VTV - Review

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VTV - Thamarai not very impressive !

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After listening to the songs of 'Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya' aka VTV for the last few weeks I am compelled to say that lyricist THAMARAI is not very impressive with her lines.

In my opinion, none of the songs has standout lyrics. Even minus the music, I didn't see a 'Nenjukkul Peidhidum' or an 'Anjalai' kind of song in VTV !

Not sure why.

I was watching a discussion in Jaya TV a few weeks back. Thamarai, Muthukumar and Harris Jayaraj were discussing songs. Thamarai mentioned that Harris always makes sure that the words standout in his songs. Looking back, I think it's very true.

Take both 'Nenjukkul Peidhidum' and 'Anjalai' in Vaaranam Ayiram. Amazing lines..very well brought out by Harris.

I am not going to blame AR.Rahman for this. I think it's probably a combination of Gautham, ARR and Thamarai.

Am I the only one, I am not sure !! Let's see

VTV - Rahman delivers

It must have been in his mind..while he was composing songs for VTV. A big burden.

Harris Jayaraj had set a trend. 'Hit songs' always for Gautham. AR.Rahman inherited the burden thanks to the breakup of Harris and Gautham.

After listening to 'VTV' songs, I have to say that AR Rahman has delivered.

The album has peppy numbers, almost all of them are bound to be hits.

I am not very impressed with the Naresh Iyer song, the song by Karthik and also the duet by Shreya Ghosal and AR Rahman. Maybe it's just me. Let's see.

My favorite is 'Aaromale', which I feel is Rahman's answer to southern fans who wanted a 'Rehna Tu'. Very daring attempt to have a full length Malayalam song in a Tamil movie.

Next comes the Benny Dayal song closely followed by 'Hosana' and then the song by Devan/Chinmayi.

For now, it's 'Aaromale'..beautifully sung by Alphonse, which is haunting me.

I will write again about 'Aaromale' !

VTV - Digital Bliss

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I am a big fan of GAUTHAM MENON. His style, his team, his techniques, his story, his choice of actors...everything impresses me.

From his first, 'MINNALE' to his last 'VAARANAM AAYIRAM', he has impressed everyone !

I remember writing a review about Gautham's 'PKMC' a while back.

That said.....today I was listening to the songs of 'Vinnai thaandi Varuvaayaa' aka VTV, Gautham's next movie. AR Rahman is the music director.

I will write later this week about the songs, but, for today's post, I have to say the entire album is a .......

'D I G I T A L ..... B L I S S'.

I am very impressed. Let's hope it turns out to be a big hit like Gautham's last movie 'Vaaranam Aayiram'.

Good Job Mr. ARR !