Bharat mata ki jai, with 6 singers, is an enthusiastically raucous package with biting sarcasm in its lyrics, by Dibakar himself. Imported kamariya is not very different tune-wise, but this...
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Ik junoon‘s enthusiasm is highly infectious, particularly the energy in the arrangements and delightful vocals. Alyssa Mendosa is in total control of the dreamy Khaabon ke parindey; its jazzy, restless...
Continue reading...Aisha (Music review), Hindi – Amit Trivedi
Suno Aisha, while sounding like any other track by Vishal-Shekhar or Shankar Ehsaan Loy, has enough nuances in the interludes and backgrounds that makes it instantly likeable, complete with a...
Continue reading...Music review: Dev.D (Hindi – Amit Trivedi)
Amit’s own vocals rule in the grungy Aankh micholi, experimentally bizarre Duniya, Nayan tarse, the moody Saali khushi and Tochi’s Pardesi – these tracks showcase the composer who was awesome...
Continue reading...Music review: Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (Hindi – Sneha Khanwalkar & Dibakar Banerjee)
The passable title song is reminiscent of the director’s earlier, Chak de phattey, not in its tune, but in its relentless dependence on the hook. Jugni, by Des Raj Lachkani...
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