The first single from 'Rang De' is out, on Aditya Music. Here is our review. The other songs will be reviewed as and when they are out.
Emito Idhi
Singers: Kapil Kapilan, Haripriya
Lyricist: Shreemani
The melody is vintage Devi Sri Prasad of the 'Manmadhudu' days. He hasn't done a song like this in years and this is a change to an extent. Shreemani's phrases such as '..kalipe oka kottha ninnu naatho' are poetic. Haripriya's ultra-soft vocals remind us of her 'Uppena' song ('Ranguladdhukunna'). Kapil Kapilan has got a husky voice that suits the mood of this romantic ditty.
Bus Stande Bus Stande
Singers: Sagar
Lyricist: Shreemani
The playful song is true-blue DSP and out-and-out Sagar. Conceptualized around the theme of how a newly-married man loses all hope, the lyrics humorously take husband-wife jokes to the next level. The singer adds youthful vibes with his voice. The composer, for whom songs of this sort are a forte, is minimal and yet makes an impact.
Naa Kanulu Yepudu
Singer: Sid Sriram
Lyricist: Shreemani
Sid Sriram is at his soulful and mesmerizing self here. The 'Samajavaragamana' sensation croons the melody with distinct inflections. When he mouths the fast-paced phrase at the end of each 'charanam', he sounds like a new singer. Shreemani's lyrics, animated by the poetry of a blissful man's joyous heart, make the song feel more sublime than it actually is. Devi Sri Prasad's union with the most-happening singer and prolific lyricist results in creative output.
Choosi Nerchukoku
Singer: David Simon
Lyricist: Shreemani
This is a typical hero-centric song (probably a semi-intro kind of thing, after he has an argument with parents/lecturers) where the hedonistic protagonist rationalizes his carefree life. Shreemani's lyrics deploy grandstanding by mentioning the likes of Einstein, Moon and lion. David Simon's voice is tailor-made for the DSP-powered song. The music makes the cut and that's all can be said about it.