Saridhaana has so much going for it – an instantly likeable tune, hyper-excited scatting, fantastic vocals by Yazin Nizar and Thomson Andrews, the tantalizing reduction in sound before the first...
Continue reading...Madras (Music review), Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan
The title song has fantastic chorus, overlaid on a groovy techno-kuthu sound. Santhosh’s delightful choice of instruments comes to the fore in Kakidha kappal, expertly handled by Gana Bala. Bala’s...
Continue reading...Sarabham (Music review), Tamil – Britto Michael
Bodhayil pathai starts off predictably replacing a standard-issue Gana Bala with Anthony Dasan, but takes a curiously interesting psychedelic rock turn mid-way, complete with a surreal sitar piece! Usha Uthup’s...
Continue reading...Alaye Alaye (Music review), Tamil – Dhanvi
The debutant composer sounds oddly nasal but in sync for the breezy and unstructured Kaathu mazha, punctuated by lovely strings. Vaazhkai oru is rhythmic and catchy, no doubt aided by...
Continue reading...Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (Music review), Hindi – Sharib-Toshi, Sachin-Jigar
Of the three songs by Sharib-Toshi, ironically, the only song that works is their recreation of Jawad Ahmed’s original, Samjhawan that is spruced up well, with engaging vocals by Arijit...
Continue reading...Amit Sahni Ki List (Music review), Hindi – Assorted composers
More than that unique guitar, Ab main‘s brass section adds great value to Raghu Dixit’s utilitarian tune. His other song, Waakeyi, is a lovely, feathery ode to love. Vir Das...
Continue reading...Hate Story 2 (Music review), Hindi – Mithoon, Arko Pravo Mukherjee, Rashid Khan & Meet Bros Anjjan
Arko Pravo Mukherjee’s recreation of Laxmikant Pyarelal’s Dayavaan number, Aaj phir tumpe is pretty good, though much credit is due to the original’s tune, besides Arijit and Samira Koppikar’s vocals....
Continue reading...Run Raja Run (Music review), Telugu – Ghibran
Faintly evoking a combination of Ghibran’s limited earlier songs, Bujjimma is instantly familiar, but in Gold Devaraj’s vocals, it is also a catchy listen. The arrangements, starting with a lone...
Continue reading...Porkalathil Oru Poo (Music review), Tamil – Ilayaraja
Ennai thedi‘s tune is nice enough, but the archaic arrangements (barring the interludes) and Anitha’s fangled singing kills it. Ditto with Unnai vittu – likeable tune, awkward arrangements and superb...
Continue reading...Lai Bhaari (Music review), Marathi – Ajay-Atul
Ajay sounds a lot like Sukhwinder Singh in the booming Mauli mauli, a captivating prayer form that the duo has already mastered! Kunal Ganjawala rules over New nava tarana; the...
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