Music Review of Blue ( Hindi)

Album: Blue (Hindi) 

     Music: AR Rahman   Director: Anthony D’Souza   

Banner: Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd  

Cast: Akshay,Sanjay Dutt, Lara Dutta, Katrina Kaif, Sunil Shetty   

Lyrics:  Abbas Tyrewala, Mayur Puri, Raqeeb Alam

Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai (5:29)

Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal, Sukhvinder Singh

A very catchy start, especially with the piano and the strumming chords playing along the background, throughout the song. The first interlude is pretty Jazzy and impressive. Shreya is amazing in her style of rendition and sukhwinder is at the pick of his energy and modulations, as usual as ever! One has to admit that the tune does have traces of a ‘lesser hummed/ listened to’ Tamil song (“Hello Mr Edhir Katchi” from Iruvar) one of his own compositions. A couple of phrases that are sung in Harmony also carry a very strong odor of an English number by the ‘Cold Play’ (now that’s for you to find out). In spite of all this familiarity, a smart use of a host of techno instruments, apart from the bongos, goes on to lend the number an effervescent and Rahmanish :-) feel!

Bhoola Tujhe (5:27)

Vocals by Rashid Ali

Bhoola Tujhe is a modest tune that does not have much of novelty to it, by itself. However, the arrangements as part of the strings section of the BGM are very well orchestrated that provide the song the much needed feel. Rashid doesn’t have much of scope, still does a neat job in sustaining the mood of the song. A ‘NOT SO VERY REHMAN’ kind of song.  Also am compelled to think of the song ‘Ek Chehra’ from Thakshak. However let’s wait for the video to be out.

Chiggy Wiggy (5:12)

Vocals by Kylie Minogue, Sonu Nigam

Definitely the pick of this album, a typical number that is likely to make rounds across the DJ floors, Rehman is bound to enthrall his fans with this stylish song that has an ‘Eminem’ touch to it. I think only a few people can get to experiment with voices, the likes of Kylie Minogue who has lent so much of style and a distinct pop flavor to the number, right from the beginning of the song. Very thoughtful of Rehman. Well into the song, out of the blues, comes a local ‘bhangra’. A lot of very intriguing variety -play here by Rehman, must appreciate the effort.  Sonu instantly gets the desi mood into the song, starting off with the aalap. He creates an aura of pomp and enthu – with the ‘Chiggy Wiggy’ act – can I call it?! Hats off Sonu ji! The tune however has shades of the chartbuster ‘Tanha Tanha’ from Rangeela – wondering where?? :-).It is however going to be very interesting to see how this blend is gonna look like on the screen!

Rehnuma (4:25)

Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam

Shreya’s singing sounds magical, the modulations extremely subtle and effective at the same time. The ‘James bond’ kinda interlude is disturbing and dilutes the interest created in the beginning of the song. Otherwise, it sounds much like one of these usual Hindi film numbers churned out, off late.

Fiqrana (5:25)

Vocals by Vijay Prakash, Shreya Ghoshal

Another song which bears the stamp of his own compositions like a ‘Bheka ‘from Ghajini (Hindi), a ‘Kaise Mujey’(Prelude) from Ghajini (Hindi) or the popular Yedho Yedho ( Enaku 20 Unaku 18- Tamil). Much of the Vocals sound doctored with techno beats accompanying them. A Regular fare!

Yaar Mila Tha (4:29)

Vocals by Madhushree, Ujjaiyinee Roy, Udit Narayan

A ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’ kind of number with the evergreen voices of Udit and Madhushree. Again, parts of the BGM have strong influences of popular English songs. Run of the mine. Not exciting!

Blue Theme (3:56)

Vocals by Blaaze, Raqeeb Alam, Sonu Kakkar, Jaspreet Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dilshad

Typical Rahmanish in all aspects, with a variety of chorus and voice tracks made to resonate throughout the song. Not very distinctive though. There is a lot of techno sound that adds some glitz to the theme, though the sound of an air horn that is comes in the background is at times obtrusive. One has to wait to watch how it sounds as a whole package together!

Verdict:  

 

But for a couple of numbers, the album is just a ‘commercial’ potion that seems to have been cooked in a jiffy- especially with many songs bearing the trail of his earlier hits. Nevertheless, on top of all this, OSCAR Rahman’s evergreen charm might still work like magic, and BLUE could well end up as a classy and entertaining treat to his diehards! Jai Ho!