36 VAYADHINILE SONGS REVIEW

Santhosh Narayanan's unusual voice, his recent love for pianos, EDM interludes, comical lyrics and the jazzed up treatment for the song give a mild de ja vu but still stimulating and captivating. Unnoticeable improvisations are a huge plus to the track resulting in repeat listens.

With the symphonic arrangement chipping in, this is an inspirational song sung by the husky Kalpana Ragavendar. Grand piano, string sessions and the heart-thumping beats of the timpani raise the motivational bar in us.

Santhosh Narayanan's ear for voices with unique texture has been a winner. Thanks to Lalitha Vijaykumar's expressive rendition, this reggae like female solo is lively and peppy. With the pianos on the lower octaves, tabla, ghatam and acoustic guitar setting the rhythm, the trumpet influenced track is fresh and funny because of the violin.

Reminding us of the Star Wars days, this brilliantly arranged orchestral piece is intriguing and hope-giving. The sudden elevation in the tunes along with some inventiveness in the tune progression is a pleasant surprise.

A classic pathos with elements of pain and grief established by the soulful playing of the violin, syncopated pressing of the piano and the kettle drums.

Strumming of the acoustic guitars and the piano blending with the strings, this number is a neatly packaged instrumental sounding like the moment of resurrection.

Another symphonic piece levitating to a high-point and dropping dead.

A Broadway like musical with top-class backing from the strings and the woodwind family. An international attempt