The expectations you have when you see the names Shaan, Rahman and Vineeth Sreenivasan together are totally met in Ee Mizhikalen. The gorgeous melody is treated to an equally exquisite arrangement by the composer; the strings section by Cochin Strings being the stars. And behind the mic is Vineeth (who also wrote the lyrics) delivering it in style along with Mridula Warrier. Vineeth sings a second song in the soundtrack (written by Manu Manjith), Doore Doore, that also is high on the melody quotient. The simple and minimal orchestration means that the song majorly depends on the singer and he shoulders that responsibility well. However, the person who creates a real winner out of the song is Rinu Razak in the reprise version. The lady pulls off a fabulous rendition with Jovey George Sujo on the electric piano for support.
Not sure if it is the general rhythm and feel of the song or the presence of Shaan Rahman on vocals, Aaromale took me back to Pranaya Nila from Teja Bhai at times. Not that it matters given the likeability of the tune and the arrangement. There is something undeniably AR Rahman-esque about Payye Payye. But again, the song has enough to not have you thinking much about that. Nikhil himself rules the arrangement with some stellar flute-playing, even as KS Harisankar does a confident singing debut. Shaan’s second song Chaayunnuvo is the only one that doesn’t make the cut. Ormayundo Ee Mukham are evocative of one of the most explosive movie characters ever made, but this soundtrack establishes Shaan Rahman’s mastery over melody.