Jagjit’s voice hasn’t changed. Gulzar’s word play hasn’t, either. So, here’s one of the finest ghazal albums this year. Hai lou zindagi and Teri soorat get on to you instantly, while Phoolon ki tarah & Zindagi kya hai’s three-lined imagination is captivating. This is a much better sounding album than Marasim, with Jagjit sticking to his time-tested musical style. But whatever small variations he adds in the orchestration, this time, help the album get that extra edge, making it thoroughly enjoyable. And Jagjit’s relaxed style of rendition, coupled with that mild orchestration helps us soak in Gulzar’s beautifully poignant words.
Keywords: Jagjit Singh, Gulzar, Marasim, Triveni
