Music Briefs: And the Oscar Goes To, Article 15, Gorilla, Mallesham, My Great Grandfather, Naan Petta Makan, Raatchasi & The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir
New music from Amit Trivedi, Sam C. S., Sean Roldan, Anurag Saikia, Bijibal and more...
My Great Grandfather - Vishnu Mohan Sithara continues to show promise with Kannil Kannil, a tuneful melody sung by Najim Arshad and Shruthy Sasidharan. The rest, not so much.
Gorilla - Sam C. S. writes and composes Yaaradiyo, an interestingly arranged semi-classical fusion that also gives Sid Sriram something different to work on. So Mitta wouldn't sound out of place in a Santhosh Narayanan soundtrack, but as a gaana, it's just about adequate. The closer Gorilla Theme goes for a wacky folk-EDM hybrid that, while unusual, lacks punch.
Raatchasi - Rekka Namakku is buoyant folk enlivened by Srinidhi S., Thadai Illai Odu and Sigaramae fall are your standard-issue invigorating rock-driven pieces featuring Rahul Nambiar and Ravi G.'s spirted vocals, and Kondattam finds composer Sean Roldan joining hands with Bamba Bakya and kids from Sargam Choir for what's a peppy folk-rock fusion. But it's Brinda Sivakumar who walks away with all the honours for her stupendous rendition of the gentle acoustic melody Nee En Nanbanae.
The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir - Angrezi Luv Shuv is one of those trademark Amit Trivedi compositions, but the folk piece is a lovely listen nonetheless, accentuated by the accordion and Paras Nath's flute. Madaari is Trivedi perfecting his Ghanchakkar sound, and the groovy folk melody is as much Vishal Dadlani's show as it's for Tapas Roy's banjo. Dilshad Khan's sarangi finds its place in the fabulously arranged Indo-western rap fusion Maila Maila, with singers Mame Khan and R. Venkatraman (also in charge of the rap lyrics) hitting the bull's eye with their enthusiastic rendition. Trust Amit Trivedi to come up with an off-piste soundtrack!
And the Oscar Goes To - Bijibal is back after what feels like eternity with an ethereal melody Maya Mazhavillai sung by Adheef Mohammad. Too bad, there's only one song.
Naan Petta Makan - As if to compensate for And the Oscar Goes To, Bijibal is back again, this time with three songs. Kaithola is the kind of traditional folk piece that's a piece of cake for the composer, and he does exceedingly well roping Sanjay Satheesh behind the mic. Pushpavathi pours her heart out in the melancholic Murivettu Veezhunnu, and Bijibal aptly lets her powerful vocals take centre-stage by going for a minimalist-yet-captivating arrangement. Ormakal Venam is more of a protest anthem, a rousing call for action, and singer Nandhu Kartha does an admirable job rendering it. Bijibal's score for Naan Petta Makan is very thematic, and very enjoyable.
Article 15 - Yasser Desai and Aakanksha Sharma are a match for each other in the sublime Naina Yeh set to tune by Piyush Shankar. Anurag Saikia's gorgeous Intezari appears in three different versions, but is a keeper in every single of them, gaining tremendously from Armaan Malik, Ayushmann Khurrana and Asees Kaur, each of whom bring their own unique flavour to the scintillating melody. Saikia's other song Kahab Toh is an interesting sonic blend of folk, EDM and dubstep but the end result leaves a lot to be desired. Devin "DLP" Parker & Gingger Shankar's closer Shuru Karein Kya is an anti-establishment rap that's become de rigueur of late, hitting all the expected beats that's expected out of it.
Mallesham - Mark K. Robin's score for the biopic of Chintakindi Mallesham is by and large faithful to traditional folk sounds, but that's what makes it very earthy and pleasant. The easy highlight is Naaku Nuvvani, where Robin crafts a lilting tabla-driven melody led beautifully by by Sri Krishna and Ramya Behara.
My Great Grandfather - Vishnu Mohan Sithara continues to show promise with Kannil Kannil, a tuneful melody sung by Najim Arshad and Shruthy Sasidharan. The rest, not so much.
Gorilla - Sam C. S. writes and composes Yaaradiyo, an interestingly arranged semi-classical fusion that also gives Sid Sriram something different to work on. So Mitta wouldn't sound out of place in a Santhosh Narayanan soundtrack, but as a gaana, it's just about adequate. The closer Gorilla Theme goes for a wacky folk-EDM hybrid that, while unusual, lacks punch.
Raatchasi - Rekka Namakku is buoyant folk enlivened by Srinidhi S., Thadai Illai Odu and Sigaramae fall are your standard-issue invigorating rock-driven pieces featuring Rahul Nambiar and Ravi G.'s spirted vocals, and Kondattam finds composer Sean Roldan joining hands with Bamba Bakya and kids from Sargam Choir for what's a peppy folk-rock fusion. But it's Brinda Sivakumar who walks away with all the honours for her stupendous rendition of the gentle acoustic melody Nee En Nanbanae.
The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir - Angrezi Luv Shuv is one of those trademark Amit Trivedi compositions, but the folk piece is a lovely listen nonetheless, accentuated by the accordion and Paras Nath's flute. Madaari is Trivedi perfecting his Ghanchakkar sound, and the groovy folk melody is as much Vishal Dadlani's show as it's for Tapas Roy's banjo. Dilshad Khan's sarangi finds its place in the fabulously arranged Indo-western rap fusion Maila Maila, with singers Mame Khan and R. Venkatraman (also in charge of the rap lyrics) hitting the bull's eye with their enthusiastic rendition. Trust Amit Trivedi to come up with an off-piste soundtrack!
And the Oscar Goes To - Bijibal is back after what feels like eternity with an ethereal melody Maya Mazhavillai sung by Adheef Mohammad. Too bad, there's only one song.
Naan Petta Makan - As if to compensate for And the Oscar Goes To, Bijibal is back again, this time with three songs. Kaithola is the kind of traditional folk piece that's a piece of cake for the composer, and he does exceedingly well roping Sanjay Satheesh behind the mic. Pushpavathi pours her heart out in the melancholic Murivettu Veezhunnu, and Bijibal aptly lets her powerful vocals take centre-stage by going for a minimalist-yet-captivating arrangement. Ormakal Venam is more of a protest anthem, a rousing call for action, and singer Nandhu Kartha does an admirable job rendering it. Bijibal's score for Naan Petta Makan is very thematic, and very enjoyable.
Article 15 - Yasser Desai and Aakanksha Sharma are a match for each other in the sublime Naina Yeh set to tune by Piyush Shankar. Anurag Saikia's gorgeous Intezari appears in three different versions, but is a keeper in every single of them, gaining tremendously from Armaan Malik, Ayushmann Khurrana and Asees Kaur, each of whom bring their own unique flavour to the scintillating melody. Saikia's other song Kahab Toh is an interesting sonic blend of folk, EDM and dubstep but the end result leaves a lot to be desired. Devin "DLP" Parker & Gingger Shankar's closer Shuru Karein Kya is an anti-establishment rap that's become de rigueur of late, hitting all the expected beats that's expected out of it.
Mallesham - Mark K. Robin's score for the biopic of Chintakindi Mallesham is by and large faithful to traditional folk sounds, but that's what makes it very earthy and pleasant. The easy highlight is Naaku Nuvvani, where Robin crafts a lilting tabla-driven melody led beautifully by by Sri Krishna and Ramya Behara.
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