This was the album I was most excited about throughout the year . There were 2 reasons for this . The main reason being it was India's first Jazz album and secondly it is none other than composed by Amit Trivedi. Let us see if the album lives up to my expectations.
Aam Hindustani- This is the first song of the album. The song starts off with a long instrumental piece made up of mainly circus sounds and it is actually as if you are watching a circus play or a comedy show and then after about 3 minutes comes the first sight of some vocals with the nasal voice of Shefali Alavres making an entry. This song is a 8 minute song and at no time you feel bored or irritated and it does not seem long even. The lyrics are apt and explains the situation of a common man in India and is surely a song one should listen to.
Kha Kha Ga- This song according to me is the only weak song of the album or maybe not weak but surely missable song. One would not miss much in life if they skip this song. The songs kicks off with trumpet sounds that is surely a very important instrument in Jazz music. Then Neeti Mohan enters the song and shows us her versatility. She can sing such peppy songs and also the melodies. According to me, she saves this song which would be a very tiresome affair.
Dhadaam Dhadaam- This is according to me one of the best and most innovative tracks in the recent times. It starts of with a very royal tune as if you are entering a king's courtyard and then Neeti Mohan takes the song to new heights. Her vocals lift the song to a new level and Amit Trivedi has just made a classy song. A masterpiece !!!!!!!!!
Naak Pe Gussa- If you enjoyed music from black and white hindi films, you will surely enjoy this song. The main thing that catches your ears in this song is the innocence and simplicity. After hearing the typical routine Arjit Singh love numbers or the typical Honey or Mika Singh dance numbers, this song surely comes as a welcome break to the ears. Surely listen to this song and get immersed in the beautiful creation of maestro Amit Trivedi.
Sylvia- This is one of the more pacy songs in the album and is based on a true crime story of the past. The start tune is very catchy and then after the tune you are in for a very enjoyable ride. The lyrics will take you right o the 1950s and maybe early 1960s and this song again proves why this album is a masterpiece.
Darbaan- This is my favourite song of the album and according to me the best song of the year so far. Papon is a great choice for this song as his strong and hoarse voice gel in well with the lyrics and mood of the song. This explains the fate of one of the characters according to what I can decipher from the lyrics . The music is minimal here and Amit trivedi has kept the tune pretty simple so according to me it is Papon that is the leader of this song.
Shut Up- This song is surely a very childish song and little kids may enjoy this song. Although some people may find it a bit annoying, I surely enjoyed it and found it very amusing. Surely not the best track but not so bad also. Listen to it at your own risk.
Behroopia- This is the only modern song in this album and the type of songs we see in the bollywood these days but with a Amit trivedi touch in it. It is not a routine Arjit or Ankit song but surely a very different type of song. Mohit Chahaun has sung this song really well and is helped aptly by Neeti Mohan. I think this will turn out to be the most hit song of the album and will top music charts.
The album ends with 3 instrumetal pieces. These all will make sense when one watches the film but they are so good that one can just listen to them without even watching the film. Best of the 3 is surely the Bombay Velvet theme followed by Tommy gun and then Conspiracy.
This album is surely the best album of the year and surely Amit trivedi is the best composer at the moment. Even though this may not be that great as his previous works such as Dev D, Lootera, Aamir and Udaan but is surely an album that will be remembered as one of the best ever made.
My picks- Sylvia, Darbaan, Naak pe Gussa, Dhadaam Dhadaam
Rating- 4 stars out of 5
1- Terrible (Torture)
2- Poor (but can listen)
3 Average (nothing bad, nothing good)
4- Great (must listen)
5- Masterpiece (too good, legendary)
Note
If I give 4.5 for example, it is better than great but not a masterpiece.
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