Kolaikaaraa makes up for that utterly jaded and abused stock rhythm by framing a mesmerizing tune in Gowrimanohari; this is typical Vidyasagar-style masterly melody. Netru illai illai ups the ante...
Continue reading...Rowthiram (Music review), Tamil – Prakash Nikki
Ranina Reddy’s seductive vocals gels with Maalai mangum neram’s sedate tune; it does offer an enchanting combination that impresses almost immediately. Golimaare is no doubt peppered with a funky, massy...
Continue reading...Aarakshan (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy & Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon’s lyrics faintly touch SEL’s Achha lagta hai, from Kuch Naa Kaho, in Achha lagta hai(!), but changes tone into a playful, colloquial, immensely addictive banter. What works significantly in...
Continue reading...Joginder Tuteja and Bollywood Hungama’s passionate plea for plagiarism
I really do not want to accord this Bollywood Hungama piece by Joginder Tuteja any respect since I believe it doesn’t deserve any. But, after sleeping over it, I felt...
Continue reading...Kaala Safaid (Music review), Pakistani Rock – Irtaash
There’s a sense of relief as Irtaash’s debut album finally arrives. It’s a good blend of some of their already popular tracks like Kaali raatein, Musafir and the very tuneful...
Continue reading...Kanchana (Music review), Tamil – Thaman S
Raghava Lawrence’s personal influence in the lyrics of Nilli nillu (he is credited for the lyrics) is apparent and even Thaman’s tune has a quaint, rhythmic charm, despite the overall...
Continue reading...Top recent listens – June 2011
Dil padosi hai (Haan mere gham) & Jhoothe tere nain – Dil Padosi Hai (Non-film – RD Burman, Asha Bhonsle and Gulzar) Honestly, I had no idea about the existence...
Continue reading...Yuvan Yuvathy (Music review), Tamil – Vijay Antony
While Kola kuthu has shades of Manikanth Kadri’s recent Ring Ting (Udhayan), this insanely pulsating Mayamalava Gowlai-based kuthu is simply stunning! 24 Mani Neram is just a notch below, but...
Continue reading...Vaagai Sooda Vaa (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran
Anitha’s vocals on Senga soola kaara is highly reminiscent of Nityashree Mahadevan’s range; along with getting the vocals right, debutant Ghibran also gets fabulous support from Vairamuthu who pens lyrics...
Continue reading...Singham (Music review), Hindi – Ajay-Atul
Sukhwinder Singh’s title song is emphatic and very South Indian-style hero-intro’ish! The remix is decently functional too, surprisingly! And, about the other two (only) tracks, there is nothing fundamentally wrong...
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