World of Shiva Masala Coffee’s interpretation of Aalayal thara venam remains consistently enjoyable, with that lovely Anandhabhairavi-raaga base, Krishnaraj’s scintillating violin, and Sooraj Santhosh and Varun Sunil’s vocals. The reprise...
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Rockstar (Music review), Malayalam – Prashant Pillai, M.Jayachandran & Ranjith Meleppat
Veteran Jayachandran sounds oddly patchy in Arikil ninnarikil, though Prashant’s possibly Nilambari raaga-based tune, and the serene orchestration is gorgeous. Paalnila is decidedly Malayali-dandiya and is catchy enough, thanks to...
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The title song is a goosebumps-inducing conversation between guitar, violin and what seems like Panthuvarali raaga, combined with a majestic power-Theyyam piece mid-way and a superbly ambient ending that lasts...
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Rex Vijayan’s very-reggae Thanaro is instantly catchy, with great support from Sreenath Bhasi’s vocals; Rex plays beautifully with the guitar and the chorus. Govind Menon of Thaikkudam Bridge opens his...
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