Endhiran | 2010
Genre: Tamil Music
Author : Srivathsa
Synopsis: “Endhiran” makes a good listen
There are directors who give controlled performances. There is one director who
really hasn’t done that. It is Shankar. This applies to his movie’s music too. Typically
the score of any of his movies depend only on his tang. But there is only an exception
to this. This occurs when Rajnikanth is the central character of the movie. The
vibration of the music sound different and this delicate experience are brought
to us always by A R Rahman (except for “Anniyan”, of course). “Endhiran” forms the
same team that brought to us “Shivaji” , which was again just a good listen to measure
up to with the standards of the wizard boy. Now, switching over to each song in
detail.
"Pudhiya Manidha" -The song starts of with the techno sounds, not very startling
for a song that describes a robot’s creation. Rahman starts the song with his soulful
voice, although fairly de-effected by the mixing, followed by Khatija Rahman. But
when S P Balasubramanian jumps in along with the rhythms, it sounds magnificent
enough to tap our feet. Now, my disapproval is on the lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.
“Hard Disk’il ninaivooti” ? C’mon, you must know nothing to write like that and
you did. It could’ve been much better.
"Kadhal Anukkal" - Vijay Prakash starts off with a strange sounding humming
and also more like Udit Narayan. The Guitar strums tell you that there is something
in store with this song and it does. Shreya Goshal does a job, so perfect. It’s
a number that might (you know what I mean by might?) grow on you, albeit the interludes
fail stun you. But it’s a niece piece of work from Rahman. Again, the displeasure
is majorly on the lyrics like “Neutron Electron” stuff. Are we still in the 1970’s
or 80’s? What a bore, Vairamuthu you are these days.
"Irumbile" - Now, this where our Rahman comes into picture both with his
vocals and with the extra ordinary number for the album. This number is on lines
with the “Fanaa” from “Yuva” or more of “Hello doctor” from “Kadhal Desam”. Ultimately,
Rahman succeeds in bringing a disco – techno pop number , that stands out. Lyrics
by Karki and Kash n Krissy are pretty cool. Electrifying and exhilarating number
this.
"Chitti Dance Showcase" - Well, here we are with the percussion mixed with
nice arrangements and rapping jathis. Passable.
"Arima Arima" - – the grandeur number that ripples across like the splendor
of “Mudhalvane” from “Mudhalvan”. You know the king arrived. Sung resplendently
by Hariharan and Sadhana Sargam, this is sure to be the runaway success. This is
a song of the whole album, I liked the canto piece. With great interludes and nice
chorus, “Arima Arima” is one damn good pick.
"Kilimanjaro" - - I’ll tell you the truth. I like Javed Ali quite a lot these
days and he has sung this song. But, I’m not sure what would this song do to me
in the future. Right Now, it sound like a 80’s number.Infact the chorale part is
what makes the song sound that way. Even with the ethnic sounds, song can be more
inventive. But yes, Chinmayi and Javed Ali pay the whole respect. I expect a bit
more from our beloved Rahmanji.
"Boom Boom Da" - A cool, haunting number ironically for a robot praise song.
Yogi B , Kirthi, Swetha Mohan and Tanvi have rendered it full the fullest essence.
It lingers.
Yes. To conclude, it is not evergreen music, but an album that can make you sing
along with it after a few listens for sure. But, the Rahman I know is much more
pioneering and innovative than this.