Poor diction mars an otherwise good record – Sughosh Varadarajan – Mumbai, Maharashtra India
This is quite a good fusion release in general terms, one that is likely to appeal to a broad spectrum of international audiences with its smooth production and classy musicianship. As many have noted already, the English tracks lack the power and beauty of the more traditional songs. Apart from the fact that many of the non-English songs are hand-picked gems from the large treasure troves of Carnatic classical music, it must be said that they have been arranged in a tasteful and appealing manner. But what Susheela gains from all of this, she loses through some truly atrocious pronunciations of the lyrics in Indian languages. Diction will obviously mean nothing to those not familiar with the original classical pieces, but it is appalling that when someone like Jon B Higgins can painstakingly produce the perfect Carnatic diction, Susheela Raman, with an actual direct Indian connection, cannot (or perhaps would not care to)
4 for the music , -1 for diction
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