Both the versions of the title song are surprisingly good – the chirpy retro version in particular has the right dose of spoofy fun and is sung delightfully by Mukesh...
Continue reading...Kavita Seth to sing for Amit Trivedi again
Note: I had the opportunity to interview singer Kavita Seth last week – not a detailed one, but a quick 5 question interview, in line with the content in Milliblog....
Continue reading...Music review: Love Sex Aur Dhokha (Hindi – Sneha Khanwalkar & Dibakar Banerjee)
The title song is a high-spirited entertainer with Kailash Kher mouthing the unlikeliest of lyrics with complete ease, while Sneha cooks up an appealing package. Tainu TV Per Wekhya‘s star...
Continue reading...Music review: Hum Tum Aur Ghost (Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy)
Dekho raste mein evokes strong memories of Life is crazy from Wake Up Sid, but, thankfully, there are enough nuances here to hold your attention. Vishal Dadlani’s inimitable voice carries...
Continue reading...Music review: Tum Milo Toh Sahi (Hindi – Sandesh Shandilya)
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Saare jahaan goes overboard on its techno sound that is both outdated and annoying.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...
Continue reading...Top recent listens (February 2010)
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...
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