Isqiya Music Review
What usually happens when Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar come together for a movie? Well, magic is the word that comes to our mind. Remember, their association in Omkara and Kaminey? Both movies had wonderful music and listeners could not have enough of the powerful duo. To make your music wishes come true, they have come together again for the movie ‘Ishqiya’ and needless to say, the tracks of the album are outstanding. Movie has been directed by Abhishek Chaubey whereas Vishal Bhardwaj has produced and composed music for the album.
Ishqiya stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan. Music lovers are forced to marvel at the soundtrack of the movie and it is surely going to stay with you for a long time. The pick of the album is undoubtedly ‘Dil toh Bacha hai’. The moment you hear it in the soulful voice of Rahet Fateh Ali Khan, you will yearn for more. It has magnificent lyrics and one has never seen Rahet Fateh Ali performing below expectations. He is in top form here.
On the other end there is Ibn-E-Batuta, truly a firecracker of a song. Singers Mika and Sukhwinder singh have got it all right with their combination. Track is full of energy and will make you ‘jhoom’ into an entertaining territory.
Rekha Bhardwaj has done no harm to her image by singing some of the magnificent songs in recent times. Vishal Bhardwaj gets the best out of her and here again; she has done a terrific job in ‘Ab Mujhe Koi’. The slowness of the song is addictive and spirals around the listeners.
Rekha has done another number ‘Badi Dheere Jali’ that has mix of classical as well as fusion. Lyrics are mesmerizing and Rekha will sure leave you wanting for more. Album also has one remix of Dil To Bachcha Hai and two for Ibn-E-Batuta.
There is no denying the fact that Gulzar gives his best to Bhardwaj and the silent winners are we listeners who get to hear such beautiful songs. Go grab this album!
Karthik Calling Karthik Music Review
The trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is associated with breezy numbers and they are real good at what they do. Their latest offering is Karthik Calling Karthik and music of the album is easy on ears. Movie stars Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone and is soon going to be released.
The album begins with ‘Hey Ya’ rendered by singer trio of Shankar, Loy and Clinton Cerejo. Song is a good, soft fun and is quite refreshing. Lyrics have a fused flavor of hinglish, rap and what not. Vocals do the trick.
Shankar along with Alyssa Mendonsa has sung next track of the album, ‘Uff Teri Ada’. Quite a good dance track this one is. Alyssa has done a great job whereas Shankar never gives you a reason to complain. Next number is a ballad sung by KK. Song ‘Jaane Ye Kya Hua’ is good on the ears and here KK has tried experimenting a bit with his voice.
The talent of Kailash Kher once again comes to the fore with ‘Kaisi Hai Ye Udaasi’. Sukanya Purayastha is accompanying him on the microphone. Kailash Kher has sung in a very intense way whereas Sukanya has done well too.
The theme song of the album is ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ that has intriguing lyrics and asserted phone sounds. Music is definitely typically Shankar-Eksaan-Loy-ish. Next up is ‘Karthik 2.0’ performed and composed by the Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale. Track is very much original has interesting use of guitar works. Typically a signature tune that should appeal to the listeners.
The album also has obligatory remixed stuffs of KCK remix, Hey Ya and Uff Teri Ada. All in all, Karthik Calling Karthik is not exceptional but yeah, it’s pleasing and one can surely give it a try.
Quick Gun Murugan – Music Review
The music of this movie has been composed by Sagar Desai. However, emerging Indi-pop singer Raghu Dixit has also chipped in for the song Murugan Superstar. The movie generated quite a buzz and was full of humour and funny scenes. Interestingly, the album begins with a Dialogue Mix and no doubt it’s hilarious. Quick Gun Murugan first came into prominence with Channel V's iconic bovine-loving cowboy and boasts of a loyal fan following. The opening dialogues are quite exaggerated but that is supposed to be specialty of the favourite southern gunslinger. It is quite long but, well you will manage to finish it off and will have your quota of some chuckles as well.
‘Murugan Superstar’ is the next number composed by Raghu Dixit and I must say, it’s a light, happy and easy composition. The chorus is great fun and song comes as very simple and yet quite effective. The next one is ‘Mind It’. Many people consider it as a Tamil Bhangra and you will have to accept that song is very innovative. Composition is quite interesting and song has the double bonanza flavor of bhangra and sambhar. ‘Kyoon Keeda Hai Aapko’ will certainly make you laugh. It’s witty and hilarious.
‘The sombrero’ is the next offering and it will remind you of great cowboy western themes. You can consider it as the theme song and it’s catchy as well. ‘Chat Mangni Lover’ is the next number which is basically a retro ballad. The song leaves a lot to be desired after generating the initial excitement. More of a predictable song but yes, it has great chorus. ‘Kuchi Kuchi Twist’ is breezy in nature whereas ‘Mera Naam Mango Dolly’ is a cabaret number that is appealing as well as spoofy. The last one is ‘Space Goddess’, a remixed version but it will make you move. All in all, quite an interesting album with elements of fun.