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Malathy Sundaram |
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Produced
by S.V.Thangaraj, directed by Kalaimani and starring
Vijayakanth, Sheryl Brindo, Vikranth, Akshaya and others.
Music score is by Sabesh-Murali and they have tuned
5 songs for the album. The character of the hero could
have been fashioned with the political climate of the
State in mind. The first song is ample evidence.
Indha Oorukkuthaan...
Vocals: Mano.
Lyrics: Muthulingam.
Fashioned like an MGR number, this song feels like a |
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‘mini
election manifesto’ of Vijayakanth. Talks about social
inequality and the plight of farmers. Quite a peppy number,
with robust drum work and some pleasant stuff from the keys,
flute and violin.We get to hear Sankarabaranam raga, but
without the ‘dha’ swara. And Mano after ages!
Solli Tharavaa...
Vocals: Vijay Yesudas, Anuradha Sriram.
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay.
Attractive variations in rhythm patterns right through this
song keep it lively. Pleasant use of Natabairavi scale and
equally pleasant rendering from both the singers, especially
Vijay. The repeating notes ‘pa ga ri sa; sa ni sa
ga ----ni dha ni pa’ add softness to the song. Smooth
notes from the violin and keys and the guitar tinkles along.
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Ennai
Enna...
Vocals: Saindavi.
Lyrics: Snehan.
Stylish, seductive rhythms plus Saindavi’s sensual
rendering make you want to listen to it again. Seems
to have been inspired by an old Hindi hit. Even the
guitar and flute interludes are soft and tripping.
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Madhivadhana...
Vocals: Kalyani, Bagyaraj.
Lyrics: Snehan.
The kind of surprise melody that Vijayakanth’s
movies always offer, this one. A song of sensual yearning.
Fine assembly of notes from the santoor, top and bass
flutes, guitar and yes, percussions with mridangam
adding a distinct flavour. Seems fashioned on Sree
raga. Three minutes into the song, the lady’s
vocal humming sounds almost like an instrument—so
smooth!.
Madura Jilla...
Vocals: Krishnaraj, Srilekha Parthasarathy.
Lyrics: S.V.Thangaraj
Here’s where the album crashlands, so to speak!
Typical Deva stuff ,recalling a hundred other songs
of a similar kind. Nice to hear Krishnaraj’s
robust voice after a long time. Lively nagaswaram
as usual.
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Verdict:
Interesting percussion combinations, deft use of string
instruments and an awareness for euphony characterize this
album. Nothing flashy or original but quite easy on the
ears.
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