Songs and credits at the end.
There is something of a Chhota Mumbai evocation in the cheery and full-of-energy Ulakathin, delivered well by Arun Alat and composer Rahul Raj. Rahul does a fine job on the backdrop too, deftly infusing electronic elements into the percussion heavy folk arrangement (O K Gopi’s naadaswaram is a nice touch). Najim Arshad rules the sweet melody that is Medapoompattum Chutti even as Rahul adorns it with some gorgeous violins (Cochin Strings) especially in the interludes (lovely guitars from Sandeep Mohan too). Dhadakne De aims to be an inspirational piece but ends up sounding just loud, thanks mainly to the stereotypical orchestration. The composer leads the vocals on this one, Najeem Arshad chipping in with the occasional alaaps.
But for the last song, good soundtrack from Rahul Raj. He may not have produced a whopper like Hemanthamen, but 2016 has been good for the man. Also what’s with these under-15 minute Malayalam soundtracks (this one is just under 9!) of late?!
Music Aloud Rating: 6.5/10
Ulakathin
Singers: Rahul Raj & Arun Alat (Backing Vocals: Joju Sebastian)
Lyricist: Vinaayak Sasikumar
Music Director: Rahul Raj
Keyboard & Rythm Programming: Rahul Raj & Pradeep Tom
Nadaswaram: O. K. Gopi
Medapoompattum Chutti
Singers: Najim Arshad
Lyricist: Vinaayak Sasikumar
Music Director: Rahul Raj
Keyboard Programming: Rahul Raj
Acoustic & Bass Guitars: Sandeep Mohan
Strings Section: Cochin Strings
Dhadakne De
Singers: Rahul Raj (Aalaaps: Najim Arshad)
Lyricist: Vinaayak Sasikumar
Music Director: Rahul Raj
Keyboard & Rythm Programming: Rahul Raj
Acoustic, Electric & Bass Guitars, Mandolin, Ukulele: Sandeep Mohan
Nadaswaram: O. K. Gopi
Engineers:
Balamurali @ C S Digital
Jisto @ Samji Studios
Mixed & Mastered by: Balu Thankachan @ 20dbsoundstudios
Special Thanks: Sethu Thankachan & Michael Kottayam
