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Malathy Sundaram |
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Produced
by P.L.Thenappan, directed by A.Venkatesh and starring
‘Action King’ Arjun with Kirath as his pair(she
has already appeared in Vattaram) and Vadivleu as comic
relief. Kirath replaced Padmapriya, who was the original
choice. D.Imman has scored the music for this movie,
composing five songs, one of which is a fun retune of
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Adi Aatthi aatthi---
Vocals: Jassie Gift, Timmy and Ramya
Lyrics: Tabu Shankar
The way in which guitar ,mandolin and dilruba sounds have
been sweetly blended into the song is impressive. Obviously
a teaser of a song directed at an attractive girl. Robust
but unhurried rhythms. Seems to be set in the Karaharapriya
scale. Jassie has sung it with pep.
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Unnai
Madhiri---
Vocals: Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghosal
Lyrics: Tabu Shankar
A pleasing melody in the natabhairavi. The violin
and keyboard combine in the beginning and with the
anupallavi we hear some delectable santoor sounds
with minimal inputs from the guitar and mandolin.
Udit Narayan brings his trademark childlike articulation
to the song. Shreya is as sweet as ever.
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Vettaikkum Sondhakkaran---
Vocals: Karthik and Saloni
Lyrics: Tabu Shankar
Varied and energetic drum beats characterize this
song. The opening bars that have a banjo-like sound
about them go ‘sa-sa-ga-pa-pa-ma-pa-ni ‘and
are very hummable though you recall some Spanish music
bits. Guitar and keys have been used in a refreshing
manner in the interludes. Fun to hear Karthik’s
changed accents! Of course this song is supposed to
titillate—hence the bawdy lyrics!
Aayiram Aayiram---
Vocals: S.P.Balasubramaniam
Lyrics: Tabu Shankar
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Oh, this song is a beauty in the sense that Imman
has put it together so well! Right from the start where
the chords go like’ pa-paa-dha-maa-ga’ with
the keys and voice combining, to the end where the lovely
veena bit trails off, it is a real soother. Every line is
accompanied by a gentle shower of either guitar or mandolin
or santoor sounds as if they are in agreement with the soft
sentiments expressed in the song. And the dulcet voice of
SPB only adds to the joy. Imman himself said that this song
was special to him, because just after he had recorded the
rough track of the song in his own voice, he came to know
his mother had passed away! The instrumental bits stay on
in your mind
Raja Rajadhi---
Vocals: Karthik
Lyrics: Vaali
Ha, Ha, quite a tongue-in-cheek retune of an old Ilayaraja
megahit from ‘Agni Nakshatram’ which has turned
out rather nice! Indian percussions and drums have been
used quite intricately and the beats swirl around constantly
with a distinct Kerala touch to them! Some banjo sounds
too provide variety. Karthik appears to have sung it with
a lot of relish adding to the ‘josh’ factor.
Youngsters could find it groovy!
Verdict:
It is truly to Imman’s credit that he has happily
used real instruments like the mandolin, dilruba, veena,
santoor, woodwinds, flute, banjo and many others to add
euphony to the songs. Though a tad strong on rhythms, and
not much variety in terms of ragas, this album is quite
pleasant to listen to.
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