CAN ANYBODY TELL ME AS PER THE CD 
NARESH IYER HAS SUNG IN PAPPU CANT DANCE AND NOT IN NAZREIN. I ALSO FIND HIS 
VOICE PAPPU CANT

SARAS

--- On Wed, 6/18/08, Madhavan Rajan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Madhavan Rajan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [arr] AV Max reviews JTYJN
To: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 11:53 AM










    
            I've uploaded the paper scans from the AV MAX June Edition...Below 
is the link with the login details.
http://gallery. mac.com/maddy_ arr#100044

Username: arrfansPassword: arrrocks
Gopal,
Can you please upload this in our flickr page if it's not there yet?

Cheers,Madhavan.RLove, Music, Peace...and A R Rahman for Life.

On Mon, Jun 16, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Gopal Srinivasan <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote:


















    
            AV Max June 2008

 

Album Reviews

 

A.R.Rahman

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

4.5/5

 

Best Buy of the month

 

Album ratings

 

Music 4/5

Lyrics 3.5/5

Vocals 3/5

Arrangements 5/5

 

Label: T-Series

Lyrics: Abbas Tyrewala

 

The album is an example that an artiste of exceptional

ability can produce some magical moments without any embellishments

 

What's it about?

 

If "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" was Aamir's big break

entry, "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" is already making big news for every

trivia it takes before it hits the theatres this season, and this time, it's

the music. After reality based themes, period dramas and more, our popcorn

hungry audiences will welcome "Jaane Tu.." with record openings we

know. Starring Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in the leads, this campus flick

is the story of two young souls, Jai and Aditi, who play the perfectly odd

couple. In seven original tracks and one remix, you have immense scope for

musical romance, some purposeful masti and all that jazz. Without much promises,

A.R.Rahman stirs his musical wand yet again.

 

Music

 

After delivering his potential best with period films last,

we wondered if he had lost tracks of his experimental subjects. Fortunately, we

get to listen to a fresh set of tracks with the quintessential 'Rahman' touch

that stands out as his signature mark. The opening track, 'Kabhi Aditi' sets

the mood for an enchanting musical ride ahead. This is one song that you will

carry on your lips as you trail ahead or even make it your caller tune (like I

did). And don't be surprised if it silently reminds you of 'Musu Musu' from

'Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi" sans the spunk. "Pappu Can't Dance" is

a dance number with all the needful grooves that qualify as the next

sensational DJ favourite. "Jaane Tu Meri Kya Hai' is as soulful as it can

be without sounding depressing. Simply put, very contemporary, as if churned

out to transport the listener to a world of his own - that 'Jaane Tu's' music.

 

Lyrics

 

With Abbas Tyrewala at the wheel, there's little scope for

complaining, but there's always scope for more, we believe. Without any heavy

use of language, the simple lines snuggle into what the music demands. What

surprises me about "Kabhi Kabhi" is the effortless lyrics that sound

rhythmic and yet not stagnant. Unlike the traditional roothna manana ganas,

this one's closely appealing when it says 'maana saara jaahan mein kabhi kabhi

andhera hota hai" and further claims that, lekin raat ke baad hi toh

savera hota hai". Convincing isn't it?

 

Apparently "Pappu Can't Dance' is a knowledgeable dig

at Salman Khan, which goes like "Hai muscular, hai popular...  But Pappu Can't 
Dance saala". Oh, dear,

real pity, you see. But the lyrics are so catchy that I am sure party animals

would scream the same lines the next time they hit the dance floor..

"Nazrein Milana' retains a good feel around it, thanks to the lyrics that

remind you of the campus setting. "Main Bolu" talks of how two people

say the same things with a different perspective - the glass is half full or

half empty, you decide.

 

Vocals

 

In another line of firsts, Rahman introduces Rashid Ali who

invokes life to Jai's non-violent character and lends his youthful voice in two

noteworthy tracks. Rashid's voice bears an uncanny resemblance to our very own

KK, who popularized a similar style. The two versions, "Jaane Tu Meri Kya

Hai' evidently drowns you in pensive emotions, courtesy Runa Rizvi and

Sukhwinder Singh as Jai and Aditi respectively. What's the album without the

music director himself donning the microphone. As anyone would have expected,

Rahman reserved the most anticipated track, "Main Bolu" for himself.

The track incidentally captures the essence of the two protagonists' clash of

ideas - also the theme of the movie. But before you can accuse him of being

selfish, we also trust his decision of treating a song the way he wants it. 

 

After trying her luck with action, you have Vasundhara Das

finally doing what she's good at  -

singing. You will hear her accompany Rashid Ali in the foot tapping 'Kahin To

Hogi Woh". Unfortunately, Naresh Iyer (Rahman's find who rose to fame with

Rang De Basanti) seems hidden among the cluster of singers in "Pappu Can't

Dance". Since no singer has got to monopolize the track list, we get a

wide range of singing which is a pleasant delight to the ears.

 

Orchestration

 

Extensive use of guitar by Sanjeev Thomas and Rashid keeps

the smooth jazz effect especially in the title track. Talk of saxophone

effects, the playful piano and soft drums that tingle your heartbeats - just 
what

a campus flick expects on the musical arena. "Pappu Can't Dance" quenches

your thirst for vibrant music and the remix, what with all the beats that pep

your spirits to a new high. The title track "Main Bolu" is purely

slow jazz, yet has a mellifluous beauty to it, thanks to the minimal use of

musical weapons that seduce you to hum along. "Nazrein Milaan" has an

experimental Boyzone air about it sounding upbeat giving it the college

nostalgia. "Jaane Tu Mere Kya Hai" has all the ups and down that a

sad song warrants. Also Adam Rapa can blow his trumpet (coz he's played them

well) for good. Well, our Bollywood needs to take some lessons on the optimal

and brilliant use of instruments from Rahman of course.

 

Sum up

 

Hmmm, we heard Himesh Reshamiyya, was the original choice as

music director. Now, we are glad that venture didn't take off well. What's

more, this is reportedly the first music album whose publishing rights are owned

by the composer himself, which means that the person who creates the music,

owns it too. Though it makes sense, it's unfortunate that our industry guys are

not too welcome about this trend for obvious reasons. Full credits to Rahman

and Abbas, for they create magic with mere music and words. It's been quite

some time that our ears had a harmonious delight to remember and croon about.

We don't know about the movie, but "Jaane Tu" is exactly what music

lovers have been craving for. Either, you own it, or you don't!

 

Tracks to experience

 

Kabhi Kabhi

Main Bolu

Jaane Tu Mera Kya

Hai

Kahin To Hogi Woh

 

Divya Nair


      

    
    
        
        
        
        


        


        
        
        
        
        





      

    
    
        
         
        
        








        


        
        


      

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