Om 3D - Audio Review

Movie:        OM - 3D (Telugu - 2013)
Producer:   Kalyanram
Direction:   Kalyanram
Cast:           Kalyanram, Kriti Karbanda,
Music:        K.Sai Karthik, Achu

 

KalyanRam started off his career with a bang in terms of Athanokkade, but ever since then he is struggling to make it huge, though on and off he is tasting minor successes. His passion towards movies never faded away. He is sincere in his attempts and his passion is unquestionable. However there are many factors that kept him away to make it huge. He made a mark in the industry just with his passion.

This movie is boasted as first action 3D film in India. It takes some guts to make such movie and spend so much money on himself in self direction. That shows his love towards movies. Kalyanram's movies werent such huge music hits in his film career although there were decent hits. Manisharma took the major pie from his movies, RP Patnaik, Chakri and Srikath Deva were other directors. This time two persons worked for this movie, K Sai Karthik and Achu, both are yet to make it big. K Sai Karthik recently launched "Paisa", Starring Nani, the movie of Krishna Vamsi.  This album consists of a promo song and a Theme music which reduces the number to four that are routine songs. Lyrics department looks fine. B Subbaraya Sarma Dont think he is the character artist.  Ramajoggayya means there will be a multilingual mass song. Singers are again pretty standard now a days. Baba Sehgal for sure is making a lot in Telugu now a days, not sure whether he gets that many chances in Hindi or not. Anyways lets see how the songs fare for the much interest generated movie.

1. Promo Song[2:40]
Artist(s): Baba Sehgal
Lyricist: B. Subbaraya Sharma

Song on Hero, has to be powerful. However since the lyrics are powerful, the voice and sound of the song should be powerful too. The song starts with a high energy tune, then Baba Sehgal tries to says words which doesnt mean anything for him, but for us it should make sense, unfortunately doesnt. Too much వ్యధ, రొద. His voice is not heard properly, the music overtook the singer and his lack of clarity makes it worse. All it is that we hear some music and with OM in between and ends with the same. Since its promo song, shouldnt matter for movie. Tune wise no issues, but some minute details like providing clarity to words and instruments would have made this song more listenable. 

2. Cheliya[3:27]
Artist(s): Achu, Ramya Nsk
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Any song that has stamp of Sirivennela proves his versatality. Achu's stylish singing can be ignorable. In the sound oriented songs, the lyric is lost. Cant understand even a bit of what Sirivennela has written. Coming to the tune, for sure is catchy, interludes are nice though remind some other song. Again the song lacks clarity, the recording could have been better. This song is much better made. Except for the orchestration and some issues in Achu's singing, this song will work.

3. Right Now[2:59]
Artist(s): Baba Sehgal, Bindhu Mahima
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

RJS is back with his trademark multilingual lyric. Baba Sehgal singing his part of rap and other stuff. Suddenly beat changes in between, to make it more beat oriented. This song has variety in terms of mix and matching everything as Mama was ordered to do it. The tune, beat, rap and style are changed. Bindu Mahima twisted and turned the words didnt bring the right effect. She said right now, but after that many words are very hard to get. Baba Sehgal did better in this song, may be due to his trademark tune/singing. 

4. Holi Holi[3:30]
Artist(s): Ranjith, Priya Himesh
Lyricist: Kedarnath

This song is highy energetic. The beats and lyrics will bring in holi mood. Priya Himesh seemed to have less energy compared to Ranjith in second stanza, however it is covered by chorus and Ranjith. Highly addictive beats, extremely energetic chorus, electrifying interludes.  Kedarnath filled in some rhyming words. If rightly choreographed and performed the visuals of this song should be a treat. Not sure how Kalyanram will fare in this song.

5. Endukila[4:00]
Artist(s): Haricharan, Chinmayee
Lyricist: Balaji

Good to see Chinmayee in this movie. She is extremely talented and gifted. Her voice aptly suited this song. However like other songs, instruments were loud enough to over shadow the female singer. Haricharan in second stanza was not so pleasant to hear. A soft melody with a slower tempo would have been much better while keeping instruments simpler. But still this song is fine. Movie might add some value to this song.

6. OM Theme[2:22]
Artist(s): Sai Charan, Dinker
Lyricist: Sahithi
Why Lyricist is named as Sahithi for this song when all it contains is "అసతోమ జ్యోతిర్గమయ..." The theme music generally aid the visuals. Unless the visuals are seen, it is very difficult to say whether the theme music made an impact or not. The theme was done alright. Need to see how it fares on the screen.

Pick(s) of the album: Cheliya, Holi Holi, to some extent Endukilaa

Since this is a 3D movie, the focus will be on action and visuals, might not be on songs. However Sai Karthik and Achu need to do a good job for re-recording which is very critical for these kind of movies. Kalyanram got should have been happy with music's output as there were not much expectations. Though there is not much to say about the music which is extra ordinary or to make it big, two decent songs and couple of others might help the music over all. Kalyanram is going to create history when movie releases, Wish the team all the very best for the success of the movie and the hard work they have put in.

Iddarammayilato - Audio Review

Movie: Iddarammayilatho (Telugu - 2013)
Producer:    Bandla Ganesh

Direction:    Poori Jagannadh

Cast:            Allu Arjun, Amala Paul, Catherine Tresa

Music:          Devi Sri Prasad

Allu arjun's first movie in 2013 is Iddarammayalato, directed by Puri Jagannadh. Both worked togather in 2007 for Desamuduru. Allu Arjun had a decent run at box office with Trivikram Srinivas made Julayi, On contrast Puri is not having a decent run with his last two movies, Cameraman Ganga to Rambabu and Devudu chesina Manushulu bit the dust not being upto the mark movies. Then the movie producer Bandla Ganesh is currently the prime producer working with all Top heros and has a latest hit with Tarak. Obviously the expectations are very high on this movie and the release of this is planned to be with maximum screens. This movie seems like underwent many changes, first with Music Director, Chakri who is thought initially was replaced by DSP. Then Tapsee Pannu was signed as second lead, then replaced by Richa Gangopadhyay and finally Catherine Tresa was finalized as second lead.

DSP-Allu Arju combination was always special. DSP scored music for 1/3 of the movies of Allu Arju and all of them pretty much worked very well. However with changing trends in music and people need to see what this combination is upto. With Bandla Ganesh and Puri Jagannadh at commanding position, we are assured that they dont demand good music as Puri's movies never had consistently great music and with Ganesh's background, he doesnt either.

The total 5 songs ( 1 remix ) sounds good, if music is good, we dont have issues, as we can keep repeating listening to same songs. However if the music is not upto the mark, we have one less song to hear and get a relief. One surprise element in this album is Apache Indian. The Goan, who once was very much popular for his one man army music and rap is almost a forgotten name. For a change DSP brought in Apache for Baba Sehgal, our prayers were answered I guess, but Apache is cool surprise. Need to see what he did in this album. I dont remember he sang any Telugu song till now in his career, which is very surprise how when our Film Industry brought every other Bollywood singer, how come they spared Apache.

Anyway 5 short songs, lets quickly see how DSP/Arjun treated us.

01 - Ganapathi Bappa Moriya

Singer(s): Sooraj Jagan

Lyric(s): Bhaskarabhatla

Starting an album with Song on Ganapathi is always treated as a good sign, but it doesn't happen this time. "Nirvignam kurume deva" was strained and stretched to the core that it is totally a big turn off. Bungee jump was heard as Bajji jump. Sooraj had struggled to sing Telugu. The "Ha Ha" in the middle of the song was way way off. Lately without fusion or sneeking in western music into, no song is made. Seems like Hero's introduction song, as this has some tips on what do with obstacles such as mountain, sea and others, basically what is Ganapathy bappa moria is all about. Totally aimed at youth and fans. Success of this song depends upon them. 

02: Run Run

Singer(s): Apache Indian, Sharmila

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

If not Baba Sehgal, its Apache, there is no difference songs all sound the same. ఎదురైనా should be pronounced as ద its ఎడురైన. In english,both are written same. This means no one were present at recording. Anyways, what else can Apache sing? Seems like the rap in between is written by Sharmila. Not sure what is this fancy of making songs with these rap song which makes no meaning other than some thing to appeal youth. As rightly said, గజి బిజీ బుర్రలోన సుడోకు puzzle ఉంటాది. Of course this is the puzzle we get when we hear such songs. There are many ways this song can be done better without getting Ayaasam ( as sounded in between the song ). Running makes one get exhausted. Sure people will feel that they need to got to run to win womans heart instead of wasting time on this song.On other hand DSP tried out different to appeal youth and mass in the name of variety all depends on how fans/youth like this song.

03 - Shankara Bharanam Tho

Singer(s): Mano, Suchith Suresh, Ranina

Lyrics: DSP
As the movie backdrop tells, the introduction is done by foreigners, and the movie story says that this is picturized on Brahmanandam. DSP scores a routine song which is presented smoothly by Mano until, DSP let the dogs out  ( kind of music ). And then mixes and matches the song left and right between Mano and Suchith&Co. This song goes up and down as the song progresses.when DSP asks "Do you want some music", we would like to reply back saying why not DSP only if you only can provide some. :)
 

04 - Top Lesi Podi

Singer(s): Sagar, Geeta Madhuri

Lyrics: Bhaskarabhatla
 

Ammayi manasulo abbayi dooresi kita kitale petteste, emaitaadi, manchi beat vastaadi, pichi paata vastaadi.. This is what the words of first line of the song. The chorus made is so different with their fake style and accent, again in the name of the youth. I hate when some one sings with fake accent. However as said in song the good beats didnt come, top lechi poledu, as end result pichi song aithe vachindi. The beats are same old DSP style, the tune is same old same old.

Then Bhaskarbhatla goes with all kinds of comparision all aimed at masses. Sagar is masked by chorus and Geeta Madhuri is different. Purely composed for Allu Arjun's dancing skills and masses, may be some corner for fans. If they enjoy this song makes the mark with them.

05 - Violin

Singer(s): David Simon, Anitha

Lyrics: Viswa, David Simon

  

Complete trade mark tune from DSP who is known for a signature tune in each movie. Glad that he didnt forget what he is capable of. Reminds Ilayaraja type tune. Having said that after the fantastic impressive violin bit rest is business is as usual.The extraa bit end of each "taa" in the name of youth is not very good to listen. Male singer lacks clarity to hear.

Vennello todu avutaa, Varsham lo Needa laaga unta, what kind of imagination it is? Will there be shadow in Rain? Does it mean there is no love existing? Prema anche choopista, means he is going to show the end of the love? Shouldnt the love be endless?  Adding some fancy words doesnt make a song. Not sure what these lyricists are about.

Keeping all these asides, this is a typical trademark song of DSP should be topping charts for a while. Depends upon the how the song goes in the movie.
 

06 - Run Run (Remix)

Singer(s): DSP, Apache Indian

Lyrics: Ramajogayya Sastry

Apache did what he is famous for during the start of the song, his rap, but then DSP with his odd sounding singing messed up the song. It sounded like he is so reckless singing this song with saritical voice, single handedly messed up the song. The beats, chorus and the rap just didnt work at all as they were really running as high paced rap song. DSP should have taken enough care for this song. Totally wasted effort.

Pick(s) of the album: Violin Bit, Run Run ( not remix )

With changing times, music department in movie making has definetely taken back seat. The priorities of film has changed for sure. Most of the film making is targetted towards youth, fans who are major factors for movie collections. So to ensure commercial success of movie, ensuring they are satisfied is a must. These target audience dont understand what a song is all about some sensible lyrics with hidden meaning/message, excellent singing, melodies or fine tunes, good instumentation/orchestration, nice voices that can be heard repeatedly and so on. All they need is some beats they can tap their feet and some catchy phrases to croon. So the movie makers who dont have enough knowledge making movies are just focusing on the target audience to make money and move on. Lyricists are accompanying in this process dancing to the tunes of these movie makers. This is such a sad state the film industry is now. Truth is always bitter.

DSP and Allu Arjun provided the lowest quality album in their combination. They might have met the expectations of youth, fans and movie requirements, but they didnt meet what they are known for, They for sure disappoint the music lovers. The only advantage that DSP has is he is miles ahead compared to other music directors, but if he starts listening to non-value add producers and directors, he will easily catch up with the rest by coming down to their level which he needs to not let it happen.

Thadakha - Audio Review

Movie:         Thadakha(Telugu - 2013)

Producer:    Bellamkonda Suresh

Direction:    Kishore Kumar Pardasani

Cast:            NagaChaitanya, Sunil, Tamanna, Andrea 

Music:          Thaman SS

 

 

Nagachaitanya's latest film directed by Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam fame Kishore kumar Pardasani, stars Sunil, Tamanna and Andrea as co-starts. This film is being produced by Bellamkonda Suresh. This film is said to be remake of Tamil successful film "Vettai" directed by Lingusamy. During Greekuveerudu Audio function, Chaitanya told his fans that 2013 would be a feast with many films lined up. This should be a good start for that statement as the trailers looks fine. With Sunil lending a helping hand and director who was sensible with his earlier film, should make his statement a real.

 

Kishore Kumar proved with his earlier film that he has a very good music taste as that film had tremendously fantastic songs composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, songs written by Sirivennela were feast to listen. However this movie having Thaman is showing that the director deviated from his benchmark by providing a different music. This movie's lyrics department was handled by Bhaskarabhatla and Ramajogayya Sastry. With these two names and Thaman controlling the music, songs will have to beat and mass oriented. We cannot expect melody or classic songs. Thaman has been consistent enough to provide template music and he never deviated from his templates. Lets see how he did though we know expecting any thing from him is not something he would like neither we. Singers are again standard payroll singers except for Neeti Mohan and MM Maanasi. He offered 5 songs only, which is a good relief. Lets not wait much time and get into the details of the songs.

 

1. Nuvvu Nenu Bomma[4:05]
Singer(s): Tippu, Ranjith
Lyricist: Bhaskarabhatla Ravikumar

 

Thaman Sir, how can you be so consistent. No one ever can come close to your consistency. Seems like song on Chaitanya and Sunil. Thaman's favorite instruments are all over the place, yet there is nothing in this song that worth mention other than being reminding us different songs. బాణం not భానం again its చప్పుడు not చ్చప్పుడు. Inspite of singing more than decade, these singers can never improve. This is very disappointing. Tippu and Ranjith are seasoned singers, singing wise they shouldnt have any issues.

 

 

2. Viyyalavaru[4:40]
Singer(s):  Neeti Mohan, Sooraj, MM. Manasi
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

 

Once again standard beats from Thaman to start his song. The female singer needs to be eliminated from Telugu Industry as soon as possible. They way she broke the words is horrible to listen. Never heard a good song from RJS. I think he became full time lyricist resigning his job, He should have more time to write some meaningful lyrics but he doesnt do that. Atleast once in a while wanted to see some good song from him. Singers disappoint in this song. Thaman doesnt.

 

 

 

3. Subhanallah[3:09]
Singer(s):  Karthik, Priya Hemesh
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

 

Surprisingly a short song. One more typical template music from Thaman. Not sure why no one is getting bored of hearing same tunes again and again. Since songs are available for free to listen, people are listening. Wonder what if they are for price. I really want to know who would want to buy and listen to these songs. Karthik struggled a lot singing this song. He is not his usual self. Priya Hemesh has nothing to do in this song.

 

 

4. Mara O Mara[3:04]
Singer(s):  Suchith Suresan, MM. Manasi
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

 

Listening to this song will tell what we are going to listen the entire album. Also we dont need to guess who has written and who made this song. One more template music from Thaman and RJS Sastry. Somehow lately Thaman's songs doesnt appear like songs any more. Singers read the lines with some background music and that music never changes. I think Thaman should have Suchith in his album either suresan or suchitra. Some how this album has very short length songs. Thaman gets inspired from every where for every note he made for this song which is not unusual for him. The singers kill the words in their style. The multilingual lyricist writes whatever he wants. Not sure why the team wasted their energy in making these songs, picturize it and add cost to producer when their is nothing to offer to viewer or listener.

 

5. Gana Gana Bottu[3:54]
Singer(s):  Haricharan, Priyadarshini
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry

 

This song brings lots of questions to everyone associated to this song. What they were thinking making these type of songs which doesnt bring any value to the song or singers or music director. Thaman's capabilities should be known by now. He cannot offer any different. The interludes proves that, the tune proves that. Just to add the movie title they added Thadakha or based on this song, they named the movie is unknown. Thaman is getting money for what ever he is doing so he will not stop. Its upto movie industry to uplift the music department which has stooped all time low. Haricharan and Priyadarshini doesnt offer anything to us either

 

Pick(s) of the album: Strictly for fans of anyone in this movie, rest can easily ignore this album

 

Thaman has decided to remain as one of the low quality music directors in the Telugu film history and be consistent enough in that. Let him do that as long as he is getting money for doing what ever he want. So we cannot do much about that. Telugu music has always been on high time and currently this is the lowest time it can ever see. Things cannot go any lower than this. Music lovers can only hope for the best and keep listening to the best songs that the industry has given in the past and keep ignoring these kind of albums. Everything takes some time. So be patient. Good times will come.

 

Kaalicharan - Audio Review

Movie:      Kaalicharan (Telugu - 2013)

Producer:    Sri Praveen

Direction:    Sri Praveen

Cast: Caitanyakrsna, Chandni, Pankaj kesri, Rao Ramesh

Music:         Nandan Raaj

 

Gaayam 2 fame Sri Praveen is producing and directing a film which is an action and political film  that is based on a real incident which happened in the 1980s.Without revealing the incident or the plot, the director shot that the film Mahabub Nagar, Gadwal and Kadapa. Chandini is making her debut as an actress in Telugu. Nandan Raj has composed the music and buzz is that a song composed by the music director is going to be unveiled at the event. The film is being produced by Praveen Sri himself on Sri Karunalayam Productions banner. Music director has not done many films in past. He has done two in Tamil and two in Telugu and doesnt have any noted hits. All those movies went un noticed. Since this is a period movie, not sure whether director maintained the current trend of music or he did match the music to the period film. Vanamali I guess is single card lyricist. He messed up with Maniratnam movie kadali where he did not do a great job by translating the songs. However this movie with interesting subject should provide him ample space to prove himself again. Singers are welcome change, mostly are from the singers of reality shows. So lets see how the songs went. There are seven songs, a little more than standard format. If songs are good, it matters to have an additional song, else it will be one more song to ignore. The trailer of this movie is banned for content, which shows that this movie is going to be an intense drama.

 

1. Kurisi Kurisi
Singer(s): Aparna, Srikrishna

 

Song starts with classi piano, then with slow beats, with dristle and rain drops sound as rhythm, the song takes off a good note, But the singer Aparna with feeble and amatuer voice didnt add it to the grandeur. However the instruments keep up their good work. Added by beautiful lyrics, this song gives a mixed feeling. Srikrishna joins the party but he doest add any value to the song though he sings good. His voice is not strong enough to elevate the song. It has been rare to listen such kind of simple songs these days. Intruments are simple, voices are natural, lyrics are simple yet beautiful, not much issues with Telugu. Though singers could have done better, well thats only issue with otherwise feel good song. This album started on a pretty good note with a nice melody.

2. Mella Mellagaa
Singer(s): Vinay

This is a beaten up tune and rhythm, however music director, lyricist makes this song different. Vinay did decent job. Choosakega is one word, not choosa kega.. Once again nice lyrics. Another melody in the album. Nandan Raj adds nice interludes and keeps the rest very simple. Any love/romantic has to end on a whistle tune. Doesnt harm the song. Another decent song so far in the album.

3. Devudanna Peru
Singer(s): Suresh Babu

There are too many singers coming up lately, but none of them are making mark and staying long. Most of the voices are not getting heard again and again. Also with the voices getting tweaked and altered by music directors, the singers voices are loosing identity. So far this album singers voices go untouched, which is a great refreshing change. Suresh Babu sings a pathos on yet another fantastic lyrics. Short duration song, but it makes mark. The songs starts like a tatvam. The  rhythm continues through out the song. Any song that questions GOD is related to when human faces issues or has tragedy. People tend to question the way he does things. This song does the same. Overall a well made song.

 

4. Palike Aa guvvaSinger(s): SriKrishna

 

So far this album is so refreshing to ears after listening to series of albums. Not that tunes are so fresh and singers have done great. Most of the songs are sounding as Telugu songs, Singers are getting their identity, instrumentation is subtle yet making mark, lyrics are decent and simple melodies. Its been so rare to listen to such kind of albums these days. Its been a while having heard guitar so beautifully accompanying Singer. The drum beats sounded like its a periodic movie. Srikrishna's voice is stuck at there. He didnt make much progress becoming more mature singer, that would have helped to take this song more emphatic winner. This song is so far best work in the album. This will haunt people who have an ear for melody. Guitar will make you grow fascination towards this song. The beats in between take you to yesteryears.

5. Naa kallu Choodu
Singer(s): Geeta Madhuri

Wrong placement of this song in the album. This should have been the last song so that it is easy to ignore. There is no issues with the song as such, but Geeta Madhuri messed up the song so much that it will irritate few and finally a song to skip. However this song is purely for Singer's fans. After such a nice melody this song takes away the feeling from the earlier song. Now coming to the song, Telugu Film Industry is very good at stamping persons on face and throw the same thing throughout their careers. Geeta Madhuri makes a hit song singing as drunkard. She gets to sing the same song again. However her start is so horrible. Just irritates one. Then her over expressiveness takes the song away from listeners. These type of songs need to be done rightly any deviation will mess up the whole song. Few parts are good but her voice still has to mature a lot. There is a difference between eyes and kallu which has to be clear enough. She has energy but her singing didnt match energy. Anyways any issues with this song is purely can be assigned to Geeta Madhuri. Music director provides an energetic and foot tapping song. Lyrics are also not multilingual that we hear for these type of songs. Song for masses and they will for sure like it.

6. O Ningey Thulli HoliSinger(s): Ramki, Sahiti

Ramki and Sahiti did a good Holi song. Rare to listen singers pronounce "Chhaya" not "chaya". Another foot tapping song that appeals. Everything is again simple. Sahiti did better than Ramki. His voice could have been assertive. Seems like another family sentiment song with everyone involved. This song should be colorful as song indicates. Words gets elongated or shrunk to fit the tune, but that the least priority issue lately. Another feel good routine song.

7. Naa NinnuSinger(s): Anjana Sowmya

 

Anjana Sowmya is a great find of all singing talent shows. She has all quailities to be one of the top female singers if given right guidence and provided she choses to work hard. Her voice is so unique and versatile that she sings effortlessly. Male singer's name is missing, thats fine as Anjana Sowmya steals the limelight. Her expressions are right, singing is right, voice is right, and everything goes right for this song. This song accompanied by piano does fantastic. Anjana's initial humming is really seductive. The song is another standing out song in the album. Piano is impressive as is the song.

Pick(s) of the albums: Palike Aa guvva, Naa Ninnu, Devudanna Peru, Kurisi Kurisi, Mella Mellaga ( in that order ).

After a long time Telugu Film industry has provided a pure Telugu, Melody based, authentic singing, simple to ears, genuine effort made by the team. This album proves how these can make difference to the movie. The movie team needs to be commended for providing such an album to the listeners. Its really a good change to see. I really hope we get such kind of albums which will clear the ears for a while. Nandan Raj is a welcome change to the industry. His earlier albums went unnoticed, but this will for sure gets him the recognition that he will be due. People are following a trend these days and this album defies that trend and format. This album doesnt belong to so called youthful music, doesnt belong to songs that have tainted voices melody written all over it and comes with that disclaimer. This album will impress music lovers. However the issue of lack of singers is still hurting the industry, hope it finds some good singers soon, Else we will not see good music becoming great.