As this is a Vishal movie, it means that a composer has to work within certain restraints, and though Harris Jeyaraj has tried to fashion it with his own music sense, the strain shows. Some flashes of the genius that created Vaseegara peek at you uncertainly, but all said and done, this hardly is Harris Jeyaraj's best effort.
Poi Solla Porom's music is a peppy, enthusiastic and just plain feel-good if unoriginal offering. Perhaps the picturisation will add some zest to the general musical ambience.
Despite the strange and bizarre sounds and phrases, you have to admit that Yuvan Shankar Raja has the ability to make you listen -- even if it's only to analyze what exactly that particularly bizarre note you just heard was. And most times, he gets it right -- even springing surprises when you least expect it.
Kalaippuli S Thaanu's Sakkarakkati, tuned by A R Rahman falls slightly short of the maestro's classic work -- but it's worth a listen.
Company Productions' Tamil film Subramaniyapuram is a sharp, realistic tale of two friends who find themselves unwitting mercenaries until their nemesis finds them.
J Nandini Arts' Tamil movie Uliyin Osai, written by Kalaignar Karunanidhi and starring Vineeth, begins with promise but fails to deliver.
GD Lotus and Thiru Productions' Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moonramaandu is your usual romance/action flick but with a different treatment.
Tuned by G V Prakash Kumar, with the lyrics penned by Vaali, Pa Vijay and others, it is interesting to see if Kuselan touts an aural fare on par with the rest of the movie's stature.
With lyrics penned by the prolific Vairamuthu, almost all the songs have a strong rural flavour, their intensity and tone varying only slightly. The stirring beats by Vidyasagar, however, lend energy to the tunes.
Pyramid Saimira's Tamil film Ayudham Seivom, starring Sundar C works well in the humour department but there's no impact.
Vallamai Tharayo, the Tamil film from Giriguja Films' starring Parthiban and Chaya Singh, tries to re-create Mani Rathnam's magic but fails miserably.
Vallamai Tharayo, the Tamil film from Giriguja Films' starring Parthiban and Chaya Singh, tries to re-create Mani Rathnam's magic but fails miserably.
Coming from a maestro who's delivered classics in his times, the music for this historical romance falls a little flat. It's as though the musician in him had to push really hard for inspiration and the labour is obvious. While it sticks to the classical theme, there's nothing new here; no scintillating compositions, nothing to indicate that it takes place in the 10th century. Kudos for the Carnatic base, but where is vintage Ilaiyaraja?
Vidyasagar is back on the musical scene with Jeyam Kondaan (The Victor), a Tamil film produced by Sathyajyothi Films. With six tracks, here's what this romantic collection has to offer.
Silver Jubilee Films' Kathavaraayan, starring Karan and newcomer Vidhisha, has a little of everything, but still fails to impress. Only for the undiscerning masses.
Pasumpon Films' Tamil film Kalaippani (Morning Dew), directed by Rajesh Shelva, is the kind of venture that you'd think would be a sappy love fest. It's anything but that. It has got all the ingredients of a good thriller.
While the Mahabharatha is of epic proportions and reputation, it contains hundreds of characters and sub-plots that are capable of being re-written on epic scales.
Captain Cine Arts' Arasangam, starring Vijaykanth, has action, adventure, thrills and twists. All in all a watchable fare.
Red Giant Movies' Kuruvi, directed by Dharani and starring Vijay and Trisha has everything that will appeal to the front-benchers.
Dasavatharam is a good album. But one wonders about the possibilities for such an over-hyped film, starring Kamal Haasan. If only the music was composed by stalwarts like A R Rahman, Vidyasagar, Harris Jairaj, Vishal Bhardwaj or even youngsters like Yuvan Shankar Raja or G V Prakash, who are familiar with the Tamil ethos.
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