Nice review! Thanks!
--- In [email protected], "juliencristobal" <juliencristo...@...>
wrote:
>
> My VTV review after 5-6 hearings:
>
> As I am not fluent in Tamil, I am not going to comment on the lyrics.
>
>
> 1) Omana Penne. This song starts beautifully with small bells followed by
> heavy bass. The composition seems really simple at the beginning but it's
> really difficult one to compose. Benny's voice is modulated and it adds to
> create a very unique feeling to it. No other than Benny would have been able
> to sing this song giving the same feeling (RnB style). However if you listen
> carefully you know that you are listening to an indian song due to the
> nadaswaram that is played from 0:45.
> A.R.Rahman has mixed a lot of different rhythms that makes this song unique.
> Kalyani makes her apparition in the of the middle song singing in Malayalam
> in a classical way: the listener is sent back to the 60's but modern rhythm
> are still being played. It's a superb anachronism. Benny vocal is back and
> more weird sounds are joining the song. Later, a short nadaswaram interlude
> is played quickly join by this modulate Benny! 10/10
>
>
> 2) What type of song is that? A techno/electro track? A semi-classical song?
> Who cares, the sound is unique!
> Anbil Avan starts with some notes played in a synthesizer that are quickly
> blend with traditionnal drums and choir. Devan starts the song with: anbil
> avan followed by very short sentences that leave a great effect on the
> listener. Chinmayi sings a few lines but the moment both Devan and Chinmayi
> sing together is very pleasant to the ears (1:24-1:29). After a brief humming
> from Chinmayi, from nowhere a wedding march is played by a pipe organ.
> Immediately after, the traditional south Indian nadaswaram is heard. Where
> are we in a church for a Christian wedding or a temple for a Hindu one? It's
> up to the listener imaginationÂ…
> The song is very innovative and the mood set by the song is totally different
> from the other songs. A feel good song all the way thanks to A.R.Rahman
> catchy tune. Listening to Devan and Chinmayi (who at times sounds like
> Vasundhra Das) I am sure they had fun while recording the song! 9.5/10
>
>
> 3) Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. This song seems to be played in someone 's dream
> who imagines his beloved coming to him walking down a grey sky. The minimal
> use of music instruments helps to underline Karthik's magnificent vocal in
> this soft and romantic song that will have the same effect on the listener as
> A.R.Rahman `s En Swase Kaatre title track. The light guitar notes are
> enchanting. A.R.Rahman hasn't used the guitar so beautifully since Vellai
> Pukkal (Kannathil Muthamittal) and Khamosh Raat (Takshak) but the best part
> of the song is between 1:37-2:21 : pure divine! A special mention as well for
> the back vocalist who compliments Karthik's voice perfectly. Flip side: too
> short!! 10/10
>
>
> 4) Hosanna. This song is my favourite it is what we can call vintage
> A.R.Rahman. When I saw on arrahman.com a few weeks back that this song was
> sung by Vijay Prakash I was upset as I loved Srinivas rendition seen on
> youtube during the London music launch . However, Vijay is just as good as
> Srinivas! So what is so special about this song? EVERYTHING! What a song! A
> flute here, a violin and cello there, plus a guitar on the other hand and
> some pre-recorded rhythms create an heavenly atmosphere. No wonder the song
> is called Hosanna. The song progression is also very impressive from a very
> few instruments with Vijay Vocal singing: En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave,
> En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave the song ends with the same lines but
> an explosion of sounds tell you that you have reached Heaven (is the bell at
> the very end a clue?).
> The vocals are equally good! Suzanne is at her seductive best (I love the way
> the sang Dreams on Fire in Slumdog Millionaire) with some very relaxing
> humming that invite you to some peaceful place (2:31- 3:16) . Vijay Prakash
> sounds very different when he sings En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru
> ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave where his voice is very soft and during the
> rest of the song where is voice is almost rough/rustic at some moment like
> Kailash Kher (3:24-3:29). Regarding Blaaze what to say? I was surprised to
> see Blaaze in such a song but A.R.Rahman included the rap in such a way that
> you won't even notice the change of singer. 11/10
>
>
> 5) Kannukul Kannai. The song has a really international appeal to it and has
> shades (music wise) of Yaakai Thiri 0:49-1:18 ( Ayitha Ezuthu) as well as
> Kelamal Kaiyile (ATM) but still it's different. Naresh Iyer sings the song
> with a lot of aplomb and in a very fast way. The moment that catches my
> attention the most is between 1:46 and 2:45 min where music and vocal reach
> the sky (pun intended): baring the vocal, we are not listening to a tamil
> song! I am sure the song is more interesting if you understand the lyricsÂ….I
> need to listen to this one more carefully in order to capture its real
> essence. 7/10
>
>
> 6) Mannippaya. When you think the best is behind you, A.R.Rahman serves you
> another masterpiece. What a composition!
> The songs starts with Shreya Ghoshal voluptuous vocal and a few piano notes
> played every 5 seconds. Slowly the flute can be heard and finally the song
> starts with piano in "full swing" and soft humming from Shreya @:28 .
> Suddendly @:35, A.R.Rahman makes his apparition for the first time through
> humming. Listening to them you know that the song is about pain and difficult
> time as the sadness is palpable in both the maestro and Miss Ghoshal voice.
> Was Shreya crying when she sung: oru naalÂ…mannippaya (1:10 to 1:31) the
> pathos is very authentic. We can feel the pain!! Immediately after A.R.Rahman
> starts singing in his usual soft and suave voice (the effect is similar to
> New York Nagaram from JOK.) The violin and the flute used in the interlude
> seem timeless.
> Shreya and A.R.Rahman are exceptional between 2:39 and 3:45 their renditions
> are perfect and the emotion is real, I am sure Shreya diction is excellent
> as well. Suddendly from nowhere, a choir sings a few lines. It seems angels
> are trying to reunite to lovers.
> The last few seconds are very frustrating as we can hear Shreya humming
> followed by very soft piano notes that let you know that the song is over. So
> soon? Despite the length we are craving for more! 10/10
>
> 7) Aaoromale. Well what to say about this song? I am going to let the
> listener discovering it on his own ;)
>
> Overall: Go for it!!! (it means go and buy the ORIGINAL CD!)
>
