Chammak challo is Vishal Shekhar’s own Jai ho, with Akon; instantly catchy, with a musical package that incorporates Tamil verses by Hamsika Iyer, even as it seems to offer a...
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Rascals (Music review), Hindi – Vishal Shekhar
NW1W. Ugh! Keywords: Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Vishal Shekhar, Rascals
Continue reading...Azaan (Music review), Hindi – Salim Sulaiman
With its lilting Middle Eastern pop feel, Afreen makes for a nice listen, particularly with Salim Merchant crooning it, while Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s reprise version draws from his vocal...
Continue reading...Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (Music review), Hindi – Assorted composers
Jaidev Kumar’s Jugni is a funky remix of the classic tune, sung hyper-enthusiastically by Babbu Mann, while Sunil Bhatia’s Chu chu fares better in Debojit Saha ‘s acoustic version, than...
Continue reading...Damadamm! (Music review), Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya and Sachin Gupta
The catchy title song is quite likeable! Umrao jaan can make you hate it, like you love it…curiously bizarre and addictive! Hum tum and Yun toh hold gorgeous tunes…so good...
Continue reading...Love Breakups Zindagi (Music review), Hindi – Salim Sulaiman
Everything about Rozaana seems familiar, and if the track still works, it is only because of the spunk in the tune and Salim’s lively vocals. Rab rakha isn’t that lucky,...
Continue reading...Hum Tum Shabana (Music review), Hindi – Sachin-Jigar
What works to Musik bandh na karo and Thank U Mr.DJ‘s advantage is their simple, nursery rhyme like tunes; immediately hummable and great choice of singers in both tracks. Raghav...
Continue reading...Force (Music review), Hindi – Harris Jayaraj and Lalit Pandit
Bombay Jayshree and Karthik present Javed Akhtar’s verses beautifully in Chahoon bhi; Harris plays his part with a lovely guitar backdrop. Uyirin Uyire’s third avatar, Khwabon khwabon continues to be...
Continue reading...Soundtrack (Music review), Hindi – Midival Punditz, Karsh Kale, Vishal Vaid, Kailash Kher, Papon, Ankur Tewari
The musical pieces are understandably eclectic – Symphony of the streets sure is, but Atomizer is a great mix of the filmy tune style and the kind of music Midival...
Continue reading...Mausam (Music review), Hindi – Pritam
Karsan Sargathia’s earthy vocals and the orchestration’s manic energy sees Aag lage us aag ko through easily, while Hans Raj Hans, Shahid Mallya and Wadali Brothers rise above the predictably...
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