Solo (soundtrack) explained
| Solo |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Various artists |
| Cover: | Solo (soundtrack).png |
| Released: | 2017 |
| Recorded: | 2016–2017 |
| Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language: | Malayalam
Tamil |
| Label: | Trend Music |
Solo is the soundtrack to the 2017 Indian anthology film of the same name released in Malayalam and Tamil. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Solo consists of four shorter films in the anthology and was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam. Composers who worked on the film are Prashant Pillai, Thaikkudam Bridge, Masala Coffee, Gaurav Godkhindi, Agam, Filter Coffee, Brodha V, TaalAtma, Abhinav Bhansal, Sooraj Kurup and Sez on the Beat. The album has 22 songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English.[1] [2] [3] [4] The whole soundtrack lasts about an hour.
Track listing
World of Shekhar
- TamilSolo - World of Shekhars ensemble soundtrack comprises four tracks by various artists.
- MalayalamSolo - World of Shekhars ensemble soundtrack comprises four tracks by various artists.
World of Trilok
Solo - World of Triloks ensemble soundtrack comprises four tracks by various artists.
World of Siva
Solo - World of Sivas ensemble soundtrack comprises four tracks by various artists.
World of Rudra
Solo - World of Rudras ensemble soundtrack comprises four tracks by various artists.
Reception
Firstpost stated "this album evidently has more than just one layer" and "though the Solo playlists combined last for almost an hour, many of the songs in them are worth your time".[5] Manorama Online called the album "highly addictive", adding the songs "belong to the fusion genre and make for a pleasant listening experience".[6]
Notes and References
- News: Solo's music matters. Athira. M. The Hindu. 12 July 2017. 5 October 2017. www.thehindu.com. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109012324/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/bejoy-nambiar-on-music-in-his-movie-solo/article19263830.ece. live.
- Web site: Solo songs: Dulquer Salmaan's tracks are electrifying. 22 August 2017. indianexpress.com. 5 October 2017. 20 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170920174451/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/solo-songs-dulquer-salmaan-tracks-are-electrifying-4808570/. live.
- News: Hit parade in Mollywood - in conversation with Sooraj S. Kurup. Athira. M. The Hindu. 23 August 2017. 5 October 2017. www.thehindu.com. 24 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170824222622/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/sooraj-s-kurup-on-composing-for-bejoy-nambiars-solo/article19545559.ece. live.
- News: Dulquer Salmaan's Solo has 21 songs, reveals director Bejoy Nambiar - Times of India. The Times of India. 2 September 2017. 5 October 2017. 28 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171028193725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/dulquer-salmaans-solo-has-21-songs-reveals-director-bejoy-nambiar/articleshow/60337645.cms. live.
- Web site: Solo music review: Dulquer Salmaan's anthology brings together traditional ragas, rap, kuthu. 2 October 2017. firstpost.com. 5 October 2017. 5 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005014215/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/solo-music-review-dulquer-salmaans-anthology-brings-together-traditional-ragas-rap-kuthu-4101327.html. live.
- Web site: Statutory warning: 'Solo' songs on repeat mode can be addictive. manoramaonline.com. 5 October 2017. 5 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005101128/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/2017/08/23/dulquer-salmaan-solo-world-of-rudra-music-review.html. live.
