Kondaadum manasu, despite the standard template of a modern-day composer’s version of a rustic song, does evoke interest in the chorus, Anand Aravindakshan’s vocals and Rahnanthan’s well assembled music. Rekkai...
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Poraali (Music review), Tamil – Sundar C Babu
Yaar ivan, partly because of Shankar Mahadevan’s high-pitched vocals, is strongly reminiscent of Nadodigal’s anthemic Sambo siva sambo, but without that impact; the other version by Chinmayi is even more...
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...Movie review: Pasanga (Pandiraj)
Yes, I happened to catch up with debutant Pandiraj’s film late – really late. I had read amazing reviews, except of course Baradwaj Rangan’s mixed jabs, topped by the film’s...
Continue reading...Movie review: Nadodigal (Director: Samudhrakkani)
The main plot point of Nadodigal hinges on a typical Tier 3 Tamil Nadu town definition of friendship. Its no wonder then that the ensuing bravado shown for the benefit...
Continue reading...Music review: Nadodigal (Tamil – Sundar C Babu)
Velmurugan’s rustic vocals and the hilariously interior Tamil Nadu lyrics ensure a winner in the rhythmic kuthu Aadungadaa! The other bawdy kuthu Yakka yakka is awfully imagined and scored. Shankar...
Continue reading...Music review: Pasanga (Tamil – James Vasanthan)
Anbaale azhagaadum’s tune is straight out of MS Viswanathan’s repertoire and roping veteran Dr Balamuralikrishna to croon this seems pointless – the violin interludes do showcase the composer’s creativity though!...
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