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Mazhaiyil Kulitha Malarvanam: Karthik, Anwesha

A grand start reminiscent of the kind played at award ceremonies! But suddenly, two sweet voices emerge and they take over the song completely. Only if you keenly hear can you make out that its Anwesha who is singing and not Shreya Ghoshal.

Imaithuthane: Chinmayi

A melancholic track. Chinmayi sounds different while searching for the spy with her song. The background music is sublime and her voice is lost.

Neeya Neeya: Tippu

Reminds me of the song Suttum Sudarvizhi from the movie Siraichalai. Tippu has tried to take on a serious tone in the song. Wonderful violins in the interludes.

Oru Nila Oru Kulam: Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal

Seems like Karthik has become the current favorite of Vidyasagar. A nice breezy romantic song. Less of orchestral effects in this song gives our ears some rest. Excellent usage of strings in between. The words and the tune blend very well.

Thozha Vaanam Dhooram Illai: Hariharan

You can almost imagine the hero riding on horseback as the visuals when you hear this song for the first time! An airy and brilliant message song. Wonderfully sung by Hariharan and the chorus.

Vidyasagar seems to be on a hit spree! This album has a grandeur associated to it.. Sounds more like a period film’s music, a genre not seen a lot in Tamil film music of the present times. Probably because the story writer is the CM of TN????

My favs: Thozha Vaanam Dhooram Illai, Mazhaiyil Kulitha Malarvanam, Oru Nila Oru Kulam

Rated 8/10

Kaavalan [2010]

Kaavalan [2010]:

Yaaradhu: Karthik, Suchitra

A peppy melody with Vidyasagar’s stamp all over. Karthik suits the flow of the song and the drums that come in between with Suchitra’s humming gives the song a good old 80′s-ish feel.

Pattamboochi: KK, Rita

After a long time one gets to hear KK’s voice. This is more dancey, though with a melodic base. Both the singers have done their part nicely. The shehnai portions remind of some of the latest Hindi hits.

Sada Sada: Karthik

A fast and racy rendition by Karthik. This song mixes the best of the 80s and the 2000′s, in classic Vidyasagar fashion. Will definitely stay in the charts for sometime.

Step Step: Benny Dayal, Megha

Salsa and Vijay. Need I say more??!! Lets wait for the video to come out. This song will stay on top of the songs for weeks surely.

Vinnai Kaapan: Tippu, Swetha

Finally a message song!! But a pretty racy one at that. And extensive usage of drums has enhanced the impact of the song. Once again the arrangement invokes VS’s older songs like En Ragasiya (Alai) and Vennakkallil (Pattalom – Malayalam). There is a set of lines in between where Tippu seems to miss the beat. But way the singer carries it off subsequently proves that it is supposed to be sung that way. Kudos to Tippu!!

Once again Vidyasagar has proved that he is Mr. Dependable. After a completely subdued soundtrack for Mandhira Punnagai, he creates another out-and-out commercial score in Kaavalan. A sureshot musical hit for Vijay!!

I give it an 8/10!!

My picks [necessarily in the same order ]: Step Step, Yaaradhu, Sada Sada, Vinnai Kaapan

En Ullil Engo

Movie: Rosappu Ravikkaikaari
Music Director: Ilayaraja
Singer: Vani Jayaram

The first time I heard, airtel super singer junior participant Oviya sing this song. I loved it, the composition, with a ghazal touch to it. I hunted down and got it from my mom that it was from the yesteryear’s hit Rosappu Ravikkaikaari. Based on Dharmavathi (thanks to a friend for identifyin it!!!), the song is soulful and good to hear when your all by yourself.

Here is the song for you and its video as well:

Listen:
En Ullil Engo

See ‘n’ Hear:

Theeradha Vilaiyaatu Pillai

Oru Punnagai… Sounds like ‘Naan Mele Mele’ from Kovil;
Poo Mudhal Pen Varai… Good guitar start… typical YSR song with Billa effects;
Theeratha Vilaiyattu Pillai…. Peppy number… definite on dance floors;
En Aasai Edhirileye… Eerie western start but gradually builds into a fusion song… good earphones song;
En Jannal Vandha… What a surprise… starts like a dance number but softens and moves into folksy mode… nice work by the gals; My fav in the movie

Chinnanjiru Vayadhil…

Movie: Meedum Kokila

Music Director: Ilayaraja

Singers: S.P.Shailaja, K.J.Yesudas

A very delightful movie and this song is no exception in it. Both Kamal and Sridevi look so good together. Everytime I hear this song I have a feeling that the song was written by Mahakavi Bharathiyaar, though its not him. A very classically melodious song…. I love the part in which S.P.Shailaja forgets the lyrics of the song and K.J.Yesudas starts in such a tone thats actually changes the mood of the song from its shy start. The video has Kamal doing some comical acts which go hand in hand with the situation. Any gal would want the guy who comes to see her to render a song like this to her!!!

The video of the song:

Pon Ondru Kanden

Movie: Padithaal Mattum Podhuma

Music Director: M.S.Viswanathan

Singers: T.M.Soundararajan, P.B.Sreenivas

A subtle melody sung by two complemetary voices of the yester decades. An amazing blend of their tones, can never be surpassed any male duets in years to come. A slight hint of abheri if I am not mistaken is present in the song. But yes, a definetly evening mood creator, this song of MSV’s!!!

Here is the link to the song….
Pon Ondru Kanden

Vaaranam Aayiram

Movie: Keladi Kanmani

Music Director: Ilayaraja

Singer: Janaki

Such songs always go unnoticed. Andaal’s imagination of getting married to Lord Krishna is what the song is all about. Janaki in her shrill, but sweet voice has done justice to the words of the song. Based on the Raagamaalika raagam (I failed in my task of identifying each raagam in it!!!), the song explains Andaal’s wish of getting married in a grandeur manner.

Imagine!!! Having a hundred elephants beside the girl, while she walks gracefully towards the aisle to get married to her guy…. Poor guy!!!

On a serious note, a great song for the correct moment…

Here is the link to the song…

VaaranamAayiram_Raagamaalika

Sangeetha Swarangal

Movie: Azhagan

Music Director: Maragadhamani

Singers: S.P.Balasubrahmanyan, Sandhya

Kreem, yesteryear’s Maragadhamani has aptly chosen the raagam, Kaapi to suit the mood of the situation. The picturisation is a very nice and subtle one in which Mamooty and Banu Priya spend the whole night on the phone talking to each other (which is very common for lovers these days!!!). The song is like a conversation between two people. Veteran singer SPB alongwith Sandhya (whose voice sounds like P.Susheela!!!) has given the perfect emotions. To mark the end of THEIR day (actually the start of the day…), the Doordarshan theme is clubbed to the song. The rhythm of the song puts you off to a sound sleep. A must hear for all those tired souls…….

The song…

SangeethaSwarangal

Innum Ennai Enna Seiyya Pogiray

Movie: Singara Velan

Music Director: Ilayaraja

Singer: S.P.Balasubrahmanyan, S.Janaki

The song is based on the Gambeera Nattai raagam. A strongly addictive song. The Maestro has handled the raagam with ease. Not many songs are based on this raagam, as far as I know. Makes a good listen while travelling.

Here is the link to the song…

InnumEnnaiEnnaSeiyya

Sudum Nilavu…

Movie: Thambi

Music Director: Vidyasagar

Singers: Unni Krishnan, Harini

On the request of many of my friends, I have decided to include this song. A very simple and sweet song based on the reetigowla raaga which has become famous with most of the music directors of lately. Harini’s voice is tingling in the air even after the song is over. Another good song based on this raaga is the recent hit Kangal Irandaal. Sounds just the same!!!!

Here is the song…

SudumNilavu