Song Review: Vaa Kannamma from Once More

Song           : Vaa Kannamma

Film/Album : Once More

Singers        : Hesham Abdul Wahab & Uthara Unnikrishnan

Lyrics            : Vignesh Srikanth

Music            : Hesham Abdul Wahab

Impact of the song

This is a fresh and catchy melody that seamlessly blends a Carnatic base with modern arrangements – not like a fusion, but a combined style that reflects an ability to infuse styles within each other.

Vocal rendition

This is a rich blend of totally different voices and styles that combine in a beautiful way that does not only make for pleasant listening, but also makes one yearn for repeated listening. Hesham Abdul Wahab, making his debut to singing in Tamil, has a rich and textured voice and complements the sweetness and maturing voice of Uthara Unnikrishnan.

Musical Arrangement

This album marks the Tamil debut of Hesham Abdul Wahab who was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has done numerous albums in Malayalam and recently made his debut to Hindi and Telugu. His music is multi-layered and shows a deep understanding of different music styles and genres.

Lyrics

Vignesh Srikanth’s lyrics have the poetic depth that would match those of experienced lyricists.

Final Analysis

This is a beautifully composed song that blends together great lyrics, creative musical arrangements, a catchy melody and rich musicality. This song will definitely have strong staying power.

Rating: 9 out of 10