The reuse of Raja’s own, very-ascetic Pichai paathiram, with Madhu Balakrishnan almost doing a Yesudass and Sadhana Sargam’s divinely serene Amma un pillai (Maatha un kovilil, the original, features as a snippet) strongly echo the Raja of yore – austere backgrounds that wrap a memorable tune. Om siva om is full-on Shiva assault, treated with all the authenticity this resounding bhajan demands. Shreya’s Kannil paarvai (and the similarly-tuned Oru kaatril, by Raja), carries a thematically-apt, desolate poignancy, except for that strangely incongruous rhythm. On the whole, though, Naan kadavul gets a booster shot of expectation with this rich, atmospheric soundtrack.
Keywords: Bala, Ilayaraja, Arya, Pooja
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1 | Kkp1
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Is the cd available in blore stores ?
2 | Karthik
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 am
Haven’t ventured out to find out. Got it ftp’ed by a friend in Chennai. Will buy over the weekend, if its available.
3 | SRINIVAS
January 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
This is vintage Raja and goes with the theme/mood of the movie …if the movie is good …then this soundtrack may pick up ..
There’s a chill feeling …something similar to Lounge Music’s minus the disco feel …
This is Raja’s forte and he scores
4 | thechordmaster
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hey karthik ! looking forwrd to anudder musical year and even kewler reviews from you.. Nywyz u live in chennai as of now??
5 | viraajan
January 2nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Mindblowing album!!!
I have the same feeling as yours on Kannil Paarvai song. Especially the small bit music that comes after the solo violin in the prelude (just b4 the song starts)!
6 | kirubash
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Is this the same Pitchaipaathiram from Ramanamalai? Haven’t been able to get a cd yet. Not avbl in any of the Blr stores. (Landmark and MW are pathetic, they’ve not got Dev D too). Forced to download.
7 | Karthik
January 2nd, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Yup, same one. But, never feel guilty of the download, as long as you have the resolve to buy the CD later. I get the tracks FTP’ed/ emailed by a lot of sources (including friends from prominent music labels) to save time, but buy the CDs later when I get the time, rip them in 320+ kbps and freely gift/ donate most CDs.
8 | girirajr
January 3rd, 2009 at 5:34 am
Lots of bgms are lifted(or inspired) from Zaakir hussain’s “Space” album.
9 | Kkp1
January 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Is this the first time Vijay Prakash is singing for Raja ? Looks like he’s caught Raja’s eye after Manmohini possibly…
10 | santhu
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Vijay prakash has already sung for Ilayaraaja in telugu version of Shiva(recent one) by ramgopal varma and in tamil version too. He has also sung for Cheeni kum.
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12 | dragun
January 4th, 2009 at 1:35 am
“Is this the first time Vijay Prakash is singing for Raja ? Looks like he’s caught Raja’s eye after Manmohini possibly…”
Naan Kadavul has been in the making for a very long time, so the track was probably recorded before Yuvraaj even released.
13 | viraajan
January 5th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
After repeated listen, I’m completely ok with Kannil Parvai. No complaints!
14 | viraajan
January 5th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
After repeated listen, I’m completely ok with Kannil Parvai. No complaints!
IMHO, you could hav written 200 word review
15 | Kkp1
January 5th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
dragun and santhu : Thanks for the info. I didnt know that.
16 | Sanjeevi
January 5th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
strangely incongruous rhythm?
I beg to differ, it ornaments well the tune
17 | Sanjeevi
January 5th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
My pick is kannil paarvai since it produce ‘the feel’ within me and ofcourse ‘Om siva hum’ too.
Pichai paathiram is very very matured composing
18 | arunm
January 6th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I am sure i am in 2009, and this album sounds completely outdated to me.
19 | SRINIVAS
January 9th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
arunm –
Bala’s movies (Pithamagan , Nandha , Sethu ) and now Naan Kaduval are a diff genre in itself ….. The album is good in this context …
Racy songs with beats / Western music or fusion … will not go down well with the script .
The Album in itself if you dont consider the above yes is – outdated
20 | arunm
January 9th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
hi srinivas,
i have seen bala’s sethu,pithamahan.But not nanda(partaially). yes, i am eagerly waiting for his latest psycho(i think) hero.
As far as music is concerned, in this age also i am sure that a composer dont want to use ‘beats / Western music or fusion ‘ to make good music which suits for this kind of movie.Even i can see its the ‘respect of ILR’ which i can read in Karthik’s review not an ‘album Review’.Just my openion.
Is this movie also an 80 styled one?.Lets C.
21 | chandramohan
January 10th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Ilayaraja has done a wonderful job in Naan kadavul. He shows interest in composing for challanging films. Bala has inspired him with his previous movies.That’s y raja has given such a soul haunting music in NK. Re-recording of this film is going to be good treat for all music and cinema lovers. Thanks for a honest review Karthik. I’m a regular visitor of milliblog. Happy new year !!
22 | PonzIe
January 10th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Fantastically composed for Bala’ script. Couldnta been better than this.Needs no elucidation, this is IR’s score.unspeakable.
Yet 1980 alike Amma Un Pillai’s prelude bears similiarity with ‘Maniyosai kaettu yelundhu’ which is not belied the essence of this beautiful song.
One-of-a-kind Maatha Un Kovilil is a rare element in the box. Its an unusual bit comes in Mudhu’ serene tone. Unavoidably brings the same feeling I mentioned for Amma un.
Kannil Paravai – by flavour of the season Shreya. Amazing. Coudnt escape the feeling that IR has applied ‘Kaatril enthan geetham’ between 2:17 to 2:25 and 3:48 to 3:58(End of stanzas).
Om siva om – Feeling like being in a morning in a temple.
Oru kaatril – IRs at his best. Pick of the album!!
Pichaipathiram-Madhu’s voice is more matured now! Well. Sindhu bharavi structure is awesome.
Best use of eastern instruments throughout the play. Howewer, its not made for usual movie plot. Purposefully , no song has been composed to generate the euphoria.
We already are aware of the kind of sequences where these numbers are gonna be inserted in movie.
I m afraid to have these in my player. I love to listen when alone in room. Satisfied. 5/5. Bull’s eye.
23 | sathish
January 27th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Hi Karthik,
Did Ilayaraja copied Phil Collins songs?
Someone in a telugu major new paper wrote that he copied lot of tunes from Collins. Do you have any idea?
He did not give details of the songs.
It is a serious allegation on Maestro. Could you please check it.
Sathish
24 | chandramohan
January 28th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
hi satish,
can u give more details abt this issue?
raja has composed many songs with the inspiration of western songs. but i don’t think that he has copied phil collins. Has that guy mentioned any song of raja which has been inspired from collins?
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