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Indian Rock Bands

February 22nd, 2010

Indian music has changed a lot in last two decades matching steps to the changes taking place in other parts of the world. Earlier, Indian music was all about film songs and classical music. But with changing times, other genres also started to gain popularity on Indian soil. Rock music has literally flourished in India in last few years. A proof of this emerging phenomenon is coming up of new rock bands. Some of these rock bands have also entered into mainstream Indian music. Few of them have joined hands with global rock groups and had massively successful concerts. Some of the famous rock bands in India are,

Indian Ocean

Cactus

Thermal and a Quarter

Avial

The Superfuzz

The White Stripes

Bhoomi

Insomnia

Kryptos

Spitfire

Evergreen

Infernal Wrath

Cassini’s Division

Fossils

Ethereal Rush

History Makers

Fossils

Phoeni

Corrode

Synap

Rage Against the Machine

The Galeej Gurus

The Decibel

Among the rock bands listed above, some have got more fame and recognition in India. For example, Indian Ocean has been credited with being one of the firsts to popularize rock music in India. This is a Delhi based Rock band that excels in compiling music from genres as different as rock, fusion, jazz and Indian.

Similarly, ‘Cactus’ has the prized distinction of being the first professional rock band from the cultural city of Kolkata. Formed in 1992, most of the songs compiled by the group are in Bengali. They have performed live on no less than 2000 stages. Rock band ‘Avial’ is from God’s own country, Kerala and is basically a Malayalee rock band. The group had also released an album by the name of ‘Avial’ that attained a cult status in Indian rock world.

‘Parikrama’ belongs to the top rock bands in India and is known for giving original scores and electrifying live performances. The USP of the band is delectable mix of classical musical instruments in combination with conventional instruments used for western music like guitar, drums and keyboards.

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Pyar Impossible Songs Review

February 11th, 2010

Well, trust Uday Chopra to give his best while trying to save his ‘down-in-the-dumps’ career. After a string of forgettable performances barring successful Dhoom capers, he has tried turning to production along with acting in ‘Pyar Impossible.’ The Yash Raj Banner’s movie has been directed by ‘once upon an actor….Jugal Hansraj’. In the movie, Uday is playing the role of a quintessential geek in love with the hottest girl ever.

Uday Chopra has also written the script of the movie which is basically a tried and tested plot. Music has been composed by current hot favorite, Salim-Sulaiman. Songs of Pyar Impossible are well, melodic, pop, spunky and what not yet very much inspired from western numbers.

The album begins with ‘Alisha’ rendered by Anushka Manchanda in her husky voice. A fun song, this one is. Next one is the title song, ‘Pyar impossible’ sung wonderfully by duo of Vishal Dadlani and Dominique Cerejo. Salim-Sulaiman have created nice and easy arrangement for the song. However, song seems inspired from the ‘Six Pence None The Richer’s hit single, Kiss me’.

Neha Bhasin and Benny Dayal have crooned together ‘You and Me’. The song is more like a hurried mixture of R& B and rap and fails to excite listeners. Up next is ‘Ten on Ten’ by Mahua Kamat, Anushka Manchanda and Naresh Kamath. Just another run of the mill stuff.

‘Ek thi ladki’ is all about storyline of the movie. More of a Barbie and bubblegum kind of song with all the overbearing cheers of the chorus. To sum up, the album may score some hits in college campus otherwise, just slightly ‘impossible’ to receive ‘pyar’ from the audiences.

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Evergreen Tracks

February 2nd, 2010

Some songs cannot lose out on their luster. They will keep making us hum their tunes whenever music player starts playing such songs. Old songs were truly brilliant when it comes to meaningful lyrics. The melody combined with simple but effective composition makes these songs eternally appealing. This might seem like a personal choice yet I have firm belief that many of you readers will find resonance of your choices in few songs given below.

Mera kuchh samaan lauta do’ must be one of the most formidable and brilliant composition of legendary music director R. D. Burman. This is a mesmerizing song that has pain, longing, romance and almost tragic in its beauty.

O.P.Nayyar was another legend of the golden era who gave numerous hits. One of his favorites was ‘Aaiye Meharbaan’. The singer has done a commendable job in the song that perfectly captures mood of the seduction and cabaret at the same time. S D Burman was one of the most accomplished music composers Indian music industry has ever seen. Remember his song ‘Jaane wo kaise log the’ from the movie Pyaasa? Hemant Kumar will literally floor you with his finesse and class.

‘Naa Jaane Kyon’ was rendered in the immortal voice of Lata Mangeshkar. It was a very sweet, nice and appealing song from the movie ‘chhoti si baat’. ‘Na tum Humein Jaano’ from the movie ‘Baat ek raat ki’, was sung by Hemant da and it was everything that you could possible aspire for; soft, gentle, sentimental, pure and laid back.

‘Ajeeb dastaan hai yeh’ from Dil apna aur preet parayi was a Shankar Jaykishen composition and sung in the melodious voice of Lata Mangeshkar. The track had soft gentle rocking country-style rhythm and Lata, well, what more can I add to her voice quality? She was simply stupendous and quality personified.

These were just few of the evergreen hits and trust me, there are hundreds more. We will keep exploring several other gems. Keep checking this space. 

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Patriotic songs

January 26th, 2010

What better way to understand the significance of Republic Day than to listening great patriotic songs churned out by Bollywood? Indian movie industry has produced several soul-stirring patriotic songs. Some of these songs belong to the era of 50s and 60s yet they have lost none of their charm. Entire country celebrates these songs on republic day, Independence Day and on other important occasions. Let’s check out some of the most patriotic songs given by great Indian music industry.

 Hum Laye Hain Toofan Se

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon

Artist(s): Shanti Mathur

 Sabarmati Ke Sant Tune Kar Diya Kamal…

Artist(s): Asha Bhosle

 Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi, Balbir

 Dharti Kahe Pukaar Ke

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey

 Watan Ki Raah Mein

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi, H.Khan Mastana

 Yehi Paigham Humara

Artist(s): Manna Dey

 Yeh Mati Sabhi Ki Kahani

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor

 Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor

 Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Apni Azadi Ko Hum [04:39]

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Mere Des Mein Pavan Chale Purvai

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Jahan Dal Dal Pe Sone Ki Chidiya

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor

 Us Mulk Ki Sarhad Ko

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Dekho Veer Jawanon

Artist(s): Kishore Kumar

 Yeh Dharti Hindustan Ki

Artist(s): Asha Bhosle

 Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke

Artist(s): Mohammad Rafi

 Taqat Watan Ki Hum Se Hai

Artist(s): Manna Dey, Mohammad Rafi

 Bharat Ka Rahneswala Hoon

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor 

 Kadam Kadam Badhaye

Artist(s): Calcutta Youth Choir

 Dulhan Chali [07:16]

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor

 Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar

 Kranti Kranti

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Manna Dey

 Sabne Desh Ka Naam Liya

Artist(s): Mahendra Kapoor, Manhar Udhas, Hemlata

 Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe  

Artist(s): Hemant Kumar

 Aye Watan Tere Liye

Artist(s): Kavita Krishnamurthy, Mohammad Aziz

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Sweet Shahrukh songs

January 24th, 2010

There may be many things said about our very own SRK but the fact remains that he is the ultimate romantic hero of the modern times of Hindi Cinema. His movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Dil toh Pagal Hai, Chalte Chalte, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Asoka, Paheli, Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Rab ne Bana di Jodi have been the biggest hits of their times and their songs have reached the epitome of love songs.

Songs like Tujhe dekha toh yeh jana sanam and Dil toh pagal hai drove the Indian audience crazy with its heart-warming lyrics and melodious music. Add to that SRK’s charm, his twinkling eyes and a million dollar smile, felt like the entire nation enjoyed his romance. I also love Roshni Se Bhare Bhare from Asoka. Shahrukh and Kareena made the song look quite beautiful. Songs like Tauba Tumhare Yeh Ishare, Pyar humko bhi hai and Ghum Shuda from Chalte Chalte were also popular.

Remember the movie Kuch Kuch hota hai – the crowd went berserk with its music and audience loved the eternal chemistry between Kajol and Shahrukh. Songs like Ladki badi anjani hai, kuch kuch hota hai and koi mil gaya were smashing hits of the 90s.

Farah Khan’s Main Hoon Naa songs also created magic with Shahrukh dancing on the screen especially in the tumse milke dil ka hai jo haal kya kahen with Sushmita Sen. It was choreographed beautifully and the song pumped in energy into the viewers.

Even Rab ne bana di Jodi songs like Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hai, Haule Haule , Dance Pe Chance and Phir Milenge Chalte Chlate were super hit Shahrukh tracks. And now we await My name is khan whose songs are also appreciated – afterall its SRK and his magical aura that spell bounds the audience.

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Veer Music Review

January 22nd, 2010

A lot is being talked about Salman Khan’s forthcoming epic film Veer. All of us are seeing the promos, listening to the songs and awaiting its release. Most of them have loved the music of Veer. Composer brothers Sajid Wajid have composed all the songs of this movie and Gulzar has penned the beautiful lyrics. The first song of the film is Taali Maar Hathi Veera which is sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Sonu Niigaam, Wajid and Neuman Pinto. The song is power packed and charges you up with its foot tapping music. Also, it gives so much positivity in the beginning of the movie itself that it makes the viewer energized. After this, is a song that has become a favorite amongst the crowd and this is sung by none other than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Surili Ankhionwale is a track that is not just melodious but is quite a humming one as well. It also has an extended version that is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. She sings this one in a way which is unlike her original style.

The next one is a number that is running in the promos across television channels. This is Salaam Aaya, a romantic number sung by Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya Ghoshal and Suzanne D’Mello. The best part about this song is it reminds you of the music of the 70s and the 80s. Its pleasing tunes soothes ones ears. Next in line is Sonu Niigaam’s Meherbaniyaan. The song begins with a nice orchestra piece but as it progresses it becomes quite an ordinary track.

Then there is a song that many have not heard which is titled Kanha. It is a thumri sung sung by Rekha Bhardwaj and ample support from Shahab, Toshi and Sharib Sabri. This is a great track that makes the album a must hear. You also have an instrumental piece in the album called the Spirit of Veer. On the whole, the music of Veer is nice and soothing to the ears.

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Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani – Music Review

January 18th, 2010

It has been quite some time, since the movie “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” (APKGK) was released. Movie proved to be a big hit but the bigger hit was its music. Penned by lyricist Irshad Kamil and sung by a bunch of talented singers like KK, Alisha Chinoy, Atif Aslam, Javed Ali, Kailash Kher, Neeraj Shridhar, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Hard Kaur, Soham, Rana Mazumdar, Ashish Pandit and Suzzane D Mello, songs of the movie are still topping the charts. ‘Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani’ stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif whereas music has been composed by hit music director Pritam Chakraborty. The music of the movie has been hailed as contemporary, energetic and pleasing.

Song, ‘Aa jao meri tamanna’ is a wonderful song sung by Javed Ali. It’s a breezy song and belongs to the romantic genre. Sweet song that you would like to hum. Album also contains remixed version of the same song which is faster in pace.

As is the norm, album has a hip-hop number ‘Follow me’ crooned by popular hip-hop artist Hard Kaur. She has sure made a name for herself in rap genre and here again she has excelled. A perfect song for youth brigade and discotheques. KK, Hard Kaur and Sunidhi Chauhan have rendered their voices to the next song, ‘Main tera dhadkan teri’, which is basically an energetic track. There is also a remixed version of the number but original is much better.

The pick of the album is ‘Tu Jaane Na’ crooned by talented Pak singer Atif Aslam. It is a soft song that will instantly strike a chord with you. Truly a soothing and beautiful love ballad. This song has three more versions and all of them are good enough.

Atif Aslam and Alisha Chinoy have sung together ‘Tera hone laga hoon’ and the song has continued its stay on the top. Other songs of the album are ‘Oh my god’ sung by Mika Singh and Sunidhi and ‘Prem ki naiyya’ rendered by Neeraj Shridhar and Suzzane D’mello. All in all, the music of the album is a must for any music lover.

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Talat Mehmood

January 8th, 2010

Indian music industry has witnessed great many singers. One of them was Talat Mehmood. He had a very distinct style of singing. Talat Mehmood is also credited with introducing Ghazal forms into film music. He was a proud owner of a soulful voice and his style inspired an entire generation of upcoming singers. He sang with almost every other top singer and some of his duets with Lata and Asha Bhonsle were huge hits. Old generation still swears by voice quality of Talat Mehmood. Let’s have a look at some of his best song;

Aha Rim Jhim Ke Ye  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Jalte Hain Jiske Liye  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Humse Aaya Na Gaya  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Phir Wohi Sham Wohi  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil E Nadan Tujhe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Suraiya 

 

Apni Kuch Kaho  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Meri Yaad Mein Tum  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ae Mere Dil  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Apni Naakami Se  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Tasveer Banata Hoon  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Jayen To Jayen  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Milte Hi Ankhen Dil Hua  

Artist(s): Shamshad Begum, Talat Mahmood

 

Main Dil Hoon Ek Armaan  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Hai Sabse Madhur  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Pyar Par Bas  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Yeh Nai Nai Preet Hai  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Sach Bata Tu Mujh Pe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Bada  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Tim Tim Tim  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Ankhon Mein Masti  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Sham E Gham Ki Kasam  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Mein Sama Gaye  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Seene Mein Sulagte  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Main Teri Nazar Ka  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Tum Ko Fursat Ho  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Teri Aankh Ke Ansoo  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ansoo Samajh Ke Kyon  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Ae Sanam Aaj Yeh Kasam  

Artist(s): Lata Mangeshkar, Talat Mahmood 

 

Kya Dil Ka Lagaana  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Andhe Jahan Ke  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Samake Dil Mein Hamare  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Zindagi Denewale Sun  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Aaj Tujhe Mohabbat  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Hai Dil Mein Milan Ki  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Ki Dhadkan Pe Gaa  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Jawan Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Aa Teri Tasveer Banaloo  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Matwala  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Dil Ne Chheda Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Do Dil Dhadak Rahe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Har Dum Tumhe  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Haseen Chand Sitaron Ka  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Asha Bhosle 

 

Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyar Bada  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Jab Jab Phool Khile  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

 

Laagi Nahi Chhoote Raam  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar

 

Jeevan Hai Madhuban  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Kaisi Haseen Raat  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Mohammad Rafi 

 

Ashkon Ne Jo Paaya Hai  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood 

 

Kisi Ne Mujhko  

Artist(s): Talat Mahmood, Lata Mangeshkar 

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Southie remakes

January 7th, 2010

The super hit music of Ek Duje ke liye with its octaves and the magic of Lata Mangeshkar has justified the remake movies by itself. The music down south is much about melody and modern musicians have a sincere flair for their fusion composition. As rightly said, fine arts is simply open to blending, the musicians have also tried to create magic in the Hindi film industry.

 

The problem faced in this kind of musical translation is the lyrics. The original score must have been a super hit in the regional towns but creating the same magic in Hindi music is quite a challenge for the musicians. Owing to paucity of time and strict time lines the lyrics are verbatim translated and the regional slang are retained. This causes a problem of acceptance and yet the musical score becomes popular. Proving the love for music, fans loyally enjoy the remake music.

 The song of Bombay, humma humma was a super duper hit and the audience is able to relate to it even now. The type of lyrics, the picturization, bold tunes have made it possible to create a bigger room for experimental music. Adaptation is an art and stalwarts like Illyaraja with the song judi judi from Paa have proved that music has no fixation. Music seems to travel across geography and people willingly accept soulful music.

 The rendition of the songs in Roja has the typical accent in Tamil sung by popular signers down south. The music is and was popular during the hit times of the movie. Rewinding old songs gives us a glimpse of many songs in the past starring Tamil superstars like Gemini Ganesan or Padmini. It is also true that Hindi music or tune was registered in many songs down south during those days.

 While remaking South Indian movies in Hindi, the dubbing is not looked clearly as a result the audience is unable to express their appreciation. This is more pronounced in songs which featured pulsating dance numbers. All said and done the regional exchange is sure to promise more chart busters with musicians refining and perfecting the merge in music, lyrics and sound recording.

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Bollywood journey so far

December 25th, 2009

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, romantic movies and action films were in the air. Actors like Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra, and actresses like Sharmila Tagore, Mumtaz, Leena Chandavarkar and Helen were at the top most echelon. The mid-1970s, was a period for gritty, violent films which were based on gangsters, mafia and bandits. Amitabh Bachchan, emerged as the “angry young man”. Mithun Chakraborty and Anil Kapoor, also started their careers in this era and even lasted in the 1990s. Actresses like Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha were on their top most position in this era.

Sholay (1975) became one of the most successful filsmo fthe era and created history. It was this film that solidified Amitabh Bachchan’s position in heroic roles. The devotional classic Jai Santoshi Ma was also released in 1975 which went on to become another super hit of the century. Another important film from 1975 was Deewar again starring Amitabh Bachchan. Also, the most internationally-acclaimed Hindi film of the 1980s was Mira Nair’s Salaam Bombay.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, family-centric romantic musicals came back and became the mantra with the success films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Kaun (1994) and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) and the likes.

Actos like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan and actresses like Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla and Kajol became the new top actors ruling the Indian Hindi Cinema. Typical comedy flicks that starred Govinda and Akshay Kumar also became quite popular.

Due to Globalization and Liberalization, the 2000s saw a growth in Bollywood’s popularity in the world. The opening up of the overseas market and the explosion of multiplexes in big cities, led to bigger profit ratios for films like Lagaan, Devdas, Koi… Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Rang De Basanti, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Taare Zameen Par, Ghajini abnd more recently Paa and 3 idiots. Apart from Aamir, Shahrukh and Salman it was Hrithik Roshan, Abhishek Bachchan that joined in the league of top actors of the decade. The Hindi film industry has indeed come a long way.

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