Thank you. Your review was brillant!
--- In [email protected], "ichord" <purev...@...> wrote:
>
> Nice review! Thanks!
>
> --- In [email protected], "juliencristobal" <juliencristobal@>
> 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!)
> >
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