Maya O Maya has a catchy, but very filmy sound. The composer in Karthik keeps it simple, with a spring-in-the-step sound, while the singer in him delivers it in his...
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Aravaan (Music review), Tamil – Karthik
Nila nila poguthae is predictably dulcet and is a pleasant listen as well, thanks to lovely singing by Vijay Prakash and Harini. Na.Muthukumar shines with his verses in Unna kolla...
Continue reading...Music I Like (Music review), Karthik & Sai Madhukar
Karthik’s ‘Music I Like’ recreates classics in a zingy new package along with composer Sai Madhukar. Mahaganapathim sounds lovely in Karthik’s rich vocals, even as the interludes recall notes from...
Continue reading...Thiru Thiruda (Music review), Tamil/Sinhalese rap/hip-hop/R&B – Assorted artists
The title track starts of intriguingly even as Chinmayi brings in the pleasant melody amidst breathlessly appealing rap by Iraj, Bullet and PsychoMantra. Karthik and Mahati rule Anthi neram and...
Continue reading...Music review: Maanja Velu (Tamil – Manisharma)
Both the versions of the title song are surprisingly good – the chirpy retro version in particular has the right dose of spoofy fun and is sung delightfully by Mukesh...
Continue reading...Music review: Alone, Loved & Lost (Malayalam Pop – Rashee)
Vineeth Srinivasan is at his usual best in Ekanaay and Rashee adds amazing support with a remarkable tune and inventive arrangements even as the composer gets behind the mike for...
Continue reading...Music review: Connections (A.R.Rahman)
Karthik/ Rahman and Raqeeb Aalam enthusiastically deliver Jiya se jiya – but the song itself is a bit of a letdown – too dense in the backgrounds as it progresses....
Continue reading...Music review: Poi Solla Porom (Tamil – MG Sreekumar)
Gandhi nottu has Kailash Kher singing uncomfortably a ridiculous bhangra-styled tune while Indha payanathil is straight out of an ad jingle, just that it’s dragged beyond its lifespan! Kannamoochi turns...
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