Music Review: Nathicharami (Kannada)

Composer(s): Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy
Listen to the songs online here: JioSaavn

When Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy collaborated with Vedanth Bharadhwaj about an year ago for Aruvi, I absolutely loved everything about it. Except, for some reason, I felt the tunes were better served as instrumentals. And I still stand by it, for I gave Aruvi another go. Interestingly enough, Bindhumalini's accomplished rendition is easily the best thing about Nathicharami. That and the impeccably produced tunes too, adorning them with a gorgeous layer of sax, lending the dulcet melodies a breezy jazz-like vibe (Vasundhare, Yaariva) that's downright dreamy and ethereal. The combination of acoustic guitars, violins and Bindhumalini's vocals go hand in hand so well for the breathtakingly beautiful Bhaavaloka, while Maayavi Manave and Dehavu Naane both extend the sound with a dash of melancholy thrown in to captivating effect. Desire takes off from where Yaariva left, its jazzy instrumental base sounding just as sensuous as its title, even as Dawn piles an ocean of strings atop soft percussion and woodwinds, building into a rousing crescendo of sorts. Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy closes out 2018 with what's one of the most original and best soundtracks of the year.

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