3.25 / 5
Vishwaroopam’s music was released today across three cities in Tamil Nadu. Shankar – Ehsaan – Loy have composed music for the verses written by Vairamuthu, Kamal Haasan and Asif Ali Beg
Vishwaroopam … CHEERS
Suraj Jagan
The song gets off to a chaotic and loud start with a mechanical siren-like sound. The tune is already familiar to audiences thanks to the trailer. This is a rock style song with inspirational and heroic lyrics. Rock singer Suraj Jagan has put up a spirited and energetic show and the chorus is also in sync with the song's dramatic mood. The chants have a surreal and mystic appeal while the wind instruments have great recall value. This one is a straight winner and will guarantee an adrenaline rush for Kamal fans.
Vishwaroopam Remix
Shane Mendonsa
The remixed version of this number starts in similar fashion with the mechanical sound but as expected proceeds with more pronounced electronic beats and synth sounds. A typical club number, it is, with the small guitar touches standing out. But one feels that the remix has too much going in it.
Thuppakki Engal Tholile
Benny Dayal & Kamal Haasan
Starts off like a rock number with the funk style guitar standing out along with the stylish English verses. Benny Dayal is at ease delivering this number as he has already delivered similar numbers in the past and the chorus portions give the song a breezy appeal. A Middle Eastern flavor also finds its way into the song after a point. Kamal's vocals aren't pronounced as is the norm because Benny takes prominence. The drums in the song are energetic and fastish while the wind instruments put the song on a pedestal.
Unnai Kaanadha … CHEERS
Shankar Mahadevan & Kamal Haasan
The song starts with the by now very popular 'thaka thaka' ‘konnakol’ refrain. Kamal is at ease delivering these portions in his own distinct style. He rocks in pulling off this tongue twisting portion with ease. Hats off to the legend! Shankar Mahadevan takes over then, in his authoritative, incredibly trained and mellifluous voice along with a pleasant female chorus backing. The tabla is also prominent in this Hindustani classical number. Trust Kamal to rock on screen with his dance moves. The song also has nice indigenous harmonium and classical string notes. This one will give you goosebumps once you take to it as its melody is almost divine.
Anu Vidhaitha Boomiyile
Kamal Haasan & Nikhil D'Souza
The female vocal and chorus at the start have a haunting, mellow and soothing effect. The percussion pattern of this song is slow paced and gives a nice intensity to the song. The lyrics written by Kamal himself carry heavy meaning and depth and his legendary ease at the high and low pitches is on showcase again. The way English and Tamil lyrics have been interwoven into this song gives it a transcending appeal.
FINAL WORD:The title track and Unnai Kaanadha will be strong musical favorites while the other two tracks will gel with the movie very well too. It’s a strong soundtrack from Shankar – Ehsaan – Loy on the whole. Happy for Kamal!
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