Va Quarter Cutting - Music Review

Thediye thediye (though reported to be a lifted one here) is the pick of the album. It has a tune that sits comfortably in your ears and takes you with it so beautifully. More than the tune and orchestration, it is the lyrics that blew me away. Special mention to Kumararaja (Director of yet-to-be released ‘Aaranya Kaandam’). Andrea Jermiah has sung it well except for 'ல' ,'ள' massacre. The beauty of the song lies in its structure and the theme of it. The song has no regular Pallavi-Charanam structure. It has two parts, first half followed by an interlude which is followed by the second half. First half expresses the disappointments faced by the girl in searching her destination (a boy friend??) while the second half expresses the happiness as the search ends positively. I’m quoting a sample of the lyrics in this song.

First half disappointment:

வந்தும் வராமல் போகும்,

இரண்டாம் தும்மல், - போல் ஏய்த்திடும்,

என் Luck-உம் ஏமாற்றியே போகும்

Second half happiness:

கண்ணால் கண்டாலே போதும், கொட்டாவி போலே,

ஒட்டிக் கொள்ளும், என் ஆனந்தம் தொற்றிக்கொள்ளும்

Isn’t that so beautiful?? I loved it.

Unnai Kan theduthe that starts like a remix soon gets its own form. The orchestration is superb and the lyrics are very funny.

Saarpu saarpu ji is a song that stands out mainly for the ROTFL type lyrics and the rendition. If this song rings a bell when you listen to it, then it should be the Hindi song ‘emosanal atyachar’ from Dev D. Yes, the song does resemble this hindi number in some places.

‘Saudi Baasha’ is the only song that scores low marks in this album. There is nothing great that could impress me. May be I should give it some time.

G V Prakash Kumar scores a distinction for Va Quarter Cutting album. An entertaining album that is close to perfect.

Regards,

Vinith....

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Yuvan's Boss engira Baskaran - Music review

Just before we could finish enjoying the songs of Naan Mahan Alla, we have got the next album from Yuvan. Oh man! He is like a machine. Churning out album after album. So quick and fast. Way to go yuvan! His latest album Boss Engira Bhaskaran is however a mediocre album.

'Yaar indha pen thaan' is the pick of the album. A scintillating melody with lovely interludes and feel good lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. Haricharan gives the best when it comes to this kind of romantic melodies. He does it again. Tamil audience may get ready for another 'Thuli thuli'.

'Thathi thavum paper' is a song which Yuvan usually reserves for himself. This time, he has handed over the job to talented Karthi, who has done a good job. Despite the impeccable orchestration with lovely sax interludes, the song fails to instantly catch you, coz of the weak lyrics. Lyrics are pretty average and dud.

Ayile ayile (ilo iloo) is just another passable track while the other two tracks 'Mama mama' and the title song 'ada boss bossu' are of run-of-the-mill standard.

Overall, I personally rate Boss Enkira Baskaran above the team's last album "Siva Manasula Sakthi". Yar intha pen is enough to fight against all the songs in SMS. ;-)

Regards,
Vinith

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Kalavaani - Movie review

It is really a tough job for a debutant director to make an impressing movie with less popular star-cast, average music. Director Sarkkunam (Sargunam), does it well in his Kalavaani. Kalavani is a clean entertainer that can be enjoyed with whole family.

The script is all about a guy who falls in love with a girl from the next village. Both villages suffer from age-old enmity. Even we have seen this story umpteen times, what makes it worthy is the treatment and characterization.

Treatment: Crisp, clean, not dragging.

Characterization:

Making a village story (that too two villages) with limited characters is not an easy job. Most of Tamil Villages stories revolve around so many characters such as uncles, great grandparents, cousins, etc etc. Kalavaani forgoes that. I should give full marks for the director for using limited no of characters.

Saranya gets 200 Marks for her performance as sweet, innocent mom, which she usually does it with perfection. Saranya is indispensable when it comes to Mother roles. It is highly impossible to imagine someone else in her role.

Secondly, heroine's brother (New face?). He impresses with a unique body language and dialogue delivery which is quite natural. He gets 100 Marks.

Vimal, as Arikki @ Arivazhagan, has done his part well. Only thing is, few dialogues reminded me of Paruthiveeran. Oviya, has done a fabulous job. Her acting as a girl hailing from a village is so apt.

Then Kanja Karuppu as Mr. Panchayathu, who gets trapped in the plans of Vimal gang. Noteworthy performance from Ganja Karuppu after a long time.

Friends of Arivazhagan have pulled off an excellent performance. One scene that had the whole theater in splits is "Arivazhagan. Mr. Arivazhagan". OMG!

Cinematography: Excellent. Green Paddy fields have been shot so beautifully.

Music: SS Kumaran has done a better job in Background score in first half while songs are big miss. Oru Murai song works because of the picturization and "dumma dumma" hook!

Overall: A perfect movie for family audience. Do not miss it.

Regards,
Vinith...

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Nan Mahan Alla by Yuvan

One of the much awaited albums of the year. Nan Mahan Alla. Karthi-Yuvan, the magical combo of "Paiya" is back

There are only four songs in the album, plus a second version of Va Va nilava, which is as same as the first version.

Hyper catchy "Va Va Nilva" will go well with the audience. A nice song with poetic lyrics and flute interludes. Can't wait to see the picturization. Kids' chorus add a special charm at the end.

Even though parts of orchestration in "Oru Maalai neram" is inspired from Masakkali (Delhi 6, AR Rahman), the song doesn't fail to impress you. A lovable duet, grows better after few listens. Javed Ali and Shilpa being the wrong choices especially Shilpa's rendition is soulless.

Yuvan's innovation comes to the fore with "Iragai Pole". A trendy song with thumping orchestration. It's high time Yuvan stops using the "Auto Tune" which plays the spoilsport.

Madhu Balakrishnan replaces Ilaiyaraja in "Theivam illai" who is Yuvan's regular choice to sing pathos. A passable track with noteworthy lyrics by Yuga Barathi.

Overall, Yuvan never ceases to surprise us with trendy music. Last time it was "Oh Shala" in Kadhal solla vandhen and this time it is "Iragai Pole". Three out of four songs get distinction marks. Nan Mahan Alla is said to be an intense thriller. Songs will gel well with the script.

Regards

Vinith...

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