Swaying into the New Year – Top 10 songs

Oh, ho, blame it on the festive spirit permeating the air, we have quite a few foot-tappers on the charts this time along with some of the usual melodies.
And a very catholic mix too, with many composers vying for a place!
Rankings based on :
• Audio sales at music outlets in Chennai.• Radio and Television ratings.• Number of online Downloads.• Ring tones downloads• General Public reactions to the songs.
Album: Villu
Song: Dheemdhanakka
Music director: Devi Sri Prasad
Singer(s): Devi Sri Prasad, Divya
A truly pounding dance number, probably composed exclusively with Vijay’s twinkle toes in mind. One truly hopes it has been picturised effectively enough.
Album: Silambattam
Song: Vecchukkava
Music director: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Singer(s): Silambarasan, Suchitra
All jovial passion and fun is what this song is about! A remix of the old Ilayaraja hit. Probably it is the fun aspect of this rendering plus Silambarasan’s dancing that must have impressed the viewers.Album: Dindukkal Sarathi
Song: Dindukkal
Music director: Dhina
Singer(s): Grace, Chinnaponnu, Antony
A song aimed at the front benchers, with distasteful lyrics. How it came to be on the charts so soon is a surprise! One saving grace could be the native rhythms which are pleasing. Some robust singing! Album: TN07 AL 4777
Song: Aathichudi
Music director: Vijay Antony
Singer(s): Dinesh Kanakaratnam, Vijay Antony
Well, another fanciful number from Vijay Antony this time, which experiments with Avvaiyar’s Aathichudi to a ‘rap-kuthu’ mettu. Does it have enough steam to stay on the charts? Your guess is as good as mine!

Album: Vaaranam Aayiram
Song: Mundhinam
Music director: Harris Jayaraj
Singer(s): Naresh Iyer, Prashanthini
Everything about this song is so euphonic that it is not surprising it has caught the attention of the listeners in a big way. Good inputs from the guitar, keys and vocals enhance the pleasantness.

Album: Pattalam
Song: Ennil Nooru
Music director: Jassie Gift
Singer(s): Renjith, Shalini Singh
An unpretentious soft number, a love duet with an interesting rhythm pattern. Notes from the flute and guitar add color to it.Album: Kulir 100°
Song: Hip Hop Hurray
Music director: Bobo Sashi
Singer(s): Coco Nanda, MCBullet
A catchy number in the hip-hop mode, not to forget that MCBullet is an emerging Rap star. A song targeting the youth that does its job well.

Album: Panchamirtham
Song: Ucchathile
Music director: Sundar.C.Babu
Singer(s): Naveen Madhav
A jolly number, punctuated by peppy native rhythms and some cool notes from the guitar. Belted out with quite a bit of enthusiasm by Naveen. A neat attempt by the composer.

Album: Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
Song: Laesa Parakkudhu
Music director: V.Selvaganesh
Singer(s): Karthik, Chinmayee
A soft romantic duet with pleasing flute, violin and ghatam accompaniments. The notes are so styled as to float gently around your ears. And well sung by both too.

Album: Sakkarakatti
Song: Taxi, Taxi
Music director: A.R.Rahman
Singer(s): Benny Dayal, BlaaZe, Viviane, Javed Ali
Well, this could be ‘the Mother of all songs’ as far as 2008 is concerned! What a high level of popularity it has enjoyed all through! Good tinkling rhythms, simple lyrics on friendship and an easy pace have added to the appeal. Never mind the garish visuals!