Uttama Villain Songs Review

Cast: Kamal Haasan, Pooja Kumar, Andrea

Muisc: Ghibran

Lyrics: Kamal Haasan, Viveka,Subbu Arumugam

Direction: Ramesh Aravind

Label: Sony Music

Loveaa Loveaa: Singers – Kamal Hassan, SharanyaGopinath, Anitha, Nivas (Our Pick)

Ghibran starts off things in wondrous fashion with LoveaaLoveaa, a fast-paced love number. The buzzing chorus is a first of sorts along with the interesting interludes which are drum heavy. Kamal Hassan’s energetic vocals sync so well with the music and are well aided by the other singers. Ghibran has a Telephone Manipol of his own now.

Kaadhalam Kadavul Mun: Singer – Padmalatha 

Ghibran brings in Padmalatha of ‘Aruvakaaran’ fame for a solo melody in KaadhalamKadavulMun. Along with a lilting chorus, the singer takes centre stage in a typical Gibran track which impresses with the simple instrumentations.

Uttaman Introduction: Singers – Subbu Arumugam, Kamal Hassan 

With a native tune and ethnic lyrics, SubbuArumugam and Kamal Hassan put together an impactful intro song for the Uttaman. Ghibran must be lauded for the lavish use of live instruments which do help in bringing out the actual essence of the song. The final moment is a scream with the ‘ThangaraThangara’ beat upping the ante.

Saagavaram: Singers – Kamal Hassan, Yazin Nizar, Ranjith, Iyappan, Ghibran (Our Pick)

In Saagavaram, you have Kamal Hassan with a handful of supporting singers who work as a chorus. The end result, is a moving track which is packed with sword sounds, innovative musical cues and what not. With added listens, the track grows on you and makes you love it even more.

Iraniyan Naadagam: Singers – Kamal Hassan, Rukmini Ashok Kumar, Performed by Sofia Symphony Orchestra 

Kamal Hassan puts his pen to captivating use in IraniyanNaadagam, a track which is the soundtrack of a live play. Without going off track, the symphony is blended beautifully with the orchestration. Strings, keys and drums come into play in flawless tandem, working its way to a fine finish.

Mutharasan Kadhai: Narrated by Kamal Hassan, Additional Vocals – Yazin Nizar, Ranjith, Iyappan, Padmalatha, Performed by Sofia Symphony Orchestra 

This track traverses through the story of Mutharasan, and narrates an episode in his life. Though it is wholly film oriented, the track offers some well panned out music if you lend your ears along with some concentration. Sure to work with the visuals!

Uttaman Kadhai: Narrated by Kamal Hassan, Additional Vocals – MS Bhaskar, Yazin Nizar, Ranjith, Iyappan, Performed by Sofia Symphony Orchestra (Our Pick)

With grand musical arrangements and the use of the Uttama Villain theme, Ghibran pulls off a coup in UttamanKadhai. After a slow start, the track rises tempo halfway and jolts towards an impressive finish. The song ends with some lighter keynotes, pretty neatly.

Original Soundtracks

The Uttama Villain theme is a fitting theme track for an album of this calibre. With a haunting chant and a surreal mood, this one is a complete winner.

Guru and Sishya is probably the background for the early scenes involving Kamal Hassan and K. Balachander. Decently planned and executed.

Father and Daughter is a simple track which is mostly played out by the symphony instruments. Harmless!

A flute-dominant starts then turns into a fairy-tale jingle in Uttaman and Karpagavalli. Ghibran adds a Disney-like flavour to the song at the end, making it a touch different from the others.

Piano comes into play in Father and Son, where a rather pedestrian tune receives an eerie female hum.

Letter from & to Yamini is a theme which brings forth a lovely aura to the scene. Ghibran has gone places with this one!

Dr.Arpana is a good closing note to the OST from Ghibran, albeit being similar to the other themes.

Uttama Villain Songs Review Rating: 4.25/5

Written By: Siddarth Srinivas

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