There is so much of Ilayaraja in Pasanga 2. The Anjali’ish way to a children’s song, in Chota Bheema, sung brilliantly by Yazhini and Srikanth… the Western Classical base in...
Continue reading...Vedalam (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh
Aaluma doluma is lyricist Rokesh’s show, with Anirudh layering it with a mesmerizing techno sound. In Veera vinayaka, the composer seems to be using Vakulabharanam raaga to a hypnotic effect,...
Continue reading...Tamasha (Music review), Hindi – A R Rahman
Matargashti is free-spirited and whimsical. It starts sounding European, but eventually enters a retro Hindi sound, forcing one to smile and throw hands up in the air. The instrumental, Parade...
Continue reading...Mellisai (Music review), Tamil – Sam C.S.
Vellai kanavu is a simple, evocative melody that Sam orchestrates in a likeable manner, along with Hariharan and Harini’s vocals. In Lola, Maria Kavitha Thomas’ stellar singing elevates the Bond-like...
Continue reading...Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya
There’s an odd comfort in monotony in Prem leela. The title song‘s sparkling melody comes alive with Palak’s voice, while Himesh makes good use of vocalized rhythm in Jalte diye,...
Continue reading...Hitman – October 10, 2015
Originally featured in . Kohila – Ko 2 (Tamil – Leon James) Leon James, long-time A R Rahman associate, Noel James’ son (Noel… Leon!) seems to be a on a...
Continue reading...Milliblog’s Top Recent Listens – September 2015
Hindi Insaaf & Shaam ke saaye – Talvar (Vishal Bhardwaj) Gulaabo, Title song, Nazdeekiyaan & Raitaa phailgaya – Shaandaar (Amit Trivedi) Singh aur Kaur – Singh Is Bling (Manj Musik)...
Continue reading...Bruce Lee (Music review), Telugu – Thaman S
Run has an infectitious and anthemic sound that works pretty well with its sing-along’ish tune. Sai Sharan and Nivaz sing it mighty well too. Malaysian hip-hop/rapper Rabbit Mac leads Ria...
Continue reading...Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam (Music review), Tamil – Amrit
Amrit writes Sarakka, a gaana, and sings it pretty well, for a familiar tune that gains from his little musical nuances and funny lines. Mora saiyyaa sees Amrit get mighty...
Continue reading...Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (Music review), Tamil – Anirudh
Starting with just guitar, Anirudh builds on Thangamey‘s sound progressively well, particularly a really well-placed violin solo by Ananthakrishnan. The tune is phenomenally engaging, including an anupallavi that goes interestingly...
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