NW1W. After a decent start in Porkkalam (2009, Tamil) and a non-descript single in Chalo Dilli (2011, Hindi), this is a shocking turn for the worse from Rohit. Keywords: Thangar...
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Therodum Veethiyile (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
Engirunthu mulaikkudhindha is a wonderful combination of a gorgeous tune and perfect orchestration – fabulously sung by Hariharan and Shreya. Poonkothai is a raunchy mix of familiar sounds and loops;...
Continue reading...Uyir Mozhi (Music review), Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan
Naanaaga naanindri‘s minimal arrangement demands much from Pradeep and Kalyani and they deliver pretty well for its unconventional tune! Pradeep’s vocals power Oru murai too – a fabulously melodious ballad....
Continue reading...Pizza (Music review), Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan
Mogathirai uses Santhosh’s guitar-based Atta Kathi template; serene and pleasant! Its prelude, by Phil Hartl, is a wonderful listen too! Rathiri’s Decent Version is a funky disco-pop number with great...
Continue reading...Paagan (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
In a strange coincidence, two of Paagan’s songs sound like two of Guru’s songs! Alka Ajith’s wonderfully sung Poon thendralai seems like Barso re, while Ippadi oar, again, superbly sung...
Continue reading...Neethaane En Ponvasantham (Music review), Tamil – Ilayaraja
Saayndhu saayndhu is the soundtrack’s mesmerizing opener, straddling delightful interludes (that 2nd interlude!) and scintillating guitars! Yuvan tries his best to be the song’s weakest link, and one does wonder...
Continue reading...Saattai (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
The kids’ chorus consisting of Haripriya and Sai Venkat join Ramesh Vinayagam and create sheer magic in Jada jada jaada, aided superbly by Yugabharathi’s gritty lyrics. Imman’s soaring and impactful...
Continue reading...Sundarapandiyan (Music review), Tamil – N R Rahnanthan
Kondaadum manasu, despite the standard template of a modern-day composer’s version of a rustic song, does evoke interest in the chorus, Anand Aravindakshan’s vocals and Rahnanthan’s well assembled music. Rekkai...
Continue reading...Thaandavam (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar
Rahul Nambiar confidently powers the catchy Yaaradi mohini, while Haricharan does the honors equally well in the pleasant Oru paadhi kadhavu that reminiscences Rahman’s En kaadhale. Alyssa and Marie’s Will...
Continue reading...Maattrraan (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj
Rettai kathirae, despite the appallingly templatized tune, offers comfort in familiarity; that it is a pleasant duet sung well by Krish and MK Balaji helps. Naani koni is no different...
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