Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (soundtrack)
| Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | ||||
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| Released | 21 March 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 22:27 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | Sean Roldan | |||
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Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is the soundtrack album to the 2014 film of the same name directed by Balaji Mohan and stars Dulquer Salmaan and Nazriya Nazim. The film score and soundtrack were composed by independent musician Sean Roldan in his feature film debut. The album accompanied eight tracks; five songs and three Instrumentals. Balaji Mohan, Muthamil and Madhan Karky wrote lyrics for the Tamil version, while its Malayalam version Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram featured lyrics by Anu Elizabeth Jose and Santhosh Varma.
Development
[edit]Initially, Anirudh Ravichander was reported to compose music for the film, but later opted out of the project.[1][2] Later, the team chose Sean Roldan to compose the score and soundtrack.[3] Previously Roldan signed C. V. Kumar's production Mundasupatti (2014) as his first project.[3] But upon the insistence of producers S. Sashikanth and Varun Manian, Kumar recommended Roldan's name to them.[3] He was initially known under the real name R. Raghavendra and credited as R. R. on working in the films, Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Cuckoo (2014) as a lyricist and playback singer; both albums were composed by Santhosh Narayanan. It was his first film to be credited under name Sean Roldan.[4]
Roldan stated that he watched Mohan's debut Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012) and liked the concept.[4][5] He recalled that he and Mohan shared similar sensibilities about music. While composing the title track, both Roldan and Mohan sung the track together and complimented his singing abilities. He insisted him to record vocals for the track to which Mohan agreed. While writing the script, Mohan referenced the song "Mayakkura Poo Vaasam"—which Roldan had performed with his band (Sean Roldan and Friends)—for "Kadhal Ara Onnu".[4]
Roldan composed and recorded the songs within three days as the team had to go out of the city to shoot the songs.[6] The background score was recorded by the Chennai Strings Orchestra, which performed three instrumental tracks for the film.[6] The re-recording was completed by late March 2014.[6]
Release
[edit]The audio rights were secured by Think Music.[7] The music for the film's Tamil version was released on 21 March 2014, at a launch event held in Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.[6] The event saw the attendance of the cast and crew, along with directors Mani Ratnam, Selvaraghavan, Vasanthabalan, producers T. Siva, S. R. Prabhu, C. V. Kumar, actors Vikram Prabhu, Rana Daggubati, Ashwin Kakumanu, singer Vijay Yesudas and former Tamil Film Producers Council president Keyaar.[8][9] Mani Ratnam released the audio CD which was handed over to Rana Daggubati, while Keyaar launched the film's theatrical trailer.[10][11] The soundtrack for the Malayalam version Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram was released on 11 April 2014.[12]
Track listing
[edit]Tamil
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shut up! Vaaya Moodu! Pesadhe!" | Balaji Mohan | Sean Roldan, Balaji Mohan | 2:21 |
| 2. | "Kadhal Ara Onnu Vizundhuchu" | Muthamil | Sean Roldan, Shakthisree Gopalan | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Mr Fix-It" (Theme) | — | Instrumental | 2:31 |
| 4. | "Podhum Nee Ini Varundhadhe" | Muthamil | Haricharan | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Udaigiren Udaigiren" | Madhan Karky | Aalap Raju | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Beedhiya Kelappa" (Jazz Theme) | — | Instrumental | 1:55 |
| 7. | "The Sound of Silence" (Theme) | — | Instrumental | 1:59 |
| 8. | "Maatra Paravai" | Madhan Karky | Pradeep Kumar, Kalyani Nair | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 22:27 | |||
Malayalam
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shut up! Vaaya Moodu! Mindathe!" | Anu Elizabeth Jose | Sean Roldan, Balaji Mohan | 2:21 |
| 2. | "Thammil Oru" | Santhosh Varma | Sean Roldan, Shakthisree Gopalan | 3:49 |
| 3. | "Mr.Fix-It" (Theme) | — | Instrumental | 2:31 |
| 4. | "Ullin Ullile" | Santhosh Varma | Haricharan | 4:36 |
| 5. | "Kaana Kanneerilay" | Anu Elizabeth Jose | Aalap Raju | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Pedipeduthunna" (Jazz Theme) | — | Instrumental | 1:55 |
| 7. | "The Sound of Silence" (Theme) | — | Instrumental | 1:59 |
| 8. | "Swaathanthryathin Thaalangal" | Anu Elizabeth Jose | Pradeep Kumar, Kalyani Nair | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 22:27 | |||
Reception
[edit]Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog wrote, "Sean Roldan's musical debut is as eclectic and interesting as the man's diverse musical sensibilities!"[13] S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote "Composer Sean Roldan has tried to give different kinds of songs and also succeeded in it".[6] S. Saraswathi of Rediff.com summarized "The music by debutant, Sean Roldan, keeps up with the tempo of the film, especially the BGM, which plays a crucial role in the second half."[14] Sify wrote "Sean Roldan's music is in groove with the plot, especially the BGM in the second half."[15]
IANS wrote "Sean Roldan keeps the film alive with his music and knows how to use it as a narrative, especially in the second half that hardly has any dialogues."[16] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express summarized "The silent portions give enough scope for an expressive musical score, Sean Roldan's BGM sustaining the feel."[17] Nandita Ravi of Deccan Chronicle summarized "Sean Rolden's music needs special mention as the entire film post the interval, comes alive – thanks to his BGM."[18]
References
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- ^ "Anirudh returns back signing amounts". Sify. 30 October 2013. Archived from the original on 6 November 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
- ^ a b c "C.V. Kumar introduces Sean Roldan". Sify. 16 March 2014. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "I was destined to be a part of Vaayai Moodi Pesavum: Sean Roldan". The Times of India. 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Rajagopalan, Priyanka (17 May 2015). "Strings of passion". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Kumar, S. R. Ashok (5 April 2014). "Audio Beat: Vaayai Moodi Pesavum – Funky tunes from a first-timer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum audio launch date is out". StudioFlicks. 12 March 2014. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam to launch Vaayai Moodi Pesavum audio". The Times of India. 19 March 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Madhoo stole the show at the audio launch". The Times of India. 25 November 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Director Mani Ratnam launches Vaayai Moodi Pesavum audio". Deccan Chronicle. 23 March 2014. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam launches 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' audio". Sify. 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ^ "Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 7 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
- ^ Karthik (14 March 2014). "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (Music review), Tamil – Sean Roldan". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ Saraswathi, S (25 April 2014). "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a total entertainer". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "Vaayai Moodi Pesavum". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ "'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' – sometimes brilliant, sometimes contradictory". IBNLive. IANS. 26 April 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (9 May 2014). "Refreshing, Daring Attempt to Blend Talkies With Silent Art". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^ Ravi, Nandita (27 April 2014). "Movie review 'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum': Shut up and listen!". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.