Yes review express the view clearly....jus now got t CD.... music is soulfull,enchanting,speelbiding.. and so out of the world ..... what more to give!!!!!!
--- 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!"* > > > > http://planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m101608064638 > > > > >
