Jagame Thandhiram Songs - Music Review

Meera

 

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Karthik Subburaj’s Jagame Thanthiram starring Dhanush in the lead is well-prepped up for a Netflix release this 18th June. Meanwhile, the team drops an 11 track album helmed by Santhosh Narayan & here’s what we think about them…

 

 

1.Rakitta Rakitta ✔

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Music albums often need a track that naturally becomes the face of the album & Rakitta Rakitta has undoubtedly taken that place for Sana’s Jagame Thanthiram. The peppy beats coupled with quirky lyrics make the track a celebratory one.

The lyrics paint a picture of what can be expected out of the protagonist, Suruli played by Dhanush. The song does present itself as a tool for context setting for the overall film.

 

2. Bujji ✔

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This groovy number inspired by the popular Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk is as careless & carefree as it sounds. The team yet again explores quirkiness in the words & happiness in the overall mood the song intends to set.

The song struggles to fit in the overall theme of the film but considering that it is merely a promotional number there may not be any trouble in the song fitting into the narration.

 

3. Nethu ✔

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Melodies rendered in Dhanush’s voice remind us of the good old Ilayaraja days when one casually gets sucked into a lovey-dovey mood with an uncontrollable grin on the face. This particular song eases into your playlist effortlessly.

The lyrics seem to play around the usual phrases used in every other Tamil romantic song.

 

4. Aala Ola

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Sana promises to surprise or rather keep you at the edge through the listening experience of his songs. For instance, this particular song starts with an English vintage touch & glides into a “Vaadi En Kappa Kizhange” style lead. But does the body of the song fit into any of the aforementioned themes? Nope!

Aala Ola is an Anthony Dasan rendition set in a Madurai backdrop. The upbeat number reminds you of the popular folk song “Aana Aana Renda Aana” & would be great to watch Dhanush pumping all his godlike energy into dance moves.

 

5. Theengu Thaakka ✔

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The rustic number is Enjoy Enjami fame Arivu’s rendition alongside GKB & Santhosh Narayan. It carries a storytelling style & the number directs the attention towards the lyrics more than the musical elements.

The EDM beats & the overall song suggest a mystical & suspicious mood. We’ve heard similar numbers from Sana’s desk in the past which has worked quite well with the film's narration. Watch out for its placement in the movie.

 

6. Theipirai

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The song comes across as a pathos number that is packaged with the unsophisticated & homely voice of singer Meenakshi Elayaraj. The track symbolizes the voice of an aggrieved mother & her association with her son.

The song technically has no complaints but might appeal more when experienced along with the context & the scenario in which the song is positioned.

 

7. Kalarey Kalarvasam

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The Tamil film music scene lately has been witnessing many traditional oppari/funeral songs. These tracks bring out the cultural backdrop of a film & have been helping with the narration. Kalarey Kalarvasam is a similar track in this album that is backed with traditional thappu & mellam.

Another number that might appeal more when watched with the flow of the film’s narration.

 

8. Naan Dhaan Da Mass

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The song opens with a couple of lines that deliberate a rhyming pattern in the lyrics & drifts away to another EDM style number that doesn’t capture the listener’s attention.

The song is consciously distractive & Arivu yet again renders a rustic song in his voice & words.

 

BGMs/Theme tracks

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‘Suruli’ is a theme track that plays around with the star song of the album, Rakita Rakita. ‘Barrotta Master’ & ‘The London Street’ tracks both come across as numbers that indicate the geographical setting of the film & promises to establish familiarity between the characters & the setting.

 

Bottomline:

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Overall, every song in the album carries the Sana trademark with pride. The variety offered in terms of genres & moods makes this a wholesome album that is all set to launch itself & back the film's narrative.

 

Verdict - The album offers a wide variety & is enjoyable while it lasts.!

Pick of the album - Rakitta Rakitta , Nethu, Bujji & Thengu Thakka.

 

Rating - 3.5/5