Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Music Review (Tamil): Kaala

Music Review (Tamil): Kaala
Music Composer: Santosh Narayanan

Semma Weightu is an almost tweaked version of Veera Thurandhara and the gangsta rap works like charm despite Kabali hangover all over the track. HariharaSudhan and  Santosh Narayanan ace the rendition with ample support from the rapper Dopeadelicz throwing in Marathi rap. The 80's rock sound and the synth accompanied by Jhanu Chanthar's electric guitar riffs make this one an enjoying listen. Thanga Sela's generic mass friendly tune propped up by Shankar Mahadevan's singing and the tune is strictly average one from the composer. Naveen Bass line towards the first interlude is a nice touch from the composer in an otherwise average song. Katravai Patravai is the soundtrack's highlight and the infectious energy along with the whistles easily makes Kaala's Neruppu da. The adrenaline rush around the 'Unnayum Mannayum Vendru Vaa Nee' elevates the track multifold. Arunraja Kamaraj does his best with his sprightly singing and Rajinikanth's dialogues make this one easily the best song in the soundtrack. Kannamma's melody has Santosh Narayanan written all over it and the immersive melody is aced by Pradeep Kumar as always and it's a delight to listen to the singer's improvisations. Vishnu Vijay's pensive flute in the first interlude and the niftly done minimalistic guitar strums set the tone for the song. The tune gets Acapella version by Ananthu sounds much better with the few nicely done touches like whistles on the backdrop of rain splatter sounds and the singer's earnest rendition.

The remaining half of the soundtrack is where Kaala didn't work. Urimayai Meetpom starts well with the resonating vocals of Vijay Prakash but soon the track turns into an average Quawaalli - Gaana mix. Keba's guitar strums have been brilliantly employed amidst the Ganapathy and Venkat's tabla. Another interesting aspect is Arivu's lyrics and it's interesting to analyse with the backdrop of TamilNadu's political scenario. Apart from Karthik Devaraj's haunting synth work and Logan's lyrics, Poraaduvom doesn't make the cut despite Dopeadelicz's rap portions. Theruvilakku is background material which may work well with the visuals but not as a standalone track. Nikkal Nikkal is another track which warrants listen for Logan and Dopeadelicz lyrics while the tune is in Meyaadha Maan's territory. Lyricist Vivek turns into the singer with this song.

Verdict: Santosh Narayanan, once again sticks to the director's requirement without yielding to the Rajini's film. However, the lingering feel of the Kabali's soundscape bogs down the listener's enthusiasm.

My Rating: 8/10

Pick of the Album: Kattravai Pattravai, Kannamma, Semma Weightu

P.S You can listen to the soundtrack in Saavn .  

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