Sri Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya - Audio Review

Movie: Sri Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya ( 2013 )

Music: Naga Srivatsa

Director: JK Bharavi

Producer: Jayasri Devi

Cast: Kowsic, Nagarjuna, Mohan Babu, Sri Hari, Kamalini Mukherjee

Lyrics: JK Bharavi

Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya is the foremost Guru of the world who propagated Advaita Siddanta. During his short life of 32 years, the achievement He made leaves people awe struck. His knowledge is immense and his works are unlimited as it takes many lives for a normal person to understand his works at basic level, imagine how he wrote those many commentaries, stotrams, slokas and many more.  It is said he completely mastered all Vedas at the age of 8. His childhood is fascinating as is his life. Born in Kerala to Sivaguru and Aryamba, lost his father at an early age. It is believed that when his parents didnt have kids, they did pooja and Lord Siva appeared in dreams and asked them whether they would need many children with no or little intelligence yet long life or one children having short age but will be a great philosopher. Sankara was born when his parents chose later. He forced his mother to let him to become sanyasi when he went to river and crocodile will not leave until he takes sanyasam. His another story about kanakadhara Stotram where a lady who has nothing at home to offer Sankara other than amla fruit. Then impressed Sankara sings Kanakadhara Stotram and a rain of golden amla fruits astonishes the lady. Sankara wanders whole India widely spreading Advaitam, completing his works as per his Guru's orders and eventually establishes four maths.

It is very difficult understand his life and works, then to make it in a presentable mode to whom it will be very difficult to understand and who expect commerical elements in a movie. An earlier attempt to convert His life into movie critically successful, but it didnt reach audience as it was made in Sanskrit. Another attempt now to make this movie is commendable, but the success of the movie depends on how many are inspired by Adi Sankara rather than the money it collects. Such is the greatness of the works of Adi Sankaracharya.

Latest attempt by JK Bharavi who is the main person behind Raghavendra Rao/Nagarujana devotional movies creates lots of doubts as the earlier movies lacks spiritual depth. He is known in the industry who possesses the capability for making such movies. But this movie will be extremely challenge for him as it is not easy as Sankara to write in simple slokas with immense meaning. The adding of commercial elements as seen in posters, trailers doesnt show any where close to the initially made movie in Sanskrit with Sarvadaman Banerjee as Sankara was immense drama got many national awards, was critically acclaimed.

Then comes the Music Director Naga Srivatsa and singers. Didnt hear before about Naga Srivatsa. Its my fault that I am not hearing much music lately, we all know the reason. Have to listen to the album to see how he did. Lets see how the songs are.

1. Nithya Anandakaree

S.P. Balasubramanyam

This song is taken various stotrams, slokas written by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. 

Starts with first stanza Nithyaananda kari,Varaa abhya karee,Soundarya rathnaakaree, which is from Sri Annapurna Ashtakam. Sri Annapurna Ashtakam is written by Adi Shankaracharya to praise and invoke the grace of Mother Goddess Annapurneswari who is the presiding deity of Varanasi ( kasi puradheswari). She is the Mother who graces food to everybody.

Then jaagratswapna sushuptishu sphutataraa yaa sam vidujjrimbhatae is from Manisha Panchakam, again the first verse. It is said that Manisha Panchakam brings in front the complete essence of Advaita Vedanta. Sankaracharya wrote Manisha panchakam is a strange way. When he was traveling to temple after taking bath, a chandala ( low caste ) with four dogs comes on his way, then as per those days custom, the chandala needs to give way, but he asks who should give the way, his body or his atma, then Sankara realizes he is none other than Lord Siva and answers HIM in these panchakam ( five versus). 

Then it starts with versus Nama Sivabhyam, Nava Youvanabhyam, Paraspara slishta Vapurtharabhyam from Uma Maheswara stotram. The significance of this stotram is that Sankara praises both Uma and Maheswara at the same time. 

Then punarasadange puNyatarange jaya jaya jaahnavee karuNaapaange is from Sri Ganga Stotram. Written to praise Ganga purifies who read this as Ganga does to her devotees. 

Then comes the verse from Viveka Choodamani Jaati neeti kula gotra dooranam Naama roopa guna dosha varjitam. Viveka Choodamani is considered as one of the greatest work of Sankaracharya, which tells Vivekam is the jewel and main weapon in attaining moksha. This consists of 580 verses in Sanskrit.

Then comes the famous Nirvana Shatakam. Aham Nirvi Kalpi Nirakara Roopi, Vibhuthwascha Sarvathra Sarvendriyanaam. This is the last verse in Nirvana Shatakam which each verse ends in Shivoham, meaning I am shiva. The background of this is fantastic will give goose bumps to any person. Adi Sankara is in search of his Guru wandering then a sage comes and asks Sankara, "Who are you?". Sankara answers in 6 slokas, which is Nirvana Shatakam or Atma Shatakam.

Then the verse from Kasi Panchakam, Kasyam hi kasathe kasi kasee srava prakasika 3rd of the famous 5 slokas where Sankara says he himself is Kasi. Kasi (Varanasi) is known as a place where one attains moksha instantly upon death. Kasi has such a place where people go to seek liberation. However Sankaracharya says in his own way about Kasi.

4:35 minutes of songs touches various works that Adi Sankaracharya has done in his 32 year old life. His life is so fascinating for any person who is trying to follow the spiritual path. His works are great inspiration for attaining knowledge, the path and thereby helping to achieve the final goal/destination. 

Bringing various works into one single song is like bringing sea content into a glass. This song should for who has never heard or read Adi Sankara, will be an inspiration forget about the tune. If not SPB like singer, the current generation wouldnt have even pronounced properly these slokas. They would have easily changed the words and there by the meaning. When Sankara brings great philosophy into a 5-6 stanzas, each word is equally powerful. Thank God that SPB is alive to sing this song for us. 

When we get such a beautiful work togather, all music director has to do is to carry the essence of each stotram or sloka thru his music. However this is just rendering of these with some background music. There is no mood or emotion to the song. However in such a magnanimity of the verses, nothing other than Sankara come into mind, thanks to SPB for his rendition.

2. Laxmi Nrusimhaa

Tippu

Tippu makes a point that the current age singers can only sing simple commercial songs, They are not good if any there is a deviation. A little high pitch, they strain, Gamakas are not easy, Tough words gone case. This song reminds Keeravani's earlier devotional movie. Again why Naga made this song as  sad sounding not sure. Tippu added extra feeling to the song, not sure why. Karavalamba stotram is made most unpleasant to hear. 

3. Srikrishnaha

S.P. Balasubramanyam, Mani Nagaraj

One more song on Krishna. Appears a pathos, not sure why. Seems like the story is amended as Bharavi liked. This songs goes clue less the way it sang trying to find context for this song. SPB doesnt have much to sing. A short song goes fine.

4. Soundarya Lahari

Ranjith

Soundarya lahari has such a divinity that one can hear from the start of the song Janani Janani from Thai moogambika composed by Ilayaraja. In that Siva saktya yukto yadi bhavati is from Soundarya Lahari written by Adi sankaracharya. This has immense power and meaning. JK Bharavi should have concentrated on this to get people aware of  the value of Soundarya lahari.

5. Laxmi Padmaalaya

Sharath Santoshi

Why one more sad singing? or singer voice sounds like that? There is no need for the singer to strain that much. Devotion is pleasant and the singing should be. 

6. Chiranjeevi About Jagadguru Aadi Shankara

Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi commentary, voice over will add more value thru his popularity, However it is obvious that he lost touch with film industry. India is  "కర్మ భూమి", not "ఖర్మ భూమి". Except that his small sweet commentary is nice.

7. Bhrama Ani Telusu

Sri Rama Chandra

Is this song for Nag who is casted as chandala, a song before he meets Sankara? If that is true, I Bharavi's imagination is more commercial. Srirama Chandra was funny at few places the way he sang. Nag Srivatsa made this as simple as possible, but need to see the context of the song with respect to the movie. 

8. Sivoham

Hari Haran

Nirvana Shatakam or Atma Shatakam gives immense pleasure and almost leads to trans if heard continuously in total peace. This is totally messed up by both Hari haran, he sounded foreign singing this song and Naga Srivatsa as didnt get this right. If anyone heard this as bhajan in any spirutual organization, or even here then they would get irritated with this tuning and singing. 

8. Om Namashivaaya

Karthik

Adi sankaracharya movie having a commercial song? Not sure whats in JK bharavi's mind. He is for sure behind something. Karthik might have been wondering which movie he is singing. Not sure from where JK Bharavi's imagination he got this song from. Difficult to understand unless seen in the movie.

9. Akhila Charachara

Unni Krishnan

Again JK Bharavi might have adapted this song and the lyrics shows the same. Unni krishnan shows how classical singer can make a difference. Song on Krishna, so flute has to be abundantly used and is used. Song is decent. Tune is as per standard template. 

10. Omkaram

Shankar Mahadevan

The moment Shankar Mahadevan sang so called breathless, he is know for singing all such kind of songs. No matter how proclaimed great singer he is his singing doesnt suit sanskrit/Telugu songs. He faults in pronounciation, his extra gamakas sometimes sound sarcastic doesn't sound native. I think the lyrics are by JK Bharavi, not sure about this as this song is complex in structure and Sankar Mahadeven took away the song from listeners by his singing and Bharavi complicates further.

11. Veda Thandavam

Why there is a hurry to sing. Veda's Thandavam doesnt need to be running away, I really doubt the concept of the movie maker. 

12. Bhaja Govindam

Madhu Bala Krishnan

Bharavi might have used MS Subbulakshmi's version as it is. These kind of movies cannot have pronounciation mistakes. Madhu bala krishnan did his best but couldnt finally present a better song. JK Bharavi added his own lyrics to Bhajagovindam. Whatever, its his movie, he can do whatever he wants. Naga Srivatsa deviated here and there just to make sure people are aware that he had composed this song.

13. Shankara Vijayam

1:40 may be a back ground music when Adi Sankara keeps winning the debates with other scholars and while he is traveling entire India one after other place. Nothing much to say about this song.

14. Yevadu Neevu

S.P. Balasubramanyam

Looks like a song for a horror movie. The chorus creates fear. Why so fierce questioning not sure. JK Bharavi is upto something for sure. Either he is completely lost in commercializing the movie or super brilliant. The tune doesnt have any pleasantness, Not sure where in the movie the occasion for this song comes? Is it when the debate is going on between Sankaracharya and other spiritual gurus or when Sankara is going in search of his own Guru or when a sage questions who are you to Sankaracharya, thats when he wrote nirvanashatakam?

Pick(s) of the Album: Nityanandakari

Any sincere attempt to bring life of great Guru's of India infront of everyone is commendable. However it is very important that the attempt has to be very sincere in undertanding the Guru and telling exactly the same what is told by Him. Telling in a way to reach masses is one side and telling the right way is another side. This is a very thin layer of sword if director makes any mistake, it will be total mess. The songs prove that director had been very liberal in making the movie, the songs brings in lot of doubt that whether JK Bharavi got the Sankara tatva right or he tried to commerialize too much to reach audience? Only movie can prove other wise.

Jabardast (2013) - Music Review

Jabardast (2013) - Music Review

Movie: Jabardast ( 2013 )
Music: Thaman SS

Director: Nandini Reddy

Producer: Bellamkonda Suresh

Cast: Sidharth, Samantha, Nitya Menon, Sunil

Jabardast is a Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by Nandini Reddy under the banner of Sri Sai Ganesh Productions produced by Bellamkonda Suresh. It stars Siddharth and Samantha in the lead roles and Sunil and Nithya Menon in important roles. The film is likely to be released on 21 February 2013. The film will be dubbed in Tamil as Dum Dum Pee Pee.

Nandini Reddy has made her mark with her earlier film and for sure the expectations are high on her next film mainly when she cast Tollywood's most sensible and multi-talented artist Sidharth. Samantha pairing him and supported by Nitya Menon and a movie slated as romantic comdedy film, the movie lovers expectations are for sure a "Jabardast" visual treat. Sidharth movies always had good music. Some were super duper hits. Thaman being roped in as Music director raises many questions to music lovers given Thaman's track record and what the movies is about. Need to listen to figure out how Jabardast the music is. Khushi Murali ( Muralidhar ) sang two songs. It is unfortunate to loose him such an age. Hope this movie makes him remember as a singer. Lakshmi Bhupal got bigger pie, he also wrote for Nandini's earlier film Ala Modalayindi.

1)Arere Arere

Singers : Nitya Menon
Lyrics: Sreshta

A lead actress who can sing such a melody and is just fantastic to hear. Nitya Menon is a multifaceted, multitalented actress, Nandini reddy bringing those talents and introducing her to the Telugu audience is commendable. Nitya sang earlier in Ala modalayyindi and Ishq. This song being first in the album, brings in all positive feeling about the album. Its a pleasant change from Thaman. Thanks again to Nandini Reddy for forcing him to bring out this song. The song starts great with Hindi verses, Rahmanish style ( a little clarity in singing would have helped), sets the mood of the song, Nitya's simple rendering adds beauty to this song. A bueatiful face with a beautiful voice, what else one would ask in life? However coming back to the song, Thaman shouldn't have accompanied Nitya's voice with instruments following her tunes. This took away the pleasantness of the song. Some little disturbance instead of leaving a fine feeling. Anyways Thaman should be commendable for changing his profile from most of the crappish songs and lean towards simple melody. The resemblances here and there can be ignored. Sreshta's lyrics are simply cool just perfect for the song. Aptly explaining the feeling of love. Overall a feel good song that keeps haunting.

2)Allah Allah

Singers : Shreya Ghoshal, Ranjith, Naveen Madhav

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Hindi verses has something to do with the movie back drop. Second song in a row with Hindi. And who else can write this song other than Multi-lingual lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry. After hearing the first song, I thought I can hear a different Thaman, but he is back to his basics again. This song is perfect in his standards, but within controlled himself thats why this song is listenable. The difference is that we dont see Thaman's mark sound effects which he is famous for. Khawwali style song, some how felt Ranjith struggled a bit to sing. Shreya has no issues as its mostly Hindi she sang and we too dont have issues with her. Felt that the song ended abruptly.

3)Meghamala

Singers : Muralidhar, Rahul Nambiar, Vandana, Rita

Lyrics: Lakshmi Bhupal

A cock-tail served by Thaman and Nandini. This song transforms from older tunes of various languages towards mid-70's to latest. This song should be a situational song. Thaman just have done what was asked for hasnt put much effort in the longest song of the movie. Four singers did just ok job. Thought I heard Sunil's voice in between? Thaman as always quizzes listeners to figure out the songs based on which this song is tuned. Lakshmi Bhupal lyrics are decent.

4)Thees Maar Khan

Singers : Naveen Madhav

Lyrics: Lakshmi Bhupal

This is perfect template music from Thaman based on what he is good at. Seems like Nandini could contain Thaman to only 1-2 songs. This is out and out Thaman song. He could not get out of his standards. Glad that this song is the shortest in the movie. 

5)Lakshar Pori

Singers : Muralidhar

Lyrics: Lakshmi Bhupal

Not sure whether this song is the last movie song that was recorded by Murali before his untimely departure from this world. If so this should be a tribute to him. This song seems like to be made to ensure one region is happy so that there will not be any hurdles for movie. One more song aimed at masses. Muralidhar and Lakshmi Bhupal did their job as required. Thaman' song is foot tapping. Once again a controlled composition from Thaman, ( Does the credit go to Nandini M'm? ). Chorus and interludes fit very well in the song. Trailer shows this a promising dance number. Again a short length. Not sure why Nandini decided to have two songs less than average length. Whatever it is, a song that can be on the charts for some time.

Pick(s) of the album: Arere Arere, Allah Allah, Lakshar Pori

Thaman with this album proves he is still a raw talent. He made into composing music too early. He will need right people to guide him by demanding the songs so that he can work hard. This album is much better than many of his previous albums, and he has long way to go. His experience with all music directors as keyboard programmer and percussionist, is not same as music composing. His movie background is helping a lot to get oppurtunities many are struggling to get. If he doesnt utilize them to make a mark for himself, it is very tough for him in long run. The music is not an instant hit, but not a bad album. Couple of songs drags listeners towards listening to this album. How much this music will help the movie will be decided when the movie hits the screen.

Mirchi (Telugu) - Audio Review

Movie: Mirchi (Telugu)

Production: V Vamsi Krishna Reddy,Uppalapati Promod
Cast: Prabhas, Anushka, Richa Gangopadhyay 
Direction: Koratala Siva 
Music: Devi Sri Prasad

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Prabhas after debacle in terms of Rebel, is waiting for another hit. He was on dream run until then. His fans also wanted to get rid of the Rebel days and were looking forward for this movie which is initially planned to be named as  "Vaaradhi" got rechristened as "Mirchi". This makes more connected to his fans and viewers I guess. DSP on the other hand is on high note with his recent hits and decent run at music box office. When everyone involved has high expectations, it will be challange to meet them. 

This is fourth movie for Prabhas and DSP combination. Varsham being a run away hit, then followed by Pournami which is sem-classic movie. Then Mr. Perfect was perfectly set for both. Obviously when this pair hit hattrick, fourth has to be good both of them don't have any choice other than meeting their own expectations.

Ramajogayya Sastry who took the lyrics department branded himself as a multilingual writer. His songs commonly have Hindi/English words there by making them have global appeal. He is good at writing lyrics that are catchy, mass oriented, having youth liking phrases/words. He took the entire album so we can easily expect what the songs would be.

DSP Singers are pretty much mix of couple of Hindi Singers, couple songs for himself or his brother, and rest of them Tamil singers. Occasionally one or two Telugu singers. He didnt deviate from this but he missed his trade mark singer either Baba Sehgal or Adnan Sami, which is good but why Mika Singh and Kailash Kher. And why these Music directors are crazy about Jaspreet Jasz, Suchitra not sure.


Now lets take a look at the seven songs, Will they be seven wonders or seven duds or seven bombs that blast the music systems is the question will be answered.

1. "Mirchi"  

Singer(s): Chinna Ponnu

If anyone want a standard template song from DSP, this is it. This song has everything that is needed, but only thing is that it comes out as run of the mill song which is DSP good at. Mira Mira meesam tipputara, praasa kosam prayaasa kaakapote. Short song that will be short lived. Nothing special to mention.

2. "Yahoon Yahoon"  

Singer(s): Mika Singh

Song aimed at fans or masses, it has to be loud, energetic, catchy phrases, foot tapping, beats, shouting, and what not. DSP had everything except for refreshing/something new. This is again from his standard tune shelf, took out and mixed everything and made into another song. It will appeal fans and masses. When it has to be a party not sure why it has to be right now, as if we miss that "now" never comes. Any ways its party time, fans have a party.

3. "Idedo Bagunde"  

Singer(s): Vijay Prakash, Anitha

Another routine song from DSP. Idededo bagunde DSP, less energy more comfort type of song. Movie needs one melody duet, whoever asked got one. Vijay, Anitha, Ramajogayya do their job effortlessly, as is the musicians, chorus and everyone. Nothing much to say about this song.

4. "Pandagala"  

Singer(s): Kailash Kher

Occasionally Ramajogayya writes a complete Telugu song, and funny part is that it is sung by Kailash Kher who doesn't understand an iota of it. Coincidentally this song is longest song of the movie ( 4:51 min ). Kailash Kher's voice suits patho song, may be that's why DSP Choice him. He added too much gamakas which appeared odd in the flow of song. DSP added a different rhythm pattern for this song, didn't appeal much. Kailash rendering was a turn off, He was loud and not clear, as is the orchestrisation. Somehow this song didn't appeal. May be situational song could be better in movie.

5. "Barbie Girl"  

Singer(s): Jaspreet Jasz, Suchitra

This singing duo is becoming mandatory now a days. If just for energy they are called, what about the rest of the characters of the song? Ramajogayya Sastry made merry of this song. He got what he wanted. So he gives what is he known for. DSP tried to experiment on this song I guess. In this movie he tried to add a little bit deviations which were uncommon for him. But not sure how much they added to the song. This song will appeal fixed set of people and will meet the requirement.

6. "Nee Choopula"  

Singer(s): Kailash Kher

Thought another song for Kailash Kher, but seems like another version of pathos? Slower version. Less than a minute. So that's nice of DSP.

7. "Darlingey"  

Singer(s): Devi Sri Prasad, Geetha Madhuri

Here comes Darling of Darling ( DSP is darling of Prabhas who is darling of his fans). Geeta Madhuri's voice is added additional effects to make it better. DSP as usual sings his usual self. He cannot do much and neither can we. Song again a target for fans makes them enjoy.

Pick(s) of the album: Idedo Bagunde

This movie is the first album to be released in the year of 2013. DSP and Prabhaas who had a great track record, boasted that this would beat the earlier records. However This will remain as the lowest quality in their combination or probably one of DSP's himself. DSP has nothing to offer from this album other than meeting expectations of Prabhas's fans who only will like this album. DSP didnt deviate from his routine stuff, no novelty, nothing refreshing. Not sure whether movie's requirement wasn't demanding. 

Gajaraju (Telugu) - Audio Review

Movie: Gajaraaju (Telugu)

Production: N Lingusamy
Cast: Vikram Prabhu, Lakshmi Menon 
Direction: Prabhu Solomon 
Music: D. Imman

Lyrics: Vennelakanti

Tamil Yesteryear Legendary Hero Shivaji Ganesan's grandson and Hero Prabhu's son Vikram Prabhu's debut film which is "Kumki" and is dubbed into Telugu as Gajaraju. Having this name brings some curiosity why a film is named on elephant. This story revolves around the lead actor and his elephant friend. This elephant is Kumki which is a Tamil name for captive, trained Indian elephants.These are used mostly for taming newly captured wild elephants and also to lead away wild elephants that stray in to human areas mainly farm land. This movie has a novel story which revolves around these two (Lead and the Kumki ).  

D Imman is known for a melody favoring music director. Most of his music leans towards melody. He didnt have that much fame in Telugu, but is a veteran in Tamil music industry. He is working since 2001 but his first movie (Tamizhan) was released in 2012. He has worked about 25 films. Occasionally some of his movies were dubbed in Telugu.

Gajaraju (Kumki) movie since it has Tamil nativity and story revolves around a village/forest backdrop the music will for sure have that flavor mixed with melody. Movie offers 7 songs and all sung by Tamil singers. The lyrics are written by Vennelakanti who earlier has worked for writing songs for dubbing movies.

1. Yevuraina 
Singer(s): Haricharan 
2:43 minutes song appears too short. Imman starts a village backdrop song with right start, the beats are good, Imman infused all the elements thereby we feel why it was too short. Imman scores a beauty, the interludes, the guitar accompanied by the beats. However this song is full of Tamil flavor, but Imman made sure the melody is intact. Haricharan and Imman has no clue of the Telugu song just focused on getting the tune right which they succeeded. on flip side they lost the beauty of words. Haricharan broke the words as he liked may be to fit the tune. Vennelakanti lyrics are apt. Not sure whether this is a introduction song for the elephant.

2. Kanne Sogasulu 
Singer(s): Naresh Iyer 
Another melody from Imman. Naresh Iyer starts simple and then the beats adds the energy to the song making every one to tap their feet. Imman swings between calm and energetic flow which is very good. The guitar accompanied the song adding charm to the song. Naresh did a decent job however he as usual had issues with words. Kalle (eyes) was not clearly song in the changed pattern. This song atleast would have been sung by a Telugu singer. Vennelakanti did again a decent job. Ignoring small issues with the singing this song for sure haunts listeners. Hope movies adds to it.

3. Ayayayoo Aanandame 
Singer(s): Haricharan
Another song by Haricharan in this album. Few months back I said that he has gained a lot of space in musical industry, but he hasnt shown progress over the period of time to make his position rock solid. He is having same issues when singing in Telugu. That is the big difference between earlier generation singers and current singers. They sing and do justice to the song but don't make the difference that adds value to the song. Another good song by Imman. This song starts good, flows good and ends good. The interludes are good, right orchestration and everything goes as per script. Again vennelakanti doest make any mistake. Another good song so far in this album, mainly with such a kind of subject music has to be strength of the movie. Imman so far did he best to this movie. Though this song has tinge flavor of some old songs, doesn't matter.

4. Cheppinaadhey Thana Premani 
Singer(s): Ranjith, Chinmayi 
Rural backdrop so lyrics has to reflect that. Need not be but depends on. All this is about Cheppinaade. The way Ranjith started didnt sound better, but there after added with Chinmayi, the song goes as decent duet, simple and sounding good. Chinmayi sounded like Swarnalatha occasionally. But sometimes herself. Whatever it is the song is simple and decent. Singers could have done better. No issues tune and composing wise.

5. Soi Soi Magizhini 
Singer(s): Manimaaran
The beauty of the song is lyrics. The background music is perfect village backdrop. The situational song will be felt more if the situation is known. Manimaaran's voice suits aptly for the song. Imman scored a tyical situational song with all instruments added rightly. Some advises added to the song which again I guess is based on story. Song can be enjoyed more in the movie. 

6. Nuvvu Eppude Pilla 
Singer(s): Alphons Joseph
Alphons Joseph who is a music director himself and a singer, is Aromale fame of Ye maaya chesave. This song seems to be another winner of this album for its tune, orchestration and singing. Imman brings in perfect melody. Though Alphons sings elegantly, I prefer a person who can understand Telugu to add more feeling to the song. Seems like the usage words have become part of songs lately. 

7. A Lady And The Violin 
Singer(s): Shweta Mohan

This song reminds me some tune but unable to recall. Female version of Ayyayyo anandame. I prefer to this version. Shweta Mohan did much better in terms of adding the feel and rendering it the way it is wanted. Imman has added more melody, made it more simpler and more touching than original song. 

Pick(s) of the album: Entire Album for the Melody lovers and who like songs with rural backdrop

An offbeat movie needs help from music department.We have seen such incidents many times before where Ilayaraja and others elevated the movies with their musical magic. Also When debutant actor with high profile family background is acting a movie, he will need every department to be right.  D. Imman has done great job with his earlier movie Myna. This is in continuation from that movie where he made a mark. This movie will become another milestone for D Imman. He told many times that he prefers making music with melody and he has done it again. This is so refreshing album for sure everyone will like it. This has been hit in Tamil and guess listeners from Telugu too will like it. However they need to ignore few issues like the Tamil flavor, Singers not doing justice to words, else it is a decent album to keep listening.