Hi all, You may argue its a bit too early to state the album as a landmark, but in my mind there is no doubt about it.
Here we go: 1. First and foremost reason, with Raavan ARR has returned to his old days and ways; Hard music, experimental beats, free flow of melody and so forth. Its similar to the way Sachin Tendulkar has returned to the way he used to bat in early years of his career. 2. Each and every song has potential to be a big hit. By saying that I don't mean its because they are catchy and crowd pleaser (like JTYJN), its because they are so raw, energetic and unique that even a dumb listener will be moved while listening. 3. Third big reason is the attention to detail. Everyone knows the fact that each and every ARR song has great attention to detail, all the small instruments are always at perfect place and so forth. However, some of you will agree with me that in Raavan, ARR has begun where he stops in other recent songs. Last 2 albums I can think of, which had such great attention to detail, were Meenaxi and Taal. 4. Forth reason is the creative freedom taken in each and every song. Believe me guys, how many composers can create a like song like Beera and then experiment this way with it. Another example is 'Ranjha ranjha, how different are the beats from the melody and mood of the song. 5. Another big reasons is that this album is DIFFERENT in different ways. singer selection is different, even Sukhwinder sings differently in 'Thok de killi'. The music is far different than what's popular theses days. Its like cool breeze that you need on a hot summer day in desert. 6. Nothing is overdone. There is no effort visible to make any of the songs a chart buster. ARR has not compromised anything at all with quality of album and has delivered what he wanted, at least i think so. I think it is mainly because its Mani Sir's movie and ARR feel like at home. 7. The album arouses the thirst for more in the listener. Those guitars in every song (esp. Thok de killi) leave you wanting for more while still giving you imense pleasure. 8. In Raavan, ARR does it again what he does best i.e. Fusion. Take example of 'Katta katta, its fusion of heavy beats, sounth Indian style melody, Rajasthani folk music. 9. Raavan comes as a complete combo of all elements. Superb lyrics, great singing performances, good sound quality, beautiful music arrangement and so forth. Everything seems to have gone right for the album. 10. You write it. Pravinder.
