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Jan

With a marvelous soundtrack of My Name is Khan behind them, Shankar Ehsaan Loy are back again. This time it’s Karthik Calling Karthik. The movie stars Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in the lead. The soundtrack of Karthik Calling Karthik consists of 9 tracks, out of which 6 are originals and 3 are remixes. Let’s get down to Karthik Calling Karthik music review.

Karthik Calling Karthik Music Review

1. Hey Ya!

The soundtrack opens with the melodius Hey Ya! This song is a chartbuster from the word go, especially with the college going junta aka Youngistan. Melody is so catchy that you’ll keep Hey Ya! on loop in your media player or iPod. It’s been sung by the trio of Clinton Cerejo, Shankar Mahadevan and Loy Mendonsa. English lyrics blend perfectly with the hindi ones. Hey Ya! is sheer brilliance!

2. Uff Teri Adaa

Shankar Ehsaan Loy keeps the magic going with Uff Teri Adaa. A perfect number for clubs, Uff Teri Adaa is another chartbuster. Music video is out and Deepika looks stunning in that. Uff Teri Adaa kind of belongs to trance genre but with a desi touch. Shankar Mahadevan is behind the mic, but with Alyssa Mendonsa. This song keeps on becoming awesome with each listen. Don’t miss this one!

3. Jaane ye Kya Hua Hai

With Jaane Ye Kya Hua, we are kind of back in Wake Up Sid universe, and it’s not a bad thing! Another college campus song, Jaane Ye Kya Hua could have been an average affair but thanks to KK, it’s not. Javed Akhtar shows his magic again with his lyrics. Just chill out with your partner and listen to this one.

4. Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi

The soundtrack takes a detour with Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi. To be honest, this song sounds out of place, but I’m not saying it is a bad song. It’s very good, and Kailash Kher and Sukanya Purayastha have sung it beautifully. It’s definitely a background song. I just hope that they don’t make it melo-dramatic in the movie.

5. Karthik Calling Karthik

Another background song, I’m really not sure what to think of Karthik Calling Karthik. This song is a grower, for sure. Tempo is slow, and it gives you a mysterious feel.

6. Karthik 2.0

With Karthik 2.0, we are back in business. This time it’s the Midival Punditz who are creating the magic. I still remember their version of Don, one of my favorites. Filled with guitar riffs, Karthik 2.0 is mind-blowing.

Final Verdict

I was really hoping that Farhan Akhtar would sing at least one song in the soundtrack because his voice is really suitable for this youthful album. But, he’s not in the list. Anyway, Karhik Calling Karthik’s music is made for the young generation, and it’ll certainly appeal to them. Length of most of the songs is around 4 minutes, except Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi.

With Hey Ya! and Uff Teri Adaa, Shankar Ehsaan Loy have two big chartbusters in their hands. After My Name is Khan, the trio has proved again why they’re one of the best in the music business right now. Go out and buy the CD of Karthik Calling Karthik!

Rating –

Cast – Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone

Music Director – Shankar Ehsaan Loy

Movie Director – Vijay Lalwani

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Jan

My Name is Khan Music Review

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I don’t think there is anything like waking up to find that soundtrack of the most awaited movie of 2010, My Name is Khan, is out. Composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, this album consists of 6 tracks, without any remixes! Yeah, that’s 1 point from the very beginning. Good start! Let’s get to the review.

My Name Is Khan music review

1. Sajda

The soundtrack starts with a soulful sufi number, Sajda, rendered beautifully by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Richa Sharma. Lyrics are beautifully written by Niranjan Iyengar. It’s one of those type of songs, which you would like to listen by closing your eyes to give yourself some peace. It’s definitely a situational song, no doubt about that. During the first listen, it may come out to be an ordinary song to some people but listen to it again and pay attention to the lyrics, you’ll find the magic!

2. Noor E Khuda

After a melodious Sajda, next comes Noor E Khuda. Many of you may remember this song from the trailer of My Name is Khan. Noor E Khuda has been sung by Adnan Sami, Shankar Mahadevan, and Shreya Ghoshal. To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect when I read Adnan’s same on the tracklist. But, he turns out to be the show stealer here. His voice provides the soothing feel to the song which is required. Shreya Ghoshal is at her usually best. Oh, did I mention how good is the chorus? Yeah, it’s awesome! Lyrics are again brilliant. Another touch of genius, I say!

3. Tere Naina

You must be wondering, it’s a Karan Johar film with Shah Rukh Khan, how come there is no romantic song? Well, your wait is over. But, I must say that it’s not your typical KJO romantic number. It’s a background song and yes, it’sufi, beautifully sung by Shafqat Amanat Ali. Man, this album is on a roll till now.

4. Allah Hi Rahem

After a beautiful romantic number, we are again back to singing praises of God, which is a good thing, by the way. Another awesome background song, with sufi touch. Off topic, I think everyone should listen to this song once a day. I mean, how many of us really remember the good Lord? It’s a good way to do that, no? If you’re an atheist then you can pretend not to listen to the beautiful lyrics in the name of God. And, I think I forgot the mention the name of the singer, it’s Rashid Khan.

5. Khan Theme

I think many of you will be able to guess that it’s an instrumental piece. It’s a good one and I think it’ll be used a lot in the movie.

6. Rang De

Rang De brings us back to SEL’s rock roots. Mixing rock and sufi is always a good choice. Guitar riffs at the starting of the song kind of reminds me of Rock On. Shankar Mahadevan, and Suraj Jagan take the mic to sing Rang De. I think chorus could have been a little better but that’s ok. Rest of the song is rocking, especially the bridge.

Verdict

My Name is Khan is an important film for everyone involved in this and not to forget, Bollywood. As it’s a getting a big release by Fox Searclight, this can be the perfect opportunity to make our cinema global. The soundtrack is a complete detour for Shankar Ehsaan Loy and Karan Johar. Every song is a situational song and all of them have a sufi touch. This soundtrack has raised my hopes for the movie. If you’re tired of listening to total commerical remixes with stupid remixes and want to listen to something meaningful, then My Name is Khan is your choice. Moreover, I think this can be a good gift for your parents as most of the album is in the name of God. They like to listen to such stuff, just kidding.

Anyway, the soundtrack of My Name is Khan is remarkable. And, it’s a must in everyone’s collection. A brave and honest effort, which should be applauded.

Rating –

Cast – Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol

Music Director – Shankar Ehsaan Loy

Movie Director – Karan Johar

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Dec

Chandni Chowk To China Music Review

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Chandni Chowk To China, to be released next year, is already making news for its subject and treatment. Starring Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone in the lead, this movie is expected to rock the box office collection. Moreover, it’s produced by Warner Bros. who are looking for their first in India after debacle Saas Bahur aur Sensex.

The soundtrack of Chandni Chowk To China is indeed very interesting. Shankar Ehsaan Loy gives their second best soundtrack of the year after the momentous Rock On!! The Chinese influence in the soundtrack is a nice touch and brings something new to the table. The soundtrack of Chandni Chowk To China comprises of 6 original tracks and 2 remixes.

1. S.I.D.H.U

Well, S.I.D.H.U is not your average track because it has lively lyrics and superb singing by Kailash Kher. Somewhere in the song you’ll also laugh because of the funny lyrics. From the song you can get the idea of the condition of Akshay Kumar in the movie. Music is of classical genre but you’ll not be bored for 1 second mainly because of lyrics and Kailash. I know I’m talking about the lyrics a lot but seriously, you’ll love the song once you listen to it.

2. Chandni Chowk To China

After the superb S.I.D.H.U, here comes the second winner of the soundtrack, the title song, Chandni Chowk To China, which was released as a song promo few days back. It starts off really well with the hip-hop music and the Chinese touch as I mentioned earlier. But I wish they’d kept it that way only during the whole song but they introduce the Indian touch after a minute. It’s not that it kills the song but I would have preferred it as Hip-Hop + Chinese song. Neeraj, Shankar, and Anushka do a splendid job in the song. A chart-buster hands down.

3. India Se Aaya Tera Dost

After a superb run, here come a letdown in the form of India Se Aaya Tera Dost, sung by Bappi Lahiri and Ravi K Tripathi. What is Bappi Lahiri doing in the song? Moreover, he can’t pronounce “Salaam” properly. Add to that 6:29 minute length of the song, this song is a big no-no!

4.Tere Naina

Tere Naina is superb, that would be an understatement for this song. Sung superbly by Shankar Mahadevan and Shreya Ghoshal, Tere Naina will catch your attention from the first listen only. Music is so good that sometimes I feel that I’m in the future while listening to it. I know it sounds stupid but seriously, there is something really good about this song. Best song of the soundtrack hands down and kudos to SEL for giving us such a fabulous track.

5. Chak Lein De

While S.I.D.H.U was a superb song by Kailash, Chak Lein De on the other hand is an above average song. It you listen to it 4 or 5 times it’ll surely grow on you mainly because of the lyrics and santoor in the song. Kailash gives the right amount of energy required for the song and makes it worth a listen.

6. C C 2 C

Now here we have Akhsay Kumar trying to rap in Punjabi with Punjabi rapper Bohemia. Sounds interesting, right? But Akshay is a big letdown in this one. You can clearly figure out that Akshay is trying so hard to rhyme but it’s not working at all. He sounds like a wannabe. Add to that self-proclaimed lyrics “Saara Bollywood ek mera koi nahi mel, acting karne chale hazaroon baadshah ek baaki saare fail.” This is not a very good idea Mr. Akshay Kumar. You sound really arrogant.

Verdict

Chandni Chowk To China is a sure shot winner for Shankar Ehsaan Loy and for the entire team of the movie. It’s a really fresh soundtrack with great lyrics and superb singing. Tere Naina clearly stands out and will be loved by all. Title track and S.I.D.H.U are two chart-buster songs and rest of the stuff is just average material. Also check out the covers of Chandni Chowk To China, Deepika looks stunning in her two avatars.

Rating –

Cast – Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Mithun Chakraborty, Ranvir Shorey

Music Director – Shankar Ehsaan Loy

Movie Director – Nikhil Advani

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Jul

Bachna Ae Haseeno Music Review

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With a series of flops going on for Yash Raj Productions both in terms of movies and music, they surely have great hopes from Ranbir Kapoor’s, Bachna Ae Haseeno. Promos look promising and Deepika is looking hot as ever. So, will this movie change the fate of Yash Raj Production in terms of music? Let’s find out.

Bachna Ae Haseeno

1. Khuda Jaane

This is the first song of the movie and it is a song which takes some time to get over you, considering its slow pace and the female singer that doesn’t suit the song at all. Lyrics are less or more average only. But, if you watch its music video, then surely you’ll like it. But as I said earlier, the Shilpa Rao doesn’t suit the song. You’ll feel even weirder when you watch the video because her voice doesn’t suit Deepika at all.

But overall, it’s a nice song but a bit lengthy too.

2. Lucky Boy

It starts with a nice Punjabi verse, and then Sunidhi comes and ruins the song. It’s not her fault too because the song itself is below average i.e. lyrics and the music. I can bet that, this song will be picturized on Bipasha Basu. It’ll certainly not appeal to guys, but, it can be popular in girls. And, I don’t know why they included Hard Kaur in this. Just like Khuda Jaane, it takes some time to get on you.

3. Aahista Aahista

Nice use of guitar in the starting of the song and that guitar solo lasts for almost a minute! Lucky Ali and Shreya Ghoshal make a nice duet and Shreya is good as always. It’s been a while since I listened to Lucky and his voice sounds refreshing. As of music, it is above average. But 5:52 minute length of the song kills it on the first place. If they would have made it shorter, then it would have been a moderate hit.

4. Jogi Mahi

When you listen to it for the first time, you get a lot of expectations from this song because of Shekhar’s great voice, but by the time you reach the hook part, lyrics just drop to level 0 and it doesn’t go in sync with music. Song is good only in the verses but it is really bad at the hook or chorus. Both Sukhvinder Singh and Shekhar give a first-class performance on it. Himani Kapoor is also palatable.

If you just don’t give care about lyrics for this song, then it would be sound really nice to you. One of the best songs of the whole album.

5. Small Town Girl

I really can’t understand that why they put this song in the album? It’s one of the worst songs to come out this year and it doesn’t make any sense. Songs starts with great guitar riffs. But then, it turns into crap with even more crappy lyrics.

“Chhoti ungli pe nachayegi tumhe, she’s a small town girl”

What the hell man? What kind of lyrics are these? Somewhere it’ll also sound like, “Ticket to Hollywood”, as Shankar Mahadevan is on the song and music is somewhat also the same. I don’t know why he did this song. Worst track of the album.

6. Khuda Jaane Revisited

The one and only remix of the album and I’ll not talk about it.

7. Bachna Ae Haseeno

Aaaww! The classic song. I was really looking forward to it, but again, Vishal-Shekhar didn’t do full justice to it. Why do you need Sumit Kumar on the verse man? He sounds so substandard on this song. Rapping is great by Vishal. But the chorus by Kishore Kumar is still a classic and it is the best part of the song. Listen to it for Kishore Kumar only.

I don’t know what has happened to Vishal-Shekhar, who gave such a hit album, Om Shanti Om. Maybe, they should take a break for some time and reinvent themselves. As for the album, it is an average album without a blockbuster song. Music should have been extraordinary for this movie, since there is so much hype around it.

2.5/5 (Better luck next time unlucky boys)

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