Kanaa Kanden Audio

Kanaa Kanden has been in the news for a variety of reasons. Its launch was greeted with enthusiasm since it is the directorial debut of respected cinematographer K.V.Anand who won the National award for his very first film Thenmaavin Kombathu and has earned raves for his cinematography in movies like Mudhalvan and Chellame. It features the fresh pairing of Srikanth and Gopika and the eye-catching promotional stills(here's one) spoke well of Anand's talent behind the camera. Subsequent stills became popular since they featured the hitherto homely Gopika, wearing a midriff-baring dress, in some intimate and passionate poses with Srikanth. The movie gained further notoriety when its banner in Chennai, showing Gopika biting Srikanth's chin, had to be removed for being too provocative and close to a school. The latest controversy is over the lyrics of one of its songs, which the censor has asked to be replaced.

The film's audio was launched on April 6 and was well-attended. The album by Vidyasagar features 5 songs.

1. Chinna Chinna Sigarangal...
Apart the repulsive Tsunami mention, the song is quite catchy. it has a nice tune that stays with you and some rhythmic beats. Most of the lines are rather erotic and passionate but there are a few lines that caught my fancy. A rap bit, which ends with the phrase, Move Your A**, is completely out of place.

2. Chinna Ponnu...
Sung by Sayonora Philips in the husky, deep voice used for Kaakka Kaakka's Thoodhu Varumaa... . But this number is fast with emphasis on strong and fast beats. Silly lyrics abound.

3. Kaalai Arumbi...
A very melodious number. For some reason, English words in melodious songs put me off and this one has the word 'pendulum' at just the spot where I was beginning to enjoy the song's soothing melody. But grows on you and is enjoyable nevertheless.

4. Ayyaa Raamaiyaa...
I strongly feel Udit Narayan is the bane of Tamil songs and any song sung by him automatically earns my displeasure. The mediocre tune here has its lyrics further butchered by him (he pronounces Chollai like Choallai just a couple of lines into the song), making this my least favorite number.

5. Thaai Sollum...
A number praising one's mother. An ordinary song whose theme might have made it stand out among the duppanguthu numbers of today. But with the beautiful Aaraariraaro... from Raam still fresh in my mind, it loses out on that count too.

Overall, an average soundtrack that will probably have a few runs in my car stereo(i.e. until I record Anniyan songs!) Kaalai Arumbu... and Chinna Chinna Sigarangal... have the best chance of standing the test of time.