Sunday, November 24, 2019

Weekly Earworms - Week 8 (24/11/2019)

Weekly Earworms - Week 8 (24/11/2019)

Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae (Tamil): Ghibran: Murada Murada: Murada Murada is Ghibran following Harris Jayaraj way with respect to the tune as well as arrangements. He ropes in Bombay Jayashree and it accentuates the Harris Jayaraj feel further. Viveka's lyrics are strictly generic, however, the lead singer makes it work with her magical voice.

Mamangam (Malayalam): M Jayachandran: Lullaby: The another Bombay Jayashree song of this week is composed by Jayachandran for Mamangam. The tune has nothing special to offer but Bombay Jayashree owns the song. The tune reminds me of another Lullaby song crooned by the same singer for Imman's Thavazhndidum Thangapoove from Veera Sivaji.

Oh My Kadavule (Tamil): Leon James: Haiyo Haiyo: Apart from the Ko Sesha's tedious lyrics invoking Jilebi and other assorted stuff, the track is a fun listen for the large part mainly because of  Leon James's carefree tune which one can easily associate with the composer.

Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu (Tamil): Tenma : Neduvazhi: Neduvazhi pathos tune is tailor-made for Yuvan but Tenam ropes in Vignesh Ishwar to croon the pathos where Uma Devi's lyrics indicates the mind of the son who missed his father.


Vaanam Kottatum (Tamil): Sid Sriram: Easy come Easy go: Sid Sriram does it better in the second track for Vaanam Kottatum. This track also treads along the familiar territory for the singer and the non- structural tune works to its favour. Sid Sriram's is magnificent in the 'Kattipottu Vaika Yaarumilla phrase' and the title hook is an undeniably catchy one from the composer.

Puzhikkadan (Malayalam): Ranjith Meleppat: Nakshatram: Though Nakshatram didn't match the album's first single Ponveyilin, the exuberant track is a listenable follow up from Ranjith Meleppat. The song features the deft usage of Berny PJ's mandolin while KS Harishankar easily sails off the relatable tune.

Psycho (Tamil): Ilayaraja: Unna Nenachu: Ilayaraja hits it right out of the park in the first single for Mysskin's Psycho. Sid Sriram sticks to the Raja's composition and the track is largely different from the tracks sung by the singer for the other composers. Raja kept the arrangements minimal with lovely play between guitar and keys. The charanam is a stunner and the second interlude proves that Raja continues to churn out brilliant emotional pieces with violins.


Ahimsa (English/Tamil): U2-AR Rahman: U2 collaborated with Rahman for the Ahimsa track after their last released single Songs of Experience in 2017. Ahimsa is the anthemic Pop song and Bono owns the song with his rendition while Rahman kicks spectacularly with the title hook. Khatija Rahman croons the two verses of Tirukkural on Non-violence.

Parari (Telugu): Mahith Narayan: Siggu Siggu: Though the other songs in the soundtrack can be totally skipped, Mahith scores in the lovely semi-classical Siggu Siggu. The track easily reminds me of the Krishna Vamsi's Chandamama soundtrack. Sunitha and Yazin  Nizar are splendid with their rendition.

Pick of the week: Unna Nenachu, Easy come Easy go


Saturday, November 9, 2019

Weekly Earworms - Week 7 (09/11/2019)

Weekly Earworms - Week 7 (09/11/2019)

Musically not a great week, but Suresh Bobili's Mouna Hridaya Ragame stands out.

Oh my Kadavule (Tamil): Leon James: Friendship Anthem: Friendship anthem ticks off every element of Leon James soundtrack, easily accessible tune with the breezy guitar-laden background taken care by Keba Jeremiah. Leon James ropes in Anirudh Ravichander and he aces the tune with ease despite Ko Sesha's pedestrian lyrics.

Thipparaa Meesam (Telugu): Suresh Bobili: Mouna Hridaya Ragame: Mouna Hridaya Ragame is an enticing composition which borders on the classical, as well as Ranjani's vocals, gives a folk touch to the composition. Suresh Bobili does extremely well in terms of arrangements especially Arun Chiluvuri's live guitar stands out. Suresh Bobili easily delivers in another melody track Radha Ramanam also where the dubstep background blends well with the Sandaliya's violin solos.

Dabangg 3 (Hindi): Sajid Wajid: Naina Lade: Sajid -Wajid tries to recreate the magic of the Tere Mast Mast Do nain with Javed Ali behind the mic and the composer duo easily manages to impress again. Thanks to the simple gorgeous melody and the arresting vocals by Javed Ali.

Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale (Tamil): Ghibran: I want a girl: The EDM track with the synth sounds starts well but the lyrics in the second half sounds to be force-fitted to the tune and the track fizzles out too early. Anirudh sails off through the tune with his colloquial rendition but the track lacks the nuances of Ghibran's composition. 

Pick of the week: Mouna Hridaya Ragame

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Weekly Earworms - Week 6 (03/11/2019)

Weekly Earworms - Week 6 (03/11/2019):

Musically lacklustre week. Thanks to M Jayachandran for the splendid Mukkuthi song.

Drive (Hindi): Tanishq Bagchi: Makhna: Tanishq Bagchi conceives an addictive Makhna where Asees Kaur's singing is the song's highlight while the composer brilliantly tweaked the Mast Kalandar vibe for the Pallavi portions. Main choda Aayi Ghar Baart Mera hook is insanely groovy one from the composer which makes this song easy earworm.

Ujda Chaman (Hindi): Gourov-Roshin: Chand Nikla: Chand Nikla is undeniably rides on the well established Punjabi dance track but Divya Kumar's vocals make the difference.  The composer Duo kept the arrangements minimal and ensured that the track is adequately engaging until it lasts. The remaining tracks from the album are total meh.

Raahu (Telugu): Praveen Lakkaraju: Emo Emo: Sid Sriram continues to rule the Telugu music scene and Praveen Lakkaraju's composition for Emo Emo also works comfortably especially with the violin solos in the arrangements stand out. Sid Sriram takes care of the tune with his likeable rendition. 

Mamangam (Malayalam): M Jayachandran: Mukkuthi: M Jayachadran is another composer similar to Bijibal who has the knack to create old world charm in their music. Shreya Goshal's saccharine filled vocal is enough for the listeners to fall in love with this beautiful song.

Pick of the week: Mukkuthi