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 Pathikicchi" 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 music in the voice of ever refreshing Unni Menon. The
water gushing sounds in this song makes anyone imagine oneself bathing in a
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 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 Pattikicchhi (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.
Kaatre En Vasal (Wind) ---> Unni Krishnan, Kavita Krishnamurthy Subramaniam
