Hi ALL,
Good news,CDs are available in Planet M Brigade Road outlet. I
am rushing now to grab a copy. Go Ahead.
Thanks and Regards,
NANDAKISHORE.S
--- In [email protected], Gomzy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
>
> Now this is what is called a review. Not cuz he praises the ost.
But look at
> the kind of research and depth there is in this review.
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 7:53 AM, Thulasi Ram <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > *Salman Khan - "When Rahman and Subhashji come together, they
give you
> > the best music. The music of Yuvvraaj is outstanding. Its very
soulful,
> > peaceful and carries a sweetness of its own with powerful lyrical
value."*
> >
> > IT'S OFFICIAL! By some astonishing miracle, 2008 WILL be a
memorable year
> > for music. Yes indeed! But that miracle has come solely by way of
*Allah
> > Rakha Rahman* (ARR). Because without the outstanding music of
*Jodhaa
> > Akbar, Ada
A Way of Life* and *Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na*, the year is
arguably
> > one of the worst in recent times littered with mediocrity and
devoid of what
> > we all know and love to be the 'essence' of music, it's soul and
passion.
> > This is largely due to the complacency of other music directors
who have
> > lost their focus but let's not dwell on them. Because this is the
era of
> > Rahman and this is the year of a maestro who has truly been
a 'godsend' (no
> > pun intended) for all music lovers.
> >
> > And thankfully there has been little delay with his latest,
Subhash Ghai's
> > much anticipated *Yuvvraaj *, a musical about family bonds, love
and the
> > arrogance and overconfidence of contemporary youth (sold under
the banner
> > "everyone want's to be a rock star!"), in particular three
siblings (Salman
> > Khan, Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan) and a lead cellist (Katrina
Kaif). So just
> > as with *Taal*, Rahman's music is expected to feature in a big
way, says
> > the director:
> >
> > *Subhash Ghai- "Like Taal, Yuvvraaj is based on music. I've told
Rahman,
> > Yuvvraaj belongs to two people, Rahman and Subhash Ghai, in that
order. All
> > the main characters are musicians in Yuvvraaj."*
> > Any comparisons to *Taal* are consequently inevitable but
unfortunate as
> > that is a true classic and a perfect score in so many ways but if
anyone can
> > do it, it's the legend himself! So having set the scene dear
listener, it is
> > time to head towards the soundtrack and as long as you are
prepared to stick
> > by it, another journey into musical heaven beckons
.
> >
> > A journey starting with Symphony No.5 (Beethoven) is setting some
> > precedence for the OST. The first track *Main Hoon Yuvvraaj***
does
> > exactly that (performed by Chennai String Orchestra) and provides
a short
> > introduction to the movie with vocals by none other than Salman
Khan
> > himself. In this he reveals a number of interesting cues but one
thing is
> > for sure
.he is a 'bad guy' and *he* is Yuvvraaj out to prove he
can be a
> > superstar with his singing!
> >
> > And his first attempt at stardom comes immediately with the next
track, the
> > quite wonderfully composed *Tu Meri Dost Hain*. The music,
starting on a
> > simple note, is eerily soft yet ever so alluring eventually
developing into
> > a blissful tune that will undoubtedly mesmerize you upon repeated
listening.
> > But why are you surprised? These are the hallmarks of classic
Rahman! In
> > particular the melodious cello play just takes the track to
another level
> > and the accompanying symphony effects are fabulous as are the
dovetailing
> > beats
everything links together so harmoniously, I am simply at a
lost for
> > words to describe the beauty of this composition. Special mention
also to
> > Gulzar saab for his gifted lyrics that add so much meaning to the
song.
> > Furthermore it appears that Rahman's singing dynasty has added
another
> > sensation in the form of Benny Dayal (who also sang in *Jaane
Tu..*) who
> > sings in stunning fashin alongside the maestro himself. But it's
Shreya
> > Ghoshal's entry midway through that is a masterstroke and just
the icing on
> > the cake. Honestly, if it wasn't for Rahman's earlier release
this year from
> > Jodhaa Akbar i.e. the amazing *Khwaja Mere Khwaja*, this would be
my pick
> > for the most outstanding track of 2008. Genius!
> >
> > *A.R.Rahman- "Subhash Ghai is very different from other
directors. He has
> > really worked hard on the visuals. They look really colorful and
really
> > romantic. It's almost treated in a musical way where it's more
realistic
> > than just background music."*
> >
> > Ok it's now time for some party as the spotlight moves onto Zayed
Khan and
> > so beckons the next track *Shano Shano***. Let's be honest from
the
> > outset, this is the weakest track of Yuvvraaj by some distance.
However it's
> > not a total disaster when you take it in the context of the
movie. Yes the
> > music sounds like something out of a 1980s disco floor but if
Zayed wants to
> > groove to some chaotic music, as a composer, that is what you
have to
> > deliver! At the very least Rahman provides variety with some
interesting
> > musical instruments (it's not all synth) and the use of multiple
singers
> > including Sonu Nigaam, Srinivas, Karthik, Timmy, Sunaida,
Vivienne Pocha,
> > Tina. Lyrics are about as good as they get for such a track. This
is
> > passable but the soundtrack offers so much more so let's move on.
> > Incidentally *Shano Shano Remix*** by Krishna Chetan contains
more vocals
> > by Ember that are reminiscent of a 'bad boy' Yuvvraaj and hence
the song is
> > quite fitting for the movie. Nice alternative but nothing more.
> >
> > After that minor blip, the soundtrack diverts itself onto the
SOUL of
> > Yuvvraaj with the utterly spellbinding *Tu Muskura*. The cello
marks a
> > sensational return and solo cellist V.R. Sekar and Elidh Martin
(K M M C
> > Faculty) do Rahman proud with some fine performances. Their cello
play is
> > underpinned by a percussion that hypnotises you soothingly from
the start
> > and keeps you firmly in a trance until the very end. As if that
wasn't
> > enough, the allure of a previous melody (belonging to *Tu Meri
Dost Hain*)
> > sweeps past you briefly as Rahman magically weaves it into the
song via the
> > deft strings of Seenu's Mandolin play.
> >
> > And yet, we have not even discussed the true catalyst of the
song. So many
> > have written her off but Rahman as we know, is loyal to his
singing dynasty.
> > And so marks the return of an old favourite: Alka Yagnik. Well in
my opinion
> > (based on her singing here) it will be a travesty if she is not
nominated
> > for the best female playback singer (award) for a performance
that is as
> > mesmerizing as the musical backdrop that she sings against. She
is simply a
> > transformed singer here, sometimes unrecognizable and from
recollection, her
> > last performance of such magnitude was *Rang Hai* (Meenaxi: A
Tale of
> > Three Cities) which confirms the mastery of ARR over his singers.
Javed Ali
> > did a great job in *Jashn-e-Bahaara* but plays second fiddle here
to the
> > bewitching vocals of Alka. Gulzar's lyrics grab your inner soul
and churn
> > out what is left of your emotions
WOW! This is definitely one
step closer
> > to musical heaven
.you could quite literally waste away hours,
even days
> > listening to this soul stirring masterpiece!
> >
> > *Gulzar- "When I saw the songs of Yuvvraaj on screen, I sent a
message to
> > Rahman saying that they were magnificent, and this is a very
honest opinion
> > of his songs and picturisation. Great showman puts up a great
show! I think
> > the performances of Subhash's Yuvvraaj will go a long way in
carrying this
> > film ahead. It touches your heart."*
> >
> > After such an emotionally draining roller coaster that was *Tu
Muskura* one
> > feels the need for a break and a diversion. Rahman duly obliges
with *Mastam
> > Mastam*, a delightfully uplifting track that also ranks as the
most
> > innovative of the soundtrack and also one of the best of 2008.
The music is
> > simple yet oozes witchcraft (the *dhol* and cello in tandem, play
mind
> > games on you like you have never heard before!), playful but at
times
> > melancholy, witty but with an underlying message. The interaction
between
> > the singers, Sonu Nigaam (outstanding as ever), Alka Yagnik,
Naresh & Benny,
> > is another highlight as are the incredibly unique and diverse
lyrics, hats
> > off to you Gulzar saab! Where *Mastam Mastam* lacks in instant
attraction
> > or a catchy melody, it more than makes up for after repeated
listening and
> > becomes an extremely enjoyable outing. Just be ready to click
your fingers
> > to one of Rahman's most underrated song of 2008.
> > *Shridhar (Sound Engineer Yuvvraaj) - "I think its gonna rock,
well, its
> > gonna orchestrate
It's going to reach a lot of people
and touch
their
> > minds and souls
"*
> >
> > The soulful journey of Yuvvraaj ends with *Zindagi*** in which the
> > composer continues to amaze in more ways than one. Depending on
your
> > preferences and mood swings, you could potentially enjoy this
more than *Tu
> > Muskura*. First up expect to be blown away by the Woodwinds play
by P M K
> > Naveen Kumar. If you recover from that, there is the enticing
piano and
> > strings of the Chennai String Orchestra. Rahman's fusion of these
incredible
> > sounds is the best remedy for a stressful mind! The distinct
vocals are
> > instantly recognizable but this is not Hariharan listeners, this
is
> > Srinivas, another long time favourite of Rahman who also sang in
the
> > brilliant *Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai *(Earth 1947). In fact with such
awesome
> > vocals, one wonders why we have not heard more from him. Gulzar
outdoes
> > himself once again and for his complete collection in Yuvvraaj,
runs away
> > with the best lyrics of the year award. *Zindagi* is another must
listen.
> >
> > The penultimate track *Dil Ka Rishta* is a diversion of a
completely
> > different kind that takes you by complete surprise! Initially you
don't
> > realize as a beautiful piano introduction is cut short by a cello
play but
> > your senses are instantly awestruck by the powerful nature of the
drums and
> > the full-blown orchestration that follows immediately after that.
Welcome to
> > the PASSION of Yuvvraaj and another unique twist to the
soundtrack! This one
> > has it all; a catchy tune, peppy beats, symphony orchestra,
English verses
> > (by Blazze) and some killer vocals by Sonu Nigaam, Roopkumar
Rathod and ARR
> > himself. Rahman puts this potpourri of ingredients to amazing use
and
> > delivers another winner even thought strictly speaking, the song
is clearly
> > situational and is attached to the relationship of the three
brothers in the
> > movie. Fascinating yet irresistibly Rahman!
> >
> > *Manmohini Morey* ends the OST with a short classical piece that
Rahman
> > enhances with the use of synth to suit the taste of modern
listeners. Vijay
> > Prakash provides the vocals against Gulzar's verses. Undoubtedly a
> > commendable effort with addictive nuances, the track is too short
to make
> > any lasting impression. However do listen out for the chilling
return of the
> > cello from*Tu Muskura* around the 1:50 mark
clearly the maestro
couldn't
> > resist one last rendezvous!
> >
> > So where does Yuvvraaj OST sit in the hallmarks of all time great
Rahman
> > soundtracks? It will probably be years before we can answer that,
will it
> > stand the test of time? Without question. However what is clear
is that it
> > is not flawless in its execution like say a *Taal* OST which was
perfect
> > from A-Z. However we cannot underestimate the impact the
soundtrack will
> > have on the movie, the potential is colossal whatever the fate of
the movie
> > at the box office.
> >
> > Comparisons with his other releases in 2008 are also unnecessary
and
> > futile. Each one stood it's own tests respectively and more than
satisfied
> > audiences, fans and producers/directors alike. With the odd
exception,
> > everything else (outside of Rahman's court) this year is so far
behind for
> > quality it's embarrassing. So instead, let us simply rejoice this
moment,
> > your moment, the minutes, the hours, the days and the year 2008
when our
> > finest music composer (at least of this era) gifted us an
unprecedented
> > array of compositions that became for us, Musical Nirvana in
several
> > guises
Yuvvraaj sits proudly towards the top for having
outstanding music.
> >
> > And in case you are wondering, the magic continues shortly with
the
> > soundtrack to Ghajini (Remake)
long live the legend. Long live
A.R.Rahman.
> >
> > *Subhash Ghai (to Rahman): "Now that most of the popular Hindi
film songs
> > are only about disco and Punjabi folk music, does it makes sense
to make a
> > musical like Yuvvraaj?" Rahman's response:"Why not? If you get
out of your
> > comfort zone
go for experiments and innovations
.new music will
happen!"*
> >
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