Music Review: Kadal
Kadal marks A. R. Rahman's continued association with director Mani Ratnam since his 20-year-old composing debut Roja, and one listen to it is ample proof as to why this collaboration continues to work wonders. The blissful Chithirai Nela opens on a very mellow note, before gradually soaring to a crescendo of sorts, the subtle-but-progressively palpable beats complementing the song beautifully and Vijay Yesudas, sounding almost like his father, delivering his part to perfection with an emotive rendition.
Adiye is almost alike to Aromale in its bluesy, rock inspirations but the similarity ends there. The choir styled piece, with lyrics by Madhan Karky, rides on a fantastic piano base and Sid Sriram's top-notch singing, with the backing jazz chorus working just as well. Abhay Jodhpurkar and Harini's vocals are the perfect fit for Moongil Thottam, a soothing melody that's accompanied by a wonderful sprinkle of string instruments. Harini's last song with Rahman, I believe, was Sonnalum (Kadhal Virus) and she sounds as sweet as ever.
Elay Keechaan, in A. R. Rahman's spirited vocals, is an exuberant country Tamil folk mix, while Shakthisree Gopalan is effortlessly brilliant in the calming melody Nenjukkule. The excellent orchestration notwithstanding, Rahman's appearance in the second interlude makes it doubly mesmerising. Haricharan Seshadri finally opens his innings with Rahman* in Anbin Vaasale, a choral number that's doubtless the soundtrack's highpoint, even as Magudi Magudi, in the voices of Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Chinmayi and Tanvi Shah, closes it out on an energetic synth-heavy note. Kadal is Rahman's experimental streak at its best, and a perfect aural treat. What a way to end the year, December 21 or otherwise!
*It's worth noting that Haricharan did sing for Rahman back in 2010, a tracked titled Yudh Yudh Yudh in the film Raavan that appeared as a background piece, alongside Naresh Iyer, Rahul Nambiar and Dr. Narayan.
Adiye is almost alike to Aromale in its bluesy, rock inspirations but the similarity ends there. The choir styled piece, with lyrics by Madhan Karky, rides on a fantastic piano base and Sid Sriram's top-notch singing, with the backing jazz chorus working just as well. Abhay Jodhpurkar and Harini's vocals are the perfect fit for Moongil Thottam, a soothing melody that's accompanied by a wonderful sprinkle of string instruments. Harini's last song with Rahman, I believe, was Sonnalum (Kadhal Virus) and she sounds as sweet as ever.
Elay Keechaan, in A. R. Rahman's spirited vocals, is an exuberant country Tamil folk mix, while Shakthisree Gopalan is effortlessly brilliant in the calming melody Nenjukkule. The excellent orchestration notwithstanding, Rahman's appearance in the second interlude makes it doubly mesmerising. Haricharan Seshadri finally opens his innings with Rahman* in Anbin Vaasale, a choral number that's doubtless the soundtrack's highpoint, even as Magudi Magudi, in the voices of Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Chinmayi and Tanvi Shah, closes it out on an energetic synth-heavy note. Kadal is Rahman's experimental streak at its best, and a perfect aural treat. What a way to end the year, December 21 or otherwise!
*It's worth noting that Haricharan did sing for Rahman back in 2010, a tracked titled Yudh Yudh Yudh in the film Raavan that appeared as a background piece, alongside Naresh Iyer, Rahul Nambiar and Dr. Narayan.
His movie is a real entertainer. This movie comes from Mani Ratnam family David - Treat to loves
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