James Vasanthan’s Vaanavil Vaazhkai is unique – a Tamil Glee of sorts. But unique isn’t necessarily interesting since much of the music sounds mighty force-fitted uncomfortably on the dramatically divergent...
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Sandamarutham (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
The title song has all the pointless signs of a standard-issue Kannada film hero intro song – raising the hero’s stature to that of God and sing his praises. Pooja...
Continue reading...Azhagu Magan (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
Enna enna idhu is absolutely fascinating – that typical James Vasanthan style slow burner like Kangal Irandaal from Subramaniapuram, fabulously sung by Jai and Sai Sudha amidst a lovely smattering...
Continue reading...Vizha (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
Madura ennum sounds as spontaneous as a urumi melam troupe, with a lovely tune. Latha Krishna rules over the pensive and serene Ennacho edhacho, with orchestration kept to a haunting...
Continue reading...Dalam (Music review), Telugu – James Vasanthan
Vijay Yesudas gets something different in the rousing Yetellina aranyame; James’s backgrounds are top class! Ikkadinundi is a fantastic melody on the lines of Kangal irandaal, perhaps because of the...
Continue reading...Puthagam (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
Kondaadathaan has an addictive stock rhythm; Muthukumar’s lyrics are terribly templatized, however. Mella pookkudhe is lovely! Vocals by Bellie Raj and Deepa Miriam, and gorgeous violin-led orchestration adds to the...
Continue reading...Paagan (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
In a strange coincidence, two of Paagan’s songs sound like two of Guru’s songs! Alka Ajith’s wonderfully sung Poon thendralai seems like Barso re, while Ippadi oar, again, superbly sung...
Continue reading...Eesan (Music review), Tamil – James Vasanthan
Meyyana inbam‘s electronic dance music is appealing, but much of its appeal lies in James’ tune and the trio (Sukhwinder, Benny and Sunandan) singing it. Jilla vittu is a largely...
Continue reading...Music review: Naanayam (Tamil – James Vasanthan)
Aasa aasa’s unconventional use of Kannan’s vocals is pretty cool, as is the format-breaking tune. With a Celtic touch, the Simbu-Devi Sri Prasad sung duet is a jolly good listen,...
Continue reading...Music review: Yathumaagi (Tamil – James Vasandhan)
Pesum minsaram carries the sound of a college band forced to sing in Tamil, complete with rough-round-the-corner vocals and a meandering tune. Paarthathum karaindhen is no better – brazenly slapped...
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