This is my first tryst with a music review, so I have tried my best :) ‘Kanden Kadhalai’, starring Bharath and Tamanna is the remake of the Hindi hit, ‘Jab We Met’. Music is by Vidyasagar and Na Muthukumar and Yugabharathi are the lyricists. With 6 tracks in the album, Vidyasagar has given a taste of a bit of this and that. His recent hits ‘Abhiyum Naanum’ and ‘Mozhi’ have surely raised expectations and he has not failed to deliver.
Of course! One cannot compare the music of ‘Jab We Met’ and this, but then as laymen we are sure to bring out some similarities between the two. However, I have tried to keep it to the minimum.
The biggest impact in this album has definitely been created by the flautist (unfortunately, couldn’t get the name). And I don’t want to make wrong guesses. 4 out of 6 songs have been dominated by the instrument and never once did I feel that it was jarring! The melody created by the instrument in each of the song is apt and it sure is a dream run for the flautist.
1. Title track: Kanden Kadhalai
Singers: Udit Narayan and Karthik
To begin with, it is a decent track, with Udit’s diction improving for sure! Karthik has just pitched in but as always he stands out. Generally title tracks are the ‘Hero’s intro song’ but this is a romantic song with all the joys got, courtesy love! The flautist as I mentioned has some nice scores. Otherwise, there is nothing special in the song which makes you want to listen to it again. For a title track, it sure could have been better.
2. Sududhu Sududhu
Singer: Hariharan
Hariharan never fails, does he? A song with a folk touch to it, Hariharan is at it yet again and is perfect! His nuances in the beginning are awesome! They keep coming at the end of every stanza and your jaws drop! No one can do it better! The choice of singer has been rewarding for the director. Again, the dominance of flute makes this folk number a nice melody too. A folk song cannot be complete without the molams! So, with no dearth of the jhink-jhak kutthus, the song is a complete entertainer.
3. Naan mozhi arindhen
Singer: Suresh Wadkar
A big surprise I must say when I saw the name Suresh Wadkar! Predominantly a Hindi and Marathi singer, Wadkar deserves much praise for this song. Song wise it has Vidyasagar’s signature. Yugabharathi has done justice to this song with his meaningful lyrics. It somehow reminds me of the mellifluous tunes of ‘Mozhi’. The ensemble of instruments is pleasurable and on the whole, this song can be added into the list of Vidyasagar’s best.
4. Kaatru Pudhidhai
Singer: Rahul Nambiar
The start of the song seems like it is a fight sequence to portray the heroics of the male lead. There is this particular beat which is used through-out the song which is a clear stand out. However, it is a surprise because the actual song is a romantic number. Like the title track this also talks of the joy got from being in love and what changes the girl has brought into the guy’s life! Though the song is a western,number, the flautist intrudes again but strikes the right chord. Rahul Nambiar is just getting better with every song. The variety in every song of his is definitely showing. The confidence in the singer’s voice from the opening notes adds to the song’s credits.
5. Oododi poren
Singers: Lavanya, Rashmi Vijayan
This one must be the counter to Kareena’s ‘Yeh ishq hai’ in the Hindi version. Nothing great, it is the usual run of the mill song. You can miss this one!
6. Oru naal iravil
Singers: Tippu, Benny Dayal
Benny has carved a niche for singing such songs, so he does his job neatly. Tippu has a refreshing and happy voice so this isn’t any different. He has played his bit to perfection as well. Some songs do well because of the music, some due to lyrics and most due to the singer. The credit to this one I think goes to the music.
Among the lyricists, Yugabharathi is the best with his ‘Naan mozhi arindhen’. Overall, it is a decent album.
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