IR New Albums - Old responses (5 Aug 2006)

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Originally Posted by app_engine

isai mazhai has become isai bOdhai...(according to the cover.jpg that rs posted)...

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some times bOdhai is needed :)

heard that IR is going to conduct a "one man show" programme with Lakshman-Shruthi orchestra in Chennai on Apr 23rd in Chennai. It seems he is going to sing all the song and in few cases he is going to play guitar and sing alone.

Any 1 knows anything about it?

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Originally Posted by rajasaranam

Its time for celebration :D As 'Madhu' is released. I've listened to it around ten times and Raja has delivered his best for this stereotyped 5 songs movie. Three melodies one kuthu song and one western dance no.
View the Audio Cd Cover here
http://img351.imageshack.us/img351/9...cdcover1rj.jpg
1.Dum iruntha Munnaley Vaa.. Is a surprising Dance no. From Raja. Its been along time since we listened to dance compostions with guitar, trumpets, and nice percussion from Raja. Reminds his 80's compostions like Yaee unnaithane...and Ilamai itho itho though its lacking those kind of Heavy orchestration.
2.Intha ulagil... is a soft melody with heavy synth induced music. Preferably Iam getting bored with Raja using synths in all his recent movies. Though the tune and the whole song is pleasent after repeated litenings.
3.Nilavai Sutri... The tune and orchestration again lacks his vintage style. Though the interludes and the rendering by tippu is good.
4.Ketkavillaya... Is a haunting melody again spoilt by synths. Though Raja is coming up with good tunes this is the area where he has to go back to his roots.
5.Immathundu manasu...Is again a surprise from Raja. Better he does more kuthu nos. where he cant use Synths :) The song has some beautiful fusion of WCM and Folk. The interludes are awesome reminding songs like 'Singari sarakku'
My pick of the album is Dum iruntha munnaley vaa and Immathundu manasu for not using synths. :thumbsup:

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Thanks for providing the link rs.
Absolutely, the songs are awesome!
Reminds of his 80s compositions.. especially the trumpets and guitar usage!
Good One Totally :thumbsup:

18 Downloads and only one comment :shock: :evil: :roll:

100 vaarthaigal.
http://www.milliblog.blogspot.com/

Madhu..
Nothing impressive on first hearing :(
"Dhum irundhaa.." starts in a promising way, but sucks ultimately.

btw..when will Raja get rid of his age old "chikkku chikku chaa.." kind of chorus ??

100 varathaigal by karthick :thumbsup: it reflects the same thoughts i had after listening to the album :)
As of now Iam in love with 'Dum iruntha munnalaey vaa...', 'Immathundu manasu' and 'ketkavillaya...'
The guitar in 'Dum..' that follows each and every line the singer sings is awesome...Its interesting to see that even after so many years he is able to come up with such youthful tracks.
And again the trumpet and folk beats usage in 'Immathundu manasu' is clear vintage Raja composition. Barring the lyrics [ufff vaali....] The song is gonna be a rage if the film becomes a hit :?

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Originally Posted by raja_fan

btw..when will Raja get rid of his age old "chikkku chikku chaa.." kind of chorus ??

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When everybody else will get rid of it :) Listen to 'Ilamai...' from Godfather. ARR uses the same 'Cham chikki chikki chaan chikki chaan....' :wink:

Karthik's blog was very reflective of this Album. But hey, being an IR fan why would I want to get ahead. This is very much a better album, and some of the melodies are pretty good (though it leaves you with a feel of "I have heard this before"). I instantly liked "Dum Irundha", taking me back to "Ilamai Idho Idho" days. The lyrics seem were teasers like "April Mayile". Peppy song this. The kutthu song is a waste. "Ketka Villaya" and "Nilavai Sutri" are very much likeable. "Indha Ulagil" is pedastrian at the very best. Overall a very much listenable album from IR, though it will not rock the charts.

With the exception of Immathoondu manasu, the rest of the soundtrack reminded me of IR's My Dear Marthandan. Its that period that I reflect upon when I listen to this soundtrack. And I love the 4 tracks except Indha ulagil - on loop in my iPod.

The only issue is that if we blame S A Rajkumar for not going beyond a la la la music, the same should apply to Raja too I guess. I suppose the new-age successes like ARR, YSR and HJ have spoilt us by trying some new sound in every other album.