IR New Albums - Ver 2006

http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1099125

Raja and PC Sriram are appreciated here...

http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/ful...hp?id=14458090

"vinOdha yAthra can be classified as a hit" it says...one more for IR-Sathyan Anthikkad combo...

http://content.msn.co.in/Entertainme...250507_354.htm

"P.C. Sreeram's cinematography is splendid. Ilaiyaraaja's musical score is soothing. The title track is soft on your ear drums."

"On the whole, 'Cheeni Kum' is absorbing in parts. A lackluster first half gets a boost with a much energetic second half and that elevates the film to the watchable level. At the box-office, 'Cheeni Kum' is targeted at the multiplexes mainly. Clever promos and feel-good vibes should ensure a positive run at the multiplexes."

Masand's review:

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/showbiz/...kum-41331.html

2 stars. He hasnt said anything about the music. On the whole looks like the first half is good and the second half is pathetic!

review by Leigh Singer

http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/film.jsp?id=161580

"For starters, this is no straight musical, hence no cast-of-thousands dance routines. The music, though integral, is used in much the same way Hollywood wallpapers its montage sequences. Admittedly, to unaccustomed ears, the insanely catchy title theme sounds like it was composed on a 1980s Casio keyboard - you almost expect it to segue into 'Axel F' - but legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja and lyricists Sameer and Manoj Tapadia supplement the main story rather than overpower it. There's more Western influence here than just the London setting."

Khalid Mohamed's Review.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryP...heeni+Kum%2fEM

"Balki also carries a Mani Ratnam hangover: the Ilaiyaraja music seem to be retreads from Mouna Ragam.. and the terminally-ill child is straight out of Anjali. Also, it’s no surprise that the cinematography is by Ratnam’s oft-used lensman P C Sriram."

Guys i am going to watch cheeni kum later...will bring you a review of the BGM..:D

Great Hulkster,

Looking forward to your review. Am planning to catch the movie on Monday in Singapore.

Cheers!

Hey Guys !

Has anyone listened to 'The Music Messaiah' album..

Any comments/reviews

FullHyd is know for its unbiased reviews.
http://www.fullhyderabad.com/scripts...ni+Kum&ID=4632

"The title song "Cheeni Kum" has delightful rhythm, and is catchy, gentle and heartwarming, even when you are listening to it for the first time.
While the music by Ilayaraja is generally good, it is surprising that during several segments in the first half of the movie, there is hardly a background score"