Brahmakalasha Song Review: Fails To Live Up To The Hype

Rishab Shetty's much-awaited film Kantara Chapter 1 has been flying high on expectations since the news was announced. The trailer release further gained momentum with fans expecting another masterpiece from the actor-director after Kantara's success. However, the recently released song Brahmakalasha has disappointed one and all. Not with standing all the grand hype surrounding the film, the track too fails to leave the desired impression.

The second obvious minus is the quality of the track's production. The instrumentation is packed in, with instruments vying with each other instead of working well together. The vocals, rather than adding depth to the song, are flat and do not convey the religious and emotional seriousness suggested by the title. As Brahmakalasha is supposed to represent divinity and richness of culture, the lack of intensity in the arrangement is a letdown.

The song, instead of being a turning-point, energetic or soulful number adding to the narrative of the film, is unengaging and uninspired. The music is weird and repetitive, and lacks the imagination or richness the show is renowned for. One of the biggest positives about Kantara was its strong use of music and sound design to put audiences into its realistic mystical world.

Supporters who were hoping for a quality song that would linger with one for a very long time after an acoustic experience are left questioning if the remainder of the album can live up to expectations. Social media responses were divided, with some admiring the visuals but the majority condemning the song itself.

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In the end, Brahmakalasha fails to meet the incredibly high standards that were set by Kantara. The film itself might very well impress with its visuals, story, and performances, but this song adds nothing to that charm. For a film grounded in culture and spirituality, music should have been its soul, but Brahmakalasha is a soulless attempt.