[31] Thegidi by Nivas K Prasanna | Shades of Mystery

[1] Yaar Ezhudhiyadho (Vocal : Satya Prakash | Lyric : Kabilan)  

The song starts off brilliantly and Satya Prakash’s rendition brought it to a whole new level all together. This is definitely another feather to his hat, after Avarangathukulla (Annakodi). Both the music and the voice blend so well, that gets you humming to the song after the first two plays. A melody with modernized-classical touch which brings in different shades of colors through the various instruments which are arranged brilliantly by Nivas.  [Listen]

 

[2] Neeyum Dhinam (Vocal : Andrea Jeremiah | Lyric : Kurinchi Prabha)

A tailor-made song for Andrea Jeremiah. Both the music and the vocal sets in the mystical and haunting mood for the film which is said to be a mystery-murder- thriller. This ttrack is enough to give you goose bumps every now and then, due to the eerie-ish high-pitched voice of Andrea. The song could have been slightly shorter to make it crispier. However, I couldn’t help but noticing the influence of Adele’s Skyfall throughout the track. Ashok Selvan is the Bond, perhaps? [Listen]

karaiyil thazhuvum, kadalil karaivom, manalil puthaivom thozha

 

[3] Vinmeen Vithaiyil (Vocal : Abhay Jodhpurkar, Saindhavi Prakash | Lyric : Kabilan )

Being the only duet of this album, Nivas has given the mandatory romantic feel to the track with the sizzling usage of piano and strings. Abhay’s rendition is both bold and beautiful that it dominates the whole track, IMHO. Saindhavi sound more matured in this track, which gave the track a sophisticated feel that I believe suits the genre of the film very aptly. IMHO, a cute-sweet-ish duet might have ruin the overall mood set by the film. [Listen]

Manal meethu thoorum mazhai polave, manathodu neethan nuzhainthaayadi..

 

[4] Kangalai Oru ( Vocal : Ajeesh Ashok | Lyric : Kabilan)

The track begins with the flute sound which mildly indicates the genre of the song. Breezy, and Ajeesh pour in the sufficient emotions into the track. Idhu Varai (Goa), Idhazhin Oram (3), Kadhal Kandeney (The Connect) and now with this gem, I really hope Ajeesh sings more. This song was too good to be too short. [Listen]

 

[5] Needhane Needhane (Vocal : Shankar Mahadevan | Lyric : Kabilan )

This is dynamite. Shankar Mahadevan’s cultured voice sets in the dark and mysterious mood for the track. Just as you begun to feel at ease, you get blasted with the AWESOME performance of Rajesh Vaidya on the veenai. The portion becomes the highlight of the song and as the song progress; the veenai accompanies the vocal and becomes more intense. 7.21 minutes of soulfully haunting and motivating composition. Note : Nivas K Prasanna is a former disciple of Rajesh Vaidya. [Listen]

uumaiyai vazhthaal uyire thoarkum, thamarai poova tharaimeal pookum

vaazhivinai vendraal vaanam ellai, thadaigalai nee thandi selvai selvai..

 

The backing band had made an impressive work for each and every song of the album. You get indulged in the variety of instruments and tunes which are brilliantly arranged while able to clearly apprehend the lyrics. Additionally, each song begins with a unique tune. As I listened to the song repeatedly I begun to imagine colors for each songs : Yaar Ezhudhiyadho is flat white, Vinmeen Vithaiyil is cotton candy, Kangalai Oru is storm blue, Needhane Needhane is black and brown, whereas, Neeyum Dhinam is red and black. It is notable that all the songs are completely written without the usage of English words. Simple play of words which made the lyrics effective, credits to Kabilan Vairamuthu and Kurinchi Prabha. As Eeram is to S Thaman, as Vaagai Sooda Vaa to M Ghibran, Thegidi is Nivas’s fort. A promising debut by Nivas K Prasanna, and he is definitely here to stay.

Watch the teaser of Thegidi here.

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My pick : Yaar Ezhudhiyadho, Vinmeen Vithaiyil and Needhane Needhane.

Love,  SJT