Oru Naal Koothu songs - music review

Ramesh S Kannan

OruNaalKoothu is upcoming drama film with Attakathi Dinesh as the lead and directed by Nelson. Justin Prabhakaran scores the music. Let's check out whether Justin able to score hat-trick with this album or not.

Mangalyamey:

In Mangalyamey, Justin provides a wonderful mishmash of various genres from Carnatic to rap using six singers with their unique voice intonations comes together for this enjoyable potpourri. Justin's use of harmonium, thavil and native Chandamelam stands out in this fun-filled ride. Karky's hilarious lyrics on the marriage is another major asset to this enticing experimental mishmash.

AdiyeAzhage:

AdiyeAzhage, gorgeous melody worded by Vivek while the highlight is Justin's lovely laid back tune and arrangements especially mesmerising flute along with brief ghatam sections. Sean Roldan pulls off another winner after KannanaKanne in Naanum Rowdy thaan with his pathos filled rendition while Padmalathaably supported him with her terse portions. Justin use of ethereal humming and chorus adds much value to the song.

PaataPodungaJi:

Justin throws us Ilayaraja'ish sound in PaataPodungaJi mainly in tune wise whereas the composer spruces up the tune with enticing sounds like Nadhaswaram, string sections in prelude, upbeat kuthu in second interlude and hilarious radio lines sporadically. Karthik and Nelson Venkatesandoes complete justice to this retro fun filled track while Padmalatha supports more like a cameo.

YaeliYaeli:

In YaeliYaeli composer goes into minimal orchestration with string sections and piano as a base to accentuate the pensive mood of the song. Overall this pathos filled song rides mainly on the earnest rendition of Sathyaprakash and Swetha Mohan. However loved the brilliant and apposite use of string sections.

EppoVaruvaro:

Justin ends the soundtrack with an endearing classical composition EppoVaruvaro penned by GopalakrishnaBharathiand Justin composed the song totally different from the original one and the result is equally captivating one. The lovely use of carnatic instruments along with strings whileHaricharan's beautiful rendition makes this one lovely listen and best of the soundtrack.

Verdict: After two decent albums in Tamil, Justin Prabhakaran delivers the third album in style and as touted songs are rich in variety and genres. Justin Prabhkaran consolidated his position in the industry with this lovely album.

Rating:3.5/5 

Pick of the Album: AdiyeAzhage, EppoVaruvaro, Mangalyamey