Egire‘s background rhythm is delightfully unique and goes beautifully with the engaging melody sung by Yazin Nizar and Keka Ghoshal. Benny Dayal’s O Maya settles into a nice and catchy...
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Yaanum Theeyavan (Music review), Tamil – Achu
Nenjukulle starts to sound like Nenjukkul peidhidum, but goes on to be a meandering tune that is well sung by Suchith Suresan. The Unplugged version has more interesting orchestration, but...
Continue reading...Urumeen (Music review), Tamil – Achu
Anthony Daasan notwithstanding, Baby baby is underwhelming. Hey Umayaal is a lilting melody that’s packaged beautifully with Vijay Yesudas’s vocals. The Unplugged version is a good listen too, with Achu...
Continue reading...Gaddam Gang (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Achu’s jazz’y turn in My dear sweety and rock ‘n roll turn in Chirigi chattayindi are fantastic! The composer delivers the former’s funny lyrics really well himself, with brilliant orchestration...
Continue reading...Current Theega (Music review), Telugu – Achu
The title song is passable, at best, with Ranjith trying to infuse life into it, while Manoj barely pulls of his drunk-singing act in Pothe ponee, thanks largely to Achu’s...
Continue reading...Ra Ra Krishnayya (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Beyond all that pulsating rock sound, Hero hero actually has just a functional tune, though the odd ‘Senthamizh thenmozhiyal’ inclusion does spice up things. Shreya is superb in the title...
Continue reading...Naa Rakumarudu (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Revanth sounds effortless in Thapeshwaram khaja, an unusual tune puncutated by excellent kuthu rhythm. Hey vinaraa is even better – Achu carries the racy tune well, orchestrated impressively as well,...
Continue reading...Om 3D (Music review), Telugu – Achu
Baba Sehgal gets something different in Pada pada and he pulls it off rather well, though Sai Karthik’s tune is no great shakes, while his theme passes muster, in a...
Continue reading...DK Bose (Music review), Telugu – Achu
The title song‘s grungy sound is monotonous but intriguing and well orchestrated, besides being sung well by Achu, Revanth and Deepu! Maula maula‘s harmonious tune is lovely, as is Yazin...
Continue reading...Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (Music review), Tamil – Achu
Oh Baby girl is very Yuvan’ish; even Hemachandra sounds a bit like a polished Yuvan. Yaar ivalo is fascinating! Haricharan has a deeply resonant, tuneful solo and he devours the...
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