Ajaneesh’s singing continues to be patchy, but the man sure knows how to cook up a immensely likeable pop melody in Muddu pori. Interestingly, Nee nadhiyaagi flows seamlessly after Muddu...
Continue reading...Parandhu Sella Vaa (Music review), Tamil – Joshua Sridhar
Kaatril eri‘s bubblegum-pop is droning, but is catchy nonetheless. Man meedhu is totally Rajesh Krishnan’s show! Rajesh sounds like a younger SPB and holds Joshua’s engaging and lilting melody and...
Continue reading...Hitman – June 25, 2016
Originally published in . Manogatham bhavaan – Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (Malayalam – Prashant Pillai) Prashant Pillai, who delivered an outstanding song in Chandrettan Evideya’s Vasanthamallike last year, has been on...
Continue reading...Karinkunnam 6s (Music review), Malayalam – Rahul Raj
There’s a brisk electronic sound in Ulakathin that is particularly alluring. Rahul, Arun Alat and Joju Sebastian sing it in a lively, upbeat mood, punctuated by Rahul’s joyous orchestration. Medapoompattum...
Continue reading...Badmaash (Music review), Kannada – Judah Sandhy
Bolo iska naam is energetic, but beyond Chandan Shetty full-throated singing, it’s commonplace. Ishta ishta is street-smart and catchy, with a brisk rhythm. Kannalliye savira is a crafty melody, with...
Continue reading...Rojulu Marayi (Music review), Telugu – J.B.
The title song has a Harris Jayaraj’ish appeal and sing-along’ishness, complete with ‘O o oooo’ flourishes. Nuvvu nenu anna‘s wedding-style orchestration—though synthesized—makes it endearing, as does Surendra and Nayana Nair’s...
Continue reading...Right Right (Music review), Telugu – J.B.
Alli billi has a gentle and instantly appealing lilt; Hymath’s vocals (but, with the annoying digital enhancement!) and J.B’s orchestration (particularly the 2nd interlude) only makes it better. Bhoogolam bantilaga...
Continue reading...Hitman – June 18, 2016
Originally published in . Neruppu da – Kabali (Tamil – Santhosh Narayanan) Much has been said about Santhosh Narayanan composing music for a Rajini starrer—usually reserved for more senior, well-tested...
Continue reading...Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (Music review), Malayalam – Prashant Pillai
Govind Menon offsets Peethambaran Menon’s mildly strained vocals in the title song, a pleasant-enough song with lovely violin phrases. Vaikom Vijayalakshmi headlines Neeyo njano, an enthusiastic song that seems to...
Continue reading...Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (Music review), Tamil – A R Rahman
There’s a whiff of MS Viswanathan in the simple and sweet melody of Avalum naanum! Vijay Yesudas rocks this solo, recalling his dad’s prowess more than once. But that this...
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