Delhi 6 - Music Review

“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.

Dev D - Music Review

The Scintillating audio tracks of "Dev D" enchant us completely with its revitalizing melody. No doubt that "Dev D" is the best soundtrack of this year so far. The music is rhythmic and at the same time soothing to heart. It’s a brilliant fusion of folk and western music. The rule breaker, Anurag Kashyap comes each time with something bizarre. He had done that with Black Friday. And now recreating the history with "Dev D", which is high on emotions and "emosanal atyachar".

Talent is pouring in for bollywood and the latest in the brigade is Amit Trivedi. Amit Trivedi has done a brilliant job in his second film as a Music Director, after his debut with "Aamir" last year. He has done a wonderful rendition of folk and western. The music conveys the sentiments of the different characters supremely.

Each track has its own emotion to feel your heart. "Emosanal atyachar" is topping the chart everywhere. The new age love anthem creates magic on the matrimonial beat. "Saali khushi" is a nice composition. Listening to "Nayan Tarase" carries you away with its deep feeling. Another brilliant composition comes as "Pardesi". It’s a mind boggling fusion of folk and western. "Payaliya" is like a fresh air. You can’t stop tapping your feet while listening to “Hikknaal”, a bhangra with great nuances of dhol. "Ranjhana" is a soulful rendition about the separation of two souls. The fragrance of folk creates magic with the wonderful "Dhol yaara dhol". "Ek hulchul" perfectly expresses the wanderlust and lack of direction of the character at the same time. The remaining songs of the album "Aankh micholi", "Yahi meri zindagi" and "Dil mein jaagi" keep the mood of the album alive.

Kudos! to Amitabh Bhattacharya for his catchy yet brilliantly poetic lyrics, for inventing a new definition of heart break with "Emosanal atyachar". We could feel the loneliness of a lover in "Nayan tarase" and longing for happiness in "Saali khushi".