Vel music Review

Vel

After a long wait we get to hear songs of a Surya movie, the last time was the memorable Silunnu Oru Kadhal. This one is from a new combination trio of Surya, Hari and Yuvan. Be ready to be hit by a medley of folk numbers since the movie typical of Hari’s is set in rural milieu.

Ottraikannalae - Haricharan, Sucharitha. Lyrics - Hari

A song, that talks about the hero falling in love. A fast number spruced up by some simple rhythmic beats and straight forward lyrics. Quiet a trendy track with interesting instrumentation by Yuvan. Good scope for some exotic camera work. Possibly the one reserved for the lead pair’s Switzerland trip. Haricharan makes the most of the chance.

Kovakkare kiliye – Tippu, Sujatha. Lyrics - Na.Muthukumar

Another song that talks about trying to cajole a frustrated girl. Tippu as usual does a good job, though is in the danger of becoming too repetitive with such type of numbers. Sujatha's voice is refreshing but the beats don't seem to catch on. The use of stringed instruments and nadhaswaram in between does lend a different flavor. Has the potential to grow on the listener.

Indha Ooril - Shankar Mahadevan. Lyrics - Na.Muthukumar

A typical intro song with heavy percussions, a dominant udukai, a folk tune fused with some electric guitar pieces and Shankar Mahadevan to render it. As clichéd a song you can get. Shankar has now done this for every actor possible in the industry. One of the talented singers in the country, hope he shows more discretion in choosing songs from now on. Masses might take a liking to it, but what’s the point in churning out the same kind of songs over and over.

Aayiram Jannal - Vadivelu, Ragul, Premji. Lyrics - Na.Muthukumar

Seems to be a song sung by Surya, on the happy joint family and its constituents interlaced with comical lines rendered by Vadivel. Orchestration seems to be mish mash of wind instruments and folk beats. The lead singer Ragul has done his best. With some interesting lyrics, the song will depend on its choreography to take off. Nevertheless a good attempt.

Thoppul Kodi - Sriram. Lyrics - Hari

A two minute song, sung by the hero, on being neglected by his mother. There is also reference to tussle between the twin brothers. The only slow number in the film, Yuvan reminds you of his dad's legendary melodies. A sad song with native touch to it though sounds a little old fashioned on the flip side. Bolstered by Sriram, the song makes for good hearing nonetheless.

Onnappola - Shankar Mahadevan, Srilekha. Lyrics - Na.Muthukumar

A run-of-the-mill Hari song targeted at the masses. Nothing different to offer, will definitely depend on visuals to save itself. Another kuthu song from Shankar Mahadevan. Not much to write home about.

Tamizh M.A Music Review

Tamizh M.A

After 3 continuous good albums (Satham Podathey, Thottal Poo Malarum, Kannamoochi Enada) now yuvan comes up with a sparkling album. When I listened a song of Tamil MA in BIG FM, I stunned because that song was pretty innovative and different. On next day BIG music released this album but I wonder where they released?, in venus planet? Because, even after 3 days of audio release, I couldn’t able to get a CD even from Chennai’s famous outlets such as music world, landmark, odyssey. Now I’ve downloaded songs from a site. BIG Music should think about proper distribution.

Tamil M.A music review

Coming back to soundtrack. We can’t say there was expectation on this album. But it is wonderful experience to hear such brilliant composition without expectation. Lyrics are penned with simple words but amazing and give perfect shapes to songs where music composition is soul. I don’t know who is the lyricists but hope Na. Muthukumar one among them.

Para Para Pattampoochi is fantastically sung by Rahul who has voice quite similiar to Vijay Jesudas. Its just a dazzling track where splendit rthym, soft voice, good lyrics handshake together. Like his father yuvan used violin layer well in background. It seems yuvan like voice echo effect and here and there he used echo which adds some attraction. Singer Rahul deserves well to mention his name. It is his debug song?. My favourite line - “Kanneerai thudaikum viralukku manam yengi kidakkuthey”.

Paravaiyin Kootil starts with hero’s and herione’s dialogs with left and right channels respectively. Singer Ilaiyaraja is main plus of this melting soft song. His voice suits the mood perfectly. This track sounds like a matured composition for a happening good thing after a series of sad things in life. Atleast the hero starts to believe in life. Yuvan has given better rhtym and ludes especially the dazzling first interlude. It is suitable to say “What a lyrics”. From lyrics - “For the first time I love to live, saw light, flower blossoms, dream come true, air comes”.

If a drinken, drug-induced, mournful, very angry at the same time well knowledged person sing a song how it will be?. The answer is Innum Oor Iravu sung by music director himself. His voice is very well suited to the situation and the singing style is quite different. I would say this is the most innovative song of year 2007 so far. It is very rare to come this type of song in tamil film music. Terrific lyrics, terrific composition elevates this song to a new height. The stanza comes after jeeva’s drug/sivapAnam dialog with “lord siva” music mixing is tremendous. We can realize the hero’s feeling when he sing “Poi pArka yarum illai, Poi pArkkavum yArum illai”. I guess this unusual tune was made for written lyrics atleast for saranam

Next music director yuvan come as a singer in Unakkagathanae song. Hero glorifies his lover in this song which sounds something similar to his brother Karthik Raja’s composition in style. Simple and good song with good lyrics again. The violin piece as background rhtym is nice.


Vazhkai Enbathu is very different and hardcore stuff from yuvan.The insects flying sounds starts this songs well. Shankar Mahadevan’s vocal somewhat suits the mood and this song sounds like Raam’s “Manithan solkinra” and Pithamahan’s “Adada” songs.

It is hard to select best song of this album. Eventhough Innum oor iravu, Para para pattampoochi, Paravaiyin songs are equally very good, the rare Paravaiyin is my pick of this album because its Sheer Melody

Kannamoochi Yenada Music Review

Kannamoochi Yenada

Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed some wonderful tunes for the Priya V.'s film Kannaamoochi Enadaa. Thamarai's lyrics are a musical treat.

The film stars Sathyaraj, Radikaa, Prithviraj, Sandya and Sripriya.

Megam Megam

It is my second pick of this album and will attract listeners even at first time itself. It is natural for those liked KNM’s merke merka song to expect the same type of song and this track is. Haricharan and female singer Shweta has sung well in this peppy song. When I listening this song, I guessed Shweta is veteran singer Sujatha’s daughter and yes it is correct. Welcome Shweta.

Kannaamoochi aattam

The popular wedding 'oonjal' song, 'Kannoonjal aadi', is used cleverly in this title track. This fusion of Indian and Western music is interesting. The English lyrics infused with Carnatic aalapnas are a treat. Dr. Narayana's classical rendition works well with Sriram's westernised singing. Sainthavi and Prasanna ably support the song.

Sanjaram Seiyum Kangal

It is ultimately my pick of this album. It is rare to see Shankar Mahadevan in such type of superb melody. Surprisingly Madusree did not irritate me like some other her previous attempt in tamil. Yuvan Shankar Raja did experimentation and I would say he immensely achieved to deliver. Undoubtedly, one of the best songs of 2007 .

Andru Vandhadhum

A westernised composition, the track has a jazz feel. Yuvan has generously used the saxophone, drums and chorus. It is an interesting take on the yesteryear song, 'Andru Vandhadhum Idhe Nila' composed by K.V. Mahadevan, sung by T.M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela.

Putham Pudhu Kathu

It is sung by Vijay Jesudas and Shankar Mahadevan. Even though it is not best, we can enjoy this song and can like more with fitting visuals. It has appreciable usage of Indian intruments.

Thottal Poo Malarum Music Review

Thottal Poo Malarum

Director P Vaasu and acclaimed music composer Ilayaraja combine had delivered several musical hits in Tamil cinema. Now Vaasu teams up with maestro Ilayaraja's son Yuvan Shankar Raja to repeat the magic. Thottal Poo Malarum, which marks the debut of Vaasu's son Sakthi, has musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Quite appropriate to the title, the album has half-a-dozen youthful melodies, penned by Vaalee and Snehan.

Yuvan, who is on a high after several hits in the recent past, has carried on his good work. The album has catchy musical score and engrossing numbers. Vaasu knows the knack of extracting the best from his music composers. He has done the job yet again bringing out the best from Yuvan. Yuvan's right choice of singers and good use of stringed instruments works wonders. An album worth listening to is Thottal Poo Malarum.

Arabu Naade (Haricharan, Yuvan Shankar Raja)

A smart beginning by Yuvan Shankar. A romantic melody that begins with Hindi verses describing a youth's love. Yuvan Shankar has rendered his voice for the song which flows smooth on the ears. While Haricharan sings on a steady note, Yuvan chips in with rap in the interlude. The chorus is also too good. Soft sounds, smooth tune make up the number.

Vittal Suriyanai (Ranjith, Yuvan Shankar Raja)

It's like a taking a journey in Michael Schumacher's Ferrari for a lap. It is a racy number with heavy instruments and an open throated voice of Ranjith. Sure to feature in the dance floors, the peppy beats by Yuvan Shankar does the trick in the number. Yuvan has proved his mastery in coming up with westernized racy numbers in the recent past. This song goes on to re-establish his credentials.

Valaiyal Karangalai (Vijay Yesudas)

With Vijay Yesudas around, one can certainly vouch for a soft romantic melody. No different is this song. A fusion of classical and western acoustic, it is indeed the pick of the album. The consistent use of mridangam all through the song creates a fresh feel. Vijay Yesudass' voice coupled with the orchestration is a delight to listen to.

Ennai Pidicha (Haricharan, Binny Krishna Kumar)

Yuvan seems to be inspired by the Punjabi folk numbers. The romantic duet seems to be a rehash of few Punjabi Bhangra songs. What makes the song click is Yuvan's shrewd use of rap in the interludes. Haricharan is at his usual best. Binny Krishna Kumar, who swayed all hearts rendering Ra Ra in Chandramukhi, has sung a racy number here. Sure to delight front-benchers.

Vaadi Vambu Pennae (Sujatha)

A feel-good song in the album. Begins with a soft chorus, the song gathers momentum as it progresses. The Anglican way of rendering by Sujatha coupled with earthy musical instruments is a rare combination providing delight to the listeners. The lyrics are not overshadowed by the music. Vaalee's lyrics deserve a special mention.

Kadatharen Unnai (Rahul, Saindhavi)

It has become a must to have at least one 'kuthu' song in every album these days. Yuvan is no different. The young music composer has come up with a typical mass song which has peppy beats, racy tune and lyrics which are pedestrian. Call it commercial compulsions. Yuvan has however managed to stamp his class using different music to come up with new sounds in the interludes.

Satham Podathey Music Review

Satham Podathey

Yuvan shankar Raja and director Vasanth got together to render an audio hit in Povellam Kettupaar. After a brief interval, the duo comes together for Sathum podaathay.

Call it a musical delight for the young Yuvan has come up with a mix of classical and hip hop songs in the album. Each song is different from the other. The shrewd use of instruments to produce a different sound and good harmony makes the album click.

Na Muthukumar's catchy lyrics have not been overshadowed by a racy instrumentation of Yuvan, whose choice of singers deserves a special mention. The likes of Adnan Sami, Viva Girls, Shreya Ghosal and Sudha Raghunathan have rendered their voice in the album.

Watch out for Sudha's song for Yuvan has managed to bring out the 'Britney Spears' from the classical vocalist.

Azhagu Kutti Chellam (Shankar Mahadevan)

With Shankar Mahadevan around, there is no dearth for energy in the song. A romantic number, where the hero describes his love for a girl, is very catchy. The 'Aalap' in the interlude and the good use of 'dholaks' gives the song a different feel. Though begins on a hurried note, the song settles down to catch a good rhythm.

O Kadhal (Yuvanshankar, Adnan Sami)

Rendering a song in every album of his is Yuvan. This time, he teams up with Adnan Sami for an energetic song that is inspired by a western rap. An intelligent Yuvan has ensured that Adnan Sami dominate the vocal, while he just plays a second fiddle. The music composer has tried a fusion between rural folk and the western rap in the middle and Adnan Sami with his usual improvisations adds sheen to it. The lyrics are simple and straightforward. Muthukumar describes the changes a youth, who is bitten by the love bug, undergoes.

Pesugiren (Viva Girls)

Known for their racy audio albums are the Viva Girls. Yuvan for the first time has opted a music band to sing a song for a film. Quite interestingly, the Viva Girls have got together to render not a fast number, but a soft and a melodious numbers where there is very less instruments accompanying the vocals. It is a soft number with trumpets and a set rhythm being used by Yuvan. The output is amazing for the song is rendered in open throat by the vocalists. Somewhere in the song, Yuvan reminds one of Rahman.

Entha Kuthirayil (Rahul Nambiar, Shreya Ghosal)

A perfect number for music-lovers, keeping in tune with the latest trend, the music composer has come good with a tune that has a right mix of melody and racy elements laced all through the song. Begins on a slow note, the song gathers momentum as it progresses. The stringed instruments are used now and then with a strong chorus accompanying the music. Considering a singer from Bollywood, Shreya Ghosal's Tamil pronunciation deserves a mention, while Rahul Nambiar chips in with his husky voice.

Kadhal Periyadha (Sudha Raghunathan)

Making a name for herself as a classical singer is Sudha Raghunathan. But the ace-Classical vocalist has taken a different path in the song. The 'Britney Spears' in Sudha Raghunathan has surfaced. It is a stylish song with peppy beats and western acoustics accompanying it. Sudha Raghunathan renders it with élan and elegance. The 'Bhangra' beats in between and a westernized chorus takes us to different world. She has proved that for a seasoned singer nothing is difficult.

Chennai - 600028 Music Review

Chennai - 600028

Yuvan symbolizes the music of the Generation Next. He has caught the imagination of young music-lovers as his mastery over western lilts and rhythms is now well established.

Living up to his reputation is the young music director in Chennai – 6000028. He has come up with ten songs which are sure to catch the imagination of the younger generation.

The colloquial lyrics, peppy instrumentation and good harmony make the songs click. Apart from Shankar Mahadevan, S P Balasubramanyam and Chitra, Yuvan has opted for young and enthusiastic singers for the album and it is evident from the end product.

Besides penning a lyric for a song on friendship, Yuvan himself has sung a couple of numbers.

Both the producer (S P Charan) and the director (Venkat Prabhu) are steeped in musical traditions of Tamil cinema. Teaming up with Yuvan, they have come out with a rocking album.

The lyrics by Na Muthukumar, Gangai Amaren also carry a bespoke youthful exuberance.

Listen to them and fall in love with them immediately.

Ennamo (Anoushka)

A perfect beginning. A typical Yuvan song which begins in the form of a jingle and gathers momentum as it progresses. Set in the form of a western rap, the song is dominated by soft use of guitar and flute. Anoushka rendering in an Anglican accent works wonders. The song is like a hot pizza topped up with sweet sauce. Sure to be lapped up by the youth. Is this Anoushka the daughter of Pandit Ravishankar?

Ulle Vaa (Yuvan Shankar Raja, Funky Sathya)

Seemingly influenced by the likes of Backstreet Boys, Yuvan has used all the rhythmic inspirations and peppy energy. A catchy rap accompanies the lyric all through. It is sung by a group of friends who are ready to take on the cricket field. The mix of English and Tamil lyrics makes it interesting. Yuvan Shankar Raja gives the song the right energy. And it is infectious.

Natpukkulae (Yuvan Shankar Raja)

Yuvan always coaxes the best out of the guitar. If it is violin for his dad, then it is guitar for him. With just a solo guitar, Yuvan begins the song which dwells on friendship. Sure to find a place in all college campuses, the song is very stylish. Smooth to hear, it has Yuvan's stamp affixed all through. The song is very special since Yuvan renders it with grace and charm.

Watch out for the lyric, it is sure to become an anthem among the students.

Saroja Samman Nikalo (Shankar Mahadevan, Prem Gi Amaren)

Begins with a Hindi word. It is supposedly a symbol of energy among the youth today. A racy stuff which should keep the youth shaking their legs. Yuvan has incorporated all the mass feel instruments. Reminding Ilayaraja of early 1980s, the song oozes peppy pace and vibrant energy. Shankar Mahadevan, the man with a bundle of firecracker in his voice, does a thorough job. Playing the second fiddle is Prem Gi Gangai Amaren (son of Gangai Amaren). But he is not far behind. It is full of fun and frolic. The lyric is very simple and sure to be heard in every nook and corner of Chennai. Yuvan has smartly used Annathai Adurar from Aboorva Sagodharargal in the interlude.

Un Parvai (Vijay Yesudas)

If all the earlier songs were predominantly racy tracks, with Vijay Yesudas around, Yuvan has come up with a soft melody. A soft romantic number, the song has good beats and soft percussion instruments accompanying it to give the listeners a mystic feeling. Yuvan has taken a leaf out of his father's works. Job well done Yuvan.

Jalsa (Ranjith, Karthik, Tippu, Prem Gi Gangai Amaren)

A fusion of Punjabi Bhangra and the western classic, the song has enough commercial ingredients in it to click. The smooth lyrics dwelling on friendship, peppy beats, catchy tune and chorus make it a rambunctious and a rollicking ride. The quartet of Ranjith, Karthik, Tippu, Prem Gi Gangai Amaren goes for the jugular. The exuberance is elevating.

Yaro (SP Charan, Venkat Prabhu)

It is the turn of the producer (SP Charan) and director (Venkat Prabhu) to take to the mike. In a sense, it should have been very spontaneous work for them as the song is about friendship, and the two are together through the thick and thin. You could not have chosen any pair better than this for a number on the bonding shared by friends. Kind of musical opera, Yuvan has used enough violins accompanied by peppy beats. The tune does the trick. Flowing very smooth, the song is a delight to hear. Hats off to Venkat Prabhu and SP Charan for bringing the right emotions in the song.

Yaro (SPB, Chitra)

If the earlier song dealt on friendship, this one revolves around romance. A shrewd Yuvan has chosen his instruments carefully to provide a romantic feel. The tune is quite the same to the previous song. But the soft-beat of drums and good chorus make the difference. It is a vintage SPB. Comfortable in touching the high octaves, it is a tailor-made song for the veteran playback singer. Not far behind is Chitra. The seasoned campaigner chips in with her best.

Jalsa (remix) (Gana Ulaganathan, Gana Pazhani, Karunas, Prem Gi Gangai Amaren)

It is quite evident from the choice of singers that Yuvan has opted to render a racy and a commercial song to enthuse front-benchers. Quite like Yuvan Shankar, the song begins on a western note but goes on to become more local.

The entire album is filled with youthful flavour, both in lyrics as well as in tunes. Yuvan has underlined his feel for nuanced rhythms with this album.

It obviously must have been a great help to have had a producer and director who are no slouch as musicians.

Paruthiveeran Music Review

Paruthiveeran

It's a different Yuvan in Paruthi Veeran. Taking a break from his routine hip-hop and urban stuff, Yuvan takes the listeners to remote village through Paruthi Veeran.

After Ilayaraja and Bharathiraja, who teamed to bring repute for village folk numbers, Yuvan Shankar and Ameer now set out to recreate a magic that onetime altered essential idiom of film music in Tamil Nadu.

No loud instruments, no remix and no rap songs. Paruthi Veeran is an audio that is as much for your ears as it is for your heart.

Yuvan choice of singers and instruments deserves a special mention. An impressive attempt by Yuvan, which deserves appreciation.

Ariyadha Vayasu (Ilayaraja)

Scoring music for a movie based on rural theme, Yuvan Shankar goes the Ilayaraja (his father) way. The song is a touchy melody about adolescent love and has Ilayaraja's voice dominating the music. The use of flute and dholaks add life to the number. Yuvan Shankar begins the album with a bang.

Danka Dunka (Pandi, Lakshmi, Raja, Saroja, Kala)

It is an earthy folk song heard in remote villages. They are normally sung in temple festivals. On his part, Yuvan has rendered pace to the song. Has not missed to retain the nativity. What more, Pandi, Lakshmi, Roja, Kala and Saroja, who are regular singers in various folk concerts in Madurai districts have been selected to sing the number. Obviously they live up to expectations as it is bread and butter stuff for them.

Iyyai Iyyao (Manickam Vinayakam, Krishnaraj, Shreya Ghosal, Yuvan Shankar Raja)

A fusion between the folk and classical music, the song oozes with energy all through with a brisk musical score and Snehan's lyrics taking us to the villages.

Yuvan's instrumentation is a major highlight. He knows that earthy folk music doesn't happen just because you change the instruments. It happens by a paradigm shift, by a giant leap of faith. Yuvan has that knack. This song, with Manickam Vinayagam, Shreya Ghosal, Krishnaraj and Yuvan himself, is a good example of that.

Uroram Puliyamaram (Pandi, Lakshmi, Saroja, Kala)

It could have been Ilayaraja himself as Yuvan does his father proud as he captures the fervor and flavor of the land. With Snehan's catchy lyrics describing life in a village, the song is suffused with rural metaphors.

Yuvan deserves a pat for using percussion instruments in a way that they produce a different sound.

Sari Gama Patahani (Madhumitha, Saroja)

The odd man out in the album. Different from other folk-based numbers, this song has Yuvan's touch with a blend of contemporary and folk music. Though gives the listeners a different feel when heard along with other numbers in the album, the song does create a positive effect on the listeners. Madhumita and Saroja whip out the cream of the moment.

Ameer has goaded Yuvan to push the envelope and Yuvan has taken up the challenge. The album works on two counts. The first one is obvious: It is different from your everyday rhythm and techno music. The second is this is really music of the land. So it is much more organic and spontaneous.

Deepavali Music Review

Deepavali

Director Ezhil is known for his penchant for good music. All his earlier films had songs, which topped the audio charts. Deepavali is no different. He teams up with Yuvan Shankar Raja for the first time through this film.

The young music-composer has come out with five songs which are quite different from each other. Variety seems to be the watch word for Yuvan.

With a young brigade including Vijay Yesudas, KK, Haricharan, Madhusree lending their voice for the scintillating tunes of Yuvan Shankar Raja, the album is pleasing to the ears.

Na Muthukumar, Kabilan and Yugabharathi have penned the songs.

Dol Bhaje (KK - Swetha)

Yuvan Shankar Raja seems to have been swayed by the Punjabi bhangra. Understandably so. The song begins on a slow note and gathers momentum as it progresses. An alap in the interlude is quite interesting. The music-composer has given more thrust on stringed instruments. The voices of Swetha and KK are adequate for the song. A hummable number.

Kannan Varum Velai (Madhusree, Anuradha Sreeram)

With Anuradha Sreeram around, don't mistake the song to be a racy one. In contrast, it is based on a soft Carnatic raaga and it is a melodious one with less instrumentation, letting the vocalists to leave their magic. The tune is familiar but it is given a different dimension by Yuvan as it progresses. Anuradha Sreeram has always made a mark with her soft melody numbers as much as she has done with peppy songs. This song too joins the list.

Kadhal Vaithu (Vijay Yesudas)

When it is Yuvan in question, one can certainly expect a romantic song inspired by western music. Keeping in tune with the trends of youngsters today, he has composed this song with peppy western beats but in no way affecting the catchy lyric. The additional percussion is worth a mention. Vijay Yesudas reminds us of his illustrious father in the song. It has all ingredients in it to top the audio charts. This song is already becoming a hot favourite among youngsters.

Thoduven (Haricharan - Maya)

Again, a mellifluous melody in the album. Apparently influenced by his father's (Ilayaraja) tunes in the late 1980's, Yuvan has come up with this catchy song which is sure to go places. The chorus provides the right energy to the song which is sung with ease and elan by Haricharan. Yuvan has come up trumps in composing melodies in the past and this song is definitely a pointer to it.

Pogathae (Yuvan Shankar Raja)

Besides scoring the music, Yuvan has crooned for the song. Quite typical of his style, it has youthful words rendered in an Anglican accent by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Peppy beats, good harmony and excellent synchronisation are the hallmarks of the song. Na Muthukumar's lyrics reflect the mind set of youngsters. This song is well on its way to becoming a big hit. The pick of the album.

Vallavan Music Review

Vallavan

Yuvan shankar Raja is on a red-hot streak in Kollywood rendering chartbusters at regular intervals. Working with several prominent production houses, he seems to have adopted a style for himself and seems to be going steady day after day.

After Manmadhan, Yuvan has teamed up with Silambarasan for Vallavan and has come out with foot-tapping numbers besides a catchy 'theme music' which would certainly reach out to the masses.

Silambarasan, T Rajendher, Sunidhi Chauhan, Karthik and pop star Blaaze have given an energetic performance, and Vallavan is perhaps the audio of the year.

With the right mix of hip-hop and western tunes, the movie has songs that look promising for the youth set.

Podu Aatampodu (Vijay Yesudass)

A racy number with catchy music, like Sehwag off to a blazing start, Yuvan too starts with a bang. It is a trendy, youthful number with an accented high-voltage kuthu. The song has peppy beats accompanying the lyrics. Vijay Yesudass, hitherto known for soft melodies, has rendered this number with more than a measure of confidence.

Hip Hip (Karthik, Sunitha Sarathy)

Again a fast paced number but with less instrumentation. The tune is very familiar and sure to catch the imagination of the listeners. The lyrics which remind one of one’s school days has Sunitha Sarathy vocalizing with ease and elan. Karthik gives her the perfect company.

Loose Pennae (Silambarasan, Blaaze)

With Blaaze around, can an entertaining rap be far behind? Blaaze's infectious enthusiasm is ver appropraite to the lively number. Unlike his earlier numbers, Blaaze has gone on at a slow pace. Silambarasan chips in with a few lines in his voice giving the right feel to this romantic number. Yuvan deserves a pat for using Blaaze in a different way.

Kadhal Vandhiduchu (Silambarasan)

Yuvan has proved his mettle with remixes in his earlier albums. In Vallavan too he has come up with a remix of a popular yesteryear song from Kalyanaraman set to tunes by his father (Ilayaraja). Silambarasan dazzles in the number giving the right energy. Yuvan seems to have retained the flavor of the song giving just those extra peppy beats. This number would certainly find a place in dance floors.

Yammadi (T Rajendhar, Silambarasan, Mahathi, Suchitra)

No doubt, it is the pick of the album. Fast and racy, and with T Rajendher crooning after a long gap, it is a rollicking number. Silambarasan with energetic Mahathi and Suchitra add to the frenzy. The intent is on getting the masses on board. The idea will work.

Vallava (Sunidhi Chauhan)

Perhaps the theme song of the movie. Sunidhi Chauhan touches the higher octaves rather too easily. Supposedly sung by a woman obsessed with a youth, the song has youthful lyrics and catchy instrumentation. However the tune sounds very familiar. Yuvan seems to have recycled his earlier tunes for the song.