I’m Just Pakaoed‘s highlight is clearly Amitabh Bhattacharya’s hilarious lyrics, besides Siddharth Mahadevan’s uninhibited high pitched vocals. Kaboom sees Anushka Manchanda in fantastic form, again with fantastic lyrics by Amitabh,...
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D-Day (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Mika leads Duma dum‘s umpteenth remake – largely familiar and tepid version. But Alvida is a complete opposite – awesome, brooding backgrounds and splendid vocals by Nikhil D’Souza, Sukhvinder, Loy...
Continue reading...Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Daler’s opener, Gurbani, is serene, and makes fabulous use of his often-abused range. The title song, sung by Arif Lohar, is an odd disappointment with a tune that promises to...
Continue reading...Vishwaroopam (Music review), Tamil – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Suraj Jagan’s title song is magnificent, with an involving tune that subtly touches the Islamic prayer sound! Gino Banks’ drums and Rushad Mistry’s bass elegantly underline Thuppaki engal, as Kamal’s...
Continue reading...Chittagong (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Bedabrata Pain’s vocals seem apt for Ishan; the chorus complement him wonderfully, besides the nuanced orchestration. Jeeney ki wajah too is adorned with outstanding orchestration even as the complex, inspirational...
Continue reading...Aarakshan (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy & Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon’s lyrics faintly touch SEL’s Achha lagta hai, from Kuch Naa Kaho, in Achha lagta hai(!), but changes tone into a playful, colloquial, immensely addictive banter. What works significantly in...
Continue reading...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...Game (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Bourne? Don? Moody? Atmospheric? It’s a game seems like a combination of all this and functions effectively as a title credits song. Sunitha Sarathy offers a neat, low-pitched title hook...
Continue reading...The Shankar Ehsaan Loy Unplugged gig at The Leela, Bangalore
When Ehsaan enquired if I was in town on February 3rd, late last week, I had no idea about the unplugged gig they were planning in town. I was indeed...
Continue reading...Patiala House (Music review), Hindi – Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Jassi’s vocals make a huge difference in Laung da lashkara, a passably catchy track; but Rola pa gaya is severely weighed down by its stereotyped SEL sound. Hans Raj Hans’...
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