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DEIVA THIRUMAGAN MUSIC REVIEW
Review by : Richard Mahesh

Starring: Vikram, Anushka Shetty, Amala Paul, Nassar, Santhanam
Direction: A. L. Vijay
Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar
Production: Mohan Natarajan
Vocals: Shringa S, Saindhavi, Chiyaan Vikram, G.V. Prakash, SPB, Maya, Rajesh, Haricharan
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

Director Vijay and G.V. Prakash have always endeavored with newfangled style of music in their films and now with ‘Deiva Thirumagan’, they seem to reiterate this fact. The album of ‘Deiva Thirumagan’ consists of 7 tracks.

Kadhai Solla Poraen
Vocals: Chiyaan Vikram, Shringa S
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

Vikram is known for his husky vocals in his previous albums that include ‘Kanthaswamy’. Incisively it was G.V. Prakash who brought about a different style from Vikram through ‘Meghame’ (Madharasapattinam). And now, we have Vikram with his splendid rendition in this number. The funny lyrics are sure to grab the attention of children. The chords on lead guitars are played throughout the song with some symphonic orchestrations heard during interludes. Well, for Vikram fans, there’s something surprising over the visuals as Vikram appears as a heroic emperor and Superman.

Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil
Vocals: Saindhavi
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

Suavely charming!!! The slow-paced melody draws us with its engaging tune and rendition by Saindhavi. G.V. Prakash’s work on fortepiano is awesome and we hear it throughout the song. This is precisely a slow poison and will surely haunt our senses.

Pa Pa Pa
Vocals: Chiyaan Vikram
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

G.V. Prakash has tried something new like a western classic. The composition is simple yet so engrossing as it again caters to the tastes of children. Realizing that the high-pitch won’t work with Chiyaan Vikram, G.V. Prakash has very well pitched the song at appropriate scale. Since the song is based on colloquial style, G.V. Prakash has underplayed with the instruments.

Vennilave
Vocals: G.V. Prakash
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

The prelude notes played in the guitar faintly reminiscences of ‘Anbe Sivam’ and so are the vocals we hear during the interlude. But the similarity ends there as G.V. Prakash glides with his fabulous voice. For sure, it will be one of the best songs of this year as it sounds perfect in every aspect. G.V. Prakash’s voice adds Midas-touch to the melody.

Jagada Thom
Vocals: SPB, Maya, Rajesh
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

It sounds like the song appears during penultimate point of the film as they are much revealing with the lyrical lines. The percussions are orchestrated with excellence and so are the other instruments. One of the highlighting traits is the singers as SPB along with Maya and Rajesh intensify the song to a greater magnitude. It’s Na. Muthukumar who deserves heavy praises for his lyrics.

Aarariro
Vocals: Haricharan and chorus
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar

The song emotionally binds us to the core. Hats off to the entire team for the fascinating work! It lets you for a repeated hearing for a wonderful rendition by Haricharan and beautiful rhythm session. Much alike the other songs, the usage of flute and percussions embellishes the song. The lyrics centers on the relationship between a father and his daughter. The complete set of lines during second verse is stupendous and it will soak your eyes in tears.

Life is Beautiful (Theme Music)

Theme music generated with just three instruments – Violin, Whistle and Flute gives a grand feel to the listeners. Apart from these instruments, it’s a trenchant chord work on keyboard that escalates the complete track.

It’s realms of G.V. Prakash again as the young music director strikes with a brilliant composition. On the whole, every song in ‘Deiva Thirumagan’ has chances of getting ennobled as the best numbers. As of now, ‘Vizhigalil Oru Vaanavil’, ‘Vennilave’ and ‘Aarariro’ deserve special mention for the heavenly work by entire team.

Verdict: Genuinely pleasing piece of music.
3*