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| Music
review By
Malathy Sundaram |
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Starring:
Sangeetha and Prem.
Music: Ilayaraja.
Sangeetha has dared to take on yet another controversial
role here, that of a devadasi. The legendary music composer
Ilayaraaja has scored the music for this film, the story
of which seems to have impressed him a lot.He has seven
songs to his credit here, out of which he has lent his
voice for three of them. And for the first time, he
has been designated on the cover as’ Isaignani
Ilayaraja Swamigal’. |
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Ilamai
Kanavugal…
Vocals: Karthik, Rita
Lyrics: Vaali
Right from the opening humming, the song drips with melody.
The humming continues through the song on and off. Halfway
down the song, we have lovely guitar pieces and a ‘sax
like’ piece on the keyboard which are delicious. Appears
to be based on the Karaharapriya scale. Both Karthik and
Rita have sung very well. Though the song vaguely makes
you recall a couple of his older numbers, the keyboard simply
carries the song through. Expresses the deep love of a man
for a special woman.
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Ulagam
Kidakkudhu…
Vocals: Sunitha Saradhy
Lyrics: Vaali
Yet another sizzling combination of keyboards and
guitars with a vibrant trumpet bit thrown in the middle.
The song is all about rebelliousness and gay abandon.
Sung with crystal-clear articulation by Sunitha. The
trumpet interlude captures the gay mood in just the
right fashion. Again appears to be Karaharapriya on
the 1-kattai scale. The keyboard follows the singer
sweetly in places. The interludes float around you
even after the song is done with.
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Dhanam Dhanam…
Vocals: Karthik & party
Lyrics: Vaali
This song is a perfect example of how ear-friendly
and delightful even a ‘kutthu paattu’
can be! Ah, the sheer pleasure of listening to original
drums! The song which begins’ thaana thandhana---‘simply
glides into’dhanam dhanam dhanam’ as the
lyrics take off. Yet another lovely trumpet interlude
which tapers off with the swaras, ‘sa rig a
ma pa dha nii—‘.simply moving. Please
listen to it. Vaali’s flowing lyrics hold a
candle up to the main character, Dhanam. There are
some amusing lines like’Adhai pottu pottu cinemaakkaaran
pannuraanda kasu’ referring to kutthu paattu.
Riveting rhythms and enthusiastic singing by all.
Could shoot up the charts.
Koothu onnu Koothu onnu…
Vocals: Ilayaraaja, Peji
Lyrics: Palanibarathi
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The opening bars themselves are quite soft and sensual.
A real smouldering sexy number from ‘Ilayaraaja swamigal’.
Passion laden lyrics which have been sung with gusto by
Peji and though Raaja’s voice appears a little flatter,
it is a nice foil to her voice. Here too guitars, keyboard
and flute have combined to warble delicately and magically.
Makes you recall some of his other hits such as ’nila
adhu vaanathin meley’ for the sheer mood it evokes.
Unakkulle Irukkindren…
Vocals: Sriram Parthasaradhi, Billsandey
Lyrics: Mu.Metha
A very thoughtful use of mridangam halfway through the song
elevates the listening experience. A simple love duet with
subdued words. Natabairavi scale seems to have been used.
The later flute bits too deserve special mention. They underline
the soft passion the song portrays. You vaguely recall another
song of his from ‘Avatharam’.
Kannanukku enn…
Vocals: Bavadarini, Sriram Parthasaradhi
,Prasanna
Lyrics: Vishali Kannadasan
Welcome back, Vishali! Smooth uncomplicated lyrics, just
like her father! Bavadarini has another super hit on her
hands, with this number. This, like the one before, again
appears to be Natabairavi on the 1-kattai scale. A brilliant
synthesis of sitar, flute, tabla, violin and guitar. The
song has to be repeatedly listened to savour the instrumental
bits. And a very imaginative swarakkorvai at the end along
with mridangam nicely rounds off the aesthetic listening
pleasure. May stay on the charts for long.
Kattilukku Mattumdhana…
Vocals: Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Muthulingam
Truly a very hard-hitting lyric. Please devote some time
to listing to the sharp words. All in praise of womanhood.
And exposing the double standards of men! The song is based
on the Sindhubairavi raga and set to tisra beats. The bass
flute at the beginning is haunting. There is a surprise
use of shehnai sounds, too. A little ghatam is also heard.
Sung with a lot of pathos by Raja.
Verdict:
The maestro has certainly delivered, and how! What is remarkable
about Ilayaraaja is the way he captures the natural cadence
of the lyrics and frames his beats and sangatis to adorn
and embellish them. But at the same time he works his technical
wizardry into the song. Though keyboards are used he never
hesitates to employ original instruments wherever necessary.
Some combinations in this album are just magic. He still
has so much to offer!
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