10 Endradhukulla Music Review

Movie: 10 Endrathukulla

Cast: Vikram,Samantha Ruth Prabhu,Pasupathy,Jackie Shroff

Director: Vijay Milton

Music director: D.Imman

1.Vroom Vroom-Santhosh Hariharan

With a movie that has a classy and glitzy look all over, Imman must deliver a song that is outright energetic. But sadly he fails to do so, composing a bland tune and making it appear as a racy track. Though this high voltage number has its moments like the references to Virat Kohli, Kamal Hassan & James Bond, thumping guitar riffs and Santhosh's endearing vocals, the tune arrangement bogs it down. Might appeal with the visuals.

2.Aanalum Indha-Sathya Prakash

A soft folk melody is up next in the album. This one comes as a surprise since the film is of the urban genre. Imman indulges in his exquisite melody template and weaves a tune that is scintillating throughout. Violin sections, mild flute sounds and Hindi verses in the interludes pep up the mellifluous tune. Sathya Prakash is the king here as he blows your mind away with his honey-dipping voice. The beauty of the song lies in the Ilaiyaraaja-ish touch which Imman provides. Chartbuster!

3.Pathu Endradhukulla (Male)-Vishal Dadlani,Emcee Jesz

The title track is a speedy number that is laced with hard rock elements of the 80s and 90s. Vishal Dadlani's grungy vocals and Emcee Jesz hoarse rap portions stand out, while one can identify Hip-hop rhythm arrangement too. The frenzied electronic guitar strums make the track an instant chartbuster. This number is sure to scorch the screens.

4.Gaana Gaana-Anand Aravindakshan,Shreya Ghoshal

This song is an innovative fusion by Imman. Beginning with the sultry vocals of Anand Aravindakshan in a jazzy mode, the song transforms into a full-fledged folk. Imman's creativity is top class here as he introduces Rumba, symphony and some Middle East flavor throughout the song. Shreya Ghoshal sounds very interesting with her melodious vocals. This is the most experimented track by Imman till date!

5.Pathu Endradhukulla (Female)-Vaikom Vijayalakshmi

The title track returns, this time in the raw and earthy voice of Vaikom Vijayalakshmi. Imman does a brilliant job by roping in her as the vocalist, since she excels with her modulated singing and scathing sounds. The rhythm pattern also goes for a change. Here it is house mix beats and Hip-hop taps. Once again Imman delivers a number out of his comfort soundscape!

6.Mysterious Travel-Instrumental

A cacophony of sounds welcomes you and pulls you into an addictive trance on the very first listen. This theme is overladen with Djembe beats, haunting flute sections, Middle east rhythm and eerie strings that pleases you right from the beginning. It is unlike what Imman has composed before!

Verdict:

Except the first track, everything else works in the favor of Imman. He delivers an urban album by experimenting with different genres and sounds.

Rating: ***3/4

Picks:

Aanalum Indha,Pathu Endradhukulla (Female),Gaana Gaana,Mysterious Travel

Thoongavanam Music Review

Movie: Thoongavanam

Cast: Kamal Hassan,Trisha,Prakash Raj,Kishore

Director: Rajesh M.Selva

Music director: M.Ghibran

1.Neeye Unakku Raja-Kamal Hassan,Yazin Nizar,Aishvarrya

Ghibran indulges a new genre of music named 'glitch music' in this movie which clearly reflects in this number. The groovy beats, screeching acoustic section, growling sounds and the digital sequencing provide a haunting atmosphere. Right from the word go, Kamal Hassan's voice is top class with his raspy singing being remarkable while Aishvarrya's metallic singing is the cherry on the cake. Ghibran composes an addictive number that is sure to climb the charts soon. A sureshot winner!

Verdict:

With just a single track, Ghibran proves his mettle of composing for a noir crime thriller. His exquisite soundscape does the magic once again!

Rating: Since there is only a single track, I am not going to rate this album.

Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Music Review

Movie: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi,Nayanthara,Parthiban

Director: Vignesh Shivan

Music director: Anirudh Ravichander

1.Thangamey-Anirudh Ravichander

A super cool solo number by Anirudh Ravichander opens this urban soundtrack. The young composer fuses a simple tune with excellent guitar orchestration and rock elements. The entire song has an overall sunny feel to it. Additionally the ecstatic violin solos by Anantha Krishnan stand out and provide a touch of naturalness to the optimistic progression. Anirudh rocks with an amazing start!

2.Neeyum Naanum-Anirudh Ravichander,Neeti Mohan

Anirudh churns out a scintillating melody that is sure to blow your mind away on the first listen. The Sarangi instrument plays a major part in this number, while the soft piano notes and the foot-tapping rhythm adds beauty to it. Neeti Mohan is the show-stealer with her honey-dipping voice sounding really sweet at many places while Anirudh's part too strikes a chord. Lovey-dovey all the way!

3.Naanum Rowdy Dhaan-Benny Dayal

The title track is lively, jubilant and enjoyable right from the word go. Vignesh Shivan's lyrics are quirky and modern, while Benny Dayal's peppy rendition elevates the mood of the track. Anirudh has the skill to weave a simple tune and add complexity to it by giving it a Jazzy feel. The vibrant chorus is an added advantage.

4.Yennai Maatrum Kadhale-Sid Sriram,Anirudh Ravichander

Personally I feel that this number reminds of the days when Yuvan Shankar Raja used to rule the music industry with trance-like melodies. Once again Anirudh experiments with his orchestration while Sid Sriram's soprano singing takes it to the next level. The fusion of the title track towards the end is an innovative thought by the composer. A fantastic composition!

5.Kannaane Kanne-Sean Roldan

This final song proves that Anirudh can also compose amazingly like Santhosh Narayanan. The latter's style of composition is evident throughout the number. Furthermore, Anirudh brings in a middle East flavor to the tune and fuses it with innovative folksy notes. Sean Roldan's strained vocals are a major plus to the number. Unconventional one this is!

Verdict:

After many albums which were abundant with repetitive tunes, Anirudh comes up with a groundbreaking album that is sure to top the charts and stay in the playlists for its refreshing feel and creativity!

Rating: ****

Picks:

Thangamey,Neeyum Naanum,Yennai Maatrum Kadhale,Kannaane Kanne

Shaandaar Music Review

Movie: Shaandaar

Cast: Shahid Kapoor,Alia Bhatt

Director: Vikas Bahl

Music director: Amit Trivedi

1.Shaam Shaandaar-Amit Trivedi

High energy techno beats, exhilarating acoustic arrangement and Amit Trivedi's optimistic vocals kickstart the title track of this album. This song has all the elements to become an instant hit with all the party-goers out there. Amit's composition is catchy and is sure to become a chartbuster!

2.Gulaabo-Vishal Dadlani,Anushka Mani

Here comes an upbeat track in Amit Trivedi's signature style. The coolness quotient of this number is retained till the end of the song and the funky usage of trumpets deserves a special mention. Vishal Dadlani has his way with the tune while Anushka Mani puts up rather an amazing show. Pucca Amit-ish peppy track!

3.Nazdeekiyaan-Nikhil Paul George,Neeti Mohan

How can a destination wedding movie be without a romantic duet? This scintillating ballad delivers the perfect mushy factor to the album. Neeti Mohan's suppressed singing along with Nikhil Paul George's strained vocals work in the favor of the song. A beautiful dreamy number from Amit!

4.Senti Wali Mental-Arijit Singh,Amit Trivedi,Swanand Kirkire,Neeti Mohan

Though this quirky number has shades of Amit's previous compositions, it is going to be the backbone of all the 'sangeet' ceremonies to come. With minimal orchestration and solely depending on the vocals, this fun-filled track takes you on an enjoyable ride. Arijit Singh does a commendable job while Neeti Mohan's rendition has classical touches. Traditionally modern!

5.Raitaa Phailgaya-Divya Kumar

There is that one mandatory disco song in every Bollywood album nowadays. This number caters well to the pulsating needs of the youngsters. Divya Kumar elevates the track with his contemporary voice while lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya are a definite hit.

Verdict:

When it is an Amit Trivedi's album, it is sure to be rocking. And it does just that. Simply Shaandaar!

Rating: ****

Picks:

Shaam Shaandaar,Gulaabo,Nazdeekiyaan,Senti Wali Mental

Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum Music Review

Movie: Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum Music Review

Cast: Jai,Yami Gautham

Director: Premsai

Music director: Karthik

1.Maya O Maya-Karthik

The opening track of this movie appears like a warm sunshine streak on a morning. The feel-good factor of this lovable song is abundant with Karthik crooning as well as composing it passionately. The rhythm arrangement provides a vibrant ambiance that will definitely hook on the listeners. A Karthik-sh winner on the way!

2.Venmegangal-Karthik,Megha,Sricharan Kasturirangan

Karthik comes up with yet another breezy number that spews radiance in every line. The Reggae style of composition works well in favor of the hummable tune. The guitar strums add a flavor of rock to the brilliant orchestration. Lyrics by Madan Karky speak about the color 'white' and the metaphors associated with it. Rap by Sricharan in the second interlude is the icing on the cake!

3.Kalakku-Baba Sehgal,Deepak,Karthik

A trance like party number is up next in the album. This one brings an innovative mix of singers like the powerful Baba Sehgal and the melodious Karthik. The number too is a fusion of a mystical atmosphere and high voltage guitar strums. This track will score well once the visuals are out.

Verdict:

Singer turned composer Karthik comes up with a short and sweet album for Premsai's movie. 

Rating: ***1/2

Picks:

Maya O Maya,Venmegangal

Eetti Music Review

Movie: Eetti

Cast: Adharvaa,Sri Divya

Director: Ravi Arasu

Music director: G.V.Prakash

1.Panjumittai-Hariharasudhan

With lively telephone rings in the prelude, this groovy number by G.V.Prakash is refreshing than other fast-paced songs by the composer. Interesting usage of flute and nadaswaram in the interludes makes this track a fusion of classical elements and peppy beats. Hariharasudhan does a fabulous job with his enthusiastic singing. A brilliant start!

2.Un Swaasam-G.V.Prakash,Maya,MC Vickey

One can say that G.V.Prakash is back in his form after listening to this number. This one is a breezy westernized melody that instantly hooks on to you on the very first listen. It is G.V.Prakash's effervescent vocals that provides the song an out-of-the-world feel. I wonder why isn't the voice of Maya not used often. Music directors, please take notice of this brilliant singer! Rap by MC Vickey in the first prelude adds spice to the song. Go for it!

3.Naan Pudicha Mosakkuttiye-G.V.Prakash,Shakthisree Gopalan

The album takes a different turn with this light folk duet. G.V.Prakash once again weaves magic with his innovative usage of instruments. The entire number is filled with dollops of thavil, nadaswaram and harmonium. G.V.Prakash and Shakthisree Gopalan create an aura of quintessential melody with their engaging vocals. Watch out for the vintage flute section by G.V.P in the second interlude.

4.Oru Thuli-Siddharth Mahadevan

An inspirational track is up next in the album. Though it is reminiscent of many such numbers, it provides temporary gush of energy with its electronic guitar riffs and racy rhythm. Siddharth Mahadevan's voice is powerful as well as catchy. Once again G.V.Prakash strikes with his signature flute section in the interlude.

5.Kuiyyo Muiyyo-KG Ranjith,Vandhana Srinivasan,Maalavika Sundar

The album turns to a fun-filled romantic number. What stands out in this number is the digital sequencing of various sounds. The harmonica throughout the song is something that deserves a special mention here. The singers KG Ranjith, Vandhana Srinivasan and Maalavika Sundar render their portions in a mellowed manner which makes the track an interesting one!

6.A Leap Of Faith-Instrumental

A thumping theme brings this soundtrack to a fitting finale. The guitar riffs and the sequencing are well tuned by G.V.Prakash.

Verdict:

Finally, G.V.Prakash wakes up from a deep slumber and delivers an engaging album that contains a few chartbusters. Hope he continues to do so!

Rating: ***3/4

Picks:

Panjumittai,Un Swaasam,Kuiyyo Muiyyo