Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
Visakhapatnam
Chords & Notes
TELUGU
Savvadi... Aditya Music... Rs. 38
THE ALBUM starts with Chengavi cheeralona and is followed by Pratiroju nee dhyase... both of which, being quite ordinary, are nothing to write home about.
The next song, Tegutunna bandham is a sentimental one rendered by Parthasarathi about breaking ties, lovelorn souls and entangled relationships — all expressed with nice lyrics that touch your heart.
The tale of two hearts and the rhythm that brings them together is brought out well in the slow melody Nannu naaku parichayam chesinave goppaga.
Aadapillatho pettukunte manaku tappadanta suicide is a fast song that reminds us of Peta rap (Premikudu) and English chartbusters like Mambo No. 5. Roju chuse lokam kottaga vundile is about newfound love and the fresh feeling, about fondness, about morning dew and fragrant flowers. Rayyimani jhuyyimani jaaripothondi is a raunchy song.
Though the album caters to all kinds of listeners with a mix of different genres of music, on the whole, it is average fare.
Anveshana... Supreme... Rs. 35
IN THE early Eighties, there was a movie titled Anveshana with Bhanupriya and Bhanuchander in the lead.
The film had attractive songs like Ihalo kalise sidhilaakasamu, Ekanta vela and Keeravani chilakala kilakila paadalenu, which are still enjoyed for their lyrics as well as tunes.
The present album comes nowhere near its namesake.
The new Anveshana album starts with Arere adarakayyo atiga bedarakayyo, a raunchy number, followed by Mama mama mama eme eme bhama (an old melody re-created with the same zest, rhythm and enthusiasm for today's listeners).
Nuvve nenani ee manase nuvvani is a slow romantic number. Jaamu ratiri is different, in tune and melody, from its namesake in the movie Kshana Kshanam.
It is a sensuous number just like Paruvala, the last song in the album.
Just about okay but for the Mama mama number.
HINDI
Saathiya... A.R.Rahman... Saregama... Rs. 55
THE FILM is a remake of Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthe. For those who have heard the Tamil original or the Telugu Sakhi, listening to this album will create a sense of déjà vu as most of the tunes are familiar. But for those who have not heard the original version, it is worth checking out. A.R. Rahman gives a fine blend with a `contemporary' feel to Gulzar lyrics. The songs to listen to are the ones on Side A. Saathiya (sung by Sonu Nigam that is appearing on television), Aye udi udi (the nageena number sung in a new light by Adnan Sami) and Chup ke (the snehitane/snehituda number which somehow does not sound as impressive as the Tamil original.) Sadhana Sargam's voice seems too soft for Rani Mukherjee, the main protagonist.
Side B has foot-tapping numbers for youngsters like O Humdum Suniyo re (like an `Indipop' with a `classical' beat) and Mangalyam (which has the marriage mantra Mangalyam tantuna dena mama jeevanahetunam... interspersed with Suniyo re... )
A.R. Rahman croons the sufi sounding Mera Yaar Mila de. Naina Milaike sounds "classical" and like one of the numbers of yesteryears. Chori Chori by the indomitable Asha Bhonsle and Karthik has a `funky' sound.
Kehtaa hai dil baar baar... Jatin-Lalit... Sony Music... Rs. 50
THE OPENING notes bear the Jatin Lalit stamp and are easily recognisable complete with the lingering effect of DDLJ.
The first song Deewana ko pata hai sounds like their usual number - heavily influenced by the Tujhe Dekho To Yeh Jana Sanam tune.
The pick of the first side is India se aaja sung by Adnan Sami in his characteristic style.
The second version of this song on Side B does not sound as good as the first. The other numbers are just about all right. As is the trend these days there is an instrumental piece at the end (Life is Beautiful).
There is nothing extraordinary about this album.
Printer friendly
page
Send this article to Friends by
E-Mail
Metro Plus
Bangalore
Chennai
Delhi
Hyderabad
Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
Visakhapatnam
|
