Iraivi Songs - Music Review 

Ramesh S Kannan

Iraivi is one of the highly anticipated movies of 2016 mainly because of Karthik Subburaj. Karthik has teamed up with Santosh Narayanan for the third time after Pizza and Jigarthanda. Let's check out whether Santosh Narayanan able to continue his winning streak or not.

Onnu Rendu:

Onnu Rendu's inebriated tone written all over the song from S J Suryah's informal singing to Vivek's lyrics. Santosh Narayanan's orchestration with accordion and percussion are thrown generously throughout the song keeps the passable song breathing till it lasts. The pleasant ending with bird chirping sound indicating morning seems to be dissonant with the raucous sound of the song.

Kadhal Kappal

Kadhal Kappal, Santosh Narayanan's vocals aside, the song has the very less captivating factor and Santosh clumsy arrangements with Guitar and percussions too didn't help much to the song. The song turns into listenable in charanam portions, however as a whole song, this one ends as an average song from the composer.

Solla Thudikkuthu

Solla Thudikkuthu's Ilayaraja'ish arrangements and tune help the song to some extent, however, the song turns into a monotonous and bland listen after initial few minutes. Muthamil's lyrics with a string of yesteryear film titles keeps the curiosity afloat.

Dushta

Santosh Narayanan scores easily in Dushta with the angsty lounge'ish expanding soundscape filled with enticing assorted percussion sounds throughout the song. The song is backed by two effectual singers Meenakshi and Dhee and they ace the rendition part exceptionally. Vivek's lyrics gels well with the overall mood of the song.

Othayila:

Othayila short melancholy with very minimal orchestration is totally Anthony Daasan's show throughout the song. The song may appeal much better along with the Karthik Subburaj's visuals but not as a standalone track in the album.

Manidhi:

Manidhi's highlight is undeniably poignant rousing lyrics about women empowerment by Vivek and Santosh Narayanan's Rahmanic tune works well for this highly inspirational song in the album. Brinda, Ananthu, and Santosh Narayanan  lends their fabulous support with vocals for this engaging tune in the album.

Verdict:  In Iraivi, Santosh Narayanan goes into unconventional quirky work similar to composer's earlier collaborations with Karthik Subburaj. However the quirkiness and too much experiment in vocals didn't work well and the songs impress only in parts.

Rating: 2.75/5

Picks of the Album: Dusta , Manidhi, Kadhal Kappal