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A Serious Comedy thriller worth Watching ...!??
Dec 26, 2010 06:31 PM 4845 Views

*A Serious Comedy thriller worth Watching .



NOTE: This  Review is about the movie and since there was  no listing in Movie category Iam posting Review under Music category.


I requested  MS to create under  the Movie category. Now posted in appropriate category.  You may read it at the following link.


https://mouthshut.com/review/Manmadha-Banam-Movie-ulotnplqln



*Pros: - Kamal Haasan, Novelty, aesthetics, story, Cruze scenes


Cons: Slow pace esp in the end, Noisy Music, Stretched climax .Too intellectualt


?? Can a Music Review be Like This ??
Jan 24, 2005 02:10 PM 8685 Views

If a review on this music album was written by me before the release of the movie, it would have been like this


After massive success of “7G, Rainbow colony”, Yuvan Shankar Raja returns back with a youthful album “Manmathan”. Yuvan’s music was a big plus for most of the movies he has done before which was helpful for creating good expectations and enough hype on the movie before its release. Will this album be one such? To put it straight, Yuvan is capable to deliver much better songs. Keeping the music of 7GRBC as the benchmark of his music standards, this album is really well below the standards. With this album, Yuvan proves that his best is always reserved for Selvaraghavan. The problem with this album is that there is nothing new in the songs and has an I-have-heard-it-before feel in it. About the songs, there are totally six songs and the lyrics are penned by Vaalee, Snehan, Pa.Vijay and Na.Muthukumar.


The album opens with the track “Thathai”. Just a month before, we heard almost same (kind of) song from A.R.Rahman in the movie “New”. With same Blaaze taking care of rap part of the song, the comparisons are unavoidable. Also the beats and the arrangements are less complex than what it is meant to be. How many more days do Vaalee is going to pen such meaningless songs?


“Manmadhanae” sounds same as the hit number “Chanakya” from the movie “Dum”. With Sadhana Sargam giving voice again the sound-like feel is even more. Yuvan could have tried a different melody with a new sound. Only notable portion is the violin orchestration in the prelude.


“Oh Mahirae” sung by Anushika (One among the Viva girls) is a trance number. Don’t think that your player has got some problem when you listen to this track for the first time, the problem is not with your player, and it is with the song. Yuvan has tried to make a song with mere sounds and beats but the final output is not good enough and lacks pep. Thank god, there is no much of Tamil words in the song for Anushika to kill with her vocal swords, even then she sounds odd in this track.


“Vanamunna” is a typical fusion of folk and gana. Shankar Mahadevan with his usual high pitch singing along with Sriram does their part well to uplift the song. Frankly speaking I use to skip this track always after hearing the usual beats in the prelude.


“En Asai Maithiliyae” is a remixed song of an already hit number. To play it safe, they have gone to remix an already hit gana song instead of making a new one as there is hardly anything left to try something new in these kinds of songs. Definitely the song will make the front benchers to dance but it lacks any creative inputs and even the beats are kept the same. The catchy line “Thana Tharanan” is the highlight of the song for which even Yuvan can’t take credit of. Yuvan’s previous remix attempt for “Aasai Nooruvagai” was much better than this. It is a rerecorded song with different vocals and lyrics rather than a remixed song.


“Kathal Valathen” is the only note worthy number in this album. But even this song makes me to wonder whether Yuvan is running out of ideas because the background beats and the rhythm of this song is same as that of “Poi Solla”. The orchestrations are good but we have to wait and watch to know how well these orchestrations are going to uplift the visuals.


Rating: 2.5 stars


And here follows the actual review of the music album written after watching the movie


Yuvan’s music is the biggest asset of the movie “Manmadhan” and one of the main reasons for its success. Yuvan is emerging as a successful composer who knows the pulse of the youth well.


“Thathai Thathai” song is a foot tapping introductory number mixed with rap by Blaaze. The tune played in the keyboard that starts the track is good and catchy and you can hear it anywhere in the streets as it has become a favorite mobile ring tone of many. The chorus part in the interludes is good. Even in his 70’s Vaalee is able to come with such youthful lyrics and his play of words though meaningless is enjoyable. Simbu is a good singer too, though not sweet his voice is flawless.


“Manmadhanae” is a sweet melody with good orchestrations. The orchestration in the prelude is excellent and it well sounds the excitement of Jyothika. The beats are mild and song deviates from “Chanakya” hang over after first few lines. Sadhana’s Tamil pronunciation has improved and she gives a special touch to the song with her rendition. The lyrics by Snehan are straight, simple and good.


My opinion about “Oh Mahirae” song remains the same even after watching the movie because this song doesn’t feature in the movie.


“Vanamunna” song is a folk number in IR style. The prelude with beats mixed with church bell sounds gives a grand opening to the song. The interludes are good with traditional folk instruments and chorales. Lyrics are average. Both Shankar and Sriram have done full justice to the song.


“En Aasai Maithiliyae” is a remixed number with Simbu and Suchitra replacing the original voices. Suchitra’s voice is extremely bad while singing. She is a misfit for this song. Simbu on the other side does his part well. The percussion arrangements at the end though a routine stuff is good while watching with Simbu and Jyothika dancing to it with perfect synch and rhythm. An enjoyable song but Yuvan can’t take any credit for this song though he has done something to make it suit for the present generation.


“Kathal Valathen” is an excellent song with K.K’s expressive rendition, melodious simple tune and grand orchestration in the interludes. The violin orchestrations in the interlude and at the end gels well with and uplift the visuals in the movie. His minimal usage of synthesizers playing the theme adds beauty to the song. Na.Muthukumar is the most promising lyricist now and his poetic lines add beauty to this song.


Rating: 3.5 Stars


After reading my two perspectives on this album, I would like to ask you all a question. What made me to like the songs so much after watching the movie? I can’t understand how one can have extreme opinions about a song / music before and after watching the visuals. The songs are not even situational ones to justify my opinion. This is not the first time I am experiencing this. In the recent past, I had such extreme opinions on the music of “New”. Music buffs, come up with an answer for this.


Average attempt from Yuvan!
Sep 09, 2004 07:02 AM 6242 Views

Manmadhan - UthHeaven Music Review


Yuvan Shankar Raja has been not making much of a noise recently mainly due to the fact that he is not delivering super hits that he used to do some time back. Remember Poovelllam Kaetu Paar, Dheena, April Mathathil, Kadhal Kondaen etc. He has a good chance to bounce back with Simbhu's Manmadhan. The movie has a youthful story and a team full of energy to make it a super hit. Are the songs up to the mark? Will Yuvan give us a super duper hit? Read on ...


The album starts with Thathai Thathai sung by Simbhu, Clinton, Blazee and Vasundhara Das. The beats and rap are ok and the song slowly grows unto you. Blazee does a average job with his rap and Vasundhara gives her best to raise the level of this song. Lyrics penned by Vaali are ok. Good peppy song. Manmadhanae sung by Sadhana Sargam is up next. This song is in the same mold of Snethithane and Vaseegara but no where near the quality of those two. The tune and beats are good and the lyrics by Snehan are good. Yuvan could have introduced a new singer instead of Sadhana to infuse more freshness in the vocals.


Then we have the most bizarre song in this album Oh Mahirae sung by Anushka who was part of the VIVA pop group. This song is a mixture of techno and some other stuff but it is so jarring at times that you hate it then but slowly after some hearing you may start to like it. Lyrics penned by P.A.Vijay are average.


Then we have Vanamunna a folkish number sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Sreeram. Naa. Muthukumar takes the lyrical honours but the song and lyrics disappoint. We have a remix of Enn Aasai Mythilae sung by Simbhu and Suchithra and once again we have a dud remix like we had one in Kurumbu. But the next song Kadhal Valathein sung differently by K.K is a good one. The lyrics penned by Naa. Muthukumar is good and the tune and vocals make it much better. All the songs will depend a lot on the picturisation to become popular with the masses.


So we have 6 songs and Yuvan has tried a lot in almost all of them but sadly though the experimentation doesn't seem to work this time. The beats are good. Simbhu himself has done some rhythm arrangements but the tune is the most important part of a song. The beats, vocals and the lyrics are there only to uplift the tune and not overshadow the tune. Sadly though in Manmadhan they overshadow the tune and make us feel a bit irritated at times. Yuvan does not create the old magic nor some thing new. This attempt can be described as average and not extra ordinary.


APPLAUSE : Beats


AHEM! : Tunes


UTHHEAVEN TOP 3 SONGS :


1-> Kadhal Valathein


2-> Manmadhanae


3-> Thathai Thathai


COVER : Average


TAPE QUALITY : Good


PRICE : 45/-


VERDICT : Average attempt from Yuvan!


Review Source : https://uthheaven.com


Attention everyone:


I am the writer of this review. I own https://uthheaven.com and I am merely reproducing my own review here. I am not copying anyone else's review.Thank You.


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Manmadhan music review...Yuvan rocks!!!
Aug 13, 2004 01:17 PM 8184 Views

Manmadhan Music Review


SaiNatH


Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja


Lyrics: Vaalee,NA Muthukumar,Snehan,Pa.Vijay


Direction: A J Muruhan


Audio: 5 Star Audio


Manmadhan is Silambarasan's maiden venture in story and screenplay arena.


There is great expectation from Manmadhan album as it is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja whose 7 G Rainbow Colony recently topped the charts..and also the film features Mandira Bedi in a small appearance and Yana Gupta in an item song.



So has Yuvan struck gold with Manmadhan?? The answer is YES.


The album has all kinds of songs like techno stuff, melody and gana type songs that will quench listener's thirst..


Thathai Thathai


Clinton,Blaaze,Silambarasan and Vasundara Das


Blaaze who is frequent in A R Rahman albums has collaborated with yuvan for the first time..


Infact this is the first time he is singing for a non a r rahman album..(though Shaan's Album Akshar is a exception).


The song starts with Blaaze's rap like the title track of New and the rap piece is funky with foot tapping beats..The prelude is extremely catchy and this track will be a winner.


The lyrics are ok,overall a nice job by Yuvan and well supported by Simbu,Clinton and Vasundra..


Manmadhane


Sadhna Sargam


This song reminds us of Simbu starringChanakya song..anyways a nice melody especially the prelude is soothing..


Though the song wont become craze it will be appreciated when seen on screen,lyrics by snehan(of kalayanam tha kattikitu oodi poolama fame) does a fair job..


Sadhna lends her voice well..


Oh Mahire


Anushka of Viva fame


wow!!Udit narayanan has finally got some competition...Anshuka apart from spoiling the song she has Damaged Tamil through her horrible pronunciation..


This one is Yuvan's favourite song..as he says...


But one cannot deny the fact that this song is extremely peppy and foot tapping number..


Yuvan has used a interesting loop when the song starts and also use of various filters(gapper and snipper) especially to the word mahi re in the end is worth mentioning..


Lyrics by NA Muthukumar are worse...infact think twice before playing this song when elders are around you..On the whole youngsters will like this song.


Vanamunna


Shankar Mahadevan,Sreeram


This song is a typical Gana and Dapakoonthu type song..The lyrics by NA Muthukumar is good(for a change)..infact this one has comical lyrics that might bring a smile to the viewers..Shankar Mahadevan as usual is great and sreeram also done a good job..


Enn Aasa Mythiliay


Silabarasan,Suchithra


Why should Yuvan remix old songs??..when he is capable of delivering good songs?


Last time he had remixed his father's song in Kurumbu which was horrible and this time he has remixed Simbu's Father's song mythily enna kaadhali


this one is a big disappointment with a equally horrible lyric from PA Vijay.


Its better to avoid this track..


Kadhal Valathein


KK


One of the better tracks in the album...it has some nice melody with soulful renderation from KK..NA Muthukumar has penned the song nicely..


Yuvan has composed brilliantly and the pitch of the song also varies often...and KK has complemented it by his wonderful vocal talents..On the whole a nice track..


Is the Album better than 7 G Rainbow colony? Certainly the answer will be NO..But it is one of the better albums that have released in recent times..


The album will be liked by all classes as it has techno stuffs for youngsters, melody for few section and Gana type for Dapakoonthu fans..


VERDICT: THIS ALBUM IS RECOMMENDED.


RATING :3/5


Disclaimer:This review of mine is also published in nanjilonline.com...


Prior permission has been taken from the nanjilonline owner to publish it in mouthshut.com



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