Beyond all that pulsating rock sound, Hero hero actually has just a functional tune, though the odd ‘Senthamizh thenmozhiyal’ inclusion does spice up things. Shreya is superb in the title...
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Manam (Music review), Telugu – Anup Rubens
Piyo piyo re is perfectly foot-tapping, with a catchy hook. Arijit Singh rules Telugu too, after conquering Hindi, with Kanulanu thaake – Anup hands him an excellent melody tailor-made for...
Continue reading...Oohalu Gusagusalaade (Music review), Telugu – Kalyani Koduri
The synth in Emiti hadavadi is almost present-day Ilayaraja’ish! The playfully banter-style tune is serene and lovely; even the whispery and unassuming vocals by Deepu and Sravani add a lot...
Continue reading...Anaamika (Music review), Telugu – M.M.Keeravani
Kshanam kshanam is true-blue Keeravani melody – sweeping tune, beautifully sung by Sunita and a captivating hook, all in a serene package. The Search takes off mid-way from Kshanam kshanam...
Continue reading...Amrutham Chandamama Lo (Music review), Telugu – Sri
Laka laka is from Sri of the 90s, with no improvisation, sadly. Moonlight girl is more like present day Sri, lilting song that has incredibly long breaks within the flow!...
Continue reading...Maine Pyar Kiya (Music review), Telugu – V. Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep nails the sound in Kadalakunda, a lively track sung wonderfully well by the composer himself. The pitch perfect drums and sax sound goes fabulously with the tune and seems...
Continue reading...Race Gurram (Music review), Telugu – Thaman S
Shreya Ghoshal does damn well in Boochade, carrying the racy tune in her own style. Siddarth Mahadevan delivers Sweety perfectly, given the easily appealing, breezy melody. Thaman cranks up the...
Continue reading...Legend (Music review), Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad
The title song is every bit what one would expect in a hero-worshipping jingoistic title song, almost sounding like a hymn! Vijay Yesudas and Chitra’s vocals make a big difference...
Continue reading...Chandamama Kathalu (Music review), Telugu – Mickey J Meyer
Kalyani sounds ethereal in the title song, but the tune, despite its pleasant outlook is too steeped in Mickey’s usual template that it tends to be way too predictable. Krishna...
Continue reading...Basanti (Music review), Telugu – Mani Sharma
Srikrishna, Karunya, Hemachandra and Sahithi are in fantastic form in the lively Thirugubaatidhi that builds its momentum slowly but steadily. Paaripothunna is a throwback to the older style of melody...
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