Takku takku has an easy-to-like lilt and Anthony Daasan handles the hook well, aided by Karky’s colloquial dailyness. Pidikkudhae is melodious, but it’s also so typical of Imman’s style that...
Continue reading...Heartfelt apology to Malayalam composer Viswajith
I came across a song recently that is the kind that makes me go weak in my knees. Few songs do that to me, given how much new music I...
Continue reading...Singham Returns (Music review), Hindi – Jeet Ganguli, Ankit Tiwari, Yo Yo Honey Singh & Meet Bros Anjjan
Jeet recycles his own 2013 rock ballad Man majhi re from Boss admirably well in Sun le zara; the original Bengali song’s singer Arijit reprises his role as well. Singham...
Continue reading...Irumbu Kuthirai (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar
Barring the fact that GVP sings about pasta instead of a woman he’s supposed to address, Penne penne has a lovely tune, beautifully crafted with the accordion sound and that...
Continue reading...Rabhasa (Music review), Telugu – Thaman
Maar salaam is the usual, bombastic hero intro song, but Suchith Suresan’s vocals helps it soar. Junior NTR, with some tactical support from Thaman, aces Rakaasi – thoroughly foot-tapping! Thaman...
Continue reading...Milliblog monthly multilingual music reco – July 2014
Rock and Roll Records, Someday, Cajun Moon, I’ll be there & Train to nowhere – The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale Ever since I came to know about this...
Continue reading...Paramashiva (Music review), Kannada – Arjun Janya
Rajesh Krishnan breathes life into the lovely tune of Hannagabeku kaayi; Arjun’s orchestration too is clean and perfect, besides the use of chorus! In Hege nee bandhe, Arjun gets Rajesh...
Continue reading...Thirunthudaa Kaadhal Thirudaa (Music review), Tamil – Ranjith Meleppatt
There’s something Sangamam-Rahman about Sudumanal parappil – Dr.Kruthiya’s lyrics are different, and stand out, as much as the four singers’s collective effort, barring minor mismatches, besides Ranjit’s lively tune! Saalaigal...
Continue reading...Adhyaksha (Music review), Kannada – Arjun Janya
Phonu illa is typical Arjun material – rhythm is bang-on and Vijay Prakash sounds like Arjun too! The title song, sung by Puneeth Rajkumar no less, is a catchy, kuthu...
Continue reading...Desi Kattey (Music review), Hindi – Kailash Kher
Kailash and Rahat offer their dependably good vocals in Tak dhoom and the song too flows smoothly with a lilting hook, despite the predictable package. Daagh de is incoherent and...
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