Aavesham (soundtrack)
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| Released | 19 April 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 24:22 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | Sushin Shyam | |||
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Aavesham is the soundtrack to the 2024 film of the same name directed by Jithu Madhavan starring Fahadh Faasil. The soundtrack consisted of nine songs composed by Sushin Shyam with lyrics primarily written by Vinayak Sasikumar. The album was released by Think Music on 19 April 2024.
Development
[edit]Aavesham is Shyam's second collaboration with Madhavan after Romancham (2023) and fifth with Fahadh after Varathan (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Trance (2020) and Malik (2021). Like Romancham, the film consisted of upbeat rap numbers which would appear as montages. According to Shyam, the film's musical soundscape drew inspiration from the compositions of Anirudh Ravichander due to its upbeat nature.[1]
Shyam had collaborated with several independent musicians for providing vocals to the songs, which included the music band Malayali Monkeys, rapper-songwriters Dabzee, Hanumankind, Munz, MC Couper and Chennai-based rapper Paal Dabba.[2] In addition, to this Sreenath Bhasi, Nazriya Nazim, Vipin Raveendran and Pranavam Sasi also performed vocals for few songs. Bhasi was roped for the song "Jaada", as Shyam felt that his vocals would complement the song very well.[1]
Marketing and release
[edit]"Jaada" sung by Bhasi was the first to be released from the album, on 27 February 2024.[3][4] The second song "Galatta" sung by Paal Dabba was later released on 13 March.[5][6] The song "Illuminati" was performed by Dabzee at the film's promotional event at Union Christian College, Aluva on 26 March.[7][8] Two days later, the song was released as a single in music streaming platforms,[9][10] while the lyrical video was released in YouTube a week later.[11][12] The fourth single "Mathapithakkale" was released after the film's premiere, on 14 April, coinciding with Vishu.[13]
Track listing
[edit]The track list of the film's soundtrack was unveiled on 10 April 2024, prior to the film's release.[14] The album was released on 19 April 2024.[15]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Mathapithakkale" | Vinayak Sasikumar, MC Couper | Malayali Monkeys, MC Couper | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Adholokam" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Vipin Raveendran | 3:39 |
| 3. | "Thurupu Cheetu" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Munz, Sushin Shyam | 1:36 |
| 4. | "Galatta" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Paal Dabba, Sushin Shyam | 2:10 |
| 5. | "The Last Dance" | Hanumankind | Hanumankind | 1:23 |
| 6. | "Odimaga" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Sushin Shyam, Nazriya Nazim | 2:51 |
| 7. | "Jaada" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Sreenath Bhasi | 2:43 |
| 8. | "Armadham" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Pranavam Sasi | 2:53 |
| 9. | "Illuminati" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Dabzee | 3:33 |
| Total length: | 24:22 | |||
Controversy
[edit]Bishop Joseph Karayil had made criticism against the song Illuminati that the lyrics of the song is anti-christian.[16]
Reception
[edit]Vishal Menon of Film Companion South and Latha Srinivasan of Hindustan Times described the soundtrack as "solid", "trendy" and "hip".[17][18] Janani K. of India Today wrote that Shyam's music "adds beauty to the wild ride".[19] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote that the musical score elevated the film and "give the film the mass masala vibe it demands" and further wrote "Without overusing any particular tune, Sushin adeptly switches between the ones he has created, providing a cohesive viewing experience."[20] S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote Shyam's "pulsating score somewhat papers over the film's many weaknesses".[21] Rohit Panicker of Times Now wrote "The soundtrack and songs by Sushin Shyam add to the quirkiness and boisterousness of the film".[22] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express also reviewed "Sushin Shyam's music is loud, fun, and packed with energy—perfectly in sync with the film's zippy mood" but was critical of the placement of the song "Illuminati" in the closing credits.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Aavesham – Sushin Shyam explains why he has high hopes for the Fahadh Faasil-starrer, just like Manjummel Boys". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Aavesha Galatta | Aavesham | Fahadh Faasil Interview | Jithu Madhavan | Sushin Shyam | Maneesh (in Malayalam). The Cue Studio. 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Watch: Jaada, First Song From Jithu Madhavan's Aavesham, Out". News18. 28 February 2024. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (28 February 2024). "First single 'Jada' from Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Aavesham song Galatta: Fahadh Faasil is like a circus ringmaster who can summon lions with a single whistle". The Indian Express. 13 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Aavesham Song Galatta: Fahadh Faasil Exudes Swag In This Upbeat Peppy Track". News18. 14 March 2024. Archived from the original on 20 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Fahadh Faasil dances with abandon at college event during Aavesham promotions. Watch". The Indian Express. 27 March 2024. Archived from the original on 28 March 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Fahadh Faasil dances with college students at 'Aavesham' promotions". India Today. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "'Illuminati' from 'Aavesham': Sushin Shyam just pumps up the adrenaline rush for the Fahadh Faasil starrer". The Times of India. 29 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (29 March 2024). "Illuminati song from Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham is out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Illuminati video song: Fahadh Faasil starrer Aavesham drops peppy dance track". Pinkvilla. 3 April 2024. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ FC, Team (4 April 2024). "'Illuminati' Song From Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham Is Out". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (14 April 2024). "'Mathapithakkale' song from Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham is out". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Think Music [@thinkmusicofficial] (10 April 2024). "#Aavesham's FIRE tracklist is here. Rangannan and the boys ready, are you?❤🔥Which one are you excited about the most? Booking Open..!! 🎟️ #Aavesham in theatres near you from April 11, 2024 onwards". Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Shyam, Sushin (19 April 2024). "Aavesham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Think Music. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Nair, Aishwarya (25 May 2024). "Fr Joseph Karayil against Illuminati song". Asianet News. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Menon, Vishal (11 April 2024). "Aavesham Review: A Kickass FaFa Kidnaps This Wobbly Gangster Comedy". Film Companion South. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Aavesham movie review: Fahadh Faasil makes this gangster comedy outstanding". Hindustan Times. 12 April 2024. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "'Aavesham' Review: Fahadh Faasil hits it out of the park in Jithu Madhavan film". India Today. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Aavesham movie review: Fahadh Faasil delivers 'verithanam' performance in this all-encompassing comedy masala". The Indian Express. 11 April 2024. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (12 April 2024). "'Aavesham' movie review: Fahadh Faasil's uninhibited act carries this thinly-plotted film". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Aavesham Review: An Ordinary Plot Made Extraordinary By Powerful Performances And Presentation!". Times Now. 12 April 2024. Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (12 April 2024). "'Aavesham' movie review: Fahadh & Sajin Gopu scream through this laugh riot". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.