Music Briefs: Aadai, Evidey, Ganagandharvan, Geetha & Naadodigal 2
New music from Justin Prabhakaran, Ouseppachan, Deepak Dev and Anup Rubens...
Naadodigal 2 - Justin Prabhakaran leaves you wanting for more in Naadodigal's sequel, but he has smashing savior in Adhuva Adhuva, where he is joined by Sooraj Santhosh and Shweta Mohan for lilting slice of folky goodness. Raila Raila is effortlessly free-flowing, a gorgeous collision of guitars, nadaswaram and a resounding kick drumbeat. What's more, it marks the singing debut of Achu Rajamani outside of his own discography. These golden moments are, however, few and far between. More often than not, the album is lacklustre.
Evidey - Ouseppachan opens Chandaminangiya Malayude with an arresting prelude that paves way for a heady, dazzling blend of folk and classical elements that brims with just the right kind of energy and exuberance. Aaroral Meettunnori, appearing in two different versions, is laid over a stunning fabric of sarangi and flute, and the slow-burning tune is buoyed by Harisankar and Reena Murali's winningly earnest vocals.
Ganagandharvan - Deepak Dev's Aalum Kolum has a lovely retro vibe to it, aided spectacularly by Jeenu Nazeer and K. S. Harisankar's melting vocals.
Aadai - Pradeep Kumar gives the popular devotional song Raksha Raksha Jaganmatha sung by P. Susheela a thrashing rock makeover, the screeching guitars and forceful walls of sound lending it a metallic tinge. Making their film debut, Oorka — the four piece Tamil rock outfit comprising of Bharath Sankar (vocals and keys), Jhanu Chanthar (guitars), Pradeep Kumar (bass) and Tapass Naresh (Drums) — open with Nee Vaanavilla, a propulsive, clattering rock fusion that finds its perfect match in Shakthisree Gopalan, turning it into a grand, expansive ballad. Onnumilla cascades over a frenzied rollicking rhythm, while masterfully climaxing into a feverish crescendo of sorts. Thoppi is every bit wacky and whimsical, while Marti Bharath's (of Sapta) Oru Naal incorporates some of electronic music's contours for a brooding listen. Aadai Theme is just as captivating, a grand, lovely, sweeping piece of work that builds slowly and piles on strings featuring, closing out the album on a sombre note. Like the Aruvi that came before it, Aadai delivers an off-piste musical experience that's richly layered and exciting.
Geetha - Helade Kelade has a nice pleasant ring to it, and in Rajesh Krishnan and Ananya Bhat's stellar rendition, it's nothing but melodic. Geetha Nanna Geetha sees Sonu Nigam doing what he does best, emotionally lifting the tune to soaring heights with his soulful singing. Party Maadu is primed for the dance floor, its foot-tapping beats ably supported by composer-singer Shashank Sheshagiri, even as Vijay Prakash does wonders with the mellifluous Male Male Idhu. Kanninda Aagaaga, sung by Chinmayi Sripada and Sai Charan, is no exception — and the Latinate melody is unmatched in its undeniably pretty soundscape. Anup Rubens possibly delivers his best work in a long time with Geetha.
Naadodigal 2 - Justin Prabhakaran leaves you wanting for more in Naadodigal's sequel, but he has smashing savior in Adhuva Adhuva, where he is joined by Sooraj Santhosh and Shweta Mohan for lilting slice of folky goodness. Raila Raila is effortlessly free-flowing, a gorgeous collision of guitars, nadaswaram and a resounding kick drumbeat. What's more, it marks the singing debut of Achu Rajamani outside of his own discography. These golden moments are, however, few and far between. More often than not, the album is lacklustre.
Evidey - Ouseppachan opens Chandaminangiya Malayude with an arresting prelude that paves way for a heady, dazzling blend of folk and classical elements that brims with just the right kind of energy and exuberance. Aaroral Meettunnori, appearing in two different versions, is laid over a stunning fabric of sarangi and flute, and the slow-burning tune is buoyed by Harisankar and Reena Murali's winningly earnest vocals.
Ganagandharvan - Deepak Dev's Aalum Kolum has a lovely retro vibe to it, aided spectacularly by Jeenu Nazeer and K. S. Harisankar's melting vocals.
Aadai - Pradeep Kumar gives the popular devotional song Raksha Raksha Jaganmatha sung by P. Susheela a thrashing rock makeover, the screeching guitars and forceful walls of sound lending it a metallic tinge. Making their film debut, Oorka — the four piece Tamil rock outfit comprising of Bharath Sankar (vocals and keys), Jhanu Chanthar (guitars), Pradeep Kumar (bass) and Tapass Naresh (Drums) — open with Nee Vaanavilla, a propulsive, clattering rock fusion that finds its perfect match in Shakthisree Gopalan, turning it into a grand, expansive ballad. Onnumilla cascades over a frenzied rollicking rhythm, while masterfully climaxing into a feverish crescendo of sorts. Thoppi is every bit wacky and whimsical, while Marti Bharath's (of Sapta) Oru Naal incorporates some of electronic music's contours for a brooding listen. Aadai Theme is just as captivating, a grand, lovely, sweeping piece of work that builds slowly and piles on strings featuring, closing out the album on a sombre note. Like the Aruvi that came before it, Aadai delivers an off-piste musical experience that's richly layered and exciting.
Geetha - Helade Kelade has a nice pleasant ring to it, and in Rajesh Krishnan and Ananya Bhat's stellar rendition, it's nothing but melodic. Geetha Nanna Geetha sees Sonu Nigam doing what he does best, emotionally lifting the tune to soaring heights with his soulful singing. Party Maadu is primed for the dance floor, its foot-tapping beats ably supported by composer-singer Shashank Sheshagiri, even as Vijay Prakash does wonders with the mellifluous Male Male Idhu. Kanninda Aagaaga, sung by Chinmayi Sripada and Sai Charan, is no exception — and the Latinate melody is unmatched in its undeniably pretty soundscape. Anup Rubens possibly delivers his best work in a long time with Geetha.
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