Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai-Audio review
Cast: Gowtham, Isha Talwar
Music: GV Prakash Kumar
Direction: Mithran Jawahar
Album Analysis:
Mai Pottu
Singers: GV Prakash, Velmurugan
‘Mai Pottu’ has a catchy chorus hook that becomes the song’s USP. The rest of the song plays out pretty much like a Thodakkam Mangalyam type wedding number. The second interlude has an impressive Rahman’esque sufi layer which stands out as well. The track is kept earthy by the arrangements which stick to the wedding scenario of the song.
Mohini
Singers: Sathyaprakash, GV Prakash Kumar
GV Prakash plays to his strengths and delivers another soothing melody on the lines of ‘Idhayam’ track from ‘Naan Sigappu Manithan’. The tune has a ‘heard before’ feel to it but is still very impressive. Sathyaprakash is at his very best especially during the charanam segments. A nice, soothing listen!
Yedhedho Penne
Singers: Ajesh Ashok, Harini
‘Yedhedho Penne’ has an endearing factor about the tune which sticks to being easy on the ears. The dubstep background in a duet is something that catch our ears immediately and works wonders for the tune. The extended bagpipe interludes deserve a special mention as well.
Hey Penne
Singers: GV Prakash, Ranina Reddy
‘Hey Penne’ has a misty aura around it with its haunting chorus portion. GV Prakash’s rendition is huskier compared to the rest of the tracks. The way the background EDM is employed with the melody is certainly applaud worthy here. Personal pick of the lot!
An Autumn Evening
Singers: Nadisha Thomas, Ranina Reddy
‘An Autumn Evening’ is an instrumental track which actually ends up being a slow, acoustic number propelled by the humming of Ranina Reddy. The clarinet addition along with the constant guitar strumming sets a pleasant mood right at the preludes.
Kuthala Kaathaga
Singers: Vedhanth, GV Prakash Kumar
‘Kuthala Kaathaga’ marks GV of ‘Otha Sollala’ days! The song doesn’t go as an all out kuthu number with heavy instrumentation. Instead, it sticks with light weight arrangements such as flute, rhythm pads and the impetus is provided by the tune. If shot properly, then this track is capable of pulling crowds to the theatres as it is in sync with what the masses would like.
Yen Nenjam Sidharudhu
Singers: Sathyaprakash
‘Yen Nenjam Sidharudhu’ is a fast paced track by comparison to the rest of the numbers in the movie. The tune is breezy and is instantly likeable. The tune provides a throwback to the ‘Pattu Poochi’ track from GV’s Aanandha Thandavam. Peppy is the word!
On the whole, ‘Meendum Oru Kaadhal Kathai’ is a pleasing album that marks GV Prakash in full form with trippy melodies and foot tapping numbers – a trip back to his Aanandha Thandavam, Aadukalam days.
