The first thing that strikes you about the soundtrack of By2 is the consistently melodious sound, with impressive orchestration! Unnai paartha (and the similarly tuned Poovin madiyil) is the pick...
Continue reading...Kanaa Kanden (Tamil – K V Anand)
Right from the turn of events at Gopika’s wedding in the beginning, Kanaakanden breaks lot of conventions. The intimacy between the lead pair is sparkling fresh and rivals any Maniratnam...
Continue reading...Iqraar – By chance (Hindi – Sandesh Shandilya)
An extended prelude paves way to an unconventional & catchy Sari sari! Teri in adaaon bears Sandesh’s trademark sound – poppish and pleasant. Doston begins in hushed tones, before Kunal...
Continue reading...Dil diya hai (Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya)
The contrast between the vocal pitches between Himesh and Himani in Diya dil is interesting, besides reasonably good arrangements Afsana banake’s minor middle-eastern hints make it worthwhile. Yaadan teriyan has...
Continue reading...Gimme my 2 channel Doordarshan back!
The Indian government blocking a popular domain like blogspot in the name of blocking access to a handful of blogs hosted there is, to say the least, ridiculous. I’m amazed...
Continue reading...Rocky (Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya)
Junoon highlights the nasality (!) of Himesh a bit too much, even though the overall arrangement is catchy. Laagi chutte na and Rocky rock the world are all noise with...
Continue reading...Fluid – Flute Grooves by Naveen
Sivamani opens and Naveen aptly weaves a lovely, racy flute piece in the title track. The much celebrated Bombay Theme goes completely haywire to begin with and then we get...
Continue reading...Antony Kaun Hai (Hindi – Himesh Reshammiya)
Ishq kiya and No way are no different from the tons of other pointless Himesh tracks. Nasal. One-hook dependant. And very very irritating! A middling retro attempt in Tune mera...
Continue reading...Omkara (Hindi – Vishal Bharadwaj)
The eclectic title song has Sukhwinder at his best. The gradual build-up adds considerable charm. The mellifluous O Saathi Re, the dulcet Jag ja and the brooding Laakad are trademark...
Continue reading...Golmaal
The title track is uber cool and before long you’re humming it non-stop as Anushka sounds hep! The prominent hook really hooks you. Your eyes go wide and jaws drop...
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