The pleasant folk melody of Dheena and the captivating tune of Choo maari open the soundtrack – the former is innately tuneful while the latter has scintillating backgrounds and excellent...
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Music review: Tabeer (Shafqat Amanat Ali)
Tufail Niazi’s everlasting Main nai jaana forms the base for the incredibly sung and arranged Khairheyan de naal – Shafqat’s interpretation and vocals are truly breathtaking. Zeeshan ‘Shani’ Haider’s sole...
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...
Continue reading...Rock on!! (Hindi, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy)
Javed saab’s existential banter in Socha hai and the very colloquial, relatable lyrics in Pichle saat dinon mein come alive in Farhan Akhtar’s slightly old’ish, but adequately grungy vocals. The...
Continue reading...Aamir (Hindi, Amit Trivedi)
It may be Murtuza-Qadir…the Rahman-touch, I mean! Amit Trivedi’s opening track, Ha raham is absolutely scintillating. Very Rahman’ish in its approach to the sufi tune, the bang-on arrangements and super...
Continue reading...Boondh – A Drop of Jal (Jal)
Jal’s latest album is only mildly different from its original Pakistani avatar – the obvious absence of Yeh mera Pakistan and the inclusion of a Hindustan Unilever promoted track. Farhan...
Continue reading...Khuda Ke Liye (Pakistani OST – Assorted artists)
The Paki-rock elements in Bandya are outstanding – Khawar Jawad’s composition and arrangements are so well balanced with Farah Zala and Khawar’s own vocals, without being overpowering. The title song...
Continue reading...Jodhaa Akbar (Hindi – A R Rahman)
Azeem-o-shaan has Rahman playing with orchestral opulence truly fit for an emperor, in a fragmented, rhythm-dominated context. The most interesting part is the blend of very Indian pieces amidst grand...
Continue reading...Ramanasia (Indipop – Raman Mahadevan)
Tu jo ik pal begins on a serene note and gradually builds up momentum with a compelling pop sound and addictive dhol rhythms. Teri talash and O meri jaan are...
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