Latest Music Reviews from BollywoodHungama.com http://www.bollywoodhungama.com Hungama Feed Creator http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/templates/default/images/logo2.jpg http://www.bollywoodhungama.com Feeds provided by BollywoodHungama. Click to visit. http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/12901/index.html Sanjay Gupta and rocking music go together. There may have been a stray exception or two but time and again Gupta has proved that he has it in him when it comes to the choice of some contemporary/urban music which cuts boundaries. Dus Kahaniyaan, Zinda, Musafir, Kaante - the list just goes on. No wonder, one looks forward to what's in store while picking up the album of Woodstock Villa. So what if the film has a different director (Hansal Mehta), it's the trust in Gupta's White Feather Films banner that makes one hopeful. Thankfully, Gupta and his team do not break the trust here! Aanchal Datta Bhatia had made a stunning impression with her double bill in Dus Kahaniyaan in the form of title track and 'Janiye'. Now she returns to the thick of things with Anu Malik composed 'Dhoka'. With some imaginative lyrics by Virag Mishra, which goes as 'Ek Dhoka Lijiye dooja Muft Paayiye', one is hooked on. Though in the first few listening one is a bit amused to hear lyrics like these, you start getting warming up after hearing the song 4-5 times. Write your own music review of Woodstock Villa A number which goes as per the intriguing mood of the film, 'Dhoka' is a dance track set in a Western mode which has been pretty well picturized on newcomer Neha Uberoi who makes her lead heroine debut with Woodstock Villa. Later the song gets on full swing when it comes in it's 'Club Mix' version. Honestly, this version makes a far more rocking impression due to it's pace and intermittent arrangements that only add on to the spice. Years back Mika had come into limelight with 'Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag', which had turned out to be an instant success. Over the years the song has only gained popularity across clubs, discotheques and festive occasion and no wonder Hansal Mehta was tempted to incorporate the song in his film as well. A racy dance number which maintains a thorough Indian feel (and also comes in a 'remix version'), 'Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag' promises to look (and sound) good on the big screen as well. There is quite some fun in store once Aryans arrive with their rock number 'Kyun'. This is an 'item number' picturized on Sanjay Dutt who gets into a full-on rock mode with guitar, drums, and the works under a scorching sun. However, one does feel that 'Kyun' may have been even more fun had Dutt himself come behind the mike since it has his attitude, which makes all the difference. A track, which has an undercurrent of emotions for the one you love, 'Kyun', should turn out to be an interesting fit in the film's narrative. Things turn a wee bit softer with Anu Malik composed and Virag Mishra written 'Yeh Pyar Hai' which is the first song in the album to arrive with a melodic flavor to it. It is a kind of number that you want someone to sing in the background while you are on a date with the one you love. With an Indi-pop flavor to it, 'Yeh Pyar Hai' is a kind of song that Vishal-Shekhar would have loved to compose. Aanchal, who so far has been known for her full-throated rendition, is surprisingly mellowed in 'Yeh Pyar Hai' and does a good job in keeping the contemporary flavor on. On the other hand Shaan is at his best since this is a kind of number he revels singing most. default-300x250.tpl The album continues to bring on different flavors to it with every passing song and this is apparent once Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's voice kick starts the proceedings for 'Koi Chala Ja Raha Hai'. A kind of song, which somehow fits into Feroz Khan scheme of things, what with a surreal feel to the tune as well as arrangements, it only gets the graph of the album further up. Somehow after Mika's 'Saawan', one was left wondering if there would be better songs to follow but tracks like 'Kyun', 'Yeh Pyar' and now 'Koi Chala' (the best of the lot) aid in making Woodstock Villa a quality album. There is a particular sound that one expects from Shibani Kashyap. Well, she doesn't disappoint at all with her rendition of 'Raakh Ho Ja Tu' which she also composes. Written by Manoj Muntashir who spins some unconventional lyrics to make sure that 'Raakh' is indeed different from what you have heard in the past, the song should play as a part of the film's background score. Though the track has an international flavor to it, it does sound a little like 'Kashmakash' (Sunday) at a place or two. However, one doesn't that mind that at all. 'Dhoka Dega' which comes next is just an ideal follow-up to not just 'Raakh' but also Aanchal's 'Dhoka' which had kick started the album. This time around the message is around getting back whatever wrong one may do in life. Yet another seemingly background piece which is composed and rendered by Shibani Kashyap with Virag Mishra doing the lyrics, 'Dhoka Dega' too has an urban flavor to it and fits in well with a lounge setting. During the last few weeks, there had been a lull of sorts at the music scene. None of the newer albums seemed to be presenting anything worthwhile and one had to go back to listening the same chartbusters that had been playing on for weeks. However, 'Woodstock Villa' comes across as a welcome relief since it stands up for itself in spite of a fresh star cast. No, this soundtrack doesn't bring with it what one may term as conventional Bollywood score. But with music lovers pretty much happy to lap on anything which is fresh and different from routine, Woodstock Villa comes with the kind of variety which keeps the listener engaged. Joginder Tuteja Tue, 06 May 2008 07:28:19 EDT http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/musicreview/13839/index.html Salaam E Ishq and Life In A...Metro were two major films which released last year and had a common running theme to them. The theme centered on relationship between various couples, a few married and some unmarried, who happened to cross each other's way at some junction or another. While Salaam E Ishq wasn't a success, relatively smaller Life In A..Metro went on to be a hit. Now after a gap of a year, another film with a similar undercurrent of emotions gets ready for release - Sirf… Even though the film boasts of a good ensemble cast comprising of Manisha Koirala, Kay Kay Menon, Ranvir Shorey, Sonali Kulkarni and Rituparna Sengupta, its promotion leaves a lot to be desired as it is virtually coming unannounced. This is the one of major reasons why one isn't too hyped on picking up the soundtrack of Sirf which is composed by Sohail Sen and Shibani Kashyap with lyrics by Mehboob and Vipul Saini. In any case, after hearing the songs, one gets a strong sense of being justified to have had zero expectations from the album! Write your own music review of Sirf - Life Looks Greener on the Other Side First 30 seconds of 'Pehla Woh Pyaar' come so close to A.R. Rahman's 'Tu Hi Re' that one almost expects Kunal Ganjawala to repeat the same act. However, the similarity just ends here as the song takes on a different route altogether with Kunal rendering for the guy who is looking at going back in time and be with his first love. Seemingly an introspective song which should play in the film's background, 'Pehla Woh Pyaar' carries a sad feel to it. Still, it is the soft rock feel of the song which makes it a decent beginning to Sirf. default-300x250.tpl From a somber beginning, Sirf takes a peppy route with 'Life Peeche Peeche' which sounds like an advertisement jingle from it's very beginning. In fact, the more one hears this Shibani Kashyap song, the more it comes closer to being set for a commercial outing. A philosophical number about life and the desires which come along with it, 'Life Peeche Peeche' is an overall un-engaging number which doesn't help the cause of the album much and is at maximum restricted to pushing the film's narrative forward. First duet of the album comes in the form of 'Ghar Tera Ghar Mera' which has Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal coming together. Set in a 70s mode with this young couple dreaming about creating an abode for themselves as they start living life together, 'Ghar Tera Ghar Mera' has a quintessential Bollywood feel to it. The song is easy to get on your lips though again not of the kind which makes you break the queue and be the first to grab the soundtrack of Sirf. Even though the song has a melodious appeal to it, it does carry a strong sense of deja vu which makes one look forward to what next in store! Remember 'Zindagi Ki Yahi Reet Hai, Haar Ke Baad Hi Jeet Hai' from Mr. India? Same opening line is twisted a little for 'Zindagi Ki Kahani' which turns out to be an out and out boring number to hear. With below average arrangements and a tune which thoroughly drags, 'Zindagi Ki Kahani' by Kunal Ganjawala only aids in getting the pace of the album down further. Surprisingly, in spite of being the weakest of the lot so far, the song gets repeated towards the album's end with Pamela Jain giving Kunal some company. Composer Sohail Sen himself comes behind the mike for 'Tujhpe Fida', a club track where he is joined by Tarannum. One thing is for sure after listening to the opening lines of 'Tujhpe Fida' - If at all Sohail wishes to be a part of the music world, he has to restrict himself to being behind the scenes rather than coming close to the mike. Though he tries to sound all drunk due to the song's setting where youngsters are seemingly having fun, he doesn't quite manage to get it right and isn't convincing at all. Even Tarannum is loud in her attempt to sound all charged up and in the process the song only goes further down the drain. By the time 'Khel Jo Khele' begins, you know that it's a struggle in futility to be giving Sirf a hear. With Vinod Rathod at the helm, this song with Western arrangements is yet another boring tune which could well have been rejected by television soaps let aside finding a place in a movie's narrative. Reminding one of 'Ekka Chauka' [Ek Chalis Ki Last Local] which in fact was a far better composition, 'Khel Jo Khele' can hardly be given a second hearing. Seemingly a track which may play during the opening credits of Sirf, 'Mumbai Nagariya' is an attempt at 'Hail Mumbai' drive. With KK crooning 'Salaam Aamchi Mumbai' with Tarannum for company, this is yet another situational track that doesn't come with any shelf life. Yet again, the song's arrangements are just about average which only gives a substandard feel to the soundtrack. One can't say much about the film but it is only justified if the music company is not promoting the soundtrack of Sirf. It actually doesn't have any ammunition which would result in any respectable sales for the album. A forgettable experience. Joginder Tuteja Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:52 EDT