Movie : Rhythm
Music : A R Rahman
Cast : Arjun , Meena, Jyothika , Ramesh Aravind, Lakshmi, Nagesh
Lyrics : Vairamuthu
Direction : Vasanth
These days, seldom does a movie and its music captivates us
because of its sheer simplicity! "Rhythm" definelty falls under such category.
The music and movie both moves like a sweet breeze not tampering upon each
other(except "Aiyyo Pathikicchu" though!). While the movie is based on the
realistic
challenges that people face while setting a steady course for their lives,
the songs of this movie is based upon the quintessential 5 elements of this
planet. All the 5 elements, viz. Land, Water, Fire, Air and Sky, are showcaused
so perfectly in the songs that makes the listener go awestruck and dance in
reverence!
Nadhiye Nadhiye (Water) ---> Unni Menon and Chorus
"Dheem Tanana Dheem Tanana Dheem Tananaa..." thus begins a
swooning and swaying song in the voice of ever refreshing Unni Menon. The water
gushing sounds in this song makes anyone imagine oneself bathing in a beautiful
mighty river and enjoying the swim. Vairamuthu's comparisons between a woman
and river are plain historic and can't be rewritten by anyone! His lyrics
goes above par excellence which deserves every
accolades and awards. The female chorus hums and gushes even as Unni Menon
describe their beauties. A stunning composition by Rahman ji which registers
inside all music lovers' heart for many years to come.!
Thaniye Thanandhaniye (Land) ---> Shankar Mahadevan
A song based on the Land which talks about its patience
and stability to with-hold the burden. As usual, its a tailor made song for
Shankar Mahadevan who also makes his appearance in the video matching some
steps to the tunes of ARR. I personally liked only the pallavi(Mukhda) part of
the song. I somehow felt the Charanam(Antara) looses its fizz in the middle and
later bounce back to its glory. The same song was totally rejuvenated by Rahman
sir in the hindi song "Nachley.." sung by
Daler Mehendi for the movie Lakeer. The interludes of this song has some great
instrumental pieces which pushes one to an imaginary world.
Aiyyo Pattikicchhu (Fire) ---> Udit Narayan , Vasundhara Das
The only element which appears to have added for commercial/ box
office
compulsories in this movie. Audio is quite appealing and sounds very
seducting. Vairamuthu binds in the passion of love with a wild fire and writes
some daring words like "..Neruppai Neruppal Anaippom Vaa...." . Picturised on
Ramya Krishnan and Raju Sundaram, the visuals are bright red flames all over.
Udit Narayan, as usual butchers the language and yet sounds like a perfect
match for the song. Nothing to tell about Vasundhara Das, its her forte`. The
flute(may be Navin) piece is the most appealing part in the interludes and so
is Vasundhara's "tatarataaaa..." hummings. This song too got revised again as
"Offo Jalta Hai" in Lakeer.
Kaatre En Vasal (Wind) ---> Unni Krishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam
This song begins and ends as a cool breeze which we never want
to miss and always be longing for it. Strongly based on a carnatic raga, the
very hearing of this song makes all hearts afloat. Unni Krishnan's husky voice
followed by the classical exponent Kavita Subramaniam's expertised vocals make
the song even more mesmerising. Very aesthetically shot in the deserts, both
Arjun and Jyothika look very couple-next-door and simple. This song must be
among the very first songs for Kavita post her marriage to L.Subramaniam. She
sounds very naive and her Tamil dictions are flawless. She also rendered the
hindi version "Paighaam Laaya Sawan" alongside Shaan later in Lakeer. Very
breezy classical song blended with romance.
Anbae Idhu Nijamdhana (Sky) --> Sadhana Sargam
My personal pick of the album. Whatta composition which went
unnoticed!! Its really a pity that this number does not gets even a mention by
the public. Sadhana Sargam, though sounds very raw and ameturish with her Tamil
dictions, registers in my mind very firmly. Her initial lines before
"Galagalavena..." are a treat to ears and so are the string arrangements
following her initial lines. There are many twists and turns, ups and downs
which Sadhana easily passes through! Still i am dazzeled the way ARR selects
his singers so perfectly matching to their calibre. Hats off to him. Sadhana's
"Aaaaa...aaaaa" along with the voilin tracing her vocals towards the end are to
be best experienced than expressed. ! A great song and truly one among the best
of Sadhana - ARR combo.
And, finally the BGM part! Needless to say, the background score
uplifts the mood of the film in its each and every frame. The score is as
simple and elegant as the screenplay and story that strikes the common man's
heart like a lightening!! A truly lillting score by Rahman sir, who does 100%
justice to the title of the film "Rhythm".!
