Kaathirukkum koottathukku is so typically Sean; a whiff of Celtic, fantastic guitar and a lively tune rendered enthusiastically by Hariharasudhan. Azhagile enai has Pradeep’s vocals, enough said! The beautiful melody...
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Kathanayagan (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Amidst the wailing electric guitar, the Major Sundarrajan style title song—Kathanayagan The Hero—is adequate for Vishnu Vishal’s slow-motion intro. Anirudh is perfect for On nenappu, a song with Dhanush-level lyrical...
Continue reading...Velai Illa Pattadhaari 2 (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Dhanush’s singing is like the Mofa he rides amidst Yogi B’s grunting in Nada da raja, featuring Josh Mark Raj’s scintillating guitar. Iraivanai thandha continues from Sean’s Power Paandi, with...
Continue reading...Neruppuda (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Aalangiliye is incredibly pleasant and so very likeable across the melody, the interludes, the singing, with a more-than-generous dollop of early Rahman, particularly Aathangara marame. The gentle, lilting kuthu Karukku...
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It’s perhaps Ananthu’s incredibly affecting vocals. Or, it could be the beautifully layered strings. Or, is it the Celtic-infused prelude that sets the context and carries across the song? Vaanam...
Continue reading...Joker (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Ennanga Sir is a breezy mix of old-style mambo-salsa—with jaunty leaps and superb horns—and biting political commentary. Arandhai Bava and Perumal’s earthy vocals with edgy accents are perfect! Ola ola...
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Vinai theerkum is a catchy kuthu-based Ganesha tribute. Lyricist Vivek epitomizes Vadivelu’s stolen well comedy (originally from Marathi film Jau Tithe Khau) in Kenathakaanum; middling tune, with the horns section...
Continue reading...Aadama Jeichomada (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Sean writes, sings and composes Odura nari, all by himself! The colloquial lyrics are intriguing, and the tune is neat and sing-along’ish. Thanniyila‘s guitar-strings combo is unmistably Sean, but its...
Continue reading...Mundasupatti (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Ambala singam has a showy tune and orchestration, not to forget the kick-ass chorus! The tune, at its base, is vintage Ilayaraja, but with a more showy pop sound and...
Continue reading...Sathuranga Vettai (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan
Yaemaarum janame’s ambient sound is instantly enticing. Sean’s vocals too, besides GKB’s hard-hitting lyrics and the the guitar usage. In Verichodi ponathada too, guitars play a huge role, though the...
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