by Shreya Ghoshal and Quincy Chettupally’s singing. Minnaminungu...
Continue reading...Ramante Edanthottam (Music review), Malayalam – Bijibal
In a gentle ‘go smell the roses’ push, Shreya Ghoshal asks in Akale oru, in beautiful Malayalam and even better singing if we can please smell the flower in the...
Continue reading...Godha (Music review), Malayalam – Shaan Rahman
Gowry Lekshmi owns Aaro nenjil (less interesting desi mix, though), particularly the anupallavi’s flowing phrases, on Shaan’s beautiful tune with an addictive chorus high and folk percussion. Sithara Krishnakumar handles...
Continue reading...Sakhavu (Music review), Malayalam – Prashant Pillai
Madhumatiye is quite an earworm, with its reggae-meets-retro charm, and sung particularly well by Shreekumar Vakkiyil, with a distinct nasal twang that amps up the old-worldly feel, and Preeti Pillai....
Continue reading...Georgettan’s Pooram (Music review), Malayalam – Gopi Sundar
Joleem kooleem‘s reetigowlai raaga base is its clear and absolute highlight. Within that gorgeously likeable raaga, Gopi and his chorus have an easy winner. Interestingly, even Omal chiriyo seems to...
Continue reading...Sathya (Music review), Malayalam – Gopi Sundar
As soon as the first interludes led by the strings start in Chinthicho nee, you know you are in a Gopi Sundar song! Gopi makes fantastic use of Vaikom Vijayalakshmi’s...
Continue reading...Avarude Ravukal (Music review), Malayalam – Sankar Sharma
Ethetho‘s oh-so-gentle melody makes it a great listen, particularly in Vaisakh C Madhav’s vocals (as also Anju Joseph’s female version) where he sings as if the tune is brittle, amidst...
Continue reading...C/O Saira Banu (Music review), Malayalam – Mejjo Josseph
Thaniye is markedly old-fashioned, but Chithra’s incredible handling of the indulgent melody—with a tinge of pathos—is the song’s highlight. Hrudayavaathil is Mejo attempting a Harris Jayaraj’ish song and in Vineeth...
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