Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Release Date: 20th November 2010
Lyrics: Kamalhassan (5 songs), Viveka (1 song)
Director: K.S Ravikumar
Starring: Kamlhassan, R Madhavan, Trisha, Sangeetha and others.
Producer: Udhayanidhi Stalin (Red Giant Movies)
Dhagudu Dhattham (4:57)
Vocal by: Kamalhassan
Lyrics by: Kamalhassan
This song has a mixture of western music with folk singing by Kamalhassan. The beginning of this track reminds one of Michael Jackson’s work and later on it shows resemblance with Thennali music. Besides the copying, Devi has added some catchy drums in this song. Kamlahassan has written about how the rich are taking advantage of the poor. Kamalhassan’s voice suits this track. Nothing new about this song, but it is a catchy number which will appeal to the masses. – 49%
Who’s the Hero (4:26)
Vocal by: Andrea Jeremiah
Lyrics by: Kamalhassan
Excellent singing by Andrea. She has sung jazzy number well in English, Tamil and Hindi. Devi’s music has been well arranged to complement Andrea’s singing. Kamalhassan’s lyrics are well written with a mixture of some English and Hindi words. Over all, this is a well compiled song. – 82%
Neela Vaanam (4:27)
Vocal(s) by: Kamlhassan, Priya Himesh
Lyrics by: Kamalhassan
A romantic song, written and sung by Kamalhassan. Music is slow and soothing with nice use of violin. Kamalhassan as a lyricist has excelled, but his voice doesn’t suit this type of song. Especially high pitch singing ruins this otherwise amazing song. However, it will reach people because of the wonderful lyrics. – 62%
Oyyale (3:55)
Vocal(s) by: Mukesh, Suchitra, Karthik Kumar
Lyrics by: Viveka
A kutthu song with rhyming lyrics. It’s sung well by Mukesh, Suchithra and Karthik Kumar, but nothing extraordinary about their singing. As Devi always does, he has arranged the kutthu song music well. An average song, for this genre. – 50%
Kamal Kavidhai (5:12)
Vocal(s) by: Kamalhassan, Trisha
Lyrics by: Kamalhassan
Excellent poem written by Kamalhassan. Kamalhassan always does well with reciting poems, so there is nothing to be surprised about his delivery. However, in this track he reminded me of the “Aalavandhan” poem and delivery tone. Trisha’s pronunciation in some places are not as smooth as it should be considering she is a Tamil, however her cute voice is soothing to listen to. Devi has composed beautiful music, which doesn’t interfere with the poem. All in all, this will be well received, particularly by the educated crowd for the meaningful stanza. – 85%
Theme Music (1:49)
Vocal(s) by: None
Lyrics by: None
A nice theme music, which includes good use of violin and chorus. It would have been better, if this track was a little longer. – 47%
Manmadhan Ambu (4:21)
Vocal by: Devi Sri Prasad
Lyrics by: Kamalhassan
A catchy and typical tune by Devi. Kamalhassan has written rhyming lyrics. Devi’s singing is fair, but can’t help thinking that it would have been better if someone else had sung it. Because of the catchy tune, this will reach the masses and would be remembered. – 57%
Summary
Devi Sri Prasad has provided a varied album with folk, kutthu, western jazz, soft romantic melody, catchy theme, and kavithai with music. This album has variety, catchy music, quality lyrics and some good singing. The major plus point in Devi’s music is that it complements the lyrics and singing than overshadowing it.
Generally all singers have done well in this album. “Who’s the hero” deserves a special mention for beautiful singing by Andrea. Kamalhassan’s writing skills shines in “Kamal’s Kavidhai” and “Neela Vaanam” tracks.
I have to give a good score for the lyrics (74%), especially because of Kamalhassan’s excellent work in Neela Vannam and Kamal Kavithai. The music was good (58%), even though the music is average, it scored well because of the variety provided in the album and it doesn't overpower the lyrics. Singers have performed (58%). Particularly, Andrea was excellent. Kamalhassan has a mixed bag with some being excellent and some not so. All in all, it’s a Kamalhassan show, and Devi Sri Prasad has complimented it well with his music and variety. - 63%
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