Happy New Year folks. Yes, Tunes Weekly is late by over two weeks in wishing you and in reaching you. Apologies, we got a bit into the party mood. Better late than never, right? But yes, we have collected a fresh set of songs to share with you.
Here's this week's five.
Hello Namasthe (Hello Namasthe)
Fusion band 'Masala Coffee' is making their foray into the Malayalam film music world with Hello Namasthe; and they have carved out a song encompassing all their unique elements for the title track. We are all ears as the morsing and the strings lead us to a tune that has its foundation in carnatic music. The band's percussionist Varun Sunil makes it funky enough to catch our attention as he sings the opening lines. Lead vocalist Sooraj Santhosh takes over and does a brilliant job. It is wonderful to listen to the blend 'Masala Coffee' has created here collaborating their regular set of instruments - amusing, melodious and highly creative. The interlude featuring bouzouki and esraj is good on the ears and 'Masala Coffee' does everything right with this groovy number. Thumps up to the band and we have an entry in Tunes Weekly.
Rosie (Monsoon Mangoes)
Credits go to composer Jakes Bejoy for roping in Shreya Ghoshal for this funk, retro item song. Rosie is a fun respite for the gifted singer from the romantic numbers she usually sings in Malayalam. And she does a great job. Jakes' fresh vocals work well too when he makes his entry in the song. The deliberately sensual singing between the stanzas is a nice touch by the composer. The bass guitar-percussion interlude is another fine addition to the song. Rosie is highly enjoyable along with the visuals.
Vaa Machaney (Irudhi Suttru)
Santhosh Narayanan, fellas! This musician knows how to set the tunes right and enjoys a huge fanbase. That is no surprise given the consistency he has with his quality soundtracks. Here, in Madhavan's boxing flick Irudhi Suttru, the composer has churned out a number that rides on kuthu percussion while the first-rate strings compliment it wonderfully. Santhosh has brought in his skillful musician pal Sean Roldan on the vocals and the singer is at his effortless best. There is also a touch of blues thrown in the humming portions and it's all good. The Hindi version of Vaa Machaney, Jhalli Patakha for Saala Khadoos, sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, is equally fun.
Neeyen Sayahna (Ma Chu Ka)
Looks like there is not going to be a Tunes Weekly in the near future that won't be featuring a Gopi Sundar number — the man is on a roll! In this interestingly titled Malayalam film, Ma Chu Ka, Gopi himself sings this beautiful melody and is featured in the video too. A song that has the Gopi Sundar stamp all over it and that's very much a compliment here. And, the chorus - we know how good the composer is when it comes to weaving catchy chorus portions. No exception here. The end product - a breezy, lovely song.
Thalli Pogathey (Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada)
A.R. Rahman has been experimenting with the gospel style songs for quiet sometime. Adding to the list of Aaromale (Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaaya), Adiye (Kadal) and Ennodu Nee Irundhaal (I), the latest of this fashion in his repertoire is Thalli Pogathey of Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada. To croon the number, Rahman deputes Sid Sriram, whose name has become synonymous with such songs. The singer does a fine job too. The anticipation for the song was quite high after the trailer, released earlier, featured a brief version of it. In the full song, Rahman and lyricist Thamarai tease the listeners and make them wait for over 2 minutes to hear the catchy part of the sophisticated tune - Thalli Pogathey. Then, the composer laces it up good with ADK's rap. Coming from A.R. Rahman, the song is nothing magnificent but still makes it to Tunes Weekly as it is highly listenable.
Bonus Track
This one is about 5 years old but try giving it a ear. Done by Japanese instrumental rock band 'Mono', this track titled Burial At Sea is over 10 minutes-long. But be patient, and use your headphones. This one will grow on you. Thanks to musicaloud.com for introducing us to this one.
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