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Malathy Sundaram |
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Produced
by K.Karunamoorthy,C.Arunpandian and directed by Mysskin(
of ‘Anjaathe’ fame) and starring Mysskin,
Nasser and others. The story revolves around the bond
between a young kid who is searching for his mother,
and an older man who helps him in this. Mysskin’s
films are not breezy and are supposed to be layered
with nuances.
This
film is unique in the sense that there is a 40- minute
climax
which is all music and unarticulated! And a vital character
in the film appears for |
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just 12 seconds! The director says ‘I direct only
50% of my movies. Let the viewers direct the rest’.
With Ilayaraja composing music for this complex movie, we
can hardly wait for it to hit the screens. Six songs are
featured in the album, but songs no.4 and 5 have been taken
away from the movie. Why?
Mella oorndhu oorndhu...
Vocals: Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Na.Muthukumar
This song softly trundles along just like the movement of
the ‘ther’ or car that is mentioned in the song.
The rhythms are unhurried, the guitar and violin notes tinkle
along lazily and the keys add a soft tonal richness to the
piece. Speaks a little bit of philosophy too. Well conceived.
Onnukkonnu...
Vocals: K.J.Jesudas
Lyrics: Mu.Mehta
Rather moving verses that speak of the all-conquering power
of selfless love, ‘anbu’ as the poet aptly puts
it. The right choice of Jesudas as the singer—he effortlessly
brings out the poignancy in the song. Sensitive handling
of native percussions, fine use of keys and measured notes
from the flute and guitar all contribute to the overall
effect of this song based on the Sankarabaranam mettu, like
the first song.
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Thalattu
Ketka...
Vocals: Ilayaraja
Lyrics: Muthulingam
This huskily rendered song somehow reminds us of a
couple of old Ilayaraja hits themselves. Another pathos-laden
number with slow rhythms that speaks sentimentally
of the sacrifices that mothers usually make in their
lives. Suitably, the violin and guitar are subdued.
When the singer goes ‘entha pillai theerthadundu?’
in the second charanam, the violin (?) essays a sad
high pitched note that moves you.
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Kai Veesi...
Vocals: Vijay Yesudas, Swetha, Madhu
Balakrishnan, Rahul, Chandrasekar
Lyrics: Palanibarathy
Such a pretty song that you wonder why this was excluded
from the movie! Conceived on the Natabairavi scale
,the opening guitar piece that goes ‘ni sa sa
sa ni sa sa sa ----ga ri sa ni sa ri and then ‘ga
ga ri ri sa sa’ is so very stylish and so are
the trendy rhythms in spite of the chatusra nadai.
The way the flute and the guitar sing along with the
voices, speak of the deftness of the composer. Sometimes
the flute just slides into the keys. A song that goes
wondering about the charms of Nature.
Oru Vaandu Koottame...
Vocals: Ilayaraja, Master Yatheeswaran(
grandson?).
Lyrics: Kabilan
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Another
charming number in the Sankarabaranam scale—again you
wonder why it has been left out in the movie! What a rich
tapestry of rhythms and other musical instruments—like
the guitar, violin, flute and keys! The percussions have been
so carefully layered that there is so much ‘sowkyam’
built into the number. Celebrates the carefree spirit of childhood
with sweet lyrics.
Elilea, Elilea...
Vocals: Saroja Ammal
A small fascinating piece, a ‘narikkorava’ song
, this time. Of course you don’t understand the words,
but watch how well the rhythm(udukkai) has been planned to
move along with the ebb and flow of the song itself!
Verdict:
A very pensive, quiet album from the maestro this time, in
keeping with the serious theme of the movie. Slightly melancholic,
but what perfect crafting! You need to listen to it quite
a few times to savor the delicate musical notes woven into
the album-so like a lovely silk saree! Quality recording,
too. Focused cinematography can really enhance the musical
experience.
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