Mathil Mel Poonai music review

2 / 5

Music Director: Ganesh Raghavendra

The soundtrack of this film already has some hype thanks to the Chennai anthem sung by STR. Ganesh Raghavendra, of Renigunta fame, has scored the music for this Vijay Vasanth, Vibhaa starrer.

Manasa Thirudiya

Tippu

This is a refreshing melody with classical touches and a catchy dholak beat. The santoor has also been used prominently. Tippu has given a nice expressive performance for this one with the humming bits and the portions where he sings the ‘swaras’ standing out. 

Vandharai Vazhavaikum

Simbu

This is the much publicized Chennai anthem sung by STR. The lyrics capture the spirit of the city pretty well like some of the similar attempts like ‘Vanakkam Vazhavaikkum’ from Marina. The violin in the first interlude is a nice touch and the song is catchy on the whole. The rhythm and pace of the song are infectious but, it has traces of a similar number sung by STR for the composer’s Renigunta. The guitar riff that comes throughout the song has a nice ring to it.

Oru Poo Pookiradhu

Harini,Harish Raghavendra

Starts off with elegant guitar notes and proceeds with nice beats and auto-tune effects. Though nothing special, the song is good to listen to. Harish Raghavendra brings some style to his rendition while Harini sounds sweet even after so many years. The second interlude stands out from the general pleasant mood that the song creates.

Irulai Katti Vai

Abilash, Lawrance

This number has a mystic presentation with the vocals in low pitch giving it a surreal feel. The English verses interspersed at places, the rap portions, the quirky sound effects etc. make it an interesting attempt. Should be an impressive montage on screen!   

  

Rathathin Nuraiya

Satyan, T L Maharajan

Another serious number which is fast paced. This is probably another montage number which might work on screen. The vocals are earnest and vociferous. The song suddenly shifts to being pleasant in the second interlude thanks to the female humming and piano notes before getting dramatic again.  

FINAL WORD: Not a bad attempt at all. Has an interesting mix and match of numbers - two melodies, two serious tracks and the Chennai anthem for the masses.