Strings

The indi-pop version of Piya milan ko should have Pankaj Mullick turning over in his proverbial grave. The mellow Kaise kahoon mein gains from Shashwati’s sweet singing as does the...

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Corporate

While Lamha Lamha passes muster with an oft used raag’s yet another rendition, O Sikandar has Kailash Kher using his done-to-death vocals in the same old way, in an otherwise...

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Vallavan

The change of rhythm midway saves the otherwise disjoint Hooray. Yuvan gets into recycle mode with Kaadhal Vandhiruchu, visiting Uriah Heep’s ‘Lady in black’, again! Loosu penne in both versions...

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Sudum Nilavu – Thambi (Vidyasagar, Tamil) Fantastic reinterpretation of Reetigowlai. Great lyrics too! Nuvvena – Ram (Yuvan Shankar Raja, Telugu) Poppish & catchy, despite the resemblance to Rahman’s ‘Anarkali’. Thayyatha...

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Chup Chup Ke

Shabe firaq and Ghoomar are clearly from the older part of Himesh’s tune bank – outdated & monotonous. Considering Dil vich lagiya has already been carpet-bombed via numerous mediums, you...

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Phir Hera Pheri

Since our nation has by now learnt to live with Himesh’s nasal wonders, Yaad sataye sounds pretty good, with relaxed rhythms and catchy hooks. So does Ai meri zohrajabeen, with...

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Manathodu Mazhaikalam

Aayiram vaanavil has that S A Rajkumar tone but for the interludes that define Karthikraja’s musical prowess. Kangal theduthey with its innovative opening, rhythms and a catchy tune impresses instantly....

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Naalai

Trademark Karthikraja rhythms galore in Kattabomman and Arai adi thoorathil. While the former is predictable, Arai adi is extremely interesting for its varying tempo, interludes and pattern. Nalaai indha kaalam...

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