You cannot keep a good thing bottled up for long. A R Rahman’s Sillunu Oru Kaadhal is a good example.
The master of techno-orchestration and stylized melodies has shown fine form.
Rahman has used few fresh voices besides himself rendering a number. The thing about Rahman is his feel for lilt and rhythm. You get that in ample measure in Sillunu or Kaadhal.
Kummi Adi (Dr Siva Chidambaran, Swarnalatha, Naresh Iyer, Theni Kunjarammal, Vignesh)A perfect beginning. Rahman lofts the first ball of the over for a huge six. Peppy beats and racy rhythms combined with open throated voice of Sirkazhi Siva Chidambaram make it a song
worth listening to. Swarnalatha provides the soft touch. Mass number from the master.
Munbe Vaa (Shreya Ghoshal, Naresh Iyer)Beginning with husky voice of Shreya Ghoshal, the song has less instrumentation and Rahman lets the romantic lyric do the talking. Steps in Naresh Iyer with his gentle voice. The combination is ethereal. Again vintage stuff.
Maaza Maaza (SPB Charan, Shreya Ghoshal)
Yet another melody from Rahman. Dealing about the pangs of love, the song has heavy instruments but giving a soft sound, thanks to Rahman's intelligent usage. With music and lyric going hand in hand, this number is worth listening to. The voices are all honey-dipped and that give the right impetus.
Machakari (Shankar Mahadevan, Vasundhra Das)
A racy number with a western touch to it. Vasundhara Das begins with style while the ever energetic Shankar Mahadevan sings within himself. The peppy beats and the good use of percussion instruments are the features.
New York (A R Rahman)A song with weighted rhythms with Rahman himself at the helm. The song has a catchy ditty and an agreeable melody with western touch and soft lyrics. Rahman is on a good wicket and delivers a winner.
Maaricham (Carolisa, Mohammad Aslam, Krishna)
A brisk and a high-pitched effort, with Caroilsa touching the higher octaves quite easily. The guitar and the drums give the song a perfect lift. Giving her good company are Mohammad Aslam and Krishna.
Jillunu Oru Kaadal (Tanvil)
The title song of the album. Pick of the album for Rahman has taken enough care to ensure that it strikes the listeners. Vaali's touching lyrics combined with a groovy music are noteworthy. The song seemingly influenced by Jazz has Tanvil rendering it with rare felicity and feel.
Say it loud and clear:
The master is back.
As posted in IndiaGlitz.com
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