Guru is a highly anticipated film as it has one of the best directors Mani Ratnam who has an extremely unique story telling style. The film also stars the most happening couple onscreen and off-screen, Ash-Abhi and so far their chemistry has not really come through in any of their films together, so everyone has their hopes pinned that this movie will change that equation. The film is also said to be influenced from real life business tycoon, late Dhirubai Ambani’s life. The film’s music also has one of the best composers A.R.Rahman at the helm and the fabulous Gulzar penning the lyrics. Rahman manages to compose some truly musically appreciative numbers and Gulzar’s poetic lyrics add a further touch of finesse.
‘Barso Re’- Rahman ropes in Shreya Ghoshal to croon this song and she modulates her voice extremely well. The song has foot tapping beats and is fun and playful. It has an element of naughty and nice together and it is picturised on the beautiful Ash who has that childlike quality. There is a lot of energy and rhythm in the song. Musical arrangements are good and one gets to hear the flute often. The lyrics are mischievous with an element of fun and have a poetic element. It is a refreshing rain song which one can enjoy and it also has semi classical influences.
Score: 8/10
‘Tere Bina’- A beautiful love song crooned by Rahman himself with Indian classical influences. The tabla, dhol and sitar beats are heard along with lots of Indian surs and alaps. It also has Sufi kind of tunes. Musical arrangements have classic notes and are soft and soothing. There are background vocals by Chinmayee, Murtaza and Qadir. Lyrics are brilliant and have a poetic feel to them. The song has a special quality that makes it a pure and wholesome love song. An excellent composition by A.R.Rahman that is appealing and enjoyable.
Score: 9/10
‘Ek Lo Ek Muft’- The song has been sung by Bappi Lahiri but it is more of a poetic recitation by an inebriated man. It has a folk, rural tune with lyrics that are funny and silly. Singer Chitra too joins in for a bit. Some traditional Indian musical instruments are used. There is a play on sounds and syllables and musical arrangements in the background are minimal. It has slow beats and background singers like Tanvi, Saloni, Janvi and Boney join in. It is a song that is generally sung by villagers for some fun and pass time. It passes for an average song but is more a situational track.
Score: 6/10
‘Mayya Mayya’- The song has a Middle East flavour and Mayya Toller sings this one. It begins with a high octave, sensuous voice with suits the number as it is supposed to be an item number. The fact that it is picturised on Mallika Sherawat will only make it more interesting. Chinmayee and Keerthi provide additional background vocals. The song is dominated by many sounds like foot tapping and various whispers. The beats have an average pace and the musical arrangements are different which makes it interesting. Towards the end there is an elaborate musical arrangement. The song has various tunes which keep on changing. A decent song that sounds interesting enough.
Score: 7/10
‘Ay Hairathe’- The song begins with excellent harmonium strains and graduates to various beautiful strains. Hariharan and Alka Yagnik take on this number and they sing in their soft melodious voices. The beats change for a bit towards the middle from slow to a slightly higher mode and then returns. Musical arrangements are soulful and pleasant and the lyrics are beautiful and captivating. This is a different love song with a classy touch, Indian oriented and one that has varied traditional musical arrangements. A nice soulful song that sounds good after listening to it a couple of times especially for music lovers who have a taste for classy and good music.
Score: 7/10
‘Baazi Laga’- Udit Narayan sings this one which talks about how to make money and play the game of money in life. The guitar and piano strains are heard in the song and the beats are average paced. The musical arrangements are good and the lyrics are peppy and energetic. Madhushree, Shweta and Bhargavee are heard in the background. However it only qualifies as an average number.
Score: 6.5/10
‘Jaage Hain’- This number is a brilliant composition and Chitra coons the soulful and sweet lyrics. There is very little background music at the start and then the beats go on and on. Then Rahman takes over and the tempo rises and falls and vice-versa. There is the orchestra which is also heard and gives the song a larger than life feeling and a very touching experience. The song has a lot of classical appeal and Indian influences which have excellent musical arrangements. This can be included in one of Rahman’s best songs and one of the best in the album too. The lyrics too are wonderful. A song which has the best of everything.
Score: 9/10
Some of Rahman’s other good songs like Rang De Basanti, Ghanan Ghanan, Dheeme Dheeme and Yeh Rishta from other films too have been included as a bonus in the Guru album. The Guru album incorporates a lot of classical and traditional Indian influences which make the album a musical delight. Rahman makes one realize the vast wealth of Indian music and the appeal of the classical. It may not be the popular variety of music but Rahman’s music always ends up reaching its audiences. An absolutely worthy and delightful musical album.
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| Reviewed By: Rachel Fernandes |
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