Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Govindhudu Andarivadele - Telugu Music Review: Yuvan Shankar Raja




Neeli Rangu**, another "Allanta Doorala" (from AMAV) attempt in folk style backed up by some lovely strings and passionate singing by Hariharan,  is a very pleasant listen. Gulabi* has interesting and catchy pallavi with lengthy pharses; Javed Ali, a surprising choice, restores the faith and responds well in both singing and diction in this "controlled" orchestrated song despite the usage of electric guitars and rock beats. Chinmayi owns Ra Ra Rakumara* completely emoting what was required in this well composed melody despite a strong Ilayaraja flavor. Prathi chota* starts like Raja Rajathi (Agni Natchathiram) and transforms into a "Micheal Jackson inspired typical funky pop Yuvan" style and makes it enjoyable. Bavagare Choope, another usual folk that is sung by group of Yuvan usuals - Ranjith, Vijay Yesudoss, Surmukhi, Srivardhini, has nothing spectacular to boast about. Kokkokodi is sung well by Karthik and Haricharan, promises a beautiful mix of techno and folk fails to keep its initial impact.
Verdict - Yuvan delivers clean no nonsense soothing music for Krishnavamshi, that might work favorably to this family rural drama, and continues his good run in Telugu in the lines of Oye, Panja, Denikayina Ready(2 songs) despite his recent middling form in Tamil.

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