Nee paarkum and Neenda naal has one wondering why Vidyasagar even went out of circulation in Tamil! The melodies are instantly appealing and the gracefully understated orchestration beautifully compliments Sathyaprakash,...
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Jomonte Suviseshangal (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Nokki nokki is good old Vidyasagar – the kind with a tune that reminds one of Ilayaraja, with Vidyasagar’s own nuances added. The anupallavi’s rhythm takes too simplistic a route,...
Continue reading...Anarkali (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Aa oruthi, the maappila paattu is light and forthy in the genre’s tradition, enhanced by Vidyasagar’s simple and lilting rhythm. Hariharan excels in Sahibaa, a ghazal’ish ballad similar to the...
Continue reading...Mariam Mukku (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
KJ Yesudas and Sujatha rule over the delightful Ee kadalinu, a typically enchanting Vidyasagar melody that also has a very Raja’ish coastal sound! In Kavil, Vidyasagar elevates the coastal-feel in...
Continue reading...Oru Indian Pranayakatha (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Omana komala seems to be using a classic Kedaram raaga base and is instantly likeable, in Najeem Arshad and Abhirami’s pitch-perfect vocals! Saajan attempts what is possibly a Rajasthani-styled song...
Continue reading...Geethanjali (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Rajalekshmi’s haunting vocals gel beautifully with the captivating piano Vidyasagar enables in the Sivaranjani raaga based Doore doore! MG Sreekumar’s other version is a compelling listen too! Koodilla kuyilamma is...
Continue reading...Jannal Oram (Music review), Tamil – Vidyasagar
Ennadi ennadi, despite that divergent goat-herd interlude that unnecessarily mars the flow, gets its tune beautifully right, with shades of Jog raag and a simple, harmonious orchestration! Aasa vecha manasula...
Continue reading...Pullipulikalum Attinkuttiyum (Music review), Malayalam – Vidyasagar
Otta thumbi is typical Vidyasagar – a gorgeous folksy melody backed by a resonant sound and Raja-styled violin interludes, and sung fabulously by Shankar Mahadevan and Chithra. Cheru cheru‘s mock...
Continue reading...Thalaivan (Music review), Tamil – Vidyasagar
Adaivaana‘s psychedelic sound is more jarring than absorbing even as Ranjith sleepwalks through the middling tune. Naan manmathar is best suited for a period when Vetri Vizha’s Maarugo maarugo was...
Continue reading...Puthiya Thiruppangal (Music review), Tamil – Vidyasagar
Vaada vaada is loud and raucous in an enjoyable way; rhythmic and superbly sung by Rahul Nambiar. Iru idhayam sernthu is that melody that the composer is known really well...
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