Vivek–Mervin
Indian music composer duo
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Vivek–Mervin is an Indian music composer duo consisting of Vivek Siva and Mervin Solomon. They are known for their work in Tamil language films. They worked together on Vadacurry (2014), Dora (2017), Gulaebaghavali (2018), Pattas (2020), Sangathamizhan (2020), and Sulthan (2021).[1]
Vivek–Mervin | |
|---|---|
Mervin Solomon (L) and Vivek Siva (R) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Chennai, India |
| Genres | Film score |
| Occupations | Composers, music director, music producer, singers, arrangers |
| Instruments | DAW, Keyboard, Piano and Vocals |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Sony Music, Think Music, Divo and Vivek Mervin Music |
| Members | Vivek Siva Mervin Solomon |
Career
The song "Nenjukulla Nee" of their debut movie Vadacurry (2014) became an instant hit and topped the charts.[2] In their second project Pugazh (2016), the duo roped in Hindi singer Arijit Singh for his first Tamil song "Neeye", which became a chartbuster.[3][4] Their own releases such as Orasaadha and Gaandu Kannamma became chartbusters and garnered attention.[5][6] Gulaebaghavali became a notable soundtrack for the duo and was well received by both critics and audience.[7][8]
Discography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ambuli | One song; Mervin only |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | |
| 2016 | Pugazh | |
| 2017 | Dora | |
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | |
| Mohini | Only songs | |
| Vedigundu Pasangge | Malaysian Tamil movie | |
| 2019 | Thumbaa | One song |
| Sanga Thamizhan | ||
| 2020 | Pattas | |
| Dharala Prabhu | One song | |
| 2021 | Sulthan | Only songs |
| 2022 | Enna Solla Pogirai | |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | |
| Hitler | ||
| 2025 | Jinn - The Pet | |
| Gandhi Kannadi | [9] | |
| Andhra King Taluka | Telugu debut[10] | |
| Nila Varum Velai † | ||
Independent works
| Year | Title | Label | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Orasaadha | Sony Music | Ku Karthik | Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon | 7UP Madras GIG Single Release |
| 2020 | Gaandu Kannamma | Sony Music Single Release | |||
| Angry Kannamma[a] | Sai Kiran | ||||
| 2021 | Pakkam Neeyum Illai | Ku Karthik | |||
| 2023 | Addictive | A Vivek Mervin Original | Nixen, Bala | ||
| Thala Doi Takkaru Doi | Nixen, Vivek-Mervin | Anthem by Star Sports 1 Tamil for Team CSK | |||
| Na Na Na Na | Vishnu Edavan | ||||
| 2024 | Azhagiya Puyale | VM Originals | Krithika Nelson | Harsha Vardhan | |
| Sollu | Ponraj | Vivek Siva, Nithyashree Venkataramanan | |||
| Pogirai | Prakash Francis | Adithya RK | |||
| Yaadhumaagi Nindraaye | Maathevan | M.S Krsna, Nithyashree Venkataramanan | |||
| Ven Sango | Krithika Nelson | Sivaangi Krishnakumar | |||
| 2024 | Aana Oona | VYRL South | Adesh Krishna | ||
Awards and recognition
- Big MUSIC Awards for Best Song in their Debut Album - "Nenjukulle Nee"
- Cinefest Malaysian Film Awards for Best International Music Director - Vedigundu Pasangge - A Malaysian Tamil Film[11]
- Ananda Vikadan Award for Top Youngsters of the Year-2019 for excellence in Music
- Cinefest Awards Malaysia for Best Composers
- Kannadasan Film Awards for Best Composers
- 5 songs In Spotify Top Tamil Songs of 2020
- Most streamed Tamil Independent Song across all music platforms - "Orasaadha"
Other works and releases
- The duo composed the jingles for NAC JEWELLERS starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
- The title Jingles for Club Fm Malayalam.
- The duo performed at KWC Star Expo Centre In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia as part of Vivek Mervin Live In Malaysia.[12]
- The duo have performed at the Crown Music Festival in Zurich, Switzerland in October 2022.[13]