Kattu mooliyo has the alluring combination of Vineeth’s thoroughly likeable vocals and gorgeous music by Shaan, topped by that beautiful sax! Job Kurian does the honors for the charming folk...
Continue reading...One By Two (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
I’m Just Pakaoed‘s highlight is clearly Amitabh Bhattacharya’s hilarious lyrics, besides Siddharth Mahadevan’s uninhibited high pitched vocals. Kaboom sees Anushka Manchanda in fantastic form, again with fantastic lyrics by Amitabh,...
Continue reading...Highway (Music review), Hindi – A R Rahman
Nooran Sisters’ earthy vocals power Patakha guddi really well, backed by Rahman’s alluring, contrasting backgrounds. Rahman mauls his version with new-fangled renditon, however. But he does well in Maahi ve,...
Continue reading...Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj
Maelae maelae, barring its Elay keechan’ness, is a pretty good listen, using mandolin, guitars and the clap sound to accentuate Karthik’s fantastic vocals. Anbe anbe too, with Harish Raghavendra and...
Continue reading...Yennamo Yedho (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
Mosale, with its unusual word start spins a superb tapestry of sounds, led by guitar and that tantalizing nadaswaram! Deepak and Pooja deliver this addictive track really well. Neeyenna periya...
Continue reading...A very personal take on Sony Neotank GTK-N1BT
Update (February 1, 2014): I went to the nearby Croma to buy this and while there, tested a couple of other options available, including JBL’s Flip, another smaller Bluetooth speaker...
Continue reading...Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (Music review), Malayalam – Rahul Raj
Rahul’s music in Thirayaane thirayaane is simplistic and minimal, but apt, and soars rather well in the interludes. Chemmana chelurukki is very tunefully foot-tapping and is a lovely listen, aided...
Continue reading...London Bridge (Music review), Malayalam – Rahul Raj & Sreevalsan Menon
Chinni chinni‘s predictable sound also has a prominent piece that sounds like Prem jal from Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai! The London Bridge theme too merely passes muster, but...
Continue reading...The 10 most promising, new Indian music composers
Milliblog has always been a champion of the composers, more than singers, lyricists and any other creative artists associated with music. You know this already – have said so in...
Continue reading...Heartless (Music review), Hindi – Gaurav Dagaonkar & Fuzon
With its catchy Middle Eastern sound and Ash King’s cool vocals, Mashooqana is easily likeable. Gaurav unleashes his Mithoon’ness in Main dhoondne – neat, thanks to Arijit’s soaring vocals. KK...
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