Kaala (soundtrack)
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| Released | 9 May 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017-2018 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 37:43 | |||
| Language | Tamil Telugu Hindi | |||
| Label | Wunderbar Studios Divo | |||
| Producer | Santhosh Narayanan Dhanush | |||
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Kaala (transl. Black or Death) is the soundtrack album for the 2018 Indian Tamil action drama film of the same name, starring Rajinikanth in the title role, produced by Dhanush and directed by Pa. Ranjith. The album is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, which features nine songs written by Kabilan, Umadevi, Arunraja Kamaraj, Arivu, Dopeadelicz, Logan and Roshan Jamrock. Santhosh Narayanan signed into compose the soundtrack album in 2017.
The album was initially slated to release on March 2018, but the launch was postponed due to the standoff between Nadigar Sangam and Digital Service Providers on the increase of Virtual Print Fee charges along with the 2018 Tamil Nadu protests for Kaveri water sharing issue. On April 2018, Dhanush announced on Twitter, that the audio launch will take place on May 2018.
The audio launch event, took place on 9 May 2018, at YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai where Rajinikanth, Dhanush, Santhosh Narayanan, Pa. Ranjith, the film's cast and crew and others attended the event.[1] The songs were released simultaneously on the internet, and also released in Telugu and Hindi. The album received positive critical reception from music listeners, and audiences, praising Santhosh for a different kind of blend of mixtures and genres in the soundtrack album.
Developement
Santhosh Narayanan, signed in to compose the film's soundtrack in 2017, collaborating with Rajinikanth and Pa. Ranjith once again after Kabali (2016), and also its second collaboration with the former. Recording of the songs, which commenced on September 2017, was completed within the end of 2017. The soundtrack album, consists of nine songs in the Tamil version, while it consists eight songs in the Telugu and Hindi version. The album consists of one acapella song, only in the Tamil version of the soundtrack album. The lyrics for the songs were written by Kabilan, Umadevi, Arunraja Kamaraj, Arivu and rap portions were penned by Logan and Roshan Jamrock. Dharavi-based street rapper band, Dopeadelicz also contributed to the album, by writing and also performing three songs. Celebrity singers also sung the songs, which included Shankar Mahadevan, and Vijay Prakash. Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar, Dhee also sung the songs for the film. Malaysian rapper Yogi B rendered one song, which is reported to be the theme music of the film. His rap portions were used in the teaser of the movie, only in Tamil version.
Marketing
On 29 April 2018, Dhanush, the producer of the film on his official Twitter account, stated that the audio launch for the film, will take place on 9 May 2018.[2][3] The audio rights were secured by Wunderbar Studios, a subsidiary of the production house Wunderbar Films, alongside with Divo. Following, the audio release announcement and on 30 April 2018, the makers announced that, the first single track from the film, titled as "Semma Weightu" will be released on 1 May 2018. An album preview was released on 7 May 2018, on YouTube where director Pa. Ranjith, and Santhosh Narayanan, shared their views by expressing their opinion about working for the film's soundtrack. The tracklist was released on 8 May 2018.
Release
The grand audio launch event of the film took place, on 9 May 2018 at YMCA College of Physical Education, Nandanam, Chennai where Rajinikanth, director Pa. Ranjith, composer Santhosh Narayanan, Dhanush, Aishwaryaa R. Dhanush and the entire film cast and crew and other celebrities attended the event.[4][5] Santhosh Narayanan, and his musicians gave a live performance of the songs in the film. The audio lauch event was aired on live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and was telecasted live on Airtel TV, a live telvision streaming portal of Airtel, the film's telecommunication partner. However, the event does not have a live television telecast, due to technical difficulties. The audio launch event was telecasted on Star Vijay on 20 May 2018.[6]
Reception
The soundtrack received positive reviews. Behindwoods rate the album 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "A dynamic album by Santhosh - dominated by tracks with social messages - who weaves his magic with his not-to-miss mass and melody tracks!"[7] Indiaglitz rated it 3 out of 5, and summarised that "Santhosh as a mindful composer understanding the politically charged nature of the tracks, balances composition to match the lyrics and not vice versa. 'Kaala' album has most songs that might fit as easy on a political protest as it does on a dance floor."[8] The Times of India, summarised it as "The album of Kaala, in many ways, sounds like an extension of Kabali – be it in terms of soundscape, instrumentation or the heavily-worded lyrics. Listen to the songs with the story and background in mind, and you'll be able to appreciate its nuances better."[9] Scroll.in reviewed it as "Lots of revolutionary spirit and some good tunes".[10] India Today, summarised the soundtrack as "blend of genres, and political messages".[11] Firstpost rated it as "Kaala is not an album for those of you who are looking for the usual commercial tracks that uplift Rajinikanth's image. What Santhosh does here is bring together a pool of local talent and an ensemble artist line-up at to give us a very different jukebox. Infused with Thalaivar's style yet crafted for the people, Kaala is slow kill for many. Not your everyday album, that makes you groove or stay hooked, Kaala is the one with thoughtful lyrics and for Tamil rap lovers. Except for the few breezy melodies completely contrasting to Kabali — Santhosh's last outing with the same team." [12] Hindustan Times, reviewed it as "Santhosh Narayanan's album evokes a sense of revolution in Rajinikanth's film".[13] Indian Express, reviewed the album as "Experimental and definitely not the material of a full-blown mass film, Kaala's music is a mishmash of genres and instruments that is interesting but leaves us with a mild feeling of being lost."[14]
Track listing
The official tracklist was released on 8 May 2018, through the production company's official Twitter account.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Semma Weightu" | Arunraja Kamaraj, Dopeadelicz | Hariharasudhan, Santhosh Narayanan, Arunraja Kamaraj | 4:57 |
| 2. | "Thanga Sela" | Arunraja Kamaraj | Shankar Mahadevan, Pradeep Kumar, Ananthu | 4:37 |
| 3. | "Katravai Patravai" | Kabilan, Arunraja Kamaraj, Roshan Jamrock | Yogi B, Arunraja Kamaraj, Roshan Jamrock | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Kannamma" | Umadevi | Pradeep Kumar, Dhee, Ananthu | 4:49 |
| 5. | "Kannamma (Acapella)" | Umadevi | Ananthu | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Urimayai Meetpom" | Arivu | Vijay Prakash, Ananthu | 6:43 |
| 7. | "Poraaduvom" | Dopeadelicz, Logan | Dopeadelicz | 3:29 |
| 8. | "Theruvilakku" | Dopeadelicz, Logan | Dopeadelicz, Muthamil | 2:35 |
| 9. | "Nikkal Nikkal" | Dopeadelicz, Logan | Dopeadelicz, Vivek, Arunraja Kamaraj | 2:44 |
| Total length: | 37:43 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yama Greattu" | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | Hariharasudhan, Santhosh Narayanan, Arunraja Kamaraj | 4:57 |
| 2. | "Chittamma" | Vanamali | Pradeep Kumar, Ananthu, Shweta Mohan | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Raaye Naa Range Leela" | Vanamali | Shankar Mahadevan, Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar | 4:37 |
| 4. | "Nikkal Nikkal" | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Poradathaam" | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | 3:29 |
| 6. | "Nele Maa Hakku" | Chandrabose | Vijay Prakash, Ananthu | 6:43 |
| 7. | "Maa Veedhula" | Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | Vijaynarain, Pranav Changanty, Dopeadelicz | 2:35 |
| 8. | "Onti Thala Raavana" | Vanamali, Sreeramakrishna, Roshan Jamrock | Roshan Jamrock, Arunraja Kamaraj | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 37:43 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Bahut Bhaari Hai" | Dopeadelicz | Rohit Fernandes, Santhosh Narayanan | 4:57 |
| 2. | "Sajna" | Varun Grover | Ananthu, Shweta Mohan | 4:49 |
| 3. | "Sone Ki Tu Ek Murat" | Kumaar | Shankar Mahadevan, Ananthu, Pradeep Kumar | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Nikkal Nikkal" | Dopeadelicz | Dopeadelicz, Arunraja Kamaraj | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Inqulab Ke Liye" | Dopeadelicz | Dopeadelicz | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Dharti Pe Haq Hai" | Rakesh Kumar Tripathi | Vijay Prakash, Ananthu | 6:43 |
| 7. | "Sadkon Ke Deepak" | Dopeadelicz | Vijaynarain, Dopeadelicz | 2:35 |
| 8. | "Ik Sar Waale Raavana" | Varun Grover, Roshan Jamrock | Roshan Jamrock, Arunraja Kamaraj | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 37:43 | |||
References
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- ^ ChennaiApril 30, India Today Web Desk; April 30, 2018UPDATED:; Ist, 2018 18:07. "Kaala mega audio launch on May 9 with Rajinikanth in attendance". India Today. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
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- ^ Reporter, Staff (2018-05-10). "'Kaala' and the different shades of Rajinikanth". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Vijay TV to telecast Kaala Audio launch on Sunday, 20th May at 4 PM". MediaNews4U. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Kaala Music Review Summary | Kaala Music Review". Behindwoods. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Kaala Music review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Music Review: Kaala sounds like an extension of Kabali - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ Nathan, Archana. "'Kaala' music review: Lots of revolutionary spirit and some good tunes". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ ChennaiMay 9, India Today Web Desk; May 9, 2018UPDATED:; Ist, 2018 17:40. "Kaala music review: Blend of genres and political messages". India Today. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
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- ^ "Kaala music review: Santhosh Narayanan's album evokes a sense of revolution in Rajinikanth's film". Hindustan Times. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2019-09-28.
- ^ "Kaala music review: Santhosh Narayanan gives us an eclectic mix of genres and sounds". The Indian Express. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2019-09-28.