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    Hi All,
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    Review of Malayalam Film Music - 2007 First Half


    From Raveendran's swan song in Vadakkumnathan to Johnson's signature comeback through Photographer, 2006 was an enriching experience for music aficionados.

    A soothing Kay Niraye Venna Tharaam, romantic Hridayavum and melodious Maanathe Velli formed a fitting finale to the year that also produced memorable albums like Rasathanthram, Keerthichakra, Classmates and Karuthapakshikal.

    Though the void left behind by Ravindran's demise remained, year 2006 ended with a lot of promise.

    Cut to 2007 and those hopes and anticipation were strengthened upfront by Alex Paul and Vayalar Sharath who continued their dream run through Mayavi. Muttathe Mulle Chollu sung by maestro Yesudas had the right rhythm and the precise mood to make it an instant winner. Sneham Thenalla rendered by M.G Sreekumar and G.Venugopal was a Johnson-like melody on steroids! The song was as much appealing for its brisk-yet-controlled pace, as it was for the beauty of the lyrics.


    However, subsequent albums dampened the spirits a bit. Director Ranjith, who has a keen ear for soulful melodies, took something of a left turn and avoided songs in his otherwise landmark film Kayyoppu. All he did was to include the S.D Burman classic hindi number Jalte Hain Jiske Liye, leaving us wondering whether the ghosts of Prajapathy (which too was musically impoverished) were still haunting him.


    Crass songs in films like Inspector Garud, Changathipoocha, and The Speed Track did little to invigorate our spirits.
    Deepak Dev was a shadow of his former self in The Speed Track and Udit Narayan, pronouncing Malayalam like Chinese, made a mess of the number Oru Kinnara Gaanam.
    Can somebody spell good wisdom to our music directors and ask them to utilize domestic talent rather than importing singers alien to the language?
    Pattum Paadi, sung by Yesudas was the only saving grace in the album.


    The euphoria of 2006 had died down quite fast and all hope now rested on the festival releases lined up for Vishu.
    Mohanlal's Anwar Rasheed directed youth-hotchpotch Chotta Mumbai marked the debut of composer Rahul Raj, who unfortunately did little more than to create a pandemonium of loud jarring noises.
    The album also featured a remix version of Chettikulangara, a hit song from the 70s that like most other remixes failed to impress.
    That said, few numbers did climb the charts riding on the current generation's tastes (or the lack of it).
    Many upcoming composers have a penchant to imitate A.R Rahman and I'm afraid Rahul Raj is no different.

    Ilayaraja has been a mainstay in Sathyan Anthikkad movies for the last several years constantly churning out melodious songs, and therefore, expectations were sky-high when they reunited yet again for Vinodayathra. The combo did not disappoint, with the romantic melody Mandaarapoo Mooli standing out for the richness in the tune and the versatility in singing. Sujatha's daughter Shwetha who sung it with Madhu Balakrishnan was a revelation. Her sweet voice imparted the right feeling to the number.
    Manjari, who was the star of Ilayaraja's previous album Rasathanthram, could not maintain the standards in the solo Kayyetha Kombatho Kannethannam. She spoiled a good tune by singing it carelessly. The same song repeated in the voice of Yesudas made the shortcomings in Manjari's version glaringly obvious.


    Alphonse had proved what an exceptional talent he is through the sheer variety in his compositions. Keranirakalaadum (Jalolsavam) and Ithile Nee (Manjupoloru Penkutty) were compositions that stood poles apart, yet both songs bore the stamp of his ability. The songs in Big B came as a pleasant surprise - they were hip, trendy and blended nicely with the techno savvy makeup of the film. Vidaparayukayano was a melody soaked with emotion and had a heavy and mysterious hangover to it. Muthumazha Konchal Pole stood out for the rocking rhythm and the chorus that reaches a crescendo. Oru Vakkum Mindathe was special for the ambience it created and the fantastic use of guitars in the orchestra-laden backdrop.


    The Vishu season was indeed musically fulfilling.
    More pleasant notes were in store as Vidyasagar returned after a brief hiatus through the Kamal film Goal. Vidyasagar has this uncanny knack of lifting a song to the heights of romanticism.
    He did it again in the love duet Enthaninnennodonnum Chodikkalle. The song, arguably the best melody of 2007 so far, also had lyricist Vayalar Sharath and singer Shwetha at their expressive best.
    Manam Thelinja Raavum was a trademark Vidyasagar melody interlaced with the right beats and rhythm making for a pleasant listening expereince. Another hit song to Vineeth Sreenivasan's credit.
    The foot-tapping, hip hop number O Maria that became an instant chartbuster, showed how Vidyasagar is equally at ease composing fast numbers.


    As the half year drew to a close, came more musical surprises. Debutant Biji Bal traversed a gamut of tunes in the Lal Jose film Arabikatha producing a bunch of feel-good songs.
    Lal Jose, a product of the Kamal-school of film making, has traditionally paid serious attention to the music in his films.


    Mohanlal who wasn't having the best of years musically, came up with his second film Hallo with Alex Paul and Vayalar Sharath teaming up for the umpteenth time. The duo didn't disappoint with Chella Thaamare being the pick of the lot. Chithra, who is only being heard rarely these days, sung the song with religious elan thereby lifting it to another level. The title song Hallo Hallo rendered by Vidhu Prathap and Shwetha was appealing, although it had shades of Bharathamuniyoru Kalam Varachu (Yavanika). Manjari, who was having a disappointing year, got some respite through the song Mazhavillin which she sung quite well along with Afsal.


    In conclusion, the first half of 2007 gives us enough reason to ramble about the lack of stuff in Malayalam music. Novelty and innovation have made way for trends. At the same time, a handful of good songs remind us that there's still scope for optimism. So here we are listening with sharpened ears for music that transcends time.


    Reviews of albums released after this article was written:

    1. Ore Kadal - http://www.forumkeralam.com/malayala...sh-p24-27.html
    2. Alibhai - http://www.forumkeralam.com/malayala...sh-p24-30.html
    3. Paradesi - http://www.forumkeralam.com/malayala...sh-p24-32.html
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    Arabikatha

    My fav song : Thirike njan varumenna vartha kelkkanayi gramam kothikkarundallo

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    Thanks Sagar for the detailed music review

    Rather than albums, it can be called the year of 1 good song in a film rather than an album full of good songs. Nonetheless, I voted for Goal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binoy
    Arabikatha

    My fav song : Thirike njan varumenna vartha kelkkanayi gramam kothikkarundallo
    And this is my favorite song of the year. Nostalgic like anything. One song I am liking more and more as I hear it.

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    Thanks Sagar..I was thinking of a thread like this...

    :)

    Voted for Big B
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    2nd half athra promising aanennu thonnunnilla ..btb...ekaantham okke eppo release cheythatha ee yr thanne alle ..pranayakalam also had good songs from ouseppachan...he has Ore Kadal coming up as well

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    ente vote hallokku. Ellaam athra nalla albums onnum alla. So is Hallo. ennaalum enikkishtappettu..

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    Sagar enikku nooru post venam vottan

    athu enikku illathathu kondu njan parayaam

    ithil ettavum ishtapettathu

    1. Arabikkadhayile ''Thirike njan varumenna vaartha .......''
    2. Big B ''Vidaparayukayaano....''
    3. Big B ''Oru vaakkum mindathe...''

    Pinne pandayakozhiyile oru song enikku nalla ishatapettayirunnu ''Sundariye chempaka....'' (listil illa )

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    Quote Originally Posted by KarthikeyaN





    2nd half athra promising aanennu thonnunnilla ..btb...ekaantham okke eppo release cheythatha ee yr thanne alle ..pranayakalam also had good songs from ouseppachan...he has Ore Kadal coming up as well
    Second half....Sound of Music, Calcutta News, Sibi Malayil film, ithilokke nalla songs undaavum

    Paradeshi also has 2 good songs though its music came out last year.

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    Thanks guys.



    Quote Originally Posted by KarthikeyaN





    2nd half athra promising aanennu thonnunnilla ..btb...ekaantham okke eppo release cheythatha ee yr thanne alle ..pranayakalam also had good songs from ouseppachan...he has Ore Kadal coming up as well

    Pranayakaalam oru thavanaye njan kettullu.
    Pinne kekkan thanne thonniyilla. Ouseppachan aake kolamakkiya pole thonni.
    Venal puzhayil enna pattu paadiyathara? Athu valare moshamayanu padiyirikkunnathu.

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