Delhi 6 - Music Review
All big names are associated with Delhi 6. Rakesh Om Prakesh Mehra who has made a path breaking film like Rang De Basanti is back again with a bang, Delhi 6. The promo is aired and is already creating waves and ripples. The film became a must watch for the cine goers. Along with the script, the songs are also creating much hullabaloo. When both the script and the music of any film sound superb it definitely rocks. Something similar is accepted from Delhi 6 too. After few disasters, the film is of prior importance for both Abhishek Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor. Both are looking forward for a single massive hit. Hope Delhi 6 is one that will change their faith.
When scoring high in musical department comes, the name of music maestro AR Rahman crosses one’s mind. This music composer has hardly seen failure in his life but taste big hits in the form of Slumdog Millionaire which bagged him Golden Globe and even took him to the doorstep of Oscars. Everyone is eagerly looking forward to him. Whether he will able to bring pride to India or not will come next but at the moment Delhi 6 music is of prime importance so lets have a gist of the 10 songs with have varied tastes and varied feelings. From rap to folk, every color of music is included in the album. Undoubtedly, the album will rock in the days to come.
The album opens with ‘Masakali’ sung by Mohit Chauhan of Jab We Met fame. One word that appropriately describes the song is ‘superb’. This song will make you experience different. Rahman has given a fresh touch to it. Quite refreshing as well as quite soothing. On first listening, you will fall in love with it.
Next follows is ‘Arziyan’ by Javed Ali and Kailash Kher. It falls in the line of 'Pia Haji Ali' and 'Khwaja Mere Khwaja'. It has a Sufi touch and the rendition has a feeling of diversity. The combination of tabla and harmonium is quite fascinating and it will take one to a different world. Lyricist Prasoon Joshi scores high here.
The title track ‘Delhi 6’ sung by bunch of singers like Blaaze, Benny, Viviane, Tanvi and Claire is quite captivating. It is a rap number and once it is played, you will feel like grooving with the song. The pubs and discos numbers will add with Delhi 6.
Rahman himself took hold of the mike for ‘Rehna Tu’. He is outstanding in the song and it catches the mood of the listeners at instance. It has western feel and it mesmerizes your body and soul. Full credit goes to Rahman. He is outstanding in the song and entices one to hear number of times.
‘Hey Kaala Bandar’ has some weird English and Hindi lyrics mixed together. The lyric sounds bizarre and let’s see how it turns up by Karthik, Naresh Srinivas, and Bony Chakravorty. Here Prasoon Joshi has done some experiments with the lyrics.
Rahman was at his romantic musical best at ‘Dil Gira Dafatan’, it’s a song to cherish for the lifetime. It can be considered a perfect dating song. Total romantic and will create the mood of the two who are in love. Singer Ash King took charge of the mike this time and his effort is excellent.
The next track that goes is ‘Genda Phool' based on folk music. Rekha Bharadwaj along with Shraddha Pandit and Sujata Majumdar lend their voice for this interesting song. Thos song is unique in every sense but whatever, it deserves full marks.
‘Bhor Bhaye’ by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal is a bhagan. Purely devotional and classical based. The smell of rich culture and heritage of India can be felt. Instruments like tabla and harmonium is more prominent here.
‘Tumre Bhavan Mein’ is a nice Aarti track. Rekha Bharadwaj is the lead singer and giving her company is Kishori Gowariker and Shraddha Pandit. As the strings of Veena plays, our heart and soul experience tranquility. Prasoon is outstanding here.
The album ends with a nice couplet ‘Noor' in the voice of legendry Amitabh Bachchan. The verse speaks about communal harmony and sends a useful message to all.
On the whole, the album of Delhi 6 is worth buying. The album consists of all types of songs. It will appeal both pop lovers and soft music lovers. The album has all the ingredients to make to the chartbusters. Rahman and Prasoon Joshi have delivered their best and there are topnotch.
