Guzaarish Music Review...

Comments [ 7 ] By Parm K. | 29 October 2010 | 3:35pm

After an average flop with 2007 release Saawariya, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is back with one of 2010's much awaited movie, Guzaarish starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwariya Rai Bachchan in leading roles. The film is scheduled to hit the screens November 19th.

Till then let's take a look at the music with the soundtrack and musical score contributed by director Bhansali himself, making his debut in music direction. Interesting? We think so...

The album consists of ten songs, and no remixes.

It's the title song Guzaarish that starts off the album. Beautifully sung by KK and Shail Hada, the music can be pronounced slow (as may have been anticipated from the title) and it definitely leaves you with a altogether familiar but hopelessly intangible desirous mood - what with the liberal use of words like 'farmaayish', 'guzaarish' and 'khwaahish', and well executed overall lyrics by Turaz. This one, is emotionally stimulating.

Sau Gram Zindagi follows along with lyrics by Vibhu Puri. The song is livened by by the vocal powerhouse of Kunal Ganjawala while Bhansali unifies the voice with melodies of the piano well coordinated with the violin, soft drums and some whistling. A philosophical nature resides in the song's message, which refers to life that can be bitter or sweet, good or bad.

Shail Hada reappears with Rakesh Pandit this time, in the song Tera Zikr. Another slow start, and here the pace sets a tone of calmness conjuring a masterpiece in terms of composition, lyrics and finish. Vibhu Puri has his way with words, announcing the advent of love.

The fourth soundtrack of this so far so good album comes with a twist. Saiba arrives with a Portuguese angle in composition, rare and experimental, yet successfully rendering the album a lively touch. The female voice belongs to newcomer Vibhavari Joshi who makes a great impression - leaving you in want of listening to more of her. Francois Castellino supports her well. Verdict on this risky number - like, like, like!

Up next is Sunidhi's Udi - everything about it worth a listen. For those who revere pace, here's respite from the line of slow, serene songs. Fast, and peppy, with Spanish undercurrents, and Sunidhi's phenomenal energy, this one is sure to become a runaway success.

Jaane Kiske Khwaab is by far our favorite - and that's something to say for an album that offers so much for keeps! Composed by Turaz and sung in KK's remarkable voice, specific words like 'takia' and 'khwab' fit ideally into the storytelling flow of lyrics which resemble Gulzar's legend with the pen.

The melancholy Keh Na Saku is a Shail Hada solo. Simple and easy on the ears, music blending well with his voice, but it is the lyrics that betray, such that the preponderance of the song isn't too great. A tad less than impressive, this one.

Chaand Ki Katori Hai is a tremendous comeback, sung in Harshdeep Kaur's delicate voice that transports one to a surreal world. The music could have been better, but Harshdeep makes up for that, and everything else lacking - overall, a sound listen!

Daayein Baayein is another song belonging to the KK camp that cannot be ignored, at least. Although pleasantly enjoyable, the failing in this song lies with the rhythm which is somewhat repetitive, and unmistakably reminiscent of stuff one has occasionally heard. In an appreciative mood, you are likely to go on and like it anyways!

The final song goes by the name Dhundli Dhundli. The music has an undeniable waltz-like feel about it, while Shankar Mahadevan's vocals communicate with apt essence, the longing for love in its explicit lyrics. A safe closing, for a well done album.

For overall, Guzaarish is impressive, and that's good news for Bhansali and his newfound talent. One can complain about lack of variety, especially in the mood of the tracks, restricted mostly to melancholia, but one must recall the movie's storyline claims to be such. The high points - sensible lyrics, excellent delivery by a range of soulful singers. The album overall, has potential to grow on its listeners.

An interesting fact is that lead actors of the film, Hrithik and Aishwariya, sung a duet for this movie but for unknown, and unfortunate reasons, it has not been published.

BollyCurry favorites: Sau Gram Zindagi,Tera Zikr, Udi, Guzaarish, Chand Ki Katori.

BollyCurry rating: 3.5/5

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