The following article is by a user and isn't IndiaGlitz's take towards anyone or anything. Written by Ramesh
When I listened to the teasers of the songs, I felt that Billa 2 may not live as much as the soundtrack of its predecessor. But after two hours of paying attention to the tracks over and over again again, I should say that it has delivered quite well. Yuvan has done increasingly well and it's evident that the director has requested tracks to be the way in which they were. Also what's interesting is the truth that this album is truly short - just around 23 minutes to be precise. All of the tracks are across the 4 minute mark and they're reasonably slow-paced despite having a large number of techno to them. Allow us to take a more in-depth look to look how unique Billa 2 really is...
Gangster - Yuvan Shankar Raja and Stefny
This song was released as a teaser some time back. We've seen Yuvan set his flag on one of the most hit numbers in his albums. That is one such number but would possibly not live as much as the opposite ones. Putting at the techno/trance (or is it hip-hop) shoes, Yuvan has pop out with a host that may be filled with praise to Billa. While fans will love lines corresponding to "Donukellam don indha Billa dhan", the song has few Tamil lyrics. They almost make Billa appear to be a super-hero only this one is named a "monster" inside the track. It's weird, yet has some very likeable grooves on this one. It would was a lot better if it didn't sound just like the old Billa theme.
Idhayam - Swetha Pandit
Having heard songs like "En Nanbane" from Mankatha and "Engeyo Paartha Mayakkam" from YDM, I see that 'Idhayam' is nothing new to Yuvan. With the addition of a few very welcome classical touches and a few help from the tabla, this one has the entire makings of a stupendous melody. The harp-like notes playing within the background within the song make it sound dreamy, and the veena and flute pieces before each charanam shows signs of depth in Yuvan's music that aren't usually of this type. Swetha Pandit, another Hindi singer after the likes of Bela Shende and Javed Ali, does well. Na Muthukumar's lyrics add value to the softness and the melody of the track.
Yedho Mayakkam - Tanvi Shah, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Suvi Suresh
This is one track that you're going to start liking once you hear it. It starts with what seems to be a digitalized shehnai / nadhashwara pieces (backed with guitar chords) and sets into the club mix with the flanges and phase shifts. A NORMAL dance number, it has enough beats and is slow enough until the very end. 'Yedho Mayakkam' might be on top of music charts the following couple of months. Tanvi Shah could be your best option for the song and she or he does justice for her selection. Her voice sets in rather well with the music and in conjunction with the rapping and lighting tricks installed by Yuvan, who also does some occasional rapping himself, gives the song an excessively futuristic yet down-to-earth sound. The charanams also usher in some melody making it kinda complete and hard to check. Simply put, it draws a bridge between 'Evandi unna pethan' and 'Cheeky cheeky' from Saroja.
Madura Ponnu - Andrea Jeremiah
In today's world of Tamil cinema, item numbers are probably the most boring songs in a soundtrack. But this one, as more likely to prove as an item song, is very different. Yuvan is again right on the middle of everything and is creating some very interesting music. The instrumental piece right after the primary stanza is among the best parts of the song, maybe the album too. In the event you check out the chorus on the end followed by some jazz-like music, you might realize that that is a lot more than a folk song. The Andrea here's not the similar we heard in 'Idhu Varai'. Her voice isn't as deep and she or he may be very soft and timid with the phrases, which make the theme of the song natural. The lyrics are quite obvious, typical come-spend-the-night-with-me-and-learn-everything types nevertheless it would has been hard writing them when imposed at the beats of the song. A PERFECT job overall.
Unakkulle Mirugam - Ranjith
A track for the "Thala" fans, Unakkulle Mirugam is a rock song, kind of. Should you were wondering why the album has gone just a little soft with the tracks, this one will indeed remind you that you're actually paying attention to 'Billa 2'. The electrical guitar is so that you can hear until the end, with chords, within the old Billa piece within the interludes and likewise giving backup to Ranjith. Remember those songs in Rajinikanth movies where within the span of five minutes he becomes rich and successful. Unakkulle Mirugam has potential to be this sort of song, and likelihood is that Ajith would be the super-villain at its end.
Billa 2 Theme - Instrumental
After seeing such a lot success with the unique Billa theme, it isn't a surprise to look that Yuvan and the remainder of the members have decided to stay with the success formula. The theme has become a hallmark of Billa and it's hard to not imagine walking with the coat while it's being played. If you're thinking it's the exact same thing, you're wrong. Yuvan has installed effort to make the build-up of the track unique and you may see an entire string section performing within the first 40 seconds. The familiar tunes are seen only within the latter 1/2 the track and this time, it has more prominent and audible beats backing it. The general a part of the song also has variations too. It's possible you'll not comprehend it now, but on screen, this theme is gonna rock similar to before.
This would possibly not prove as Yuvan's best album, or it'll not be liked by one of the vital fans. But, in point of fact that Billa 2 is an excellent album. It will likely be enjoyed by lots of people. The tracks are unique and represent a category of music that will not has been used as much by others as Yuvan within the modern era. He has removed the lines between the genres and has possibly experimented so much after discussions with the director. It's not precisely the best music to listen to for a regular person, however it does well in representing the dark and enigmatic personality of Billa and the movie itself. I'M sure we can see how apt it is going to fit the director's bill when the film is released. Hearken to the album time and again and you may see the way it grows on you.
Rating - 4/5 - for Yuvan's experiments and adapting many ideologies in his music
Verdict - The songs are quite great. Don't write it off too quickly.
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