I agree, and that's what i had in my review. And every one was so upset.
--- In [email protected], Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Looks like another Rahmaniac :D
>
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 10:16 PM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Music Review - YUVVRAAJ
> > http://www.loknews.com/2008/10/16/0647/music-review-yuvvraaj/
> >
> > By Parampreet Singh Sandhu
<http://www.loknews.com/author/parampreet/>
> > Oct 16th, 2008 Category:
Entertainment<http://www.loknews.com/category/entertainment/>
> >
> > *Music: A. R. Rahman*
> >
> > *Lyrics: Gulzar*
> >
> > YUVVRAAJ started creating buzz as soon as the first teasers
started hitting
> > the airways. This is arguably the most anticipated soundtrack and
movie of
> > 2008. The Subhash Ghai <http://www.loknews.com/tag/subhash-ghai/>
A. R.
> > Rahman duo only came together once before this venture and were
responsible
> > for creating an epic
masterpiece<http://www.loknews.com/tag/epic-masterpiece/>that
stretched beyond anyone's imagination. The album was TAAL, and where
> > the late Anand Bakshi blessed the listeners with his soulful
lyrics, Gulzar
> > will grace us this time with his insightful poetry in YUVVRAAJ.
> >
> > Like its predecessor, the story of YUVVRAAJ is based on music,
forcing the
> > songs to be play even a more important role than usual. Salman
Khan starts
> > off the introduction to the album with a small monologue while
Beethoven's
> > 5th is played in the background, titled 'Main Hoon Yuvvraaj'. From
the get
> > go its fair to assume the music in the movie will be based from
the west,
> > rather than traditional Indian
themes<http://www.loknews.com/tag/indian-themes/>
> > .
> >
> > Rahman begins with a very promising start in 'Tu Meri Dost Hain'
(Benny
> > Dayal, Shreya Ghosal <http://www.loknews.com/tag/shreya-ghosal/>,
A. R.
> > Rahman). As soon as the violins make their entry, the heavily western
> > classical based song takes a Rahman turn for the good. Benny Dayal
(another
> > prodigy of the maestro) is bearable, but is too reminiscent of
Sonu Nigam.
> > Had the Sonu effect been in place instead of Benny, little Rafi
would have
> > added an entirely new dynamic, taking the song to greater heights.
Shreya
> > Ghosal maintains her voice well without reaching the higher
pitches that
> > sometimes deter listeners from her. Rahman's vocals come towards
the end
> > with very little effect. The composition suits Gulzar's lyrics
perfectly.
> > The beauty and impact behind one of the most prolific
writers<http://www.loknews.com/tag/prolific-writers/>of the modern era
is showcased very well.
> >
> > If the first song left you completely vulnerable, hoping for a
historic
> > caliber album; then get ready to be crushed!
> >
> > 'Shano Shano' (Sonu Nigam, Srinivas, Karthik, Timmy, Sunaina, Vivienne
> > Pocha, Tina) strays away from the romantic feel, offering those
young whiper
> > snappers a song to 'get on the floor' and dance to. Rahman has been
> > successful in the past when utilizing synthesizers for dance
tracks ('O
> > Humdum Suniyo Re' from SAATHIYA), but at times 'Shano Shano' comes
off as a
> > cheap 80s pop number. There was no point of having Sonu Nigam
contribute to
> > this song, he had a minimal part and got drained by all the other
singers.
> > Another negative was Rahman blatantly using snippets of a previously
> > recorded song, 'Chori Pe Chori', from SAATHIYA.
> >
> > Retracting back to the original theme set by 'Tu Meri Dost Hain', Alka
> > Yagnik comes together with Javed Ali in 'Tu Muskura' for another
romantic
> > duo. The last thing you want to do after listening to this track
is smile.
> > For those who don't want to see their heroic composer fall deeper
into the
> > mediocrity pool and eventually drown, then either throw the CD out
or skip
> > back to 'Tu Meri Dost Hain'.
> >
> > 'Mastam Mastam' brings Sonu Nigam with Alka Yagnik and again makes
this
> > album tougher to swallow. Alka was once the most sought after
female singer,
> > but in the last few years her stock has declined drastically,
paving the way
> > for the Shreya Ghosals and Sunidhi Chauhans.
> >
> > Srinivas has not been able to establish himself in Bollywood, but is a
> > power house for the Southern film industries. He adds his S. P.
> > Balasubramanium-esque voice for a slow paced tune, 'Zindagi'. There's
> > nothing original in terms of the composition, Gulzar's lyrics are
the only
> > positive.
> >
> > Along with 'Tu Meri Dost Hain', 'Dil Ka Rishta' (Sonu Nigam, Roop
Kumar
> > Rathod, A. R. Rahman) is the only other track that's worth paying
attention
> > to. It seems more of a situational song that comes at a pivotal
moment in
> > the movie. Chances are this will be used as a background piece for a
> > climatic event. The singers don't make or break this song, it purely
> > survives on the composition. This is whats expected of A. R.
Rahman, not the
> > previous tracks!
> >
> > A song with the most amount of potential is 'Manmohini Morey',
where Vijay
> > Prakesh goes about his classical singing style with new age beats from
> > Rahman. This would have been a highly touted piece had Rahman put some
> > effort into incorporating classical instruments instead of relying
on the
> > synthesizer.
> > Krishna Chetan concludes the album with 'Shano Remix ft Ember'.
This is a
> > true remix, not just a faster track laid over the original song
(which most
> > opt out for because its easier). This hip hop number is a lot
slower than
> > the original from Rahman, but establishes a very unique sound of
its own.
> >
> > The last time I was this disappointed was when I found out there
was no
> > Santa Claus (that was three weeks ago by the way); and that
Indians don't
> > even celebrate Christmas (how am I supposed to get pony I asked
> > for
Diwali?). It seems after Rahman made 'Tu Meri Dost Hain' he
phoned in
> > for the remainder of the time. Its painful to see such a talented
person
> > degrade themselves and compose utter garbage for what was supposed
to be one
> > of the biggest events of the year. Does Rahman think that no
matter what he
> > gives to the public it'll be a hit? This is a complete waste of
time and
> > money, don't bother picking this up.
> >
> > All you Rahmaniacs out there please stay away from this one! It's
below the
> > standards of anything Rahman has composed in the past (that
includes the few
> > songs he did in KISNA). Key Tracks: 'Tu Meri Dost Hain', 'Shano
Remix', 'Dil
> > Ka Rishta'.
> >
> > Rating: 2 stars out of 5
> >
> >
>
