Bang bang Bangkok seems like a tune that composed itself, after getting instructions from a child – it is adequately annoying. Love cheyyala is not very different, but its monotonously...
Continue reading...Katyar Kaljat Ghusli (Music review), Marathi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy & Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki
Sur niragas ho is an enthralling Ganesh bhajan with stellar vocals by Shankar. For Dil ki tapish, the lovely, Keeravani’ish song, the trio bring Vasantrao Deshpande’s grandson, Rahul Deshpande, to...
Continue reading...Anarkali (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Aa oruthi, the maappila paattu is light and forthy in the genre’s tradition, enhanced by Vidyasagar’s simple and lilting rhythm. Hariharan excels in Sahibaa, a ghazal’ish ballad similar to the...
Continue reading...144 (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Vinai theerkum is a catchy kuthu-based Ganesha tribute. Lyricist Vivek epitomizes Vadivelu’s stolen well comedy (originally from Marathi film Jau Tithe Khau) in Kenathakaanum; middling tune, with the horns section...
Continue reading...Navarasam (Music review) – Thaikkudam Bridge
The title song is a goosebumps-inducing conversation between guitar, violin and what seems like Panthuvarali raaga, combined with a majestic power-Theyyam piece mid-way and a superbly ambient ending that lasts...
Continue reading...Hitman – October 31, 2015
Originally published in . Eppo varuvaaro – Oru naal koothu (Tamil – Justin Prabhakaran) Justin Prabhakaran, who made an impressive debut with Pannayaarum Padminiyum, produces a cracker of a soundtrack...
Continue reading...Hitman – October 24, 2015
Originally published in . Uyir nadhi – Vedalam (Tamil – Anirudh) Anirudh is in form, and how! After Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, he manages to produce a very commercial and likeable...
Continue reading...Vil Ambu (Music review), Tamil – Navin
Navin, who debuted as Arrora, in Kalyana Samayal Saadham, ropes in 3 composers to sing 3 songs! Interestingly, the songs sound like something they themselves may have composed. Anirudh sings...
Continue reading...Uppu Karuvadu (Music review), Tamil – Steeve Vatz
The title song seems like a catchy mix of Madras kuthu and Goan dulpod, much like Ilayaraja’s Vetri Vizha Marugo marugo, made better by Steeve’s choice of instruments, including a...
Continue reading...Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi (Music review), Telugu – M.M.Keeravani
The short Mayukha has a generous smattering of Baahubali’s music. Crazy is very Keeravani, building in a simple, pleasant and tuneful melody. And, after an austere prelude, Maskesko shows why...
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