01 - Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Singers: Karthik, Ranjith, Sudha Jeevan
The first number to this album starts of in an interesting manner with instructions being given to someone which leads them to the hero. The real plus point of this song is the lyrics and tune are really catchy in the pallavi. In fact, I had this tune is my head after watching the first trailer itself. I especially like the part, "Sometimes, sometimes, Rama, Rama, sometimes, sometimes, Krishna!". The song describes how the character of Rama Krishna (Ram's character in the film) has the shades of both Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. The singers Karthik and Ranjith really energised the song as did Keeravani's orchestration. To tell you the truth, I couldn't really tell when Karthik was singing and when Ranjith was singing since their voice cultures are very similar. Overall, it is a good start to the album and I have a feeling this number is going to feature in the chart toppers for the coming weeks.
Rating: 3.5/5
02 - Oola Ulala
Singers: Tippu, Chaitra
This is another fast beat song which will be feast for the masses especially if it is choreographed well. The punchline is good, "Debba kodithe dayyalu vadalala". When you listen to this song you know it is composed by Keeravani because it has his mark to it. Tippu does a good job, not sure when Chaitra chips in, it might be in the chorus. The interludes are well composed and the lyrics are suited to the genre of the song.
Rating: 3/5
03 - Lera Chanti
Singers: Karthik, Chorus
The second song in the soundtrack featuring Karthik, and this time it is a festival song. More specifically it is a song about Sankranthi in a village. The lyrics are pretty good and how much we enjoy this song depends on how it is picturised and when it actually comes in the movie. It's pretty good on the ears in the first listening itself but definitely will be liked more if picturised well on the screen.
Rating: 3/5
04 - Count Down
Singers: Deepu, Chaitanya, Noel
This seems like a revenge song, a countdown to the final battle. Unfortunately, it didn't appeal much. It is definitely a different kind of orchestration especially from Keeravani. The singing is quite loud, maybe to intensify the mood the song, but somehow it doesn't evoke a sense of intensity in the listener. There is one positive to the number though, the humming that repeated throughout the song is quite catchy. I guess we will have to see how it comes up on screen; but for now, not so good.
Rating: 2.5/5
05 - Endukila
Singers: M.M. Keeravani, Karthik, Geetha Madhuri, Chaitra
This is a sad song featuring a wide list of singers. Possibly one voice for each character involved. It is probably a situational song and this time Keeravani hits the nail on the head in terms of emotions conveyed in the song. The introduction humming from Keeravani is very good and sucks you into the tune. The amazing thing about this song is that the notes used in the pallavi of this song, "Andari kosam vontaravutu aanandinchina, Rama", are exactly the same as the notes used in the "Sometimes, sometimes, Rama, Rama..." part of the first song. However, completely opposite emotions are conveyed in both songs - superb orchestration. All the singers did a good job and the lyrics are also very good. However, I think at the end of the second charanam Karthik says "Charita" instead of "Charitra". A very good song which I liked in the first listening.
Rating: 3.5/5
06 - Thu Go Jilla
Singers: Daler Mehandi, Chaitra
Daler Mehandi is back again with this number. He has been a regular in Keeravani's musicals of late, noteably featuring in Yamadonga and Magadheera. This is a typically mass song with a Punjabi feel to it (mainly the rhythms). Chaitra sings her third song in the soundtrack and does a good job in the Chinese-like humming. This is another song in which Ram can exhibit his dancing talents.
Rating: 3/5
Overall Rating: 3.1/5 (Good)
Last Words:
Keeravani has once again reinvented himself and given fresh tunes as well as his trademark tunes in this soundtrack. He has made sure that his 200th film has good music. Coming to the film, Ram's last film Ganesh couldn't satisfy the audience's expectations, while Dil Raju is having a rough patch with his recent films. We will have to see what Srivass comes up with in his second film. As far as I see it, the music will be a asset for the film especially if Keeravani repeats his magic in the background score of the film as well. The film expected to release in May.
My Picks:
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
Endukila
Image Courtesy: HariTheHero
2 comments:
Nice review. You seemed to have liked it more than me. I was expecting something very high from the album after Magadheera but it turned out to be a bit too loud for my taste. I did like Inka Edo. There are some good compositions but I felt they were too electronic. Right now Telugu cinema composers seem to fascinated by the tricks of technology that they can combine in their music and they seem to be getting away with it at times. Hopefully that changes. For now all eyes on Raavan music out this Friday!
To tell you the truth, I wasn't really impressed with Magadheera's soundtrack until I watched the movie. The picturization of the songs took them to another level. I was like RRKK because I wasn't expecting that kind of music from Keeravani. But you're right, after Magadheera we should probably expect more from him. Anyway, I looking forward to Keeravani's next Vedam, which should be releasing soon.
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