Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is the soundtrack album for the 2016 Tamil film of the same name. Starring Silambarasan and Manjima Mohan in lead roles, the film was directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and has music composed by A. R. Rahman, collaborating with Silambarasan and Gautham Menon once again, after Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010). The song titles were revealed by Menon in March 2016. The soundtrack album consisting of five songs were released by Ondraga Entertainment and Divo on 7 October 2016.
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| Released | 7 October 2016 | ||||
| Recorded | 2013–2016 Panchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai Panchathan Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 21:55 | ||||
| Language | Tamil | ||||
| Label | Ondraga Entertainment Divo | ||||
| Producer | A. R. Rahman | ||||
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Development
editA. R. Rahman's inclusion in the project was confirmed by December 2013, marking his second collaboration with Silambarasan and Gautham Menon after their critically acclaimed Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa soundtrack. As per the urgency of shooting, a single track with lyrics penned by Madhan Karky was recorded within three hours by the composer at his studio in Los Angeles.[2] Recording of the songs recommenced from February 2015.[3] By September 2015, recording of all the five tracks by A. R. Rahman was completed.[4] For the sixth track, Rahman was yet to see the film and score it, which was later on added as the theme music.[4]
The soundtrack album has five songs, all placed in the first half of the film.[5] In an interview with The Times of India, Menon confirmed four tracks on the soundtrack album, one being Idhu Naal Varaiyil.[6] The first track Showkali, is a hip-hop music portrays a group of bikers' debate on girls and bikes. The song teaser was released on 5 May 2016 feat. ADK and Sri Rascol. Silambarasan has sung and rapped out some of the lines which only featured in the film. The track Avalum Naanum, sung by Vijay Yesudas, was used in the first teaser of the film. Rasaali is set in the tunes of 90s.[6]
The fifth track is Thalli Pogathey which features vocals by Sid Sriram. It framed the score for the film's official trailer.[7] The song was recorded in the second week of December 2015.[8] On 31 December 2015, the vocals on the track were fine-tuned.[8][9] According to the singer: "The song is about a guy’s longing to express himself to a girl; but not knowing how to go about it and thus, having an inner conversation with himself."[8] The song has rap-vocals by Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam and backing vocals by Aparna Narayanan.[10] The song Thalli Pogathey which was featured in the first trailer instantly became a sensation and went viral. The lyric video has crossed over 20 million views in YouTube.[11] Owing to the popularity of Thalli Pogathey, Silambarasan recorded and released a cover version of the song on 14 January 2016.[12][13] Gautham Vasudev Menon released the song titles through his official Twitter handle on 1 March 2016.[14][15]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Showkali" | Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Vignesh Shivan, Sri Rascol | Aditya Rao, Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Sri Rascol | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Idhu Naal" | Madhan Karky | Aditya Rao, Jonita Gandhi | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Rasaali" | Thamarai | Sathya Prakash, Shashaa Tirupati | 5:38 |
| 4. | "Avalum Naanum" | Bharathidasan | Vijay Yesudas | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Thalli Pogathey" | Thamarai, Dinesh Kanagaratnam | Sid Sriram, Dinesh Kanagaratnam, Aparna Narayanan | 4:26 |
| Total length: | 21:55 | |||
Marketing and release
editThe music rights were acquired by Ondraga Entertainment and Divo. Initially, the first single track "Thalli Pogathey" was about to release on the first week of January 2016, since the lyric video of the song which was released on 31 December 2015, became popular. But, director Gautham Vasudev Menon confirmed that the single will not release on A. R. Rahman's birthday.[16] The single was released on 26 January 2016. Simbu recorded a cover version of the song which released on 13 January 2016.[13][11]
Reception
editThe album received highly positive reviews from critics and also from audiences. Sharanya CR from The Times of India rated 4 out of 5, stating that "This one's not just for Rahmaniacs, but for all the music lovers, too"[17] Behindwoods rated the album 3.5 out of 5, stating that "Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is an apt album from the creative combination of AR Rahman - Gautham Menon. This duo never disappoints!"[18] Indiaglitz rated the album 4 out of 5, with a summary "We were already introduced to three (two-and-half is more like it) of the tracks already. Surprisingly, the mojo that AYM is as an album, is intact as fresh from note one, in its comprehensive form, too. For Gautam, lyrics ought to be in the purest form; so all you language lovers out there, grab a pen and take notes. As GVM keeps experimenting every aspect of love, he ropes along the best expression of such emotions, in each of his albums. And when it is AR Rahman, need we say more?"[19] India Today gave favourable reviews resulting that "In Achcham Enbathu Madamaiyada, director Gautham Menon, actor Simbu and the Mozart of Madras, A R Rahman have collaborated for the second time after the success of Vinnaithandi Varuvaaya. Going by the cult status of VTV, the album of Achcham Enbathu Madamaiyada is likely to repeat the magic of the Gautham-Rahman combination."[20] Sify rated the album 4 out of 5, viewing that "‘Acham Yenbathu Madamaiyada’ has AR Rahman in scintillating form with 5 masterpiece songs. GVM's success ratio with his music composers is intact and the album is bound to be renowned for the quality of lyrics it has produced. This album works instantly & one doesn't need the excuse ‘Rahman songs are slow burners’ here. It is so refreshing to see a Rahman album being uncomplicated and work in the first instance!"[21] BollywoodLife gave a rating of 4 out of 5 stating that "AYM is definitely one of the best AR Rahman albums we have heard in recent times and he has really surpassed his previous work in 24. It's time for the Rahman fans to celebrate as he is back with a bang!"[22]
References
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- ^ "Rahman to score for Gautham Menon's next". MSN. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (17 February 2015). "'I am dying to work with Ajith again". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ a b K.R., Manigandan (22 September 2015). "It Pays to Have a Bold Attitude: Gautham Vasudev Menon". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "I'll stand outside Ajith's gate: Gautham Menon". The Hindu. 21 November 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
- ^ a b "Simbu should forget his issues and move on: Gautham – The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 December 2015.
- ^ Srinivasan, Latha (6 January 2016). "'Thalli pogathe' singer Sid Sriram is excited about performing with AR Rahman". DNA India. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c C. R., Sharanya (15 January 2016). "I knew Thalli Pogathey was going to be special". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ Sunder, Gautham (9 January 2016). "This is the fourth song he has collaborated with A R Rahman". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "New Single of Simbu Starrer Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada Released". The New Indian Express. 16 January 2016. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ^ a b Ondraga Entertainment (16 January 2016), Thalli Pogathey – Official Single | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | A R Rahman | Lyric Video, retrieved 7 December 2016
- ^ "Watch: Simbu sings AR Rahman's 'Thalli Pogathey'". DNA India. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Simbu's version of Thalli Pogathey from Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada released". ibtimes. Prakash Upadhyaya. ibtimes.co.in. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Audio of Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada". chennaivision. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Pandian, Avinash (2 March 2016). "Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada's audio tracklist is here". Behindwoods. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Pandian, Avinash (4 January 2016). "Thalli Pogathe track to not release for AR Rahman's birthday". Behindwoods. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ "Music Review: Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada - Times of India". The Times of India. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (aka) Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada Songs review". Behindwoods. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Srivatsan (17 June 2016). "Achcham Enbathu Madamaiyada music review: Gautham-Rahman back with a blast of nostalgia". India Today. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada-Audio review". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Achcham Yenbathu Madamaiyada music review: AR Rahman is back in form as he delivers a brilliant musical treat!". Bollywood Life. 21 June 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.