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| 'KURBAAN' MUSIC REVIEW |
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Music :
Salim
Merchant, Sulaiman Merchant |
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Lyrics :
Niranjan Iyengar, Irfan Siddique |
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Direction :
Renzil D'Silva |
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Producer :
Karan
Johar |
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Star Cast :
Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Om Puri,
Rupinder Nagra, |
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Diya Mirza |
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EXPECTATIONS
There are good, though not huge expectations from
the music of Kurbaan. Good, because there are names
like Karan Johar, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor
associated with the film. Not huge, because the film
doesn't belong to a quintessential romantic genre in
the true sense, something which could possibly lend
a 'safe' feel to the soundtrack. With the film
having a background of terrorism to it, there is a
certain restriction that happens to the commercial
viability of the music. This is why composers
Salim-Sulaiman and lyricist Prasoon Joshi had quite
some task in hand when entrusted with the
responsibility of creating soundtrack for Kurbaan.
No wonder, one eagerly plays it on. |
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MUSIC
It's a tremendous start to the album, what with
Salim Merchant coming behind the mike to open 'Shukran
Allah' in a manner similar to that of
Kailash Kher crooning of 'Subhan Allah' [Fanaa].
Within seconds, Sonu Nigam takes over and you
instantly know why he is simply the best that we
have today when it comes to crooning melodious
romantic tracks. His trademark silky |
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voice is at play once again in this beautifully
composed number which easily finds a place at the
top of romantic numbers composed by Salim-Sulaiman.
If the 'mukhda' is impressive then watch out for the
'antara' - it proves once again why Indian melody
can never ever be out of vogue. Shreya Ghoshal joins
the scene three and a half minutes into 'Shukran
Allah' and makes an instant impact. This is one song
that would be played for a long-long time and is
easily one of the best that we have heard this year.
It's the sound of guitar that lends a modern day
feel to 'Dua Hai'.
Though the English portion by Marianne D'Cruz has a
distinct (and oft repeated sound by Salim-Sulaiman),
it's the coming together of Sukhwinder Singh and
Kailash Kher which brings in a different dimension
to 'Dua Hai'. A fusion 'qawalli' that sees a mix of
'sufi', 'rock' and 'pop' coming together, it's the
hook of 'Dua Hai' that keeps the ball rolling for
song. While Kailash Kher brings in his own rustic
touch to the track, it is usual energy that
Sukhwinder Singh brings to the proceedings which
make 'Dua Hai' special. Hear it for a couple of
times and you would be hooked on for sure. |
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Salim Merchant gifts himself an entire song as a
singer in the form of 'Ali
Maula'. A situational track that should
play as a part of the film's background, it has the
kind of lyrics that may not be comprehendible to the
common man. However, in the context of the film, one
can well imagine it to be making a huge impact.
Rendering a pensive feel to the proceedings with the
protagonist kneeling before God to lend enough
courage for him to accomplish the impossible, 'Ali
Maula' |
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carries trademark Salim-Sulaiman sound. In addition,
the 'remix version' is well done too and makes one hit for a
couch in the lounge!
Remember the impact that songs like 'Naina' and 'Laakad' had
made after they were seen and heard in Omkara? Similar dark,
haunting yet romantic touch is pretty apparent in 'Rasiya'
which sees a fusion of Indian and Western classical music.
Excellently crooned by Shruti Pathak who keeps her voice low
for this sensual, romantic and poetic track, 'Naina' is yet
another quality song by the young singer who has earlier
rendered one of the best tracks ever by Salim and Sulaiman -
'Mar Jaava' [Fashion]. The composers certainly know how to
pitch her voice and in what situation. No wonder, 'Rasiya'
is pretty much a testimony to this fact. |
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Soon after this slow moving number comes a highly
energetic title song 'Kurbaan
Hua' which proves once again that Vishal
Dadlani is seriously taking his stint behind the
mike. Singing quite regularly now for the
compositions created by him along with Shekhar,
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and also Salim-Sulaiman, Vishal
rocks the show, literally, with 'Kurbaan Hua'. This
is a kind of number which evokes instant reactions
and immediate appreciation. 'Kurbaan Hua' is a rock
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that completely goes with the action packed theme of
the film, hence making one look forward to it's placement in
the narrative. Other than 'Shukran Allah', this clearly is
the pick of the lot in Kurbaan.
OVERALL
Kurbaan is a quality album all the way and clearly the best
that Salim & Sulaiman have offered since Fashion. A
difficult album to compose considering the kind of theme
that the film comes with, Kurbaan boasts of the kind of
sound that is consistent throughout. While quite a few
tracks would be noticed more after the release of the film,
there are songs like 'Shukran Allah' and 'Kurbaan Hua' that
would make sure that Kurbaan makes a good head start at the
music stands. |
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Rating: 3.5/5 |
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