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I was born and brought up in Kochi, a beautiful coastal city in Kerala, India. I am currently studying Management in Virginia, USA. I love music & movies. My favorite instrument is the Violin. I learned to play a bit of carnatic music on the Violin when I was in high-school, but never continued it further. Currently, I am getting trained in Western Classical/Pop music on the Piano under a wonderful teacher (a retd prof). This further has convinced me that music is something divine and we should all simply respect it!!! Hoping to have a nice time at MS. <b>Favorite Composers</b> <b>Hollywood:</b> 1. John Williams 2. Vangelis 3. James Newton-Howard 4. Harry Gregson-Williams 5. James Horner <b>Bollywood</b> 1. ARR 2. Shankar-Ehsan-Loy 3. Jatin-Lalit 4. Aadesh Srivastav 5. Shantanu Moitra <b>Tamil</b> 1. ARR 2. Ilayaraaja 3. Vidyasagar 4. Karthik Raja <b>Malayalam</b> 1. Alphons Joseph 2. Benny Johnson 3. Reghukumar 4. Ouseppachan 5. Sharat The above-list will be updated as I hear to their more recent compositions... . -Music, Travelling, Writing Music Web Page (in construction) Please visit and add your feedback http://aksharasangeetham.blogspot.com/
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No Man's Land
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Reviewed Guru Songs
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 paread more...
Don Music Review Part 1
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Reviewed Don Songs
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 valuableread more...
A Mirage or a Shadow?
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Reviewed Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna Songs
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://aksharasangread more...
Listening to the Rain
Reviewed Unns Means Love Songs
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Where have you been?
Reviewed Rang De Basanti Songs
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The Peak of Mediocrity
Reviewed Shikhar Songs
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 meread more...
Of Extraterrestrial-Intelligence & Roger Federer
Reviewed A Aaa Songs
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 whetheread more...
My Two Cents
Reviewed Iruvattam Manavaatty Songs
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Power & Class
Reviewed Taj Mahal Songs
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. Now,read more...
From the King-of-Rhythm, with Love
Reviewed Classic - Dance of Love Songs
Album: Classic-Dance of Love; Music: Bappi Lahiri & Sukhwinder S; Lyrics: Sameer For music lovers, the name Bappi Lahri (BL) evokes mixed feelings. My experiencread more...
Like the Pacific...
Reviewed Udayanaanu Thaaram Songs
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. Henread more...
Ismail Speaks.....
Reviewed Kisna Songs
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?.?(Lovebread more...
When Tradition Meets Composing Elegance
Reviewed Teri Kasam - Adnan Sami
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 compread more...
About Lashing Waves, Serene Seas & the Red Su
Reviewed Veer-Zara Songs
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 are eread more...
Hey!!! I saw one!
Reviewed Swades Songs
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Two Right Steps, & Several more to Go
Reviewed December Songs
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), afread more...
Where's the Magic?
Reviewed Dil Ne Jise Aapna Kaha Songs
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 the soread more...
Fasten Your Seat Belts!
Reviewed Manju Poloru Penkutty Songs
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 every oread more...
A True Musical Debut
Reviewed Vellithira Songs
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 below asread more...
The Next View
Reviewed Kyun! Ho Gaya Na Songs
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 Shankar-read more...
Unexpected Charges and Lack of Clear Communicatio
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Reviewed Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital - Andheri - Mumbai
1. Unjustified Daily Charges We were charged ₹1, 160 per day as disinfection charges, even though we were already paying ₹10, 000 per day for NICU. Disinfectionread more...
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Commented on akshai78's review
Your review is well formatted and well written, but musically, it is only marginally helpful! KK
Rated on akshai78's review
Commented on sureshmehcnit's review
Many friends (including you) have strongly recommended this album, but for some reason, I did not like this one...don't know why. But, I can see that it is classy and well orchestrated, Cheers, KK
Rated on sureshmehcnit's review
Good review, but I personally did not like the album, even after hearing it a few times. Haven't liked any of Yuvan's recent releases as well. He is definitely a 'popular' music director (like Harris), but, in my view, lacks in 'depth'. There are a few exceptions (like a KJY song in Raam). I don't k read more...
Commented on nikamma1112's review
Raj: Just well said. I tried several times to hear his songs. With my limited music knowledge, I find his music so 'repulsive'. It is depressing that he's been given an award. But, there is hope...because I heard the 'chand sifarish' by Jatin Lalit also topped the charts. As you said, we can't assu read more...
Hi Suresh: As usual great review. As you'd probably know, I am a fan of KR, and he is in my list of my fav composers in Tamil along with IR & ARR. I almost echo ur opinions. As I have said previously, sometimes, composing is a matter of passion or innate talent. No matter how many chart busters on read more...
Commented on Silverfeather's review
Hi: Though I did not like the album, I feel you have reviewed the sngs in a detailed way, very rarely seen... Keep it up, Cheers, KK
Rated on Silverfeather's review
Rated on Marot's review
Commented on Marot's review
Nice selection, I agree with you re: the resham jaise song, it is one of the best, and I cant think of another singer who can sing it with the same feeling...he is my favorite from the day I started hearing hindi music (started with Kahi to milegi; milan) Cheers, KK
Commented on niteshambuj's review
It was shocking to see some comments. It is also hard to believe that Himmesh is being mentioned with ARR? I myself has criticized ARR, but only knowing better about his genius in the early 90s. Every one of ARR's numbers are simply incomparable, orchestrawise, musical discipline wise, creativity-wi read more...
Nice effort on the review...just a suggestion to include a little more of your thoughts opinions. I liked the fact that you looked at the album from a lyrical perspective. Keep up the good work. KK
Rated on arundhati90's review
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