IDI – Music Review (Malayalam Soundtrack)

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Songs and full credits at the end.

Jagada Jagada begins with a short mimicry snippet of erstwhile villain actor K P Ummer and ends with that of another actor Jose Prakash; what happens in between is about 2.5 minutes of absolute randomness! Composer Rahul Raj sets assistant director Joseph Vijeesh’s lyrics – which don’t make much sense except for driving home the fight implication in the movie’s title acronym IDI ­– to a catchy folk-based arrangement and the result is some mindless fun! Curious bit in the credits section is lyricist Manu Manjith being credited alongside Rahul for “Additional hooks and mess”. That said, this trend of meaningless lyrics being set to a catchy tune is looking to soon turn into an annoying one. Despite similar intentions as song 1, IDI Theme Song isn’t as fun though, the techno-Arabic combination (with Joslee Lonely Doggy’s rap) sounds dated.

Suchith Sureshan sounds fab singing the melodic Ee Khalbitha, especially with the alaap towards the end. Rahul Raj has seldom disappointed with such tracks and doesn’t falter here either, providing a breezy guitar-led backdrop; loved the way the flute has been employed. Soundtrack’s best song is yet another wacky track titled Seythaante Cheytha. The protagonist’s troubled situation is presented by lyricist Manu Manjith in quirky verse that the composer sets to a brilliant retro-flavoured tune that is ensconced in an ambient electronic-infused arrangement. Vaikom Vijayalakshmi’s singing is a natural fit for the retro setting, and Pradeep Palluruthy matches her style exceptionally well.

In what has probably been Rahul Raj’s busiest year yet in Malayalam, the man presents his best work in Inspector Dawood Ibrahim aka IDI.

Music Aloud Rating: 7.5/10

Top Recos: Seythaante Cheytha, Ee Khalbitha, Jagada Jagada


Full Credits

1 – Jhagada Jhagada

Music Composed,Arranged & Produced by – Rahul Raj
Lyrics – Joseph Vijeesh
Addnl Hooks & Mess – Rahul Raj,Sajid Yahiya & Manu Manjith
Vocals – Rahul Raj & Sajid Yahiya
Keyboard & Rythm Programming – Rahul Raj

Engineers
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Joju Sebastian @ IndiaSoundZ
Balamurali @ C S Digital

2 – Dawood Dawood (IDI Theme Song)

Music Composed,Arranged & Produced by – Rahul Raj
Lyrics – Manu Manjith
Rap Lyrics – Joslee Lonely Doggy
Vocals – Rahul Raj Feat.Joslee Lonely Doggy (Rap)
Keyboard & Rythm Programming – Rahul Raj

Engineers
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Rahul Raj @ IndiaSoundZ
Balamurali @ C S Digital

3 – Ee Khalbitha…

Music Composed,Arranged & Produced by – Rahul Raj
Lyrics – Manu Manjith
Vocals – Suchith Sureshan
Keyboard sequencing – Rahul Raj
Rythm Programming – Pradeep Tom
Guitars & Bass – Sandeep Mohan
Flute – Josy Alleppey

Engineers
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Joju Sebastian @ Soundfactory
Balamurali @ C S Digital

4 – Seythaante Cheytha…

Music Composed,Arranged & Produced by – Rahul Raj
Lyrics – Manu Manjith
Vocals – Pradeep Palluruthy & Vaikom Vijayalakshmi
Keyboards & Rythm Programming – Rahul Raj
Saxophone – Josy Alappey

Engineers
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Rahul Raj @ IndiaSoundZ
Balamurali @ C S Digital
Harishankar @ Mystudio

Mixed by – Joju Sebastian @ IndiaSoundZ
Mastered by – Abin Paul @ Mixwithabin Studios
Special Thanks – Michael Kottayam

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