[Drugmachine]

i listened to one song in promos ..pudhidhai by sadhana ..it was v good

[HedgeYourBets]

OK, Dinesh, you are a 18 year old Kumari has traces of Ennuyir thozhiyE, accepted.

Coming back to the topic, the KangaL thEduthE also reminds me of another IR classic: Raathiriyil poothirukkum thAmarai-dhan peNNo. Perhaps it is a judicious mix of Andhi mazhai, raathiriyil poothirukum and macha machiniye (the last one is itself probably inspired from the first two).

[9mm_fan]

Ok Some points which i liked in MM

1.Unakkum Enakkum -Quite obviously a farewell.Previously farewell songs used to be sad songs .Now the trend has changed.While ySR changed it with SandaKozhi ,Kr does it with MM-though the actual credit should go to the respective director .The song is not a sad song like 'Manase' from April mathathil or a dappanguthu from SandaKozhi .The song itself seems to be a classical with the two interludes varying too much ,with the Second interlud being a celtic one .The humming is just fantastic .Cool One 9/10

2.Pani Vizhum -
This songs follows the 'Kadhal vannila" from album.The song starts with premji's singing followed by KR and Madhushree singing with very strong Base Lines .Hindustani seems to be the currrent favourite of karthik raaja and that shows in the humming .The second interlude always is intresting .As far as KR is considered ,he always makes teh second interlude quite different from the rest and the first lines after the interlude goes with less percusion or a totally different percusion arrangement .The lyrisct has aptly simplified the words without going over board.In short 'The song" of the album .10/10

3.Aayiram Vaanavil - Starting with 80s raaja interludes,this song will immediately impress the father of a teen age guy .For a guy who listens songs while on a travel ,this song will raise eyebrows and move his fore finger towards the fast forward button.Surprisngly this song seems something like 'Flashback' song and totally out of tune with other songs .But the melody is good and the use of Madhu Balakrishnan itself suggets its an off-colour song in the movie .If the song is anything other than a love song ,8.5/10 ..otherwise 5/10

4.Kangal theduthe-Sadhana and Jassie -I thought 'My god !" .Thankfully this song is damn different .Seems to be a "Classical midnight" number by looking at the lyrics and the use of Jassie Gift for this classical song. I guess fans will be vertically spilt between the two versions .For me Sadhana's versions is better .Cool ,different song .8.5/10

5.WelCome to -The initial Rappish sound seems to be a continuation of "jalaDeepam" from mercury Pookal .Of course any kid would say this is a "Mindless-bizarre lit" disco song .Thankfully there are no loops ,no music that will make you visit the ENT specialist.The High Pitch humming is something ,i like very much with KR-from Onnu rendu in kudaikkul Mazhai .The interlude is typically 16-Decemberish .One good thing about this song is the rthym changes every now and then .This song could have been more "Hard",though no would press fast forward for this song 8/10

[Peptobismol]

Dinesh and Mumbai Ramki, Kangal Theduduthe has unmistakeable traces of Andhi mazhai. I also believe macha machinyE has subtle inspirations from Andhi mazhai, which is probably not immediately clear. Listen to both a few times.

[Big A]

Manathodu Mazhaikalam Audio released.

Any review??

[9mm_fan]

Hi MumbaiRamki, nice to hear KR's return. I am expecting detailed review.

[TorryJens]

Check out the songs here

http://tamil.galatta.com/entertainme...20Mazhaikalam#

Good on first listening

[Peptobismol]

Trademark KR Style and Rythms..

Hats off to KR for sticking to his style..

Good one on the whole. Picks will be Kangal Theuthe, Unakum Enakum, Puthithai, Ayiram Vanavil and Welcome ...

Oops i ended up listing all songs as pick of the album..

Worth listening.

[radikal]

Audio Release Function

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/t...ents/9678.html

http://cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/...052006-4.shtml

http://tamil.cinesouth.com/masala/ho...052006-4.shtml

[Drugmachine]

...and here goes the 100 words!

http://www.milliblog.blogspot.com/

[brraverishhh]

I am currently listening MM songs and will give a review later.

[Big A]

KR a true follower of IR's legacy.....

[Beerinkol]

Pani Vizhum Kaalam is the best..... i dunno what is in this Madhushree's voice,it just spells magic!! its great to see Madhushree singging in tamil songs nowdays too...

[HedgeYourBets]

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/t...cle/22475.html

Karthikraja back in full flow
IndiaGlitz [Wednesday, May 17, 2006]



Maestro Ilayaraja's legacy in Tamil film music continues in the form of his sons Karthikraja and Yuvanshankarraja.

The former began with a bang in movie Ullasam. Unfortunately he lost his steam in between and a few bad outings did not help his cause.

In contrast, Yuvan had a good start and followed it up with successive hits teaming up with directors like Selvaraghavan and Vishnuvardhan.

But Karthikraja seems to have found his bearings now.

He has got Naalai and Manadodu Mazhaikalam lined up for release . Interestingly tunes have come good in both the albums and they are reporting good sales.

Karthikraja is thrilled with his new found fame.

He is all keen to continue the good run.

[Lt_Apple]

im not sure anyone realise this,esp the hardcore IR & Family fans, Kangal Tedhuthe is simply KR's version of Rut Agaiyre - 1947 Earth/Macha Machiniye - Star.

[NeroASERCH]

But, Dinesh, wasn't macha machiniyE itself inspired from IR's andhi mazhai pozhigirathu from Raja Paarvai?

[MannoFr]

i would rather say "kangal theduthe" is KR's version "thavikiran" from time .

[tgs]

But, Dinesh, wasn't macha machiniyE itself inspired from IR's andhi mazhai pozhigirathu from Raja Paarvai?

huh???!!!!!! NOPE!

[PhillipHer]

Neither Kangal Theduduthe NOR Machiniye were inspired !!!

[doctorzlo]

KR has done Kallaoori Manne by reassembling the song "Muthamida vendum Muthamida vendum" of Vanjinathan.

Almost all the lines has come use this tune with some slight changes. This proves what is KR, i think. I mean his excellent skill.