No Man's Land

3

Reviewed Guru Songs

Dec 02, 2006 3172

This review isthe introductory partof a multi-part series I wrote on my blog. Due to space limitations, I am onlyposting Part 1. If you are interested toread Read more...

Don Music Review Part 1

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Reviewed Don Songs

Sep 09, 2006 3754

This review is the first part of what I have started writing on my blog. I will continue to update my blog and this page as I get time. Please giveyour valuabRead more...

A Mirage or a Shadow?

2

Reviewed Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna Songs

Jun 26, 2006 2916

Due to space restrictions here, this review is a summary version of the very detailed multi-part review I am posting sequentially on my blog: http://aksharasRead more...

Listening to the Rain

4

Reviewed Unns Means Love Songs

Mar 14, 2006 1675

It is with loads of caution that I see a new bollywood (or kollywood) music album release on musicindia online. Album after album, song after song is coming oRead more...

Where have you been?

4

Reviewed Rang De Basanti Songs

Dec 20, 2005 5352

It is a treat to watch/hear an artist in his/her “zone”. In most of my earlier reviews, I had argued that ARR’s magic was lost somewhere. NoRead more...

The Peak of Mediocrity

2

Reviewed Shikhar Songs

Dec 10, 2005 1641

Its been a while since I penned some sentences. Its been a while since an album that had some worthwhile things to comment on, got released. Shikhar is by no Read more...

Of Extraterrestrial-Intelligence & Roger Federer

4

Reviewed A Aaa Songs

Aug 02, 2005 5170

I was watching the famed CNN presents edition on Extra-Terrestrial intelligence hosted by Miles O’Brien. Towards the end of the program he wondered whetRead more...

My Two Cents

2

Reviewed Iruvattam Manavaatty Songs

Apr 21, 2005 2484

This Malayalam film-album is the latest offering from MD Alphons Joseph (AJ) & has lyrics by B.R. Prasad. For me, this was the most awaited album. The one & oRead more...

Power & Class

4

Reviewed Taj Mahal Songs

Apr 02, 2005 7043

It is true that some things in this world demand respect. I still remember standing in front of the Taj Mahal, & being completely mesmerized by what I saw. NRead more...

From the King-of-Rhythm, with Love

3

Reviewed Classic - Dance of Love Songs

Mar 04, 2005 1615

Album: Classic-Dance of Love; Music: Bappi Lahiri & Sukhwinder S; Lyrics: Sameer For music lovers, the name Bappi Lahri (BL) evokes mixed feelings. My experiRead more...

Like the Pacific...

3

Reviewed Udayanaanu Thaaram Songs

Jan 26, 2005 2471

This is a much awaited album in Kerala. Several things distinguish this project from others. First, the movie is about the struggles of a debutant director. HRead more...

Ismail Speaks.....

3

Reviewed Kisna Songs

Dec 16, 2004 4607

A smoothed 3(or 4) note keyboard sound intro?es a mellifluous flute, a crisp-clear solo violin and then, Chitra?s sound comes in. ?Malargale, Malargale?.?(LovRead more...

When Tradition Meets Composing Elegance

4

Reviewed Teri Kasam - Adnan Sami

Nov 19, 2004 5442

Is it possible to take a pure, classical and time-tested genre of music, mix it well with another equally traditional genre and produce a coherent piece of coRead more...

About Lashing Waves, Serene Seas & the Red Su

4

Reviewed Veer-Zara Songs

Oct 16, 2004 9132

This is a mini-review. Due to the fact that several awesome reviewers have already written about this album, I am only reviewing a few songs which I think areRead more...

Hey!!! I saw one!

3

Reviewed Swades Songs

Sep 27, 2004 6560

Maybe we all had similar experiences when we were kids. I remember hearing from somewhere (when I was in elementary school), that if you keep looking at the nRead more...

Two Right Steps, & Several more to Go

3

Reviewed December Songs

Sep 11, 2004 2215

Did I sound like I got ?inspired? from Robert Frost? This Malayalam Film Album is the next in a string of albums released with the Music of Jassie Gift (JG), Read more...

Where's the Magic?

3

Reviewed Dil Ne Jise Aapna Kaha Songs

Aug 15, 2004 3381

Music: A.R. Rahman & Himesh Reshammiya This album is the latest by ARR & HR together. I think the album evokes mixed feelings in me. When ARR?s music hit theRead more...

Fasten Your Seat Belts!

4

Reviewed Manju Poloru Penkutty Songs

Jul 25, 2004 5068

When writing about Mallu Film albums, I usually begin by suggesting readers not interested in Malayali music to skip the review/album. This time, I urge everyRead more...

A True Musical Debut

4

Reviewed Vellithira Songs

Jul 21, 2004 3821

Dear Friends: Whats given below is the summary review while I requested the product, which came up as a review. PLease ignore the text and the comments belowRead more...

The Next View

3

Reviewed Kyun! Ho Gaya Na Songs

Jul 10, 2004 5952

There have been several reviews written about this album. I had the chance to read most of those. All were excellent analyses of this latest venture by ShankaRead more...