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Kumki's soundtrack was distributed by [[Sony Music]] in digital and physical formats on 1 August 2012. The release coincided with an event held at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in [[Chennai]],<ref>{{cite web |author=Ramchander |date=2012-08-01 |title=Rajinikanth-Kamal Hassan-Surya launch Kumki audio |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/rajinikanth-kamal-hassan-kumki-audio-097802.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071250/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/rajinikanth-kamal-hassan-kumki-audio-097802.html |archive-date=2018-10-25 |access-date=2012-12-19 |publisher=Oneindia Entertainment}}</ref> where [[Rajinikanth]], [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Suriya]],<ref>{{cite web|date=2012-06-04|title=Vikram blessed by Rajini|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82646.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605203952/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82646.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 June 2012|access-date=2012-12-19|website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Superstar and Ulaganayagan to launch Kumki audio? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/jul/12/superstar-and-ulaganayagan-to-launch-kumki-audio-385921.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227110932/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/jul/12/superstar-and-ulaganayagan-to-launch-kumki-audio-385921.html |archive-date=2023-12-27 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> amongst other celebrities in the film's cast and crew, participated in the function.<ref>{{cite web |date=2012-08-01 |title=In pics: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan at 'Kumki' audio launch: South Cinema Photos |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7040.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729232900/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7040.html |archive-date=2012-07-29 |access-date=2012-12-19 |website=IBN Live |publisher=[[CNN-News18]]}}</ref> Kamal Haasan unveiled the audio CD and handed the first copy of the album to Rajinikanth and Suriya.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-08-01 |title=Kumki's grand audio launch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kumkis-grand-audio-launch/articleshow/15040460.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200709204509/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kumkis-grand-audio-launch/articleshow/15040460.cms |archive-date=2020-07-09 |access-date=2020-07-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The soundtrack was met with critical acclaim. Kaushik L. M. of ''Behindwoods'' gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5 describing it as "another huge winner" from Imman and Prabhu Solomon's collaboration following ''Mynaa''; the review further stated "There are tasteful melodies spread across the album while one nice foot tapping number is there as well".<ref>{{cite web |last=L. M. |first=Kaushik |title=Kumki Music Review |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/jul-12-04/kumki-music-review.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219010114/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/jul-12-04/kumki-music-review.html |archive-date=2014-02-19 |access-date=2012-12-19 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> A review from ''Indiaglitz'' gave 3 out of 5 and summarised "All the 10 numbers make ''Kumki'' a jumbo album".<ref>{{cite web |date=2012-08-02 |title=Kumki Music Review |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/13732.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131050549/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/13732.html |archive-date=2013-01-31 |access-date=2012-12-19 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> Another user review, written by Rameh Ganapathy and published in the same website, described the music as "enjoyable".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganapathy |first=Ramesh |date=2012-08-05 |title=Kumki Music User Review {{ndash}} Taking It Forward From ''Mynaa'' |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kumki-music-user-review-taking-it-forward-from-mynaa-telugu-news-84270 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227112247/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kumki-music-user-review-taking-it-forward-from-mynaa-telugu-news-84270 |archive-date=2023-12-27 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Karthik Srinivasan of ''Milliblog'' said that "Imman is firmly consolidating his form through Kumki"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |date=2012-08-01 |title=Kumki (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman |url=https://milliblog.com/2012/07/27/kumki-music-review-tamil-d-imman/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819092136/https://milliblog.com/2012/07/27/kumki-music-review-tamil-d-imman/ |archive-date=2020-08-19 |access-date=2020-07-07 |website=Milliblog}}</ref> Vipin Nair of ''Music Aloud'' gave 7 out of 10 to the album and called it as an "impressive soundtrack" despite "couple of damp squibs".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Vipin |date=2012-08-07 |title=Kumki – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack) |url=https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/08/03/kumki-music-review-tamil-movie-soundtrack/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128201856/https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/08/03/kumki-music-review-tamil-movie-soundtrack/ |archive-date=2023-01-28 |access-date=2020-07-07 |website=Music Aloud}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:27, 27 December 2023
| Kumki | ||||
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| Released | 1 August 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 41:18 | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Producer | D. Imman | |||
| D. Imman chronology | ||||
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Kumki is the soundtrack to the 2012 film of the same name directed by Prabhu Solomon, starring Vikram Prabhu (in his film debut) and Lakshmi Menon. The ten-song soundtrack consisted of seven musical numbers composed by D. Imman and written by Yugabharathi, and karaoke versions of three songs. Kumki is Imman's second collaboration with Solomon after Lee (2007) and Mynaa (2010).
The soundtrack which mostly consisted of folk and melody numbers, released at a launch event in Chennai on 1 August 2012, with the album being distributed by Sony Music India. It received generally positive critical response with praise directed towards its compositions and lyrics and fetched Imman his maiden Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director and Filmfare Award for Best Music Director amongst other accolades.
Background
"When you watch some films without music, it will just stand as plain visuals and music is the element which breathes life into the visuals. This holds good even for Hollywood films. Even in Titanic (1995), when you watch it without music, it would just appear as plain life-less ship. When you open the music, the ship takes life."
Solomon and Imman described the film's music as one of the "strongest back bone" and the "vital part" in the film's script as it is being a musical film.[1][2] Imman complimented Vikram's "unique taste" in music who suggested him to score only melodies.[2] He worked on the film's music and score within eight months.[1]
For the song "Onnum Puriyala", the track was initially recorded with three singers,[a] but Solomon dissatisfied with the vocals zeroed on Imman after he hummed few lines of the track, which satisfied their expectations.[a] For "Ayayayoo Aananthamey", Solomon initially wanted to bring two popular singers giving huge renumeration in advance and had recorded in Mumbai, but he was not satisfied as Solomon wanted the feel and expression of a mahout in the voice that should scream of jubilation and should not be digressed. Solomon then narrated the story to Haricharan, who was brought in for recording the track, and eventually sang the song like how a mahout would.[1]
While most of the album consisted of melodic numbers, the film had two tracks "Yella Oorum"—a travel song and "Soi Soi"—a folk number, which were considered to be "racy".[2] Apart from the music, locations and cinematography also play an integral part in the film. The song "Sollitaley Ava Kadhala" was shot in the Jog Falls, and "Ayayayoo Aananthamey" and "Onnum Puriyala" were shot in the Kerala and Orissa border. Most of the film, including the songs, have been shot in natural low-light photography by M. Sukumar according to Solomon's suggestion.[1]
Release
Kumki's soundtrack was distributed by Sony Music in digital and physical formats on 1 August 2012. The release coincided with an event held at Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai,[3] where Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Suriya,[4][5] amongst other celebrities in the film's cast and crew, participated in the function.[6] Kamal Haasan unveiled the audio CD and handed the first copy of the album to Rajinikanth and Suriya.[7]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Yugabharathi
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yella Oorum" | Benny Dayal, D. Imman | 2:42 |
| 2. | "Onnum Puriyala" | D. Imman | 4:19 |
| 3. | "Ayayayoo Aananthamey" | Haricharan | 4:24 |
| 4. | "Sollitaley Ava Kaadhala" | K. G. Ranjith, Shreya Ghoshal | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Soi Soi" | Magizhini Manimaaran | 3:42 |
| 6. | "Nee Yeppo Pulla" | Alphons Joseph | 4:00 |
| 7. | "A Lady and the Violin" | Aditi Paul, Karthik | 4:17 |
| 8. | "Sollitaley Ava Kaadhala" (Karaoke) | Instrumental | 4:33 |
| 9. | "Ayayayoo Aananthamey" (Karaoke) | Instrumental | 4:24 |
| 10. | "Onnum Puriyala" (Karaoke) | Instrumental | 4:19 |
Reception
The soundtrack was met with critical acclaim. Kaushik L. M. of Behindwoods gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5 describing it as "another huge winner" from Imman and Prabhu Solomon's collaboration following Mynaa; the review further stated "There are tasteful melodies spread across the album while one nice foot tapping number is there as well".[8] A review from Indiaglitz gave 3 out of 5 and summarised "All the 10 numbers make Kumki a jumbo album".[9] Another user review, written by Rameh Ganapathy and published in the same website, described the music as "enjoyable".[10] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog said that "Imman is firmly consolidating his form through Kumki"[11] Vipin Nair of Music Aloud gave 7 out of 10 to the album and called it as an "impressive soundtrack" despite "couple of damp squibs".[12]
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e "Kumki Is Going To Be A Musical Film: Prabu Solomon Interview". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ a b c Kumar, S. R. Ashok (11 August 2012). "Audio Beat: Kumki". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ Ramchander (1 August 2012). "Rajinikanth-Kamal Hassan-Surya launch Kumki audio". Oneindia Entertainment. Archived from the original on 25 October 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Vikram blessed by Rajini". IndiaGlitz. 4 June 2012. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Superstar and Ulaganayagan to launch Kumki audio?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "In pics: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan at 'Kumki' audio launch: South Cinema Photos". IBN Live. CNN-News18. 1 August 2012. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Kumki's grand audio launch". The Times of India. 1 August 2012. Archived from the original on 9 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ L. M., Kaushik. "Kumki Music Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ "Kumki Music Review". IndiaGlitz. 2 August 2012. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ^ Ganapathy, Ramesh (5 August 2012). "Kumki Music User Review – Taking It Forward From Mynaa". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ Srinivasan, Karthik (1 August 2012). "Kumki (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.
- ^ Nair, Vipin (7 August 2012). "Kumki – Music Review (Tamil Movie Soundtrack)". Music Aloud. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2020.