Oru Kalluriyin Kathai Music Review

Oru Kalluriyin Kathai

Yuvan Shankar Raja is on a roll these days. after a sequence of stunning hits, he keeps his good work going with a stunning variety in Oru Kalorien Kathai featuring Arya and Sonia Agrawal in the lead roles.

For this youthful romantic subject, Yuvan has come out with predominantly melodious numbers.

Interestingly, a soft, free-flowing number Kangal Kalangida features three times in the album sung by different singers.

Harish Raghavendra, Kay Kay, Unni Menon, Sujatha among others have sung in the album. Yuvan has certainly lived up to the expectations and no doubt the album would top audio charts.

1) Kadhal Enbathu (Chinmayi, Harish Raghavendra)

With Chinmayi and Harish Raghavendra coming together, the song opens with a lot of promise. Especially Harish with his immaculate voice adds grace and charm. Chinmayi, who is obviously highly talented, adds her own charm to the number. As it goes on, the song gathers pace with beats. It is soft enough to soothe any frazzled nerve.

2) Kangal Kalangida (Karthik)

The song, reminding one of the earlier tunes of Yuvan's father (Illayaraja), begins very briskly and leaves a magical spell on the listeners when it ends. Karthik seems to maturing song after song and this one is an perfect example to it. The pick of the album, surely.

3) Kangal Kandadhu (Kay Kay, Sujatha)

An extension of the previous number. This time Kay Kay has the company of Sujatha. The latter adds the neccessary vigor for the song to make it sound even better.

4) Kangal Kandadhu (Ganga, Ranjith)

After Sujatha and Kay Kay, it's he turn of Ganga and Ranjith to sing the song again. They too have shown the acumen to come up with the goods.

5) Podu (Kay Kay, Ranjith)

The rocking number in the album. Supposedly a song being sung by students in their college campus, it is full of beans and the earthy tune is heightened by the effective use of percussion instruments. Kay Kay and Ranjith show that they are good at mass numbers. Yuvan's orchestration is original.

6) Unakku Endru Oruthi (Unni Menon)

What else but a soft melodious number can one expect when it features Unni Menon. As usual to expectations, Unni Menon does his part well. A brief number in the album.

7) Dhalappa Kattuda (Sriram)

A racy number featuring Sriram. His voice reminds one of Mano in his heydays. Touching the higher pitch with ease, Sriram has done a noteworthy job. This young lad has in him enough to make it big.

8) Geetha Mala (Devan, Ranjith, Sounder Rajan)

A fusion of western peppy tunes and local rustic dappanguthu, it is sure to make it big. It begins with a bang with tharai and thappatai. Watchout for debutant Soundararajan who sings the number with such ease. Equally impressive is Yuvan using the guitar to its optimum.

Raam Music Review

Raam

Yuvan Shankar Raja combines with director Ameer again after Mounam Pesiyadhae for Ram.

The expectations are high since the duo's earlier venture, Mounma Pesiyadhae had topped the audio charts.

Ram starring Jeeva has a total of six numbers besides theme music by Yuvan and interestingly after a long gap K J Yesudoss has rendered his voice for a couple of numbers.

Vijay Yesudass has sung a couple of numbers besides Yuvan Shankar Raja himself has lent his voice for a song.

But for a rap number, all songs in the album are soft and melodious ones with interesting and intelligent instrumentation.

Yuvan who proved his mettle in scoring fast and racy numbers in Manmathan, has shown that he is adept at soul-stirring songs.

1) Aarariraro

A soft and melodious number, the song describes the affection and bondage a mother and her son share. Yesudoss's graceful voice combined with neat lyrics and less instrumentation makes the song a listening pleasure. It is nice to hear the veteran's voice after a long time. Though not in the best of shapes, Yesudoss still retains his essential melody. And that is truly satisfying.

2) Boom Boom

A rap number with fast racy music is Boom Boom. Sung by Jyotsna, Tippu, Yuvan Shankar Raja and a new singer Premgi, Boom Boom is typical in its conception and rendition. There can be hardly any musical surprise in a rap number. This one, too has very little.

3) Manidhan Solkindra

The song may perhaps interest those specializing in music trivia as it features the father and son of duo of Yesudoss and Vijay Yesudoss. It also has Ranjith in between. The number begins slowly but picks up momentum on the way. Describing the mission to be accomplished by the hero in the movie, the song has verses from Bhagwad Geeta in between. Yuvan Shankar has brilliantly blended Kerala instruments like Chenda Melam to add pep to the number.

4) Nizhalinai Nijamum

This song shows why Yuvan is the son of Ilayaraja. The tune, leisurely and laid-back, is almost a throwback to an era gone by when melody ruled the waves. Vijay Yesudoss and Yuvan Shanker Raja, as singers, may be an unlikely combination. But they bring out the essential lilt in the tune.

5) Vidigindra Pozhudhu

Madhumitha is certainly one for the future. Hear her voice and you will understand. Her silken-smooth voice accentuated by the smart instrumentation of Yuvan. The song rings in your ears like a resonant bee. A highlight of the album.


6) Yaaro Arivaal

This number is a seeming an inspiration from Ilayaraja's tune Engae Sellum intha pathaai in Sethu. Sung by K J Yesudass with his son Vijay Yesudass and Ranjith, there is a haunting feel to it. It talks about recondite philosophy and its melody stays with you long after the music is stopped.

Sandai Kozhi Music Review

Sandai Kozhi

1.Ennamo Nadakkirathe (Shaan)

A typical Yuvan Shankar number with lively rhythms and high-pitched voice. It is a youthful number written by Na Muthukumar.Shaan's voice is refreshing. The song picks up speed as it evolves. It is a kind of number that has an instant appeal to the youths.

2.Dhavanipotta Deepavali (Vijay Yesudas, Shreya Ghoshal)

This is again A fusion of folk and western music ---something that was almost patented by Yuvan’s father Ilayaraja. The son shows he is the chip off the old block. With Shreya Ghoshal for company, Vijay Yesudas has done a good job rendering his voice. However one is reminded of the song Theradi Veedhiyil from the movie Run, directed by Lingusamy himself. The banjo and the percussions again take the centre stage here.

3. Gumthalakkadi Gana (Karthik, Ranjith)

As the first line of the song itself shows, this is a racy stuff sure to make it to the top of the audio-charts. Begins as a local 'Ganaa'number, the song goes on to catch a western tune. The highlight of the song is the good lyrics by Na Muthukumar. Describing the mood among students on the farewell day at a college, the song is sure to catch the attention of youths. Karthik is a live wire and Ranjith is an able foil to him.

4. Mundasu Sooriyane (Karthik, Sriram)

Apparently a song describing the rich legacy of a village chieftain played by Raj Kiran in the movie, the song has brisk music with Sriram rendering it with grace with his strong voice. Karthik chips in with his best. Provides a different sound not heard before in Yuvan's music.

5. Ketta Kodukkira Boomi (Jassie Gift, Sujatha, Ganga,Chinmayee)

Perhaps the pick of the album. A racy and pacy number with Jassie Gift at his full-flow, the song is set in a rural milieu and provides Yuvan to try his hand at different instruments. Quite typical to his father, known for his earthy tunes, Yuvan has come out with a song, which not only retains the earthy feel but also the pace.

7G Rainbow Coloney Music Review

7G Rainbow Coloney

“7g, Rainbow colony” is the title of the movie. Isn’t that really different? Selvaraghavan + Yuvan Shankar Raja again join hands in this film after two blockbusters movies of their combination “Thulluvatho Illamai” and “Kadhal konden”. Both the movies as well as the music were smashing hits and obviously it raised lot of expectation from this combo’s next movie which is “7g, Rainbow colony”. The movie comes with the caption “Story of a boy turning to a man” and as usual Yuvan has delivered some youthful and yet meaningful music fitting the theme. In recent times Yuvan was going down with scrappy albums like Ullam, Perazhagan, Ethiri but with this album he is definitely going to reach the top of the ladder again. Na.Muthukumar has written all the songs. The album has totally 10 tracks.

Ninaithu Ninaithu (Singer: Shreya Ghosal)

The song is pathos with simple soulful tune and composition. It sounds like pathos songs of mid 80’s scored by Illayaraja. The usage of violin orchestration in interludes is typical Illayaraja style of scoring. But the usage of solo piano while starting a pathos song is not something done much before and it has a good impact. But the usage of some strings, tabla and the hindustani touch in the tune makes it sound like a Hindi song and further Shreya’s voice which has Hindi influence in pronouncing tamil words. She somehow manages to pronounce Tamil words well. Her powerful sweet voice adds more feel to the song and pours pathos in our soul. The powerful lyric by Na.Muthukumar about pain of separation is the soul of the song.

Kanaa kaanum (Singer: Madhumitha, Haris Raghavendra, and Ustad sulthan khan)

The song has a classical tune with techno beats in the background. Song starts with a Shenoy playing the tune. Madhumitha (who sung “Mudhan mudhalai” in Leysa Leysa) and Haris Raghavendra forms a new pair and they have done a great job. Both of them compete with each other in singing swaras and rendering the emotions through their voice. They sing at various pitch ranges in this song. Sometimes Madhu sounds like harini. Ustad’s alap fits the mood of the song. A running violin orchestration in the second interlude is similar to that of “Malargale” song from “love birds”. The song is an package of emotions delivered well by the tune, composition and the singers.

Naam vayadhukku vandhom (Singers: Unnikrishnan, Yuvan, Shalini, and Ganga)

This is a freak out song like teen boys singing about their joys and girls. The song is rhythm based with techno stuff. The surprise is that it is sung by Unnikrishnan who has a soft voice, often Yuvan tries such things already Yuvan tried the same with Unni for “Senorita” song. The beat loops are the same from start till end but the singing and the lyrics holds your interest. And Yuvan also joins in between. The folk beats are added in the second interlude to create euphoria. The tune is youthful and catchy. Shalini and Ganga do their job to T.

Music of Joy (Theme music, Haris Raghavendra)

I am confused. I don’t understand the purpose of this theme. Yes the music evokes joy that justifies the name of the theme but after few seconds the theme moves to a different style of composition with banjo’s and trumpets playing with clap sounds and the further the theme proceeds like an Irish folk. But a nice attempt, I think the music is better understandable with the visuals. Whatever it is the music is good.

Kan pesum vaarthaigal ( Singer: Karthik )

This song will definitely add to the hit list of Karthik. He elevates the songs with his rendition of voice with full emotions and replicates the confused mood of the boy. The beats are different again and the tune is great. But there is some “sounds like” feel all through the song. The percussion beats are also used in between the electro beats. Yuvan always handles the percussion well (remember “thottu thottu” song) and does in this song also. Different instrument plays the main tune of the song again and again in the prelude and interludes but it doesn’t bore us as tune is good.

Ithu Porkalama? ( Singer: Harish Ragavendra )

This song starts like a rock song but the fusion is different with running violins in between strumming guitars. It has a different tune with usual beats in the background. Haris has done a good job and confirms his place in Tamil film music again. Hope it is the next “Devathaiyai kanden”. The song doesn’t lose the pace with which it starts till the end. But the song ends fastly in 3 minutes.

January matham ( Singer: Matangi, Kunal )

It is a trance number and the beats sounds like that of “Michael Jackson” song. The interludes, the humming, the usage of flute and instruments all gives a arabic feel to the song. Matangi and Kunal have their job well, as it is their usual kind of songs. The tune is catchy. The flute pieces by Naveen fastly flowing at the end are nice.

Walking through the rainbow (Theme music)

This is the music that sounds at the background of the trailers. A theme music with international standards. The theme is well composed, conducted and orchestrated. Starts grandly with percussion strokes in synch plays pleasing flute and bell sounds and then the solo flute takes over continued by piano’s, then chorus moves the theme to a different note. The tune is so simple but great to hear in its different formats of orchestration and again the ending with bell sounds and percussion and the flute is grand and great.

Ninaithu Ninaithu ( Singer: KK )

The male version of the first song. The only difference is the inclusion of a long of violin prelude, which is, absent in Shreya’s version. KK's Voice was just mesmerizing


Between I forgot to mention about a person who equally shares the credit for giving such mind-blowing songs. He is the lyric writer Na.Muthukumar. He has written some meaningful lyrics. The theme is an usual one love, friendship and separation and all usual stuffs but his choice of words though seems to be simple has a good impact when woven with the music and his poetic flow in the language mesmerizes me. As all the songs are situational, the meaning of the lyrics can be appreciated more after watching the celluloid versions of the songs. I would say his lyrics are the true soul of the songs. He has a bright future. The two versions of “Ninaithu ninaithu” song with slight modification in lyrics are evident of his skills. This song is a lyrical treat in this album.

Aethiree Music Review

Aethiree

"Podu Nanba" by Karthik-

. It has a catchy tune with some good lyrics at places. The song is penned by Na.Muthukumar. But somehow this song lacks the enthu and the feel, the situation is supposed to give.

"Tamilnaatu" by Thippu and Shalini-

. This song has Kabilan's lyrics and easily gets into the listener by its easy flowing tune. Shalini sings in a stylish slang. The charanam parts strongly resemble the Vidhyasagar's "Mainaave Mainaave" tune from the movie "Thithikudhe". Yuvan should have avoided this.

"Saithaane Saithaane"

- Only Shrilekha Parthasarathy's name features in the singer's credit. Male voice sounds like Shankar Mahadevan. It has lyrics by Pa.Vijay. Following the horrific trend of calling the loved one as "Kaadhal Pisaasu","Azhagaana Raatchasi" and "Azhagiya Asuraa", now it's the turn of Satan. God Save Tamil lyricists!!!. The song reminds us of the fast paced tunes by Sirpi or Karthikraja that usually feature in Sundar C's movies.

"Bottle Mani" by Premji

- A good effort by Yuvan, though Rehman has already done this in "Baba" Rap. The bit song is so electrifying and catchy. Hats off to Premji for his wonderful rendering.

"Mudhanmudhalaaga" by Hariharan

.This song with lyrics by Victordoss is the pick of the album. Hariharan brings out the pain in love in his voice modulations. The song is so attractive and gets into the listener on first listening itself. Lyrics are notable in the charanam parts.

"Ichu thariyaa" by Shankar Mahadevan and Srivarthini

. Won't Pa.Vijay stop repeating his lines? Similar lines were the beginner for a song in the super hit movie "Run". Here with Maddy on the lead role and by the same lyricist, why do they repeat the lines? Why not coming out with some good poetic and innovative thinking? This song is an average one and the charanam part is better than the pallavi.

"Kaadhal vandhu" by Ranjith and Sujatha.

Wow! a breeze that fondles you amidst the twisters. Kaalidasan has written some poetic lines. A beautiful melody that mesmerizes the listener. Yuvan has proved once again that he is strong in composing melodies than fast numbers.

Manmathan Music Review

Manmathan

So has Yuvan struck gold with Manmadhan?? The answer is YES. The album has all kinds of songs like techno stuff, melody and gana type songs that will quench listener's thirst.

Thathai Thathai
Clinton, Blaaze, Silambarasan and Vasundara Das

Blaaze who is frequent in A.R.Rahman albums has collabrated with yuvan for the first time.

Infact this is the first time he is singing for a non a r rahman album..(though Shaan's Album Akshar is a exception).

The song starts with Blaaze's rap like the title track of New and the rap piece is funky with foot tapping beats..The prelude is extremely catchy and this track will be a winner.

The lyrics are ok,overall a nice job by Yuvan and well supported by Simbu,Clinton and Vasundra..

Manmadhane
Sadhna Sargam

This song reminds us of Simbu starring Chanakya song but anyway a nice melody especially the prelude is soothing.

Though the song wont become craze it will be appreciated when seen on screen, lyrics by snehan(of kalayanam tha kattikitu oodi poolama fame) does a fair job. Sadhna lends her voice well.

Oh Mahire
Anushka of Viva fame

Wow!! Udit narayanan has finally got some competition. Anshuka apart from spoiling the song she has Damaged Tamil through her horrible pronunciation.

This one is Yuvan's favourite song, as he says. But one cannot deny the fact that this song is extremely peppy and foot tapping number..

Yuvan has used a interesting loop when the song starts and also use of various filters (gapper and snipper) especially to the word mahi re in the end is worth mentioning.

Lyrics by NA Muthukumar are worse, think twice before playing this song when elders are around On the whole youngsters will like this song.

Vanamunna
Shankar Mahadevan,Sreeram

This song is a typical Gana and “Dapankoothu” type song. The lyrics by NA Muthukumar is good(for a change). This one has comical lyrics that might bring a smile to the viewers..Shankar Mahadevan as usual is great and sreeram also done a good job.

Enn Aasa Mythiliay
Silabarasan,Suchithra

Why should Yuvan remix old songs??..when he is capable of delivering good songs?
he has remixed Simbu's Father's song mythily enna kaadhali this one is a big Hit with a equally Good lyric from PA Vijay.


Kadhal Valathein
Kay Kay

One of the BEST tracks in the album...it has some nice melody with soulful renderation from Kay Kay. NA Muthukumar has penned the song nicely..

Yuvan has composed brilliantly and the pitch of the song also varies often and Kay Kay has complemented it by his wonderful vocal talents. On the whole a nice track.

Kadhal Konden Music Review

Kadhal Konden

"Kaadhal kondaen" is the second venture of the "Thulluvatho Ilamai" team, who made everyone raise their eyebrows by their trendsetter, blockbuster film produced in shoestring budget. Yuvan's youthful music was one of the main reasons for the success of the film and here too, Yuvan's involvement is apparent. Fivestar audio has released this album at a lowprice and it's already selling like hotcakes.

The album begins with "Devadaiyai Kandaen" beautifully rendered by Harish Ragavendra.The song is penned by Na.Muthukumar. This is a very catchy number which will get on you on first listening itself. After seeing his girl, the boy adores her and explains the reactions she had caused in him. Harish's voice is very charming and the slight nasalization adds to the feel of the song. This is sure to be a chart buster and is the pick of the album.

Next comes "Manasu rendum" sung by Shankar Mahadevan and lyrics by Pazhanibarathi. Nowadays Shankar Mahadevan's voice features in every album of Yuvan. Here too he has done a good job. He strains a bit to imitate Yuvan's way of singing at places. The charanam part of the song is more interesting and enjoyable.

Next comes a cool melody which is a piece of cake for Yuvan. "Nenjodu" by Sujatha and UnniKrishnan takes off with cool piano and guitar bits and the songs is sure to steal many hearts. After a long time, we get to hear the mesmerising voices of Unni krishnan and Sujatha in a song.

"Kaadhal kaadhal" by Vijay Yesudas and easy lyrics by Pazhanibarathi. Once Ilaiyaraja and K.J.Jesudas combo ruled the tamil film music and gave some unforgettable numbers and now their kids are doing the same here. The song is a peppy one which is sung effortlessly by Vijay Yesudas. His voice is very much under his control that it easily soars to high pitch and comes down casually.

"Thottu Thottu" again by Harish Ragavendra is a variety song with haunting interludes and beautiful charanam part. Then comes the theme music of the album which resembles interludes from "Poi solla" song from April Mathathil, played in fast tempo.

"18 vayadhil" by Yuvan shankar begins with the beats which will remind you of the FTV style Bailamore song in "Kaadhal Virus".

The recording quality is amazingly good compared to other recent Yuvan's albums. Thank God! none of the singers are from North and they don't mince over poor tamil. Every month, a Yuvan's album gets released and still he strives hard to maintain his quality. , he is sure to be the number one in TFM soon.

Pop Carn Music Review

Pop Carn

Ever since I heard that "PopCarn" had music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, I've been looking forward to the album. It's an album that's supposed to have Eastern-Western fusion, and I thought if there's any music director who could do that theme well, it's YSR.

And on several levels, several songs in "PopCarn" satisfy. "Kaadhalaagi Kaninthathu" is no doubt one of the best songs I've heard in a very long time.

And as a whole, the album is very good. Unfortunately, "PopCarn" does not meet the (possibly unfair) very high standards I set for it. It's an album I like a great deal, and already have listened to many many times, but it's not excellent. It's no "Nandhaa," for example.

So it's a great album, just not a historic one.



1. Amma Inga Vaa.

Oh why, Yuvan? Why? Why do you have to write such soft melodious music, and when you have some okay lyrics to go with it, why would you give that song to someone with an unmelodious voice like Nasser? This is a good song -- except for Nasser. His voice just isn't suited for singing, I'm sorry. He wrecks the song and really brings it down. This is a: Between a Mediocre and a Nice.

2. Antha Seema Durai.

The song starts as a nice village song with something to say. But then the REAL song starts and what we have is the usual dappaanguthu folk love song with dumb lyrics. It's not bad; it's just not my kind of song. This album is not meeting my expectations AT ALL yet. It's a: Nice.

3. Kaadhalaagi Kaninthathu.

Listening to the other songs, I was bored by "PopCarn." And then, I put in this song, and my God -- I sat rapt, hooked on every word. What else can I say? Excellent lyrics, excellent music (which build slowly to a heck of a climax as the song progresses), and excellent singing by SPB; this song is, simply speaking, another feather in his cap. It's just beautiful, and is probably the song I most like released in recent times. Just beautiful. Best song of the album? Almost certainly. I can't wait to see this one picturized. Excellent.

4. Kaneeyan Ponkundraan.

And here we have a semi-Carnatic semi-Western number with some very interesting lyrics. The song is about how all the songs of the world are, in the end, the same. It's a very good (if not likely to be popular) number, and even involves a duel between a mridangam and a Carnatic vocalist. However, the worst part is that at the end of the song, the functional Carnatic music gives way to folk, and the lines "Bompuchukkum Bompuchukkum," and nonsense like this. Yuvan, the song's pretty good until the end, and then it's not. Very Nice.

5. Theme Music.

Some nice music here for the theme. It's around two-and-a-half minutes long of instrumentals. Some very soft nice stuff that was good for the ear. However, nothing spectacular, and somehow, there doesn't seem to be a perfect line of continuity through the music; it seems more like a collection of different music than one musical piece. Nice.

6. Naan Vachaen Laysaa.

And what would a modern music album be without at least one suggestive slightly raunchy song? "Naan Vachaen Laysaa" fills that role in this album. It's got pretty good music, okay lyrics, and good singing by the two leads. It's not going down as one of my favorites, but it's all right. Between a Nice and a Very Nice.

7. Poovellaam Paaraattum.

Some new innovative music, a great beat, great singing, and some okay lyrics (though sometimes they get really funny -- "Boys and girls, neettunga / Old ways-kku tata ... / Oh white folks, naamellaam / Oh singing stars-thaan"). This has a great beat, though, and is very danceable. This one's a: Very Nice.