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Friday, April 5, 2013

Paradesi Songs Reviewed


After working for Raja and yuvan for his first four films , Bala moves on to GV Prakash Kumar in the yet to be released film Paradesi , a Film based on the life of immigrants to Tea estates and their slaved life pre independence era which was penned by Paul Harris Daniel a medical officer who lived in the parts of Valparai. This book was later translated in many languages before Bala scripting it. 


Lyrics are by Vairamuthu.

Who I’m to review a piece which comes from him. But let me aspire at least what I feel about these which for me for sure going to be yet another pearl of Tamil Cinema, Indian Cinema on the whole.

The teaser shattered me with brilliance . from months I’m reading blogs , articles , paper cuttings about these plot. I m doing homework because for certainty I know the plot and lyrical magnificence are way beyond my understanding on this subject and I need to know a lot. 

Avatha Paiyya Rendered by Yasin and Vandana Srinivasan is a melodically marvel gives an hint of a teasing conversational between a couple . Musically it’s a simple melody giving importance to the vocal than the music accompanied with light hearted strings and percussion involved . The veena usage in between saranam and the Ghatam beats gives a pleasant feel accompanied by Vandana’s crushed voice which I loved in Oru Pathi Kanavu (Thandavam). GV has proved yet again he can take a song to any height in his mixing of layers. 


Sengaade is strong. Its toxic. Its harsh. No I m not saying it’s a rocky number. It’s the soul of the film. It’s the number which explains the slaved life the need , the pain , the agony which people endanger when they are asked to leave their home for sake of life food . Madhu Balakrishnan gives us a perfect performance which shall make you be numb. Again GV has played low profile to make sure the agony described in the lyrical magnificence is rightly portrayed. A Special mention to Madhu for his pure power to display the rightful wish of Bala here. 

Potta Kalliyum Mullu Thechathum
Pothu Ozhugumae Paalu
Kaalam Kaalama Azhuthu Theethutom
Kannil Illayae Neeru
Vaatum Panjathil Kokku Kaalapol
Vathi Pochaiyya Vaazhvvu
Kootam Kootama Vaazha Pogiroam
Kooda Varuguthae Saavvu

The spophiticated life we are living may be its difficult to fathom the agony of these people . May be to be born free from these agony is itself a blessing the nature has given to us. 

Velayatha Kaata Vittu Vilayanda Veeta Vittu
Velanthiya Veyili Janam Veliyeruthae Ohhho…
Vaazhvodu Konduvidumo Saavvodu Konduvidumo
Poagum Desai Theriymalae Vazhi Neeluthae

Uyirødu Vaazhvathukøøda Širu Thunbamae
Vayirødu Vaazhvathuthaanae Perum Thunbamae

Ah… just stood up and salute the master .

Pøllatha Vithiyin Mayaikka Pørømae Panjam Pøzhaikka
Yaar Meelvathø Yaar Vaazhvathø Yaar Kandathu
Paalam Paalama Vedichu Kadakkuthae
Paadu Pattavan Bhøømi
Vedicha Bhøømiyil Pøthaikka Paakuthae
Kaedu Kettavan Šaami
Puliyan Køttaiya Avichi Thinuthan
Pøzhachu Kidakkuthu Maeni
Panjam Pøzhaikkavum Pasiya Theekkavum
Pacha Bhøømiya Kaami

This one is for sure so heart tearing one , particularly the rendition was so apt and nurtured. 

Kaadugalae Kalligalae Pøivarava
Kaalødu Šarala Kizhikka Kannødu Puzhuthi Adikka
Oørthandiyae Oørthediyae Oørpøguthae
Karuvaelam Kaadu Kadanthu Kaløøthum Maedu Kadanthu
Oørsaeralam Usurseruma Vazhi Illayae
Kanthani Paecha Nambi Šanam Pøguthae
Nadugala Køøtikøndu Nari Pøguthae
Udal Mattum Muthaleedaga Oru Nøøru Šanam Pøraaga
Uyir Meelumø Udal Meelumø Yaar Kandathu
Pøtta Kalliyum Mullu Thechathum
Pøthu Ozhugumae Paalu
Kaalam Kaalama Azhuthu Theethutøm
Kannil Illayae Neeru
Vaatum Panjathil Køkku Kaalapøl
Vathi Pøchaiyya Vaazhvvu
Køøtam Køøtama Vaazha Pøgirøam
Køøda Varuguthae Šaavvu

The vagabonds who depart the soil and yeah their soul in search of food , slaved work , life , with entire family , aged , women who carry pain in their wombs , children … the visuals come in front of my eyes and whats most grueling fact that Bala’s Visuals will be more grueling which shall make this piece of work a master piece. 

Vairan when given a zone of literal thinking , he can sweep you with his mastery work.




The master is called a master when he extracts the best from his team. Bala has done numerous times and its again here. This is my personal favorite. 
This song will make you feel the pain, it extracts the agony the sadness , the rage . Pragathi of Super singer is here to stay. The start alap sets the mood from which Prasanna takes a jump. In this Song GV has more scope for re recording and experimentation with instruments. He has never let the opportunity miss and yeah its superb. The ease with which the percussions blend with the strings is awesome to hear. The resonance of voices kills the innermost living breath in you making you just keep your eyes wide open and gaze at white washed wall. 

Just before “Paazhpona Veedu Kaalpona Aadu” when Pragathi starts her saranam the instrumentation are nothing but a mastery one. Music teases on you . This is my personal favorite.

Paazhpona Veedu Kaalpona Aadu
Onnodu Onna Thunai Aanathae
ThaaiPola Nenju Thaalatha Anbu
Mazhai Thanniyodu Maasillayae
Vali Sollavae Illayae Vaai Mozhi
Kaneerudhan Yaezhayin Thaai Mozhi
Engo Thavikkum Un Pillayae
Ingae Uravvu En Pillayae
KaiKonda Nellu Uliaagum Boadhu
Kaththazha Soarum Soragumae
Undana Sontham Udaigindra Boadhu
Illatha Sontham Uravaagumae
Oru Jeevano Uravilae Saeruthae
Iru Jeevano othayil Vaaduthae
Kaneer Thudaikka Aaal Illayae
Kaalam Nadkkum Kaal Illayae


Thannai thane… When other tracks give the enduring pain suffered by the vagabonds this is a semi devotional folk number on Lord jesus sung by Gana Bala. GV has moved away from traditional to folky style proving an experimentation here. 

Senner Thana by Gangai Amaran. Is what would have been a midas touch had raja accepted to sing, but his brother is no different or no less. This can be regarded as the best of Gangai Amaran. Multiple listens makes me feel it is a best choice.

Pandaikku Oru Paathi Aavi Pochae
Attaikku Sari Paathi Ratham Pochae
Enga Maelu Kaalu Vaerum Thola Pochae
Athu Kankaazhi Serupukku Thotha Pochae

Hey Oosi Mazhaiyae Oosi Mazhaiyae
Enga Udalodu Uyir Soodu Athupochae
Hey Uutha Kathae Uutha Kaathae
Enga Poorviga Poarvaiyum Pothu Pochae
Thegathil Ulla Elumbukku
Oru Veri Naayum Thora Naayum Mothuthae
Vaanathil Vazhum Nenjamo
Than Maarapai Thaaramal Oaduthae
Uyir Kaapathum Theivangal Kan Møøduthae

Paambukku Pasi Vanthathae
Oru Širu Køzhi Ènnagum Køøtilae
Yaanaiyin Perum Kaalilae
Širu Kaalangal Ènnagum Kaatilae
Ival Uyir Kaatha Oru Šøthum Paripønathae


It also as high scope of instrumentation involved with priya giving a Solo humming. The percussions give a gentle way to the strings and the Baritone (lack of word) voice gives the song a nice feel.


Overall this album is just an prelude for the mastery work to be displayed. This movie runs on high expectation when Bala joins hands with Vairamuthu. Lets wait till Dec 21 to see another meaning of Indian Cinema.

Happy Blogging.


Talaash


Talaash , a new film on town starring Aamir khan , Rani , Kareena , Shehnaz and Nawasuddin of the few names I have known. Its written and directed by Reema Katgi. Zoya , Farhan and Anurag Kashyap have supported in screen writing. Aamir Farhan and Ritesh Sidwani get to produce the film and Ram Sampath holds the music department Mohanan and Anand finish the technical crew holding lens and in editing.

It’s a suspense thriller , it’s a drama of solving a mystery case . Aamir playing the role of a COP get to solve the mystery.

Cinematically , the script is as such. Provide the suspense till interval block and clear the suspense in later half. This makes the film a thrilling first half and the steam loses in second half. Reema Katgi has done an exceptional scripting if not the best. This is a movie for a one time watch and don’t watch if you know the ending. The loss of single child of Aamir-Rani Marriage and the relation of a sex worker Rosie played by Kareena , a Ghost translator (any specific word?) play a part to solve the case and also to clear the mental confusions in Aamir’s head. 

Acting wise, the best of pick is neither Aamir , Kareena Rani or even shehnaz it was Nawasuddin . He has come over as a matured actor who knows what he needs to be done. He has continued an excellence he has displayed in GOW. 


Some scenes which talks about mental instability of a normal human being is clearly displayed. With scenes do talking and crisp dialogues Reema and Team have done great work. What it lacks is the inability to change to give a new dimension rather I would say , to fall for a escapism and give a traditional ending. When people expect a doosra from you give a straighter one. A person who sits through the first half would expect some new dimesions in second half. When you serve him a same old wine in a pretty decent glass it becomes worse.

The Voice over songs are too good it gives the mood of a scene and so is BGM. Ram sampath has proved he knows his job , job is to elevate a scene to a new level.

If you are expecting a perfect thriller , you get be fooled, if you want to see a neatly executed thriller , you have your money. Also the point where you identify the thread is where it makes you feel bored. More early you find who is what , more early you get bored. 

3 outta 5 for a neatly executed first half and a okish second half.

And yeah we all Know Taal had Ash in it :P Taal-ash