Song : Kannadi Poove
Film/Album : Retro
Singers : Santhosh Narayanan & Kapil Kapilan
Lyricist : Vivek
Music : Santhosh Narayanan
Impact of the song
A typical Santhosh Narayan composition with strong instrumentation and high emotive content.
Vocal rendition
Santhosh Narayanan’s rendition of the song captures the emotions of the lyrics very well but does not blend well with the visuals.
Musical Arrangement
Santhosh Narayanan has used strong orchestral instrumentation to increase the dramatic effect of the lyrics.
Lyrics
Vivek is adept at writing soulful lyrics that use simple language very effectively. This song is another example of this talent.
Final Analysis
This is a song that could well become a favourite mainly because of the lyrics and musical arrangements.
Rating: 6 out of 10

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