It’s one thing to Sitar’ize everything going Westward and entirely something else to infuse drama with violins so beautifully in a maniacally racy, Sitar-driven track – the strangely titled Mausam...
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Music review: Seven Lives Many Faces (Enigma)
Seven lives is perhaps the most notable track in Enigma’s 7th album – a turntable scratching, hip-hop-laden track that is a welcome departure from their regular sound. Sebastian and Nikita...
Continue reading...Music review: Chup (Pakistani, Zeb & Haniya)
Along with fabulous vocals, Norwegian musician Hildegunn Oiseth’s trumpets embellish the jazzy title track. Rona chor diya’s girl power is channeled very well in the rock’ish tune while the bluesy...
Continue reading...Music review: Qismat Apnay Haat Mein (Pakistani Pop, Shehzad Roy)
Beyond the listener-friendly ballads in Ek baar, Aankhien and Janay kahan, the zingy teen rebel stance in Khul ke pyar and the delightfully lilting folk-fusion in the Mai Bhagi tribute,...
Continue reading...Music review: Ramchand Pakistani (Pakistani OST, Debojyoti Mishra)
Ramchand Pakistani is perhaps one of those rare soundtracks that epitomizes the now-forgotten link between India and Pakistan. The best song that brings forward this bond is the revival of...
Continue reading...Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends (Coldplay)
As a recent convert to Coldplay, the one thing that captivated me in their new album was the sheer range of sounds! I may not be experientially qualified to comment...
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