Thanks a lot Raijen! This is my first review ever, I am glad you liked it.
--- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "RaijenB" <raije...@...> wrote:
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> This is the best VTV Review... [:D]
>
> --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "juliencristobal"
> <juliencristobal@> wrote:
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> > Thank you. Your review was brillant!
> >
> > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "ichord" purevibz@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Nice review! Thanks!
> > >
> > > --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, "juliencristobal"
> <juliencristobal@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > My VTV review after 5-6 hearings:
> > > >
> > > > As I am not fluent in Tamil, I am not going to comment on the
> lyrics.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 1) Omana Penne. This song starts beautifully with small bells
> followed by heavy bass. The composition seems really simple at the
> beginning but it's really difficult one to compose. Benny's voice is
> modulated and it adds to create a very unique feeling to it. No other
> than Benny would have been able to sing this song giving the same
> feeling (RnB style). However if you listen carefully you know that you
> are listening to an indian song due to the nadaswaram that is played
> from 0:45.
> > > > A.R.Rahman has mixed a lot of different rhythms that makes this
> song unique. Kalyani makes her apparition in the of the middle song
> singing in Malayalam in a classical way: the listener is sent back to
> the 60's but modern rhythm are still being played. It's a superb
> anachronism. Benny vocal is back and more weird sounds are joining the
> song. Later, a short nadaswaram interlude is played quickly join by this
> modulate Benny! 10/10
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 2) What type of song is that? A techno/electro track? A
> semi-classical song? Who cares, the sound is unique!
> > > > Anbil Avan starts with some notes played in a synthesizer that
> are quickly blend with traditionnal drums and choir. Devan starts the
> song with: anbil avan followed by very short sentences that leave a
> great effect on the listener. Chinmayi sings a few lines but the moment
> both Devan and Chinmayi sing together is very pleasant to the ears
> (1:24-1:29). After a brief humming from Chinmayi, from nowhere a wedding
> march is played by a pipe organ. Immediately after, the traditional
> south Indian nadaswaram is heard. Where are we in a church for a
> Christian wedding or a temple for a Hindu one? It's up to the listener
> imaginationÂ…
> > > > The song is very innovative and the mood set by the song is
> totally different from the other songs. A feel good song all the way
> thanks to A.R.Rahman catchy tune. Listening to Devan and Chinmayi (who
> at times sounds like Vasundhra Das) I am sure they had fun while
> recording the song! 9.5/10
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 3) Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. This song seems to be played in
> someone 's dream who imagines his beloved coming to him walking down a
> grey sky. The minimal use of music instruments helps to underline
> Karthik's magnificent vocal in this soft and romantic song that will
> have the same effect on the listener as A.R.Rahman `s En Swase Kaatre
> title track. The light guitar notes are enchanting. A.R.Rahman hasn't
> used the guitar so beautifully since Vellai Pukkal (Kannathil
> Muthamittal) and Khamosh Raat (Takshak) but the best part of the song
> is between 1:37-2:21 : pure divine! A special mention as well for the
> back vocalist who compliments Karthik's voice perfectly. Flip side: too
> short!! 10/10
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 4) Hosanna. This song is my favourite it is what we can call
> vintage A.R.Rahman. When I saw on arrahman.com a few weeks back that
> this song was sung by Vijay Prakash I was upset as I loved Srinivas
> rendition seen on youtube during the London music launch . However,
> Vijay is just as good as Srinivas! So what is so special about this
> song? EVERYTHING! What a song! A flute here, a violin and cello there,
> plus a guitar on the other hand and some pre-recorded rhythms create an
> heavenly atmosphere. No wonder the song is called Hosanna. The song
> progression is also very impressive from a very few instruments with
> Vijay Vocal singing: En ithayam, unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam,
> tharuven nee udaikave the song ends with the same lines but an explosion
> of sounds tell you that you have reached Heaven (is the bell at the very
> end a clue?).
> > > > The vocals are equally good! Suzanne is at her seductive best (I
> love the way the sang Dreams on Fire in Slumdog Millionaire) with some
> very relaxing humming that invite you to some peaceful place (2:31-
> 3:16) . Vijay Prakash sounds very different when he sings En ithayam,
> unaithaan norunggave, En maru ithayam, tharuven nee udaikave where his
> voice is very soft and during the rest of the song where is voice is
> almost rough/rustic at some moment like Kailash Kher (3:24-3:29).
> Regarding Blaaze what to say? I was surprised to see Blaaze in such a
> song but A.R.Rahman included the rap in such a way that you won't even
> notice the change of singer. 11/10
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 5) Kannukul Kannai. The song has a really international appeal to
> it and has shades (music wise) of Yaakai Thiri 0:49-1:18 ( Ayitha
> Ezuthu) as well as Kelamal Kaiyile (ATM) but still it's different.
> Naresh Iyer sings the song with a lot of aplomb and in a very fast way.
> The moment that catches my attention the most is between 1:46 and 2:45
> min where music and vocal reach the sky (pun intended): baring the
> vocal, we are not listening to a tamil song! I am sure the song is more
> interesting if you understand the lyricsÂ….I need to listen to this
> one more carefully in order to capture its real essence. 7/10
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 6) Mannippaya. When you think the best is behind you, A.R.Rahman
> serves you another masterpiece. What a composition!
> > > > The songs starts with Shreya Ghoshal voluptuous vocal and a few
> piano notes played every 5 seconds. Slowly the flute can be heard and
> finally the song starts with piano in "full swing" and soft humming from
> Shreya @:28 . Suddendly @:35, A.R.Rahman makes his apparition for the
> first time through humming. Listening to them you know that the song is
> about pain and difficult time as the sadness is palpable in both the
> maestro and Miss Ghoshal voice. Was Shreya crying when she sung: oru
> naalÂ…mannippaya (1:10 to 1:31) the pathos is very authentic. We can
> feel the pain!! Immediately after A.R.Rahman starts singing in his usual
> soft and suave voice (the effect is similar to New York Nagaram from
> JOK.) The violin and the flute used in the interlude seem timeless.
> > > > Shreya and A.R.Rahman are exceptional between 2:39 and 3:45 their
> renditions are perfect and the emotion is real, I am sure Shreya
> diction is excellent as well. Suddendly from nowhere, a choir sings a
> few lines. It seems angels are trying to reunite to lovers.
> > > > The last few seconds are very frustrating as we can hear Shreya
> humming followed by very soft piano notes that let you know that the
> song is over. So soon? Despite the length we are craving for more! 10/10
> > > >
> > > > 7) Aaoromale. Well what to say about this song? I am going to let
> the listener discovering it on his own ;)
> > > >
> > > > Overall: Go for it!!! (it means go and buy the ORIGINAL CD!)
> > > >
> > >
> >
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