“Aye Masakali Masakali” we cannot stop humming this song after listening it once. A.R. Rahman comes again with some refreshing melodies. We have been desperately waiting for this album for a long time. When the likes of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prasoon Joshi and A.R. Rahman come together, history is created and the same happens with Delhi 6. It came, it played and it wone our heart. Delhi 6 is a much awaited film from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and it claims to capture the real essence of Delhi. So the music has to have the flavor of Delhi.A.R. Rahman, after the glorious music of Slumdog Millionaire, which wins him a golden globe and two Oscar nominations, again creates the magic he is known for. As whole world is gaga over his music he continues to enthrall us with his new soundtrack “Delhi 6”. It could very well be one of the best music albums of the year. The music conveys the spirit of Delhi through its vibrant tunes superbly. It’s a brilliant combination of folk, classical and western.
To start with 'Masakali', it’s a fresh saucy song with brilliant rendition. There is a mischievousness in this song which brings smile on our face and we want to listen it again and again. The second song of the album is “Bhor Bhaye”, a classical bhajan. The third presentation “Noor” is a commentary by Amitabh Bachchan highlighting the soul of the album. “Tumare bhavan mein” is an Aarti, a soulful song with slow rendition. “Genda phool is a rare fusion of folk and western and will soon to become a chartbuster. “Dil gira dafatan” is a love song keeping the soul of the album alive. “Hey Kaala Bandar” is a rap song and only dance number in the album. “Rehna Tu” is undoubtedly the best track of the album. It’s a beautifully sung love song and will remain in our memory for a long time. The title track of the Album is a peppy number and captures the zest of Delhi very well. The last song of the album, “Arziyan” is a soothing devotional song and one of the best Qauwalies in recent times.
After “Rang de basanti” , Prasoon Joshi has again written lyrics for this Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film. His words again create some mesmerizing poetries. With “Masakali” he has given a new world to describe the wanderlust of a mischievous girl. The title Track, Delhi 6 captures the quintessence of Delhi wonderfully. All the songs of the album are poetic master piece. “Delhi 6” is surely one of the best works of Prasoon Joshi so far.
Mohit Chauhan is unmatched in “Masakali”. You can expect unexpected from him every time. “Arziyan” is a compelling effort by Javed Ali and Kailash kher. Blaaze, Benny, Viviane, Tanvi and Claire are rocking in the grooviest number of the album “Delhi 6”. 'Hey Kaala Bandar' is a fun song sung by Karthik, Naresh, Srinivas and Bony Chakravorty. 'Genda Phool' is interestingly sung by the Rekha Bharadwaj, Shrradha Pandit, Sujata Majumdar and V.N. Mahathi. Rekha, Shrradha and Sujata Majumdar with Kishori Ashok Gowariker are enchanting in 'Tumre Bhavan Mein'.
There is something special in singing of Rahman. It astonishes us every time. This time again Rehman creates magic with his voice in “Rehna tu”. Ash King is superb in 'Dil gira dafatan'. 'Bhor Bhaye' is a reveting classical masterpiece by the duo of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal.
Overall Deli 6 is an exhilarating album to listen to and the best music album of 2009 so far.
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