Adiye Yenna Raagam

Singers: Abhay Jodhpurkar, Poornima Sathish

Lyrics: Yugabharathi

Next up is a splendid melody from Imman based on the Keeravani raagam and again the composer springs up a surprise with his passive and gorgeous treatment. Often known to feast on percussions, Imman quiets things down here and for a large part of the entire album. Poornima Sathish’s raga fills gives the track a unique dimension while Abhay Jodhpurkar adds yet another impressive composition to his already enviable catalogue of songs. Imman’s approach appears to be simple and uncomplicated but there’s plenty of interesting moments persisting in the background.

Oru Nodi

Singers: D Imman, Divya Ramani

Lyrics: Yugabharathi

Another lilting melody which eases its way around Imman’s earthy orchestration. The shenhai fills are used at decisive moments in the song to liven up the mood which is mostly soaked in dreamy romance. Imman himself steps in to voice the tune and he is impressive in the mid-ranges while Divya Ramani casually excels throughout.

Yethukkaaga Yenna Neeyum

Singers: A V Pooja, Santhosh Hariharan

Lyrics: Yugabharathi

A remarkable composition from Imman which is traditional in every sense with its Malayamarutham base, but also containing some contemporary fusion elements like the guitar and violin, both adding plenty of color to the track. The rhythm is reminiscent of classic Raja but the melody is certainly fresh and decorated with nativity. The transition from the instrumental interludes to the vocal parts is seamless and beautifully organic. Santhosh Hariharan and A.V.Pooja places themselves right in the heart of a song which is expected to gain wide reverence.