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Malathy Sundaram |
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Kadhalna
Summa Illa: Produced by Raj Television Network(
a pioneering move, this) and directed by Ilankannan(
of ‘Ottran’ fame) and starring Ravi Krishna,
Kamalini Mukerjee, Tejashree and others. The film is
supposed to be a remake of the Telugu movie Gamyam.
Three music directors have worked together for the movie,
which has 5 full-fledged songs and two ‘mini’
pieces.
Jai Shambo...
Vocals: Tippu
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay
Music: Vidyasagar
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A foot-tapping number in native style rendered unusually
with vim and vigour by Tippu. Basically full of youthful
enthusiasm and aiming for the stars. ‘Thandhi kambi
suruthi, adhai meettudhu paar kuruvi’ is cute imagery.
The guitars, keys, flute and rhythms all appear equally
enthusiastic. Touches upon Aberi raga. Might have youth
appeal though not an original tune.
Ennamo Seydhai Nee...
Vocals: Udit Narayan, Sujatha
Lyrics: Na.Muthukumar
Music: Manisharma
Mmmm, a melodious number with the same Aberi touch! The
delicate sounds opening this song lead to the ‘pa-pa,
pa-pa-ni-pa-pa’ whispers from the flute and then the
song unfolds to a jaunty rhythm. In the veena interlude,
both ‘ni’ swaras seem to be used. The sax and
the flute (both bass and top flutes) combine deliciously
. We have a crisp nagaswaram passage too . Fun to hear the
ghatam follow the words’eppadi’ and ‘yetthanai’.
Sung with great relish by Udit and Sujatha’s voice
soars like a lark!
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One
Way...
Vocals: Noel, Ranjith
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay
Music: E.S.Murthy
Quite a cheery rendition of a few philosophical truths
about life . Touches upon the vicissitudes of existence
in a breezy manner. A fast paced song with just a
tinge of hip-hop to it. It is guitar, keys and rhythms
all the way. Well sung by both.
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Samayamae...
Vocals: Sujatha
Lyrics: Na.Muthukumar
Music: E.S.Murthy
A slow but very melodious song sung in a husky manner
by Sujatha. How well she modulates her voice! Pleasing
inputs from the flute,guitar, sitar and sax, apart
from the keys. Each note preserves the languorous
mood –of love and yearning. Appears to be on
the Natabairavi scale. Could strike a chord with women
listeners.
Juram...
Vocals: Anuradha Sriram, Ranjith
Lyrics: Pa.Vijay
Music: Vidyasagar
Well, Anuradha is synonymous with naughtiness and
she revels in this song, which puts on an elaborate
show of innocence! Raucous lyrics. Very racy breathless
native rhythms along with nagaswaram and some violin
–and you go ‘phew!’ at the end!
Nothing new about the mettu.
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Sound of Love...
Vocals: E.S.Murthy
An ‘ensemble’ of instruments, where you hear
the flute, guitar,keys, sitar and vocal chorus ( women)which
is well harmonized. Interestingly, the first part is in
raga Kalyani and the faster second part( after the ghatam)
is in Mayamalavagowla. Pretty!
Love Emotion...
Music: E.S.Murthy
A sloka, some mridangam and tabla and rhythms.just for 45
seconds.
Verdict:
All three composers have put in some good work. We don’t
get to hear cacophonous music here, but nothing stands out
as exceptional pieces too. One truly hopes the director
films them sensitively. E.S.Murthy deserves mention.
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