Wednesday, May 17, 2006
GANGSTER - MUSIC REVIEW
Gangster - from the houses of the Bhatts, directed by Anurag Basu has Emraan Hashmi, Shiney Ahuja, and debutante Kangna Ranaut (who is touted to be the next Madhuri Dixit by Mukesh Bhatt) in its lead roles. Lyrics are by Sayeed Quadri and Mayur, and music by Pritam of Dhoom fame.
Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai is a beautifully written number by Sayeed Quadri and sung equally good by K.K. It's a catchy, melodious number which is bound to be a hit in the coming days. It is surely going to be appealing to anyone who listens to it. Rating 8/10.
Bheegi Bheegi is another well-written number by Mayur, sung by debutant James, who hails from Bangladesh. Though not as appealing as the first track, I believe it is still a very haunting track. Once when I tuned into Zoom channel, I heard that James was actually made to drink by the composer before he came behind the mike. Rating 6/10.
Lamha Lamha written by Neelesh Misra and sung by Abhijeet and Sunidhi Chauhan is simply superb. Like majority of Abhijeet's songs, this one too has a certain innocence around it. This is one song which will catch you right at the first instance when you hear it. I would simply rate this as the best. Rating 9/10.
Ya Ali written by Sayeed Quadri and sung by another debutant Zubin from Assam is sort of a westernized qawalli number. This one is already on top of the charts in various countdown shows, although I believe Lamha Lamha and Tu Hi Mera Shab Hai will eventually overtake this one on popularity in the coming days. Rating 7/10.
Mujhe Mat Roko again, written by Sayeed Quadri and sung by Kavita Seth is sort of a 'thumri' number. Though a bit slow, it definitely is a touching and meaningful number. These sort of songs are best enjoyed lying down, switching off all the lights, and playing it in a very low volume at night. Rating 6/10.
Then there are two remixes of Tu Hi Mera Shab Hai by Bunty Rajput and Jatin Shama. This is a new trend in recent albums, although I don't quite feel it is really necessary. I think it is done mainly to fill up the remaining space and to compose an album of 10 songs by repeating remixes of some of the songs.
There is also a solo version of Lamha Lamha by Abhijeet.
Overall, the album is a good one. Nice compositions by Preetam to equally good lyrics by Sayeed. I reckon it to be in the top of the charts for the coming weeks. Overall rating: 8/10.
Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai is a beautifully written number by Sayeed Quadri and sung equally good by K.K. It's a catchy, melodious number which is bound to be a hit in the coming days. It is surely going to be appealing to anyone who listens to it. Rating 8/10.
Bheegi Bheegi is another well-written number by Mayur, sung by debutant James, who hails from Bangladesh. Though not as appealing as the first track, I believe it is still a very haunting track. Once when I tuned into Zoom channel, I heard that James was actually made to drink by the composer before he came behind the mike. Rating 6/10.
Lamha Lamha written by Neelesh Misra and sung by Abhijeet and Sunidhi Chauhan is simply superb. Like majority of Abhijeet's songs, this one too has a certain innocence around it. This is one song which will catch you right at the first instance when you hear it. I would simply rate this as the best. Rating 9/10.
Ya Ali written by Sayeed Quadri and sung by another debutant Zubin from Assam is sort of a westernized qawalli number. This one is already on top of the charts in various countdown shows, although I believe Lamha Lamha and Tu Hi Mera Shab Hai will eventually overtake this one on popularity in the coming days. Rating 7/10.
Mujhe Mat Roko again, written by Sayeed Quadri and sung by Kavita Seth is sort of a 'thumri' number. Though a bit slow, it definitely is a touching and meaningful number. These sort of songs are best enjoyed lying down, switching off all the lights, and playing it in a very low volume at night. Rating 6/10.
Then there are two remixes of Tu Hi Mera Shab Hai by Bunty Rajput and Jatin Shama. This is a new trend in recent albums, although I don't quite feel it is really necessary. I think it is done mainly to fill up the remaining space and to compose an album of 10 songs by repeating remixes of some of the songs.
There is also a solo version of Lamha Lamha by Abhijeet.
Overall, the album is a good one. Nice compositions by Preetam to equally good lyrics by Sayeed. I reckon it to be in the top of the charts for the coming weeks. Overall rating: 8/10.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Overheard Conversation
I married a widow having a young daughter. My father married my daughter and so my father became my son-in-law and I became my father's father-in-law. My daughter is my mother and my wife my grandmother. More problems occurred when I had a son. My son is my father's brother and so he my uncle. Situations turned worse when my father had a son. Now my father's son i.e. my brother is my grandson. Ultimately, I have become my own grand father and I am my own grandson.
VIA: SUDESHNA
VIA: SUDESHNA
FANAAH - MUSIC REVIEW
Fanaah (slated for release on May 26) has music by Jatin-Lalit, and it is their last one as a duo. It is really sad that a talented pair as theirs is parting ways. They started from the movie Yaara Dildaara, which had the superhit number "Bin tere sanam, marmitenge hum" and their last one Hum Tum too was really good.
The lyricist for Fanaah is Prasoon Joshi, and he really deserves a pat on his back. The poetic lyrics of Fanaah can even be compared to the one and only Javed Akhtar's.
The opening track of the album - Chaand Sifarish - rendered by Shaan and Kailash Kher is a hummable number. Nothing innovative in the music, but as I said, the lyrics stand apart.
The second number - Mere haath mein, thera haath ho - is my favorite. This song is a slow, melodious one with a Kashmiri background score, and is really soothing to the ears - undoubtedly the best one.
"Des Rangila" by Mahalaxmi Iyer, as the title suggests is a patriotic song - just about average.
"Dekho Na" a soft romantic number can be best described as the second best song of the album, with soothing santoor and flute played in the background. Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan sings.
"Chanda Chamke" sung by Babul Supriyo and Mahalaxmi Iyer is a rhythmic number with tongue twisting lyrics - Kids would really love it (a segment often forgotten by today's bollywood)
Then there is an instrumental number of "Dekho Na" and a remix of "Chaand Sifarish" by DJ Aqueel, just to fill up the remaining space.
In the times of Himesh NASALmiya, the songs in this album are really welcome numbers, though some of the tunes are reminiscent of Jatin-Lalit's previous works. All in all, a good album, after a long long time. Special praise to Prasoon Joshi for the lyrics!! Happy Listening!!
The lyricist for Fanaah is Prasoon Joshi, and he really deserves a pat on his back. The poetic lyrics of Fanaah can even be compared to the one and only Javed Akhtar's.
The opening track of the album - Chaand Sifarish - rendered by Shaan and Kailash Kher is a hummable number. Nothing innovative in the music, but as I said, the lyrics stand apart.
The second number - Mere haath mein, thera haath ho - is my favorite. This song is a slow, melodious one with a Kashmiri background score, and is really soothing to the ears - undoubtedly the best one.
"Des Rangila" by Mahalaxmi Iyer, as the title suggests is a patriotic song - just about average.
"Dekho Na" a soft romantic number can be best described as the second best song of the album, with soothing santoor and flute played in the background. Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan sings.
"Chanda Chamke" sung by Babul Supriyo and Mahalaxmi Iyer is a rhythmic number with tongue twisting lyrics - Kids would really love it (a segment often forgotten by today's bollywood)
Then there is an instrumental number of "Dekho Na" and a remix of "Chaand Sifarish" by DJ Aqueel, just to fill up the remaining space.
In the times of Himesh NASALmiya, the songs in this album are really welcome numbers, though some of the tunes are reminiscent of Jatin-Lalit's previous works. All in all, a good album, after a long long time. Special praise to Prasoon Joshi for the lyrics!! Happy Listening!!
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Nothing Unexpected!
Well, another elections are over, results are out. As expected, LDF is back in Kerala and Bengal, and DMK in Tamil Nadu. Now what people are awaiting is to know who will be the Chief Ministers of these states. Well, I read in IBN's site Karunanidhi quoting Stalin as the next Chief Minister of TN. In the same site, I saw a comment "It is good that Vijaykanth has won, or else he would have returned to ACTING"!!. As far as Kerala is concerned, it seems decision will be taken by 15th. If Achu Mama becomes the Chief Minister, the swearing-in ceremony might take one whole day!! (Pun intended).
Last weekend, when I was at home, I saw Cyrus interviewing Navjot Singh Sidhu in MTV. In that, I liked a comment made by Sidhu on talkative people. He said "They have a DIARRHEA of words, but CONSTIPATION of thoughts!! Well said Sidhu.
Last weekend, when I was at home, I saw Cyrus interviewing Navjot Singh Sidhu in MTV. In that, I liked a comment made by Sidhu on talkative people. He said "They have a DIARRHEA of words, but CONSTIPATION of thoughts!! Well said Sidhu.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
How Smart Are You?
There are lots of tests available today in the net. Most of them ask you to send money once you finish it to get the results. This one is fairly simple. When I did it I could score only 7, and the interpretation was "Normal Intelligence." Thank God!
Try it for yourself---HERE
Try it for yourself---HERE
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