Hariharan’s dependable vocals join the composer’s inventive use of guitar and sax in Adikkadi, a rather simplistic, but catchy track. Vaargodhumai kaL sees lyricist Madhan Karky making imaginative use of...
Continue reading...Andala Rakshasi (Music review), Telugu – Radhan
Yemito has a oh-so-lovely tune that traverses beautifully through that reggae’ish rhythm; Haricharan rules! Manasu palike‘s melancholy is too filmy, but Radhan brings a nice touch with interesting instruments. Na...
Continue reading...Tanha Sa Hoon (Music review), Indipop – Lesle Lewis
The title song‘s lyrical melancholy interestingly contrasts with the lively, acoustic sound – wonderful listen. O jaana sounds straight out of a Kenny G album, but with little sax and...
Continue reading...Azhagan Azhagi (Music review), Tamil – Kannan
Vijay Prakash is the only good thing in Mazhaithuliya, a very Bengali-sounding, simplistic melody. Chinnaponnu rocks Adadaa; funky sound, in contrast with her voice. Nenjil ninaipathellam is at least a...
Continue reading...Saguni (Music review), Tamil – G V Prakash Kumar
Kandha kaara vadai is a competent kuthu with the right dose of engaging mod sounds and rhythmically apt lyrics by Paramu; Shankar Mahadevan is, as usual, perfect. Vella bambaram is...
Continue reading...Blast from the past: Mani Rathnam – Sounds of success
Note: This is a long (I called it 4-page post!) write-up I did back in June 2000. I was working in Delhi, in my first job, back then. I had...
Continue reading...Top recent listens (May 2012)
Pathirayo pakalai – Bachelor Party (Malayalam – Rahul Raj) While I love the song per se, even the video is mesmerizing. Amal Neerad presents the lead pair (Nithya Menen and...
Continue reading...Topiwalleh (Music review), Indipop – Swarathma
Topiwalleh is all bassy reggae with lyrics that hits out at politicians; Sanjeev Nayak’s violin conversing with the guitar is a lovely touch. Koorane seems to be doffing a hat...
Continue reading...Gangs of Wasseypur (Music review), Hindi – Sneha Khanwalkar & Piyush Mishra
In Jiya tu, Sneha craftily mixes Manoj Tiwari’s earthy vocals with her brand of funky backgrounds. Hunter, despite the look-ma-I’m-cool tag upfront, is curiously interesting for its Caribbean and Soca...
Continue reading...Teri Meri Kahaani (Music review), Hindi – Sajid-Wajid
Wajid does a surprisingly good job in singing the bubbly Mukhtasar that, for some inexplicable reason, sounds a lot like London Paris New York’s title song! Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s...
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