I don't normally do music recommendations on my blog but, I had to make an exception this time. I have been listening to some recent Malayalam releases in the movie industry and I loved what I heard. Some of these latest numbers took me back to that golden era of Malayalam music we had during the 80-90s.
So, here you go.
1. Hemanthamen from Kohinoor - Rahul Raj's non-linear melodic composition sung by Vijay Yesudas in his mellifluous voice is one that I have been listening to over and over for the last few days. This one has got what it takes to be called 'Malayalathanimayulla Paattu' a.k.a. quintessential Malayalam song.

The Melodious 'Hemanthamen" From "Kohinoor" - an Upcoming Malayalam Movie Starring Asif Ali, Indrajith Sukumaran, Aju Varghese, Aparna Vinod, Vinay Fort Among Others, Directed by Vinay Govind & Produced By Adam's World Of Imagination...

2. Kanal Album - Ouseppachan made a beautiful album this time as well. Maya Nagarame in Shubhapanthuvaraali raagam by Sharreth and Magar Tum by Ustad Fayaz Khan are my picks. Neha Nair did a decent job in Pathukke Entho, probably after Neeyo in 22 Female Kottayam. Magar Tum's first two lines is a direct lift from 'Oru Poovine Nilashalabham' though.

Kanal is an Upcoming Malayalam Movie Starring The Complete Actor Mohanlal, Anoop Menon, Atul Kulkarni, Honey Rose, Nikita Thukral, Among Others, Directed By M.Padmakumar & Produced By Abraham Mathew and Music Composed by Ouseppachan & Vinu Thomas Track Details : Song 1 - Pathukke Entho Music - Ouseppachan Lyrics -

3. Kaliyachan Album - Bijibal scores this melody in one of my favorites, Karna Ranjani raaga called Harinakshi. Do listen to all the songs in this bite-sized album. This would also fit into the quintessential Malayalam category.
4. Ennu Ninte Moideen Album - Mukkathe Pennu tops the list as it captures the essence of the movie, story, and emotions. Gopi Sundar did manage to hit the sweet spot this time. Priyamullavane by Madhuvanti is another lovely melody that starts off in Kaapi raaga and later progresses to another non-linear melody in charanam.

Newton Movies Presents "Ennu Ninte Moideen " Written & Directed by R.S.Vimal Song - MUKKATHE PENNE Music - Gopi Sundar... Singers - Mohammad Maqbool Mansoor, Gopi Sundar... Lyrics - Mohammad Maqbool Mansoor... Video song Editor: Christy Sebastian... Produced by : Suresh Raj , Binoy Shankarath , Ragy Thomas...

Newton Movies Presents "Ennu Ninte Moideen " Written & Directed by R.S.Vimal Song - Priyamullavane Singers - Madhushree Narayan Music - Ramesh Narayan Lyrics - Rafeeq Ahammed Produced by : Suresh Raj , Binoy Shankarath , Ragy Thomas... Starring : Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy, Bala, Lena Cinematography : Jomon.T.John Music : M.

5. Swapaanam Album - This is not a recent one but, probably goes into the Evergreen Malayalam category. Sreevalsan J Menon is a musical genius and I have always loved his compositions and singing. Similar to Kaliyachan, this album is also more of a textbook for students of Carnatic classical music as all the songs are raaga-based.

Well, that's all for now. I will probably consider doing more recommendations as and when I come across something that positively strikes a chord.

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