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| ENGEYUM
KADHAL MUSIC REVIEW |
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by : C. Karthik |
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Music Director :
Harris Jayaraj
Vocals
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Aalaap Raju, Naresh Iyer, Mahathi, Gopal
Rao. Richard, Karthik, Prashanthini, Emcee
Jesz, Kash n’ Krissy, Raninia Reddy,
Harish Raghavendra, Chinmayi.
Lyrics
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Thamarai, Vaali, Emcee Jesz, Kash, Madhan
Karky, Na. Muthukumar. |
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Engeyum
Kadhal, earlier titled 'Ich', has been
in the news for quite a while. With Prabhu
Deva calling the shots, Jayam Ravi and
Hansika Motwani have acted in lead roles.
Produced by AGS entertainment, Harris
Jayaraj returns to the
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marquee
after a hiatus in Tamil in Engeyum Kadhal. The audio
of the movie is out and let us see what this album
has in store.
Engeyum Kadhal…
Vocals: Aalaap Raju
Lyrics: Thamarai
Is
there a romantic movie without melodies? The album
starts well with Aalaap Raju's lovely rendition of
Engeyum Kadhal. Thamarai's lyrics add charm to this
brilliant number. Close your eyes and imagine a frosty
afternoon in Paris and you would not want to open
your eyes till the song ends. The western influence
in the middle is very typical of Harris' earlier albums.
Simple arrangements comparing Harris' standards but
it surely works. Do you want to press the rewind button?
Thee Illai…
Vocals: Naresh Iyer, Mahathi, Gopal
Rao
Lyrics: Vaali
This one is for the broken hearted. If you think this
will be moody and blue, Harris surprises us with something
different. Vaali is at his best with verses like "Thee
illai Pugai illai ... oru Velvi seigirai vizhiyile",
"Nool Illai thari illai... oru Kaadhal neigirai
manadhile" and "Ennai unnidam izhakiren...irunthum
illaiyai irukiren....". Harris strives to be
different but the interluding music and the chorus
does not substitute well. Naresh and Mahathi give
life to the song and though it does not appeal instantaneously,
it will catch you like fire.
Nangaai…
Vocals: Richard
Lyrics: Vaali
Richard screams out 'Valliye Chakkaravalliye' at the
start of this song. Just when you think we are going
to listen to something different, Harris turns to
Michael Jackson for inspiration. Heavily loaded and
typically western, Nangaai defies the meaning of the
word with the kind of arrangements used. The song
falls flat in the middle where there is a brief desi
(read kuthu) influence. With lots of energy, this
song will be liked by a section of people. This one
may spring a surprise!
Lolita…
Vocals: Karthik,
Prashanthini
Lyrics: Thamarai
Karthik begins well in this song but it is hard not
to think of Harris' earlier compositions. With synthesised
voices, the lyrics seem to drown under the music a
bit. There is nothing special about this romantic
number other than Thamarai's catchy lyrics. Steel
drums and sounds of saxophone add value towards the
end but the song is only an addition to the album.
A regular Harris' number!
Bathing
at Cannes…
Vocals: Emcee Jesz, Kash n’
Krissy, Raninia Reddy
Lyrics: Emcee Jesz, Kash
Kash n' Krissy return to Engeyum Kadhal after breaking
Endhiran's heart. Bathing at Cannes reminds of many
English pop songs. A short song with overwhelming
English lyrics, it is hard to categorize this one.
It leaves a feeling that it is a slow-mo version of
a latest hit song. Does not appeal as much!
Nenjil
Nenjil…
Vocals: Harish Raghavendra, Chinmayi
Lyrics: Madan Karky
Has the Harris-Harish team ever disappointed us? Here,
Harish has the brilliant Chinmayi for company too!
With 'mirudangam' and chimes in the background, this
song is a definite entry into the charts. Madan Karky's
lyrics add a different dimension to the existing romance.
Nenjil Nenjil is mesmerizing and is a must-listen!
Dhimu
Dhimu…
Vocals: Karthik
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Fantastic guitar strums invite you to Dhimu Dhimu.
Karthik's voice and the path the song travels later
follows a routine but is listen-worthy, Harris takes
his time in getting you involved in this song. Though
it subdues in certain points, Karthik picks up the
pace and does keep us engaged. A good end to a romantic
album!
Verdict:
Overall, Engeyum Kadhal is a breezy, romantic album
with a few different sounds and percussions. A few
songs bear the typical Harris Jayaraj stamp and the
rest are ready to stay in the Top 10 list for a while.
We feel that Harris wanted to play it safe, devoid
of any experiments, though Bathing in Cannes could
appeal as a new genre in Tamil music. The album will
definitely appeal to the masses and once the videos
go on air, it is certain to make more people inquisitive!
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