It’s been a bliss listening to the songs of the movie Dhanam. The movie is about a deva dhasi where Sangeetha plays the lead role. The theme of the movie has definitely inspired IR and I can see that in the songs. How do I describe the songs in two words - vintage Raaja.
The trailer of the movie says "Music : Ilayaraja Swamigal" and I agree. He is indeed a saint - a music saint (Isai gyani) and a philosopher.The rhythm pattern and interlude in some of the songs tells me that Raaja is well and truly back.
The song "Kannnanukku enna vendum" is mind blowing, albeit he could have used a better singer to render it. I would have preferred Mahathi/Chinmayi/Sunitha/Chithra/Bombay Jayshree/Shreya Goshwal to sing this song. Bhavaratharani is a poor choice for such a wonderful composition, but you never know she might end up with a national award for this as well. I think it’s based on ragam NataBairavi and the swara korvai @ the end is something I keep hearing again and again. Sriram Parthasarathy is the right choice to render these type of songs , given the strong carnatic base the guy has.
All in all IR swamigal :-) rocks and I am sure the songs in this movie is gonna top the rankings for a long time.
Couldn't wait for the release of this movie. I am sure the BGM of the movie will be equally good or even better.
Enjoy the songs by clicking the link below :-)
http://music.galatta.com/entertainment/music/songs/albumid/1196/movie/dhanam.html
