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.