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Clever alliterations and Akshay Kumar [Images] in a 'spoofy-autobiographical self merged with a Jackie Chan'esque [Images] avatar -- Chandni Chowk To China [Images] might just mark the beginning of a rocking January.
Add to it a delightful Ranvir Shorey, looking more authentic than the Indian version of Chow Mein in that get-up, along with Deepika Padukone [Images] in a cheongsam cocktail, what have you here?
Also See: The trailer of Chandni Chowk to China
Ever since the teasers came out, Nikhil Advani's [Images] action-packed comic caper, presented by Warner Bros and produced by the Sippys -- Ramesh and Rohan -- has aroused abundant ooh-aahs. And now with the launch of its music and a fast-nearing release date, the Hindi-Chini fever is on an all-time high.
So what's the soundtrack like, right? It's eclectic -- wild, flamboyant, electric, blustering and gentle too. The changing graph and flavour of its music, with not much melody, can be attributed to the presence of multiple composers at its helm.
For starters, there is Kailash Kher and Paresh-Naresh brothers doing their thing in the thoroughly enjoyable S.I.D.H.U. Besides rendering an elaborate introduction of its leading protagonist and his rise from sloth to skirmish, this qawaali-styled ditty is comically penned and mockingly told by the man wielding the microphone, pen and notes, namely Kher. He's also behind the tenacious Chak lein de. Employing a motivational 'just do it' brand of slogan, Kher, Paresh and Naresh infuse the 'one-man army' jingle with sufficient furore and intensity. Yet, it lacks that inspiring 'buck up' in its rhythm to really cheer or convince its listener. Ditto for its pallid techno mix by DJ Amyth.
And so was there any real need for another gimmick-loaded number? Even as you tear your hair to wonder, Bappa Lahiri unleashes his madcap version -- India se aaya mera dost of dad Bappi's picnic anthem, Bambai se aaya mera dost. If struggling to comprehend what exactly Bappida and Ravi Tripathi are singing wasn't nerve-wrecking enough, there's a seriously annoying pack of chorus gnawing ynou ynou offensively in the background.
As if on cue, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy volunteer to soothe those irked nerves with the lilting rhapsody, Tere naina. Easy-going, dulcet duets have always been a S-E-L speciality and they don't disappoint this time either. While Shankar oozes romantic reverence with refreshing fervour, the translucent quality to Shreya Ghosal's glossy vocals escalates Tere naina to another level altogether.
Mera ek haath ka khel
Sara Bollywood ek mera koi nahi mel
Acting karne chale vaise hazaron
Badsaah ek, baaki sare fail.
Frankly, this could have just ended at Singh being Kinng.
As I mentioned earlier, the music of Chandni Chowk To China is an unpredictable assortment of shifting moods and contrasting colours. But since its focus mainly lies in creating a sound that is in sync with the film's adventurous momentum, it lives up to the job description.
Verdict:3/5
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The music of RNBDJ is sync with the theme of the movie.A hark back of an old era of tabla and dholaks mixing the modern music.Salim-Sulaiman,the two underrated musicians in the industry who did Iqbal and Chakde,bang on this time too.But this time,it may not be enchanting like that of the others,because its main purpose is to be in sync with the film.
The first song, "Tujhe Mein Rab Dikhta Hai" sung by RoopKumar Rathod is the best track in the album.It gives you a feel of the old era of bollywood.The only pure melodious song in the album.This track really underlines the fact that the music director-duo can treat ballads , and melodious songs right.The same is reprised with the sweet voice of Shreya Goshal.Really a melodious one.
The second track "Haule Haule" is a peppy number sung by Sukhvinder singh.The most catchy one of the album.With the use of bumping tabla and sohisticated keyboards,this one is a YashRaj stereotype.
"Dance Pe Chance" ,the third track is Indian meets western.Bhangra meets elctronica
swings.Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan,this makes your feet move.A discotheque song that is sure to hit the floors of dance clubs.
"Phir Milenge Chalte Chaltey" sung by Sonu Nigam is a blend of all
types music put well together.In the context of the movie,it may suit well.May be a number which reminds of yesteryears block busters.Shahrukh may be dancing to this number reminding you of the yesteryear...."for instance the immortal yahooooooooooooooooooooooo
oo by shammi kapoor..."this will be an extremely fun song.
The track with which the album signs off is with "Dancing Jodi" song and that' too in style. A song with much emotions,bhangra,electronica,passion..this will surely make you smile on dance floors.
All in all,a good album.But could have been better.But Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi doesn't fail to excite you.
Verdict:3/5
Well!!!This year has been really spectacular for A.R.Rahman.After giving us the Classy Jodhaa-Akbar,Trendy and Peppy JTYJN and stylish YuvvRaaj,He hits the bulls eye once more.The music of Ghajini is captivating.Its takes you more time to indulge to the album.The more you here it you are addicted to it.
"Behka" is one of the most intriguing song in the album.With snare drum beating karthik provides the vocal for this song.The Behka-Behka chorus will indulge you more into the song.Rahman goes absalutely wild with this track.With Joshi's lyrics this song us make you rock.
