Archive for November, 2009

Paa music review

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Paa’s music is running on top of the chartbuster list. Based on genetic disorder called Progeria, Paa must sure have been a challenging project for director R. Balki who is just one film old. 

 The music of the film is given by one of the top composer’s of the country Ilayaraja who has composed music for more than 900 films. The lyrics are penned by poet Swanand Kirkire. 

 The album’s first song, Mudhi Mudhi Ittefaq Se is quite a melodious one and my favrouite as well. The song is sung by Shilpa Rao and she has modulated her voice in the song so beautifully. This is a three minute musical piece and listening to this track will sure transport you to a different world. 

After a melodious Mudhi Mudhi, you will hear Halke Se Bole which is yet again a soothing song that reminds you of your childhood. The lyrics of this song are particularly impressive. The next song on the list is Hichki Hichki which is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. This one too is a pleasant melody.

After this, you will now hear the male version of the song Mudhi Mudhi which is Gali Mudhi. The song is sung by Shaan and in my opinion this is one of Shaan’s best works. This song carries the emotional theme of the album and is a typical Ilayaraja song. 

 And the best of the album is Mere Paa which is sung by none other than Amitabh Bachchan. In this song Amitabh croons his voice to sing like a 13 year old to praise his mother. Paa theme song is also one song that touches your heart. In short the album of Paa is one that is rich, soothing melodious and refreshing. 

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Hits of Himesh Reshammiya

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The name ‘Himesh Reshammiya’ definitely attracts numerous reactions. In last 3-4 years, if there is one person who has given us maximum number of hits then it must Himesh. Whether as a singer or as a composer, he kept churning one hit after another. I don’t think, during his first two years when he launched himself as a singer, any other singer has that many hits in a row and that is no man achievement. There have been some question marks over his different style of singing that comes from him having the nasal twang, but one must give credit to the person who was immensely successful. Even as a music composer, Himesh Reshammiya gave us hits like Tere Naam, Kyun Ki and many more. He has spread out his wings in acting as well and his upcoming movie Radio is creating all sort of buzz. Some of the hits given by Himesh in capacity of singer and composer are;

         

Aapki Kashsih- Himesh Reshammiya, Krishna, Ahir

I Love You O Sayyoni- Himesh Reshammiya

Tum Saanson Mein- Himesh Reshammiya, Tulsi Kumar

Koi Tumsa Nahin- Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghosal

Bin Tere- Jawad Ahmed

Tumse Milna- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik

Mujhey Yaad Sataaye Teri- Himesh Reshammiya

Laal Dupatta- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik

Aashiq Banaaya Aapne- Himesh Reshammiya, Tulsi Kumar

Mohabbat Ki Guzaarish- Himesh Reshammiya, Tulsi Kumar

Dil Keh Raha Hai- Kunal Ganjawala

Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega- Udit Narayana, Alka Yagnik

Kabhi Khwaabon Mein- Abhijeet Bhattacharya

Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha- Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Shreya Ghosal

Jaan Meri Jaa Rahi Sanam- Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal

Tere Naam- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik

Dil Diya Hai- Himesh Reshammiya, Himani

Jhalak Dikhla Ja- Himesh Reshammiya

Jhoom Jhoom- Himesh Reshammiya

Tere Sang Ishq- Himesh Reshammiya

Tum Saanson Mein- Himesh Reshammiya

Shabe Firaq- Himesh Reshammiya

Lagi Lagi- Himesh Reshammiya

Mohabbat Ki Gujarish (Remix)- Himesh Reshammiya

Ahista Ahista- Himesh Reshammiya

Tera Surroor- Himesh Reshammiya

Ai Meri Zohrajabeen- Himesh Reshammiya

Samjho Na- Himesh Reshammiya

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De Dana Dan music review

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif have been successful in giving good musical numbers so far and De Dana Dan is the new one to that list. No brownie points for guessing who the music director of this film is? Yes, it’s Pritam. Pritam has delivered so many musical hits in the recent times that it almost feels unbelievable. De Dana Dan songs are also doing the chartbuster rounds for the past three weeks. 

 De Dana Dan album gives you six original tracks and six remix tracks. One of the top favorite in this album is Rishte Naate which is sung in the voice of Rahat Fatah Ali Khan. Soothing to the ears, Rishte Nate is a song that you will keep humming once that you have heard. This is a song whose melody stays with you. However, I particularly do not like the remix which is crooned by Kunal Ganjawala because it lacks the melody that the original one has. 

 Another song that has been a huge hit amongst the crowd is RDB ft Pritam’s Paisa Paisa which is a typical Akshay Kumar song. This is because the song reminds of Singh is King and Namaste London songs. In short, it is a typical Punjabi Bollywood track with some inspiration from Usher’s song ‘Yeah’. I also like the title track De Dana Dan which is full of energy. It charges you up. Sung by new group Ad boys, the song is already a big hit. The song Baamulaiza is Bollywood salsa number which is groovy and peppy. Don’t quite like the remix version though. 

For the song Hotty Naughty, Pritam has picked the tune of the popular Haryanavi song Hat Ja Tau Pacche Ne. Quite an average one. The songs of ‘De Dana Dan’ are nice but they come with an expiry because these songs are not quite evergreen that you will hum them for a long time. 

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90’s Romantic Songs

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Romantic songs are always special. It’s special for ‘him’ as well as ‘her’. All the eras of Indian music have given us memorable romantic songs. These songs have been written by best of lyricists and most talented singers’ right from Lata, Asha, and Rafi to Kishore, Mukesh, Sanu and Udit Narayan. Let’s take a look at some of the most romantic numbers of 90s when theme of romance came back into favor.

 Ek Sanam Chahiye- Anuradha Paudwal

Saat Samundar Paar- Sadhana Sargam

Aashiqui Mein Har- Sadhana Sargam

Jab Se Mile Naina- Lata Mangeshkar

Tu Mujhe Kabool- Lata Mangeshkar

Bedardi Tere Pyar Ne- Lata Mangeshkar

I Love You- Alka Yagnik

Aage Aage Tu- Alka Yagnik

Jaan E-Jigar Jaaneman

Hum Pyar Karne Wale- Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal

Humne Ghar Choda Hai- Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam

Jhooma Chumma De De- Sudesh Bhosle, Kavita Krishnamurthy

Pehla Nasha- Udit Narayan, Sadhana Sargam

Saudagar Sauda Kar- Kavita Krishnamurthy, Manhar, Sukhwindher Singh

Mera Dil Tere Liye- Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan

Tumhein Apna Banane Ki Kasam Khai Hai.- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tu Meri Zindagi Hai- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tumse Milne Ko Dil- Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik

Tu Mujhe Kabool- Mohammad Aziz, Kavita Krishnamurthy

Waada Raha Sanam- Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Alka Yagnik

Zamane Ke Dekhain Hain Rang Hazar- Abhijeet Bhattacharya, Anuradha Paudwal

Where Is The Time To Hate- Udit Narayan, Preeti Uttam

Tum Kya Mile Jaane Jaan

Mohabbat Ki Hai Tumhare Liye- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Aisi Deewanigi-        

Khat Maine Tere Naam Likha Kabhi Tu Chhalia- Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Main Duniya Bhula Doonga- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Maine Pyar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Saiyan Ji Se Chupke- Udit Narayan, Anuradha Paudwal

Dont Say No- Amit Kumar, S. Janaki

Tum Hi Hamari Ho- Anuradha Paudwal, Udit Narayan

Nazar Ke Samne Jigar Ke Paas- Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal

Tumse Jo Dekhte Hi- Lata Mangeshkar, SP. Balasubramaniam

Yaad Nahin Bhool Gaya

Woh Jo Kaha Tha- Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan

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Best songs of 2009

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

We have almost come to an end of 2009 and here are some of the hit songs of the year. The first on the list is Dhan Te Nan from the movie Kaminey. The peppy energetic track swayed the crowd with its music and the lyrics as well. Next up on the list is all the songs from the movie Love Aaj Kal – be it Aahun Aahun, Mere Dil ka or Twist, audience loved all the tracks from this movie. 

 2009 also had some really cool numbers from the movie Wake up Sid which was directed by debutant Ayaan Mukerji. The lyrics of all the songs from this movie were really mesmerizing. Songs like Iktara and Aaj Kal are melodious and touches ones heart. Shankar Ehsaan and Loy created magic with the songs of this film. However, they failed to recreate the same magic for the film London Dreams whose music was quite weak. 

Emraan Hashmi is one actor whose almost all songs have been a hit. And this continued with Tum Mile as well. The title track is so amazing. Even the song Dil Ibadat was loved by the audience. Music composer Pritam did a great job with the songs of this film. 

 Ajab prem Ki Ghazab Kahani also had some really soothing tracks. Kaise Batayein sung by Atif Aslam and Kailash Kher sends musical vibes to the heart. 

Even though the film did not do quite well, the songs from the movie Kurbaan were loved by all. Shukran Allah and Ali Maula are my favorites. The music for this is given by Salim Sulaiman and the lyrics are penned by Irfan Siddiqui. 

 Also films like Paa and De Dhana Dan are releasing soon. The music for these films has already released and they are already added in the list of the best songs of 2009. 

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Duets By Lata and Mukesh

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh were two legends of Hindi film music. Each of them has given us numerous memorable hits. The talent and quality offered by these two singers is kind of incomparable and can never be duplicated if Lata is rightly called ‘Queen of Melodies’ then Mukesh was termed as ‘King of Tragic songs’. His voice was so perfectly suited to tragic songs and that explains most of the eternal sad songs of Hindi cinema has been sung by Mukesh. Not that, Mukesh has sung only sad songs. He has also sung quite a good number of romantic songs as well. He has sung for almost all the top stars but has always been closely associated with Raj Kapoor’s voice. The combination of Mukesh, Raj Kapoor, Shailesh and Shankar Jaikishan was legendary. This combination of hugely talented artists kept churning one hit after another. Some of the best duets sung by Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar are as follows,

Baharon Thaam Lo   

Bane To Ban Jaye    

Bol Gori Bol   

Chori Chori Jo Tum   

Dil Mein Koi Rehta Hai         

Hamsafar Ab Yeh Safar      

Hamsafar Mere Hamsafar   

Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega       

Ibtada-e-Ishq Mein Hum     

Juma Ki Raat Ho      

Kyon Jhuki Jhuki      

Mehtaab Tera Chehra         

Nazar Nazar Se       

Pyar Ka Fasana       

Sayiyan Chor De      

Shama Mujhe Phoonk De    

Tumhari Mast Nazar

Bade Armanon Se    

Chor Gai Balam       

Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai       

Haan To Mein Kya Keh Raha Tha    

Jane Na Nazar        

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Khayal   

Kahan Ho Tum        

Kahin Karti Hogi

Kisi Rah Mein 

Mein Khushnaseeb Hoon     

Mein Na Bhuloonga   

Mehlon Ne Cheen Liya        

Patli Kamar Hai        

Phool Tumhein Bheja Hai     

Shamma Se Koi Kehde       

Tere Honton Ke Do Phool

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remix era

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Music passes through several genres. There are influences and also going back to the retro style. Just like fashion music is getting more exploration due to interaction, influences and quest to do something different. There are great many musicians who are employing audio and acoustics to get the right pitch and tone for a particular type of music. This has given rise to much new age music that is inspired from original tracks.

 Original songs that have been a hit in the past are converted or rather treated with acoustics and a different pitch to create a new form of music. This is the remix version popularized by the youth. Usually picked for dance or the disco genre, remix music also doesn’t conform to peppy original scores. There are instances of slow songs, meaningful songs recomposed and treated to project the remix version.

 Often we find that recent popular numbers are remixed and popularized like ‘mere sang to chal zara’ from New York immediately came out with remix version. Parallel release of such songs also goes a long way to create a sneak preview and whet the appetite of the movie goer. The master recording is intact in its version and the certain remix parameters are used to alter the tune or music.

 The pop, reggae or rap culture has slowly initiated this remix culture which is popular with the dance centric people. The pitch, tone is well altered by equalizing effect. The songs of Dus and the recent Blue have its counterpart in remix composition. With the fan following so large, new remix versions with Hinglish raps are churned out by new age artists.

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