Thaavi thaavi

Song: Thaavi thaavi
Movie Name : Dhoni
Singers : Illayaraja
Music Director : Illayaraja

This song is yet another brilliant addition to the list of Illayaraja's brilliant compositions. What is special about this song for me, is the added value that Illayaraja's vocals bring to this song. There is a lot of simplicity in Illayaraja's voice but at the same time his voice adds a lot of nuances to this song, which might have otherwise been lost. My favorite part of this song is the end of each charanam, where Illayaraja adds his trademark magical touch and restates that he is still the master of the game!

Kannazhaga

Song: Kannazhaga
Movie Name : Moonu
Singers :  Dhanush, Shruti Hassan
Music Director : Anirudh

   Right from the beginning as Shruti Hassan transitions from  

kannazhaga..kaalazhaga. pon azhaga..pen aazhaga

 to  

engeyo thedi sellum viral azhaga, you know that this song is something special.  

    Anirudh proves that he is not a one-song wonder in this album with some soulful music. Kannazhaga belongs to Shruti Hassan and the dreamy music arrangements. Even with the sad overtones and Dhanush's vocals, this song manages to make a clear impact.