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.