Naan kadavul – Tamil Music review

Naan Kadavul (English: I am God) is due to be released on Pongal 2009. Directed by Bala, Arya and Pooja Umashankar play the lead roles.

This film features 6 songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The audio was released on 1st of January 2009. Lyrics have been penned by Vaali except for the track Pitchai paathiram which has been penned by Ilayaraja himself.

Om Sivoham – Vijay Prakash
Kannil paarvai – Shreya Ghoshal
Matha un kovilil – Madhumitha
Amma un pillai naan – Sadhana Sargam
Oru kaatril alaiyum – Ilayaraja
Pitchai paathiram – Madhu Balakrishnan

This film’s tagline ‘Aham Brahmaasmi’ ( an upanishadic line) says it all—the search for God inside you.

There is no doubt that all the songs are based on the situation. This album is not commercial at all and will appeal only to serious music enthusiasts.

Om Sivoham…Vocals: Vijay Prakash.Lyrics: Vaali.
A strictly devotional song sung beautifully by Vijay Prakash. This should be the title song of the movie. Even if you are an atheist this song will appeal to you. Try listening to the song and it will help calm you down.The song is about the God Shiva and how powerful and destructive he can be. I am a little concerned that God can be destructive ! but it did not stop me from enjoying the song with the excellent Tabla work and terrific rendition of Vijay.

Kannil Paarvai…Vocals: Shreya Ghosal.Lyrics: Vaali.
My favorite singer Shreya Ghosal is back with another terrific song. This song reminds me of a hit from Pithamagan. Shreya as usual is sincere to the core.Illayaraja’s plays magic with the violin as usual.Shreya struggles with the lyrics at high pitch but you can’t really fault her as Tamil is not her first language and she is still able to sing so beautifully.

Madha un…Vocals: Madhumita.Lyrics: Vaali.
This is a really short bit song more like a prelude to the next song.

Amma Un Pillai…Vocals: Sadhana Sargam.Lyrics: Vaali.
Another pathos song sung so perfectly by Sadhana Sargam. The tabla and the drums and the mesmerizing use of the violin sets the ambiance for the song. This is yet another haunting melody by the maestro.

Picchaippaatthiram…Vocals: Madhu Balakrishnan.Lyrics: Ilayaraja.
Another fascinating song sung by Madhu Balakrishnan. This is about an anguished soul begging for the Almighty’s blessing. Illayaraja has penned the lyrics by himself. The tabla plays magic as usual with a nice rhythm to it.

Oru Kaatril…Vocals: Ilayaraja.Lyrics: Vaali.
A rehash of the Kannil Paarvai song sung by Shreya. It is very difficult to compare the two songs except for the fact the hold of the language plays a pivotal role to the success of a song.

A must have if you are a Illayaraja or a fan of serious music.