Devi Telugufies an otherwise predictable Latino template in Aww tuzo morgh korta; kudos to Neha Bhasin for infusing life into it too! O Sayonara is an interesting idea, mixing what...
Continue reading...Jilla (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
Imman aims for a Thalapathy-Kaattu Kuyilu style male-leads duet in Paattu onnu and with a pulsating chendai section, and inspiring vocals by SPB and Shankar Mahadevan, almost pulls it off...
Continue reading...Dedh Ishqiya (Music review), Hindi – Vishal Bhardwaj
Vishal, thankfully, does not sing Dil ka mizaaj, like Matru’s Khamaka; he gets Rahat to do the singing, resulting in pure, dulcet magic! Rahat’s other song, Zabaan jale hai, Ã ...
Continue reading...Thirumanam Enum Nikaah (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran
The two Islamic religious songs – Khwaja ji and the unlisted (in the CD) Zikr – are handled with a Rahman-level piety, but without compromising on commercial viability, with a...
Continue reading...Veeram (Music review), Tamil – Devi Sri Prasad
Nallavannu solvaanga is every bit a templatized, predictable Devi-style hero-intro (plus his 4 brothers, no less) song – passable fun. Ival dhaana has a catchy, addictive lilt that works beautifully...
Continue reading...Oru Indian Pranayakatha (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Omana komala seems to be using a classic Kedaram raaga base and is instantly likeable, in Najeem Arshad and Abhirami’s pitch-perfect vocals! Saajan attempts what is possibly a Rajasthani-styled song...
Continue reading...Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal (Music review), Malayalam – Prashant Pillai
Prashant seems to be trying something innovative in Ithu jeevitham, but despite the heady experimentation and Karthik, Gowri and Charan Raj, the song ends up sounding awkward. That experimentation works...
Continue reading...Emo Gurram Egaravachu (Music review), Telugu – MM Keeravani
Neelavenini edipinchina‘s highlight is Rahul Sipligunj’s vocals and Keeravani’s simple, endearing tune; Revanth’s pathos version makes for a great listen too! Rahul pulls off a falsetto in Bharatham pattina natyam,...
Continue reading...Uyyala Jampala (Music review), Telugu – Sunny M.R.
Uyyalaina jampalaina‘s sparkling tune works beautifully in Harshika Gudi’s voice, ably supported by Anudeep Dev; the persistent and soft guitar backdrop leands itself to accentuate the tune really well. Lapak...
Continue reading...Milliblog Annual Music round-up 2013
This is the 6th year of my annual musical round-up on Milliblog. Compared to any other year, I’m glad that I have been able to listen and share my view...
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