But for some corny angrezi additions, the title song appeals instantly, thanks to the lilting orchestration and Shaan’s sparkling vocals. The stage-song’ish O janeman too is an addictive listen, with...
Continue reading...Music review: Varudu (Telugu – Manisharma)
Saare jahaan goes overboard on its techno sound that is both outdated and annoying. Aidhurojula pelli, with a host of voices and a calculated mish-mash makes for an interesting listen,...
Continue reading...Music review: Sadiyaan (Hindi – Adnan Sami)
Jadu nasha and Sargoshiyon are uncomfortably similar to many songs Adnan has composed for his albums – despite largely likeable tunes. Shaan’s Dekha tujhay is a flat ballad, while the...
Continue reading...Music review: Pullimaan (Malayalam – Sharreth)
MG Sreekumar and Sithara’s Mallipoo is instantly catchy, despite its standard stock of pleasant’ness. Thanthanelelo works like a modern-day Ilayaraja lullaby with added layers by Sharreth, while Kaliyarangu is marred...
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O mere khuda & Tere liye – Prince (Hindi – Sachin Gupta) Prince is one of those massy, commercial soundtracks that simply clicks – hummable tunes and good orchestration by...
Continue reading...Music review: Kyun Dooriyan (Shafqat Amanat Ali)
After the spellbinding debut, Tabeer, Shafqat’s second album sure comes loaded with expectations. Kyun dooriyan plays it in typical Shafqat-style fusion and is generously helped by Nabeel Nihal’s energetic guitar,...
Continue reading...Music review: Well Done Abba (Hindi – Shantanu Moitra)
With a tune bordering on Old MacDonald, Mohit Chauhan and Swanand Kirkire’s Hum toh apni is sprightly folk fun, while Ila Arun’s Meri banno apes Mera joota hai japani unabashedly...
Continue reading...Music review: Lahore (Hindi – MM Kreem, Piyush Mishra & Wayne Sharpe)
Ab ye kaafila is atmospheric and lilting enough except for that cringe-worthy English phrases; Karthik, KK and Kreem himself pitch in fantastic vocals to lift this lively track. Daler Mehndi...
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Up? Yes, seen it and loved it. The Princess and the Frog? Heard about it; don’t feel like seeing it. Fantastic Mr. Fox? Wes Anderson – must see. Soon. Coraline?...
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