IlayaRaja's New Albums 2013-15 - Mahendran film/Thaarai thappattai/Mythri

[krish244]

My thoughts on CNC:

1. Kaalaiyile maalai vandhadhu: Unusual pallavi tune, but sort of liked it. Both interludes are good, especially the first one. Somehow did not like a different beat/rhythms at the beginning of charanam. Later it changes though. "Moongil kaadu" portion of tune reminds me of some other IR's song. Don't remember now.

2. Kallale senju vecha: A very good melody. Fantastic. I loved Haricharan's version. Sings with lots of feel. I always felt his voice is a mix of Karthik's voice, Sonu nigam's voice and a little of his own.

3. Nandri solla vendum: Pleasing melody with nice music. IR classic. I may have used less words to describe this song, but it certainly is part of my IR melody collection

4. Ungappan: The beginning music reminds me of a little of his TTLS song. Nice rhythm laden interludes (with a mix of strings)

I hope the songs are picturized / promoted to at least a decent extent. The same goes even for naadi thudikkudhu. Feel bad when many of his promising songs goes unnoticed.

Amazed (BTW, I have been amazed for many years) how many rhythm / sound scapes this man can produce and even at this age. Very inspiring.

thanks,

Krishnan