Aathin Karayorathe is a pleasant melody that has Manjari’s sorta put-on stylish singing adding charm. Despite a strong deja-vu effect Ponnaavani paadam impresses with the old-world interludes laden with flute....
Continue reading...Mallika! I hate you
Mallika I hate you? Marketing gimmick? Precisely! The actual song is just another Sandeep-engineered track enveloped in an assortment of digi-sounds reminiscent of George Michael’s Freeek! Of the 4 versions,...
Continue reading...36 China Town
Himesh’s nasal annoyance continues in Aashiqui, but thankfully the tune and its remix are catchy. 24X7 must be from Himesh’s tune bank ‘cos it sounds completely outdated. The track also...
Continue reading...Kailasa
Just when you thought Kailash Kher was getting jaded with his high pitched, vocal chords-straining sufi singing, Kailasa springs a pleasant surprise. No, he still sings the same way. It’s...
Continue reading...The Inside Man – Chaiyya chaiyya lowdown!
Anu Malik made adequate noise about Chamma chamma being used by Baz Luhrmann in Moulin Rouge. But Rahman did not utter a word. Everybody else did. Chaiyya chaiyya, during the...
Continue reading...Ankahee
KK mesmerizes in Ek pal ke liye with that latin guitar et all. Its Shreya’s turn in Aa paas aa and a similar guitar feel elevates this number. A country...
Continue reading...Azhagaai Irukkiraai Bayamaai Irukkiradhu
With more than a passing resemblance to Vennilave and some awful singing by Yuvan, Kanave makes you take notice for the new spin it gives to those negatives! The mild...
Continue reading...Pattiyal – The movie
The utter state of anarchy throughout the movie is both disturbing and funny! Despite being about slum youth gone astray for livelihood, Yuvan’s hip music helps in connecting with city...
Continue reading...Pyare Mohan
Har pyare ki spoofs Anu’s own Tumse milke and is largely pointless. Tu jahan rips off a small riff from Walk Don’t Run while Kunal continues to ham. Rabba de...
Continue reading...Tom Dick and Harry
Himesh’s now famous nasal style and thumping rhythms dominate Jhoom. The same goes for Tere sang! And Tanha jiya!! Himesh and his nose have become national preoccupations but this soundtrack...
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