Thaandavam music review

2.5 / 5

Thaandavam marks the coming together of most of the Deivathirumagal team. G.V.Prakash reaches 25 films with this flick. The music launch was held in a grand event on the 15^thof August and now onto the music review

Adhigaalai Pookkal ...

G.V.Prakash

This is a short piece nonchalantly sung by GV. Just when we expect more, the song draws to a close. The voice takes prominence in this song with the percussions being kept subtle. A heavy Ilaiyaraja touch pervades.

A poem for you ...

Lilting piano notes and a small flute bit are part of this theme which is based on the tune of Adhigaalai Pookkal. It is too short to make a great impact but is neatly done.

Anicham Poovazhagi ... 

G.V.Prakash, Chinnaponnu &Velmurugan

This is a folksy celebratory number with a tune which is not new. The percussions have been kept typically rustic. This would depend on the visuals to give that extra push while the tune as such is a cheerful one.  The strings and flute that come during the first interlude have a nice ring while the nadaswaram also has a prominent presence.

Oru Paadhi Kadhavu ... 

Haricharan, Vandhana

Haricharan starts this song elegantly and he is typical while Vandhana matches up to make this a good duet. The humming bits try to infuse more feeling to the song. The string interludes before the second stanza stand out while the tune falls somewhere between Akkam Pakkam from Kreedom and Enadhuyire from Bheema. Would hit the charts soon!

Shiva Thaandavam ... 

S.P.B

This was the vociferous song sung by SPB that played along with the trailer. The lyrics talk about all the ‘thaandavams’ and we can expect this one to play along with some crucial scenes in the movie. The percussions in this song are very well done (mridangam, ganjeera etc.) while only the legendary SPB can infuse so much power and expression through his vocals.

Uyirin Uyire ... Thumbs Up

Saindhavi, Sathya Prakash

Another pleasant melody that has a Hindustani touch as well; GV has proven his prowess at Hindustani touches before. The flute makes a delightful presence in this song too like some of GV’s previous chartbusters while the tabla also goes in sync with the song’s mood. Saindhavi is delightful in this number! Though traces of ‘Pookul Pookum Tharunam’ might come to your mind, this song has its own merits too.

Will you be there ...

Alyss, Nithya Maria

This one is peppy and the tune is something like what you hear in Hindi rom-coms. The guitar is really refreshing and the vocals are anglicized probably to match Amy Jackson. Turns out to be a breezy number and it might pick up more with the visuals.

Yaaradi Mohini ...

Rahul Nambiar

The song is arranged like a club party number while the vocals are youthful. Another peppy number to round off the album. The rap bits don’t make much of a mark.

VERDICT: This being G.V.Prakash’s 25^thalbum, we expected something fresh from him. The tunes aren’t indigenous and the album though being decent to listen isn’t special like some of the young composer’s previous works like Mayakkam Enna and Aadukalam.