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MUSIC REVIEW |
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| Review
by : Malathy Sundaram |
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Music Director : S.S.Kumaran
Vocals
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Hariharan, Mahalaxmi Iyer, S.S.Kumaran,
Chinmayee, Vinitha, Sreemathi, Yash Gocha,
B.Suvasini, Rajivee
Lyrics
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Victordas, Murugan Mandhiram. |
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Produced
by Rajesh Gopinath and directed by Whaterman,
this movie stars Easwar, Dhyana, Saran
Raj, Nasser, Balasingh, Singampuli and
others. Music is by S.S.Kumaran.
Eppodhu un Jannal..
Vocals: Hariharan, Mahalaxmi
Iyer
Lyrics: Victordas
Rather naïve lyrics here, but what
gives it a ‘listen again’
quality is the sensitive use of strings
(sarangi?) and neat rhythms. And of course
nuanced singing from Hariharan. Seems
based on the Kiravani raga scale
Kadidhame Kadidhame...
Vocals: S.S.Kumaran
Lyrics: Murugan Mandhiram
Soft, unhurried use of strings gives a
floaty feel to this song, in tune with
the piece of paper it talks about. Funny,
but the tinkling sound you hear in the
background makes you recall the postman’s
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cycle bell sound (of those days!). Kumaran sounds
a bit self-conscious and vaguely reminds you of the
earlier Ilayaraja.
Kokka Kokka Kozhi...
Vocals: Chinmayee, Vinitha, Sreemathi
Lyrics: Murugan Mandhiram
This is a pastoral piece that extols the virtues of
country life. Chirpy and lively, but haven’t
we heard something in this mettu from Kumaran before?
Appears to be on the Suddha Danyasi scale.
Aasa
Arakki...
Vocals: Yash Gocha, B.Suvasini
Lyrics: Murugan Mandhiram
A foot-tapping piece on the Aberi raga scale with
crisp descending notes that go’ga ga sa ma ga
sa sa; sa ri sa ni ni; ni sa ni pa pa- -‘ etc;
three minutes into the song. A song of teasing love,
this could end up for a while on the charts. (Thumbs
up)
Endhan
Uyir...
Vocals: Yash Gocha
Lyrics: Murugan Mandhiram
An edgy but interesting interpretation of Reetigowla
ragam is what we have here. Though the song sounds
like an ad jingle in places, trendy string and flute
bits add a touch of stylishness to the whole thing.
Could hit the charts.
Singam
Varudhu...
Vocals: Yash Gocha, S.S.Kumaran,
Rajivee
Lyrics: Victordas
The mandatory ’tiruvizha’ number, with
strong drums and pipe instruments, which also attempts
to introduce a larger-than-life character. Spirited
singing from Yash Gocha. Kumaran has tried his own
interpretation of this number. Not bad.
Verdict:
Kumaran has added a nice polish to his musical expression
in this album. His sense of aesthetics is strong.
What he needs is more spontaneity in terms of musical
notes. |
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| Tags
: Virunthali,
S
S Kumaran, Singam
Puli, Eswar, Waterman |
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