IR's New albums - Ver 2008

I feel Koothu Onnu song may fit aptly to the situation in the movie. In this forum, I am seeing people complain about the song rendition, orchestration and other related items independently without considering the story situation in the movie. I believe IR works the other way. He probably sits with the movie director and assesses what type of rendition and orchestration would be the best for a given situation. Budget and artist's time is also big factor. Mediocre kind of songs could become a big hit after movie release. the reviews posted here just look at the music "very independently" from the story line, which may not make much sense at all. Othewise, IR can keep releasing melody albums instead of doing music for movies..:-))

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Originally Posted by Fliflo

Othewise, IR can keep releasing melody albums instead of doing music for movies..:-))

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If he does that at least once in a while, puNNiyamAppOgum:-)

Actually I don't have any complaints with both the IR songs in this album (the kooththu and thaththuvam).

They are the better of the lot IMO. He always excels in situational songs, though the thaththuvam song here is below average (his 'On kuththamA' was excellent).

The non-situational numbers, like the regular duets etc, are not up to the mark. There's simply no feeling in any of them:-(

Guys,

As i have posted repeatedly before in this forum, there is no point in expecting some classic experimental or popular scores from IR for some average movie he does. Those times are long gone. He is no longer the young Raaja who had the unbridled enthusiasm for any and every movie he did during 80's and early 90's. Even though music has no age, but age does play a role in a music directors capablilties. He is now 65 years old and no longer feels the need to push himself to create some magical score for each song for all the average movies he does. So his best is only reserved for some close freinds/good directors who can push or cajole him to come up with something new or an exicting new script. As to why he does these average movies , maybe he just cannot stop and he needs to keep composing even if its not anything special. I guess its difficult for a man immeresed in film music his whole life to just give up doing film music and focus on non film music. And also he cannot say No to directors/producers who need him to score music for their movies. Its probably going to continue till he feels physically he cannot do this anymore.

Till then guys enjoy the good melodies he still comes up with. I personally enjoyed the kannanuku number very much in Dhanam and also the two other songs. Just dont keep comparing with his classics. I know its hard since IR with over 800 movies has filled our minds with so many gems that we unconciously start comparing or expecting someting new and also find similarities with his old songs and start lamenting about it.
Keep this in mind , new md's like Harris Jayaraj who i guess is quite popular keeps repeating the same pattern in most of his songs, but people still lap it up and enjoy it( he is not even 100 films old). Even Rahman(who has still not done that many movies even though he has been for 16 years now) for all his good scores keeps repeating his patterns and rehashes hindi songs to tamil and vice versa. But you still expect IR to come up with new tunes for some mundane movie. Stop it guys and keep enjoying any good number from IR. It is still cut above the junk that is being dished out these days.

gr8 point prasad.....

imo, except for the dhanam dhanam & koothu onnu....all the other songs are pretty good in this album.....

Dhanam audio is a success atleast among IR fans !

You know why ?

As far as I remember, no other IR album has created so much response in this forum in the last 2/3 years.

Things certainly look promising for

Malleppoovu
Pazhassi Raja
Azhagar malai
Nandalala
Jagan Mohini
Ayyan
Paa

etc etc !

If only Mayilu had been released it would have been more happier..we miss that "Aathi" song of Mayilu :(

Well, this is my review with my fav order

1. Koothu Onnu - instead of -ve reviews here such as IR would have avoided this song at age 65, no melody blah blah, still I feel this song is rocking stuff. Perfect tune and good balance between trible and bass, good vocals, good ludes and moreover there are interesting twists. Good lyrics i mean for the situations (நெஞ்சில் ஆசைகள் நாளைக்கும் தோணும்). This is long song of this album which itsels shows that IR has given effort :wink:

2. Kannunukku Enna - not less than recent UO semi classical songs and chances to emerge as a hit song than UO songs since it has elements to appeal normal listeners. Good usage of Veena and indian instruments make this song as familiar one.

3. Unakkullae - with the help of superb interludes, interesting rthym twist in charanam and nice tune this song is growing on me.

4. Kattulukku - Good, simple rthym with interesting twist make this song good one. Despite the tune is in at 'Ramarajan' period good to v.good music orchestration gives good shape.

5. Ilamai Kanavugan - Good one but somehow I feel it is an extension of Mayakannadi songs. Tunes (especially in charanam) and music are good here and there. This song too is growing on repeated listenings.

6. Ulagam Kidakkuthu - not bad attempt. It remembers me the harris jeyaraj's 'Sariya Thavara' song since they are for same feel I guess.

7. Dhanam Dhanam - average but has good rthym pattern

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Originally Posted by raja_fan

If only Mayilu had been released it would have been more happier..we miss that "Aathi" song of Mayilu :(

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Yes the most Awaited Album for me as I have listened to the songs many times from the recording that was uploaded by NagaS. suddenly It struck me to edit out the dialogue portions and make it as bit songs and Voila here it is :)
http://www.mediafire.com/?u0jxfxoy02d
I just love 'Vellimanal' Song, what a pathos :cry: The flow of the tune is just like a gentle breeze passing over us. (The Nanadalala Song I mentioned some days back is better than this IMO :))
I also like other 3 songs Especially 'Yathaey Yathaey' I think we are in store for synth based treat from this song. There are some cool sounds and rhythms in this songs. I am very hopeful about this song in a CD quality. Its gonna Rock :bluejump: :redjump: :bluejump:
you can also hear the absolute love of a father towards his daughter during this recording :wink:

vellimanal - i think they should include the instrumental version.

kkriukku araikirukku -> less hope :)

engaloda song seem to be OK. return of tippu :)

AAthe is class in my opinion , but but where is ks chithra

KS Chitra for yaathae?? you must be kidding :lol: Atleast you could have said S.Janaki...

KSC is urban'ish and i can only remember a handful of folk hits from her (podi nadaiyaa poravarae, andha nilava thaan etc) - her sophisticated voice wont allow for a folkish tune, IMHO - Bhavatharini suits the tune's purpose 100%

vel,
guess u ar right :)
Bhava's voice is ok, but she doesnt bring out th emotions .She is more suited for devotional singing.

chithra has sung some numbers in hindi for rural themes.