Sethupathi Songs - Music Review

Ramesh Kannan S

Sethupathi is an upcoming action film directed by S U Arun Kumar with Vijay Sethupathi as lead. Nivas K Prasanna scores for this film after his successful score in Thegidi. Let's check out whether Nivas able to recreate the magic for his sophomore album or not.

MazhaiThooralam:

Nivas K Prasanna's sophomore album opens up with quite a passionate note where Na Muthukamar'slyrics pay tribute to the Police officers. The composer croons the song in an effectual manner and arrangements too feature gorgeous string sections and brass band like percussion interspersed in a fabulous manner without undermining the melody of the song.

KonjiPesidaVenaam:

KonjiPesidaVenaam starts with an intriguing prelude mix of techno sound and Tabla while SriramParthasaarathyand ever reliable K S Chitra spruces up the simple melody with their competent rendition. However, the song's charanam portions are not alluring as much as pallavi while Nivas hooks the listeners with enjoyable guitar strums and techno rhythm sounds.

Hey Mama

Nivas K Prasanna continues to showcase promise in delivering wonderful tracks in rock genre and in Hey Mama too features remarkable usage of live drums and guitars. The tune meanders towards conventional kuthu towards the second half of the song where Anirudh'svocals suit better than the initial portion of the tune.

HawaHawa:

HawaHawa breezy melody works wonderfully mainly because of the lead singer Karthi and Saindhavi's impeccable rendition. The arrangements feature fantastic classical violin solo in the interludes and also towards the end with cool guitar strums which complements the mood of the song very well.

ThaenKootil:

ThaenKootil's highlight is haunting arrangements by Nivas with dark piano notes and string sections. V M Mahalingam's contrasting rustic vocals suit the Na Muthukumar's lyrics very well and he sounds perfect especially in high-pitched portions.However the song is strictly situational which may go well with the visuals but not as a standalone track.

Verdict:Nivas K Prasanna's sophomore album is not as exquisite as his debut Thegidi, but still Sethupathi is fitting follow up after Thegidi in terms of arrangements and orchestration for this young composer.

Rating: 2.75/5

Picks of the Album: Hey Mama, MazhaiThooralam, KonjiPesidaVenaam.