1 |
Kabhi
Alvida Naa Kehna |
2 |
Mitwa |
3 |
Where’s
The Party Tonight |
4 |
Tumhi
Dekho Naa |
5 |
Mitwa
Revisited |
6 |
Rock
and Roll Soniye |
7 |
Farewell
Trance |
REVIEW
It is official: the next time this reviewer holds a party,
he’d be playing Bollywood tunes. And this decision is
made after listening to the soundtrack of the latest big-budget
glamorized melodrama from director Karan Johar.
Johar,
whose other feel-good works include Kuch Kuch Hota Hoi (1998)
and Khabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), has produced another
internationally-appealing film telling stories of traditional
Indians caught between their own culture and the modern culture.
And this spirit is so well-reflected in this 44-minute album;
it won’t take an Indian to appreciate the music.
Comprising
of a movie trailer, five songs from the film and two remixes;
the soundtrack will make you want to replay it over and over
again in your player. Even when you do not understand most
of the lyrics (which are nicely included in a fold-out poster
in the album’s insert) penned by Javed Akhtar –
such is the power of music, composed by trio Shankar –
Ehsaan – Loy.
The
album kicks off with the theme song Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,
which means “never say goodbye”. The duet features
melancholic piano and strings which exemplify the undying
love between two lovers. The vocals are also soothing to listen
to. Up next is Mitwa, a very uplifting and encouraging soft-rock
tune which features some very enjoyable ethnic drum beats
during its chorus. You’d never miss the message of this
song, with the female chorus singing “love will find
a way” repeatedly during its six-odd minutes duration.
The
highlight of any Bollywood movie would be its techno dance
tunes. Mixing hypnotizing modern rhythm and traditional North
Indian beats, this is exactly the kind of music you’d
want to make your party special.
The
two party tunes offered in this soundtrack “Where’s
The Party Tonight” and “Rock and Roll Soniye”
are extremely guilty pleasures that will have you nodding
your head to their addictive tempos and tapping your feet
to their pulsing rhythms. To complement the immensely enjoyable
listening experience, we’d suggest you look up the film
clips on the Internet. You’d be awed at the wonderful
and elaborate choreography that goes into the dance sequences
that accompany these upbeat tunes.
Now,
if somebody would teach this reviewer how to dance like those
people – that would make him the life at any party.
SOUNDTRACK
RATING:
Review
by John Li
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