The audio of Dhanush’s directorial debut Power Paandi is a sheer work of brilliance. Composer Sean Roldan is in sublime form.

Album: Power Paandi
Vocals: Ananthu, Dhanush, Sean Roldan, Shweta Mohan, Anthony Daasan
Rating: 4/5

After delivering an inventive yet soul-stirring (Original Soundtrack) OST in Joker in 2016, Sean Roldan continues to be in sublime form and produces a beaut of an album in Dhanush’s directorial debut Power Paandi, which is a sheer work of brilliance. That Dhanush is a sucker for melodies brings the OST an ineffable joy.

The life of Power Paandi - Vaanam:

The strings-led arrangement, fused with a delightful flute-play, provides a serene start to the track, which is owned by Ananthu’s excellent vocals. With an elementary tune, Sean Roldan pulls off a superbly orchestrated melody which is pleasant on the ears. Selvaraghavan’s beautiful lyrics encapsulating the life of Power Paandi sit well with the song.

The mass of Power Paandi - Soorakaathu:

Soorakaathu sounds straight out of Ilaiyaraja’s folk repertoire and it’s only befitting that the album, which evokes nice Raja memories, pays a nod to the legend. Dhanush’s seems to be absolutely enjoying singing the track, which is punctuated by a well-utilized chorus and a foot-tapping Nadhaswaram interlude

The youth of Power Paandi - Paarthen:

A nostalgia-inducing tune, some lovely use of flute and the appealing vocals of Sean Roldan and Shweta Mohan make Paarthen a charming duet, equally complimented by Dhanush’s lyrics.

Power Paandi - the nomad - Veesum Kaathodadhaan:

The dynamic rendition of Sean Roldan and Anthony Daasan make this track a compelling listen. Who better than Anthony Dasan to deliver an attitude-laden singing? And, he has nailed it in his inimitable style though I have to admit that the song belongs to Sean Roldan, who keeps it in his possession, especially with the soaring crescendo during ‘Engo paadhaigal’. The heady climactic finish when Sean and Anthony come together for a few seconds ends the song truly on a glorious high. Also, the seamless blend of bird’s chirps in the background lends the perfect atmosphere needed for the track.

The romance of Power Paandi - Venpani Malare:

Venpani Malare is a simple, refreshingly hummable melody, rendered soulfully by Sean Roldan and Shweta Mohan respectively in two solo versions. Sean deftly produces a soothing mélange of sounds with the mildly melancholic violin in the background, comforting flute base and the predominantly brilliant mix of Ghatam and Kanjira in the charanam.

Funky Fish holds a pop-up this weekend at Crowne Plaza

Spring, or rather, around the beginnings of a hot hot summer around the corner. And Funky Fish, created and conceptualised by Pavithra Sagar and Nikita Bajaj, is conducting its seventh pop-up within the town to mark the occasion.

“We have curated this assortment once gauging the mood of the season,” says co-founder Bajaj.

Hello Spring, which can be continued March eleven between eleven am and eight pm at Crowne Plaza, are going to be showcasing a variety of garments, accessories, home décor things and far-out knick-knacks, says Bajaj, reeling off the names of the designers and product.

There is exclusive pret dressmaking by designers Aarti Vijay Gupta and Urvashi Kaur; jewelry by outbuilding and Bbling; home décor (Mi Casa) and private care product (Organic Mill). whereas their previous pop-up, Desi Tadka, was all regarding recreating the tone and exotism of the Indian bazaar expertise, how-do-you-do Spring is all regarding wear that sits lightweight on your back and is simple to wear.

Ahmedabad-based designer, Anoli Shah of Iran of Mahila, says that the gathering that she's going to be exhibiting “comprises plenty of earthy colors and sleek silhouettes with tasteful embellishment.”

On the opposite hand, Delhi-based Amrita kilometer says that her assortment can have, “a ton of bright and pastel colors, flowing drapes and lightweight embroidery.”

And yes, if you purchase your supporter a pleasant gift, you'll learn the way to wrap it utterly too. or just learn a talent that would be helpful for a later occasion — Amruta Walvekar of Wrapistry are going to be organising a workshop here.