Eesan is an upcoming film written, directed and produced by M. Sasikumar, directing his second film after the blockbuster, Subramaniapuram. It stars Samudrakani, Vaibhav, producer A. L. Alagappan, Aparna & Abhinaya in lead roles alongside several newcomers. The film was known and referred to as Nagaram and Aaga Chiranthavan before the official title Eesan was confirmed. This movie is expected to release in 2011.
Eesan's soundtrack is composed by James Vasanthan, with whom Sasikumar had worked for Subramaniapuram as well. The audio launch event was held on 19 November 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai, with noted and acclaimed directors from various Indian film industries - Bala and Ameer Sultan from the Tamil film industry along with Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap, Malayalam director Ranjith, Telugu director Trivikram and Kannada director Yograj Bhat - participating.
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01. Get Ready; Singers: Benny Dayal & Gerard Thompson ; Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar; My Rating: 3/5
Get ready for some new experience! That’s what the lyrics say, not me! This MJ inspired number definitely is impressive, only for two reasons: 1) Bass Guitar – Excellent work & 2) Aalap in the background (by Gerard Thompson?) in the beginning. Apart from these, this reminds you of “Just beat it” by MJ. Lyrics are quite good, but not as impressive as “Theneeril Snehidham”, a similar number from Subramaniyapuram; Moreover, the music takes over that you hardly get to understand the lyrics. A cakewalk to Benny Dayal who has done similar numbers before.
02. Jilla Vittu; Singer : Thanjai Selvi; Lyrics: Mohan Rajan; My Rating: 4/5
Confessions of a “Call girl” can be an apt title for this song. Thanks to James for bringing in some fresh voice. It’s quite common for us to have listened to a pathos song which will be kind of slowly paced melody. Breaking this convention, James has presented us with a “Naatuppura mettu”. One might start to tap the foot when the song starts, but if they pay attention – the lyrics are a little too heavy. It’s an autobiography of a lady venting out about her life that was forcefully messed up as a result of “poverty”. To me, this song is quite alluring & distinct from all aspects. A number to watch out!
03. Kannil Anbai; Singer: Padmanabhan; Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar; My rating: 2.5/5
The only melody of the album and hence should have been handled better. A total let down by the composer! The tune sounds very familiar to a DSP / Mani Sharma number. A very mediocre composition that fails to impress despite repeated listening. Expectations were high from James after some pleasant melodies like “KangaL iraNdaal”, “Oru vetkam” & “Pesum Minsaaram”; sad that he has disappointed! Lyrics – nothing great!
04. Meyyana Inbam; Singers: Sukhwinder Singh, Benny Dayal & Sunandan; Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar; My rating: 3/5
James is not a guy who would prefer to have typical “kuthu” numbers in his albums. He has explicitly expressed his dislike towards songs like “Naaka Mukka”. However, in today’s industry, an album is considered incomplete without such a song! This song is an answer to such a requirement and it comes out in composer’s own way! From the lyrics it looks like a “Night out” song. A decent foot tapper despite it reminds of the remix versions of “Aasai nooru vagai” in Kurumbu & “Adho andha paravai pola vaazha vendum” in Aayirathil Oruvan [2009]. Nothing noteworthy about the rendition of the singers, not bad however!
05. Sughavaasi Sughavaasi; Singer: K.S. Chitra &Maalgudi Shuba ; Lyrics : Yugabharathi; My rating: 4.5/5
Aah! We do have an item number in this album, again, in James’s own way! Man, it took a while for me to digest the fact that one of the singers is the “Yedhedho ENNam vaLarthen” fame, Chitra. Awesome singing! James needs to be complimented for bringing out such a singer in her; at least I don’t remember to have heard such a genre by Chitra before. Both Chitra & Maalgudi Shuba have complemented each other very well, while it appears a piece of cake for the latter. Lyrics reveal that this is yet another song from ladies working in “dark”. Trust me, at one point, I was not able to differentiate both their voices! This is what I called innovation! Pick of the album!
My Verdict:
Avg. Score: 3.5/5. A decent album to go for! Does have a variety genres and this is good work by James Vasanthan, yet again.
Eesan: Nambinor kaividappadaar!
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Cast: Samudrakani, Vaibhav, A. L. Alagappan (a film producer) Aparna & Abhinaya
Direction: SasiKumar
Production: SasiKumar [Company Productions]
Music: James Vasanthan
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