Not written by someone who is regular reviewer.....
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http://passionforcinema.com/blue-music-review/
“Blue” is the first soundtrack from the Double Academy Award winner Rahman
Sir after his famous win and his second for this year after “Delhi 6″
which got both public and critics appreciation . Though his genius
needs no approval but Delhi 6 just show-cased it once more to the whole
world why Rahman deserves the Academy
more than anyone else . For Fans like me expectations are always high
from his every album but after such a win the spotlight on him has just
got much more brighter . Now Rahman
itself is an international name but with names like Kylie Minogue
associated with the album , it would certainly have a much more
international focus and speculation too which would be a new experience
for him too .
Coming to the first track on the album “Chiggy Wiggy” by Kylie
Minogue . Though the track is not bad but its neither brilliant and
what disappointed me was that Rahman Sir
took a very safe approach and didn’t try to experiment which is not a
typical feature of him . Pressure?? Can’t Say but certainly not his
best . Kylie sings it effortlessly in her style and there’s something
about her voice that always manages to please me . The song also
features Sonu Nigam towards the end who sings the Punjabi part with
Urdu lyrics , sounds strange , but that’s the case . Nothing much for
Sonu in the song but I guess it had to be done by one of the best
Singers from the country considering it was Kylie . Sonu would be more
than happy . Lets be frank , he would not have even be approached for
such a small part if it wasn’t for singing along with her . But one
thing I loved was the way Sonu pronounced “Chiggy Wiggy” in the song in
true Indian style and has not given it a western feel even though he
could have easily . Lyricist Abbas Tyrewala hasn’t done a great job
either and has just managed to get a decent song . Listen how cleverly
he plugs in the word “Khiladi” in the song for obvious reasons . In all
, as I said, its not a bad track and would work to an extent for sure .
Though I expect much more from each one of them .
Then comes “Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai” which is a nice fast paced song
with a bit of Jazz feel in it to add that sensual feel to it . The
video of the song is already on air and Lara is looking hot (and also
beautiful) but a bit odd with Sanjay Dutt . Though the music
here is interesting but the lyrics didn’t quite work for me . Shreya
Ghoshal has done a good job singing it and she is good at singing songs
with a bit of sensual feel in it . It has worked for her in the past
but in those songs the lyrics were also good . Here the lyrics are not
that good to match up to her singing . Mayur Puri who last worked on
“Love Mera Hit Hit” and got popular with “Singh is Kinng” has done a
so-so job and I guess writing sensual lyrics is not that easy and that
too if you have to write it for a girl . Sukhwinder Singh is also there
and he as usual has done a good job . Overall , its a disappointment
according to Rahman standards and might just work in the film only .
“Fiqrana” comes next which again is a very basic track and didn’t
quite impress me . The vocals are by Vijay Prakash who sings it in Rahman
style of singing and supporting him is Shreya Ghoshal . The lyrics by
Abbas are not good here too . They have nothing to offer as such and
they just go along with the music with nothing standing out . The whole song
actually goes about in a very average way with nothing standing out in it .
Then comes “Bhula Tujhe” by Rashid Ali who became famous with “Kahin
To Hogi Wo” of Jaane Tu.. That track became popular at a much later
stage after the film got released and lets hope the same happens with
this track . A slow symphonic track and Rahman
sir has done a good job here . This track is a bit better than the
previous tracks but still falls a bit short . Rashid has done a good
job and even Abbas has done a decent job with lyrics .
The theme track of the film comes next which I think would feature
Katrina Kaif in it . It is more of a song though and cannot be called a
Theme Song and has some bits of lyrics in it by Raqeeb Alam . It is
more on a slower side and a much faster version of the track was
featured in the theatrical trailer . This one is also not that bad and
would look good in the film . There are many singers on this one and
they have done a good job together . Don’t pay any attention to the
lyrics here .
The sixth track on the album is Rehnuma which again has a bit of
Jazz , Club kinda feel and seems to be a lot inspired from the James
Bond soundtracks . With rumours of Danny Boyle making the next bond
film doing the rounds , I guess Rahman
sir has started warming up for it . It seriously sounds like a track
from an espionage thriller and that too a Bond only . Nice song though
, I liked it , has a signature Rahman style music in some places . A lot
depends on how it is used . Sonu and Shreya have done a good job as usual,
especially Shreya .
The Last track on the album “Yaar Mila” by Udit Narayan and
Madhusree gives a disappointing end to the album . The lyrics have been
weak throughout the album and here they are no different . The music is also
pretty average and nothing good about it .
Overall , it is a pretty average soundtrack and a lot more is expected from an
A.R. Rahman album . Director , Anthony D’souza , lost a great opportunity and
couldn’t quite get what other Directors manage to get from Rahman sir . Usually
when I dont like a Rahman album and i write about it , most people comment and
say that Rahman’s music
grows with time . I just hope that happens this time and I start liking
the songs after some time . I wasn’t impressed with Jaane Tu.. also in
the beginning but afterwards it caught on me too , especially after the
film . The lyrics are the weakest part of this soundtrack in my opinion
and it falls well short of expectations .
Album Rating : Three out of Five ; a bit disappointing .
