This is by far the best, most passionate and most interesting comment I have got on Milliblog. I may not agree with much of it, but it made for superb...
Continue reading...On brands like Milliblog, ItwoFS…
I had written – in detail, at that! – about the sites (I called them ‘brands’) that I have conceived and built since year 2000, on my other blog. Considering...
Continue reading...Muthal Idam (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman
That simplistic, soulful melody in Inga vaanthey is beautifully timed for its catchy rhythm. Aiythaaney goes many levels further; really affecting folk’ish tune imaginative orchestrated. Vijay Yesudas’ Thindaduren too is...
Continue reading...Of armchair epiphanies in just one life…
I happened to see Delhi Belly last weekend and enjoyed it immensely. This weekend, I caught up with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, after a lot of prodding from a LOT...
Continue reading...Bodyguard (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya and Pritam
The title song is is juvenile and silly, despite some feeble effort with the peppy rhythm. Desi beat is equally bad – banally repetitive! Thankfully, Himesh works hard on the...
Continue reading...Dhada (Music review), Telugu – Devi Sri Prasad
Bhoome gundramga and Godava are every bit the kind of dancy tracks one expects from Devi, and the man sure knows how to push the right buttons even amidst the...
Continue reading...Keratam (Music review), Telugu – Joshua Sridhar
Sometimes nelapaina, Nee navvula and Hey Okka merupai meander along without causing any kind of impact, but, thankfully, Saathyamena rekindles Joshua’s sound from his Tamil debut; with Karthik and Swetha...
Continue reading...Kodipunju (Music review), Telugu – Anoop Rubens
Egase‘s mild middle eastern flavor is a lovely touch, with Anoop himself singing the track really well, while the rabble rousing rhythm of Kodipunju in the folksy tune is great...
Continue reading...Kandireega (Music review), Telugu – Thaman S
Gentleman‘s catchy chorus hook is what makes it tick; enjoyably massy even as the overall tune around it fumbles aimlessly. Champakamala is typical Thaman material! Beautifully orchestrated simple, foot tapping...
Continue reading...Vandhaan Vendraan (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Anjana Anjana‘s gorgeous, progressive build-up, brilliant use of the harmony and violin interludes is reminiscent of Rahman’s early work; sounds lovely! Nagarudhe seems similar in its musical approach and also...
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