Theerathe neelunne seems perfect for Vineeth’s range – he makes superb use of the simple, evocative tune, punctuated by that repetitive hum that stars the song. Hesham and Neha Nair...
Continue reading...Sindhu Bhairavi – Ilayaraja and K.Balachander for the first time together
(Note: I had posted something about Tamil composer Deva only on Milliblog’s Facebook page, last week. I got quite a few mails from people asking me why I had not...
Continue reading...R… Rajkumar (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
Gandi baat would put to shame any Tamil/Telugu composer – perfect in its energetic kuthu appeal, brilliantly sung by Mika and Kalpana Patowary. Saree ka fall is no different –...
Continue reading...Vizha (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
Madura ennum sounds as spontaneous as a urumi melam troupe, with a lovely tune. Latha Krishna rules over the pensive and serene Ennacho edhacho, with orchestration kept to a haunting...
Continue reading...Ivan Veramaathiri (Music review), Tamil – C.Sathya
Malaya porattala is a disjoint, occasionally absorbing hero introduction. Enna marandhaen goes through the motion in a pleasant, but familiar template common to such melodies. Ranga ranga is where Sathya...
Continue reading...Matters of the Heart (Sandeep Chowta)
Matters of the Heart and Angels in the Desert are pleasantly lounge’ish and ride on Naveen and Dave Valentin’s fascinating flute, respectively, besides Tom Schuman’s piano in the latter. The...
Continue reading...Geethanjali (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Rajalekshmi’s haunting vocals gel beautifully with the captivating piano Vidyasagar enables in the Sivaranjani raaga based Doore doore! MG Sreekumar’s other version is a compelling listen too! Koodilla kuyilamma is...
Continue reading...Top recent listens (October 2013)
Rainbow – Bluefire (London Eye) Bluefire is primarily violinist Harikumar Sivan and percussionist Sanjay Maroo (who has already made a failed attempt at Indipop). It’s a good combo and the...
Continue reading...Jackpot (Music review), Hindi – Assorted composers
Sharib and Toshi’s Kabhi jo baadal is Bhatt-family style sweeping balladry – Arijit’s version is the best, while Shreya’s pathos version pales in comparison. Mika composed Full jhol is annoyingly...
Continue reading...Prema Ishq Kaadhal (Music review), Telugu – Shravan
Shravan makes superb use of guitar in the title song, first with that breezy ballad-style and then breaking out with electric guitars in grand style; it is sung well by...
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