Halkat jawani is one of those songs that was conceptualized as an item song from scratch, with seemingly generous instructions to include all the elements of previous ‘hit’ item songs....
Continue reading...Sundarapandiyan (Music review), Tamil – N R Rahnanthan
Kondaadum manasu, despite the standard template of a modern-day composer’s version of a rustic song, does evoke interest in the chorus, Anand Aravindakshan’s vocals and Rahnanthan’s well assembled music. Rekkai...
Continue reading...OMG Oh My God! (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya, Anjjan-Meet Bros & Sachin-Jigar
Go Go Govinda is repetitive… and addictive! Mika and Shreya rule the song; Aman Trikha kills the reprise. Don’t worry plays on Dum Maro Dum’s memorable prelude and works as...
Continue reading...Barfi (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
The title song, with its catchy stage musical-like sound works instantly. Mohit Chauhan is in his elements, given the lovely tune, but it is Swanand Kirkire who surprises not only...
Continue reading...Thaandavam (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar
Rahul Nambiar confidently powers the catchy Yaaradi mohini, while Haricharan does the honors equally well in the pleasant Oru paadhi kadhavu that reminiscences Rahman’s En kaadhale. Alyssa and Marie’s Will...
Continue reading...20 years of A R Rahman – what does it mean to me?
Note: Besides this one, by me, I found quite a few noteworthy pieces on the same topic. Here’s a list that I enjoyed reading (and listening, in some cases). I...
Continue reading...Maattrraan (Music review), Tamil – Harris Jayaraj
Rettai kathirae, despite the appallingly templatized tune, offers comfort in familiarity; that it is a pleasant duet sung well by Krish and MK Balaji helps. Naani koni is no different...
Continue reading...Following My Heart (Music review), Mandolin U. Rajesh
Master of Masters opens the album with an eclectic mix of Mahaganapatim in a scintillating mélange of effervescent fusion. Rajesh’s mandolin demonstrates a frenzied, infectious energy. Rimsky-Korsakov’s 18th century classic...
Continue reading...Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal (Music review), Tamil – Phani Kalyan
Kaadhale is a lyrically rich (courtesy Arivumadhi) melody; Phani’s tune delivers gradually but assertively. Uyir thozha opens middlingly but holds an engaging anupallavi, ably helped by Keba’s guitar. The bluesy...
Continue reading...Naan (Music review), Tamil – Vijay Antony
Harris Jeyaraj’ish gibberish opens Makayala, but beyond its interesting guitar usage, it doesn’t stay. Vijay demonstrates almost Yuvan-like awkwardness in his rendition in Ulaginil, but he has an endearing tune...
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