Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Music Review (Hindi): Te3n

Music Review (Hindi): Te3n
Music Composer: Clinton Cerejo

Haq Hai's soft rock base and Clinton Cerejo's vocal does the wonder to make this anthemic although conventional tune enjoyable till it lasts. Cymbal sounds throughout the song gives the wonderful effect to the whole song. Clinton Cerejo's expansive percussion laden arrangements in Rootha, prop up the song further while Divya Kumar and Benny Dayal lends fantastic support. However, the highlight is undeniably whispery Bengali brief verses by Bianca Gomes. Kyun Re's resonant tune is backed by minimal ambient guitar laden arrangements in both versions and vocals by Clinton Cerejo and Amitabh Bachan in their respective versions are handled beautifully. Composer ends the soundtrack with gloomy melody Grahan rendered by vocal powerhouse Vishal Dadlani while composers match the vocal grunginess with an equally thumping rock arrangements and programming.

Verdict: Though not as exquisite as Clinton's debut soundtrack, Te3n is fitting follow-up after Jugni for the composer.

My rating: 7.5/10

Pick of the Album: Kyun Re, Rootha, Haq hai

P.S You can listen to the soundtrack in Youtube.

Music Review (Hindi): Sultan

Music Review (Hindi): Sultan
Music Composer: Vishal- Shekhar


Baby Ko bass pasand hai starts off with an engaging folk sound but song turns into pretty ordinary techno song although marginally made better because of Vishal Dadlani and Shalmali Kholgade's vocals. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan aces the lovely melody Jag Ghoomeya like a pro and Vishal did a fantastic job with the arrangements also especially loved the folk strings in the interlude along with guitar prelude. The song's female version has better arrangements dominated by minimal yet lovely folk elements (oud?)  throughout the song and the soulful melody is more effective in this minimalistic version. Neha Bhasin's rendition is icing on the cake.

440 Volt's tune meanders inconsistently, however Mika singh makes up for that with his excellent vocals while guitar riffs render fantastic support throughout the song. The title song's tune is sufficiently anthemic with thumping live drums and hard rock guitar riffs.Sukhvinder Singh's energetic vocals fit the bill perfectly while Shadab Faridi steals the show with lovely sargams in the midway. Sachi Muchi is a fantastic listen especially for its splendid bluegrass arrangeemnts domianted by european sounds with harmonica,banjos and brass. Mohith Chauhan and Harshdeep Kaur rendered the song fabulously and the song detours to anthemic pop sound in the midway. In Bulleya Vishal Shekhar gives modish treatment to base Quawwali tune Bulleya and Papon's nifty vocals elevate the level of the track. However undeniable winner is composer's brilliant fusion of quawwali sounds and rock elements. Tuk Tuk rides on the punchy vocals of Nooran Sisters and Vishal shekhar too ups the ante with brilliant mix of punjabi and techno sounds whereas Vishal Dadlani's rap protions didn't work when compared to other entincing elements in the track. Composer duo ends the soundtrack with rousing, grandly orchestrated song, Rise of Sultan and Shekhar Ravjiani's chanting vocals gives enough support.

Verdict: Vishal Shekhar's best soundtrack in recent times and the superlative singers makes this wide range of songs easily an appealing listen.

My rating: 8/10

Pick of the Album: Jag Ghoomeya (both versions), Bulleya, Sachi Muchi

P.S You can listen to the soundtrack in Saavn.


Sunday, May 29, 2016

Music Review (Tamil): MeenKuzhambum ManPaanayum

Music Review (Tamil): MeenKuzhambum ManPaanayum
Music Composer: Imman


Sathyaprakash and Shashaa Tripati excel in the charming retro melody Athea Nila while Imman's arrangements feature brilliant violin solo in the interludes. Shashaa Tripati's rendition evokes memories of Aye Mr. Minor from Kaaviyathalaivan and though Elfe choir is not utilized as extensive as in Oruthi Mele, they render fantastic support to the lead singers.Wako Wowra's uninspiring  and typical tune  bogs down the listener's interest while Neha Basin and Varun Parandhaman's energetic vocals being the only enjoyable enough offer in this monotonous track. Imman's spruces up the arrangements with thumping guitars, hip hop beats and enjoyable terse middle Eastern tinge in the second interlude.

Shankar Mahadevan's involved rendition of the semi-classical melancholy Yellam Naadagam yendrayo along with his improvisations coupled with Imman's excellent layering of string sections throughout the song  makes this one easily winner in the soundtrack. Madhan Karky's brilliant melancholic lyrics and sporadic ominous flute bits set the tone of the song in a brilliant manner.Imman experiments another stylish upbeat  song Hey Putheajaya Poove and once again tune didn't help the song much. Imman's rhythmic beats and a melange of assorted sounds in the first interlude alone unable to salvage this song while Jithin Raj and Sunitha Sarathy does justice to the song with their upbeat vocals.MeenKuzhambum Man Paanayum's theme track is the delectable one especially for its enjoyable mix of brass sounds along with sequencing and brief dialogues. Overall Imman rounds off the soundtrack with neat theme sound which has nothing extraordinary to offer but listenable till it lasts.

Verdict: In MeenKuzhambum ManPaanayum Imman's formulaic tune continues to work whereas digressions impress partially. Overall another average outing in the composer's repertoire.

My rating: 7/10

Pick of the Album: Yellam Naadagam yendrayo, Athea Nila

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Miscellaneous listens

Yegiraney Yegiraney - Okka Ammayi Thappa: Abhay Jodhpurkar seems to be regular in Mickey J Meyer compositions recently and the young singer handles the typical ear-pleasing tune fabulously along with Ramya Behara. The tune has the shades of various Mickey's compositions, however, the lilting tune and singers make up for those minor issues.

Halli Srihalli -  Mudhugauv - Though the tune is not great as a standalone, the song turns out to be funky listen especially for the Chinmayi's sensual never heard before rendition  (read rarely - Guru's Naan Mutham thinbaval being the only song I can recollect which is similar to this one in her discography). Rahul raj spruces up the average tune with exciting Nadaswaram bit.

Ankhiyon udeek, - Suno: Shilpa Rao's take on the popular Quawwali Ankhiyon Udeek is insanely addictive, partly due to the charming original tune and dominating rock elements in the song. The icing on the cake along with Shilpa's rendition is breathtakingly beautiful esraj solos throughout the song.

Duma Dum - Suno : Shilpa Rao's Suno has another evergreen classic Duma Dum Mast kalandar and the modern variant is absolutely endearing as original. Thanks to the incredible Shilpa Rao and blissful Sharat Chandra Srivastava's violin lending the singer fantastic support. Loved the way the song ends on the musical high where both singing and instruments reach the crescendo.

P.S - Miscellaneous listen is the column where I'll be sharing my thoughts on the favourite song in the album which is not reviewed in my blog.




Monday, May 23, 2016

Music Review (Telugu): Gentleman

Music Review (Telugu): Gentleman
Music Composer: Manisharma 

GusaGusalade, old school pleasant Manisharma's melodic tune packaged with enticing arrangements dominated by synth and nifty touches especially with brief veena and harmonium-Tabla combo in the first and second interludes respectively. The Alajade hook and accompanying musical commotion are catchy enough to clasp the listeners. Karthik's fantastic rendition supported by Pranavi and Ramajogayya's lyrics in sync with the tune makes this enjoyable listen till it lasts.

Dintaka Dintaka's hackneyed tune without any novelty bogs down the listener's interest a lot and typical synth dominated wedding themed arrangements also fails to invoke any enthusiasm while both mixing and arrangements seem to be a clumsy mix of assorted sounds. Rahul Sipligunj and Uma Neha's vocals are the only takeaways from this pedestrian track of the album.Manisharma easily scores in the simple tantalizing melody Chali Gaali Chuddu where the composer elevates the lilting tune with rich jazzy orchestration. Haricharan and Padmalatha's pitch-perfect vocals supported by a fabulous westernized rendition of Malavika in tune with the Manisharma's engaging arrangements makes this easily best song in the album. Manisharma’s infusion of classic trumpets, jazz keys cum drums and oboe in this lovely tune is enjoyable.Manisharma rounds off the short soundtrack with another mediocre song Saturday night fever and the song is loaded with the replete uninspiring EDM sounds which fail to elevate the level of the passable tune. Narendra and Maneesha's energetic vocals also unable to salvage this conventionally arranged and mixed party song.

Verdict: Manisharma impresses partially in Gentleman with two intriguing minimum guarantee melodies which are sure bound to be chartbusters.

My rating: 7.5/10

Pick of the Album: Chali Gaali Chuddu, Gusa Gusalade

You can listen to the songs in Saavn.







Sunday, May 22, 2016

Music Review (Kannada): Sipaayi

Music Review (Kannada): Sipaayi
Music Composer: Ajaneesh Loknath

Muddu Pori sung by Ajaneesh Loknath works in parts especially title hook and interludes with the tinge of middle eastern touch and humming in the first and second interludes respectively. However as the song as whole, the instant catchy factor is missing. Nee Nadiyaagi, pleasant listen backed by wonderful violin and string sections throughout the song. Ajaneesh Loknath and Nanditha sails through this peppy melody wonderfully. Overall, easily accessible listen in the album. Nanna Kanasina rides on the mesmerising vocals of Chinmayi (though she sounds totally different) while Ajaneesh ups the ante with soothing arrangements with flute, string pieces and keys. Kannalle meetingu where Ajaneesh pitches his Andhra styled kuthu which fails to elevate from the mediocrity level even Shashank and CR Bobby's energetic vocals unable to salvage this pedestrian tune. Yaara Haneyali, hardrock tune with gloomy vibe attached to it which is evident by the flute piece and Udith Haritas grungy vocals.

Verdict: Ajaneesh continues to be promising composer to look out for in the Kannada music industry. Though Sipaayi is few notches below the composer's previous outing Ishtakamya, composer shines with engaging set of songs.

My rating:7.5/10

Pick of the Album: Nanna Kanasina, Yaara Haneyali, Nee Nadiyaagi 

You can listen to the songs in Youtube.



Friday, May 20, 2016

Music Review (Malayalam): Kammatipaadam

Music Review (Malayalam): Kammatipaadam
Music Composer: John P Varkey, K, Vinayakan

John P Varkey's Para Para has sonorous ambient soundscape with gloomy vibe attached to it and incredible way the song transcends from lethargic folk tune to soaring second half is absolutely stunning. Composer incorporated some timely idakka sounds in a brilliant way. The song's vocal credits should mainly go for the lovely chorus portions bolstering Anoop Mohandas. In Chingamaasathile, Varkey builds the beautiful languorous folk tune with minimal guitar riffs laden track played by the composer itself and rendered effectually by once again Anoop Mohandas. K returns to Rajeev Ravi's movie after winsome Malayalam debut in Annayum Rasoolum. Kaathirunna Pakshi Njan is another sweet-sounding melody rides mainly on the ever-reliable Karthik who aces both singing as well as with whistles while K kept the arrangements simple with another composer Varkey takes the lead with uber cool guitar strums. Puzhu Pulikal's tune sounds more like conversation between a man and boy but Vinayakan's brilliant arrangements with tinge of somber vibe mainly due to Janardhan's udukku built over the simple tune  and the highlight of this track is undeniably Francis Xavier's blissful violin in the interludes.

Verdict: Rajeev Ravi's association with multi-composer for Kammatipaadam turns out to be appealing one akin to his debut movie soundtrack.

My rating:8/10

Pick of the Album: All songs, nevertheless only four.

You can listen to the songs in Youtube.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Music Review (Hindi): Udta Punjab

Music Review (Hindi): Udta Punjab
Music Composer: Amit Trivedi

       Chitta Ve, loaded with immensely catchy electronic synth sounds with occasional chants of Udta Punjab. Though the prelude rap portions not up to the hilt, overall song is an incredibly engaging one due to Shahid Mallya's outburst vocals and Amit's soundscape especially brilliant rhythm hook along with Inapakurti's flute. Da Da Dasse's electronic soundscape has the gloomy vibe attached to it and the mood is accentuated by Babu Haabi's hoarse vocals. Kanika Kapoor aces with the lovely melody portion of the track aided by Amit's lounge'ish background rhythm. 

    Ikk Kudi, enchanting melancholy with Shahid Mallya's engrossing rendition and Amit kept the arrangeemnts minimal as well as ambience instrumentation especially lovely flute cum mild drums makes this one gorgeous listen in the album. The song's reprise version has Dilijit Dosanjh, leading Punjabi artist behind the mic and although his singing didn't work much when compared to Shahid's, Amit makes up for it by layering the melody with prominent rock tone handled by Darshan Doshi's drums and Rushad's bass guitar. Another power packed singer Vishal Dadlani in the credit list of the title song and the song is highly energetic as expected. Amit's brilliant modish tune along with Vishal's attitude and insanely catchy hook with lovely strings makes this one enjoyable till it lasts. Shahid Mallya croons another song in the album Hass Nach le in a fantastic manner while the tune is more conventional sounding one in the album. Amit spruces up the tune with lovely harmonium by Akhlak Hussain varsi ably supported by Raju Sardar's dhols. Amit Tivedi ends the soundtrack with another manic track  Vadiya similar to Chitta Ve and the techno laden track works here also mainly due to Amit's brilliant techno mix and vocals.

Verdict: Amit Trivedi's Udta Punjab is diametically different soundtrack from the composer's previous album fitoor. Udta Punjab has immensely engaging techno tracks with highly catchy sounds from one of the brilliant composer in the Indian music scenario.

My rating: 8.5/10

Pick of the Album: Ikk Kudi, Chitta Ve, Ud Daa Punjab



Music Review (Hindi): Waiting

Music Review (Hindi): Waiting
Music Composer: Mikey McCleary

Tu Hai Toh main Hoon is the simple breezy song where Anushka Manchanda's ( frequent collaborator with Mikey Mccleary) husky lovely vocals steals the show. Mikey kept the arrangement neat and clean with guitar backdrop accompanied by string sections in the midway. In Got My eyes on you, Mikey Mccleary switches into retro rock and roll mode and arrangements are top-notch and highly frolicking one dominated by wonderful sax and horn sounds throughout the song. Though Mikey's vocals didn't work much for me, overall the song is enjoyable one till it lasts. Composer returns back to laid back territory delivering another cool song waiting for you where once again he roped Anushka Manchanda  to croon this pleasant song dominated by guitars and keys. This song takes me back in time to Mikey Mccleary's Little things you do for me in TV dinner album. Composer ends the highly soothing soundtrack with Zara Zara where Kavitha Seth's coarse vocals along with Vishal Dadlani makes this song works. Mickey's arrangements featuring lovely piano notes, string section along with Sax makes this one compelling listen in the soundtrack.

Verdict: Mickey Mccleary's solo debut soundtrack in Bollywood is lilting, pleasant and refeshing listen similar to the composer's Indie album TV dinners.

My rating:8/10

Pick of the Album: Zaa Zara, Tu Hai Toh main, waiting for you

You can listen to the songs in Saavn.

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Music Review (Tamil): Enakku Innoru Per Irukku

Music Review (Tamil): Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
Music Composer: G V Prakash Kumar

Kannai Nambadhey has an illustrious title hook to create curiosity  and G V Prakash's arrangements dominated by synth electronic element sounds which work as an individual musical piece. However, the overall mixing comes off as a clumsy potpourri of random sounds and also languishing tune too didn't help much either. Gaana Bala's trademark vocals and Na. Muthukumar's lyrics hold the song to some extent.Myma also features an instantly catchy funny spoofy sound  that includes dog's panting and G V Prakash wonderfully mixed the faux-Goan flavoured arrangements with local Kuthu. Though the tune as a standalone, not an engaging one, GV Prakash's bagpipe interludes, harmonica mix and foot-tapping percussion along with ArunRaja Kamaraj's amusing lyrics makes this one relatively appealing song in the soundtrack.

Dance with me is the pedestrian track in the soundtrack where both tune and arrangements featuring a passable mix of Thavil- Nadhaswaram also fails to accentuate the mediocre level of the overall track. G V Prakash who sounds more like Yuvan and Priyanka's vocals also fails to prod this insipid and largely humdrum track in the album.Thathalakka is another tedious forgettable track from G V Prakash Kumar which caters to the particular section of audiences. Apart from highly energetic Grace Karunas vocals, occasional foot-tapping rhythms and brass sections, the song has barely anything enjoyable to offer.GV Prakash Kumar scores easily in the ultra short Theme track which features the iconic Baasha dialogue and composer spruces up the dialogue mix with catchy hardcore guitar riffs. Short duration being the only grouse, Nevertheless, the theme music is whistle worthy one from the composer.

Verdict: GV Prakash as eponymous to the title, infused quirky sounds to the tracks in the album, However, the soundtrack as a whole ends up being rather a forgettable affair because of the uninspiring tunes despite having occasional engaging sounds.

My rating: 6/10

Pick of the Album: Myma, Theme track


Monday, May 9, 2016

Music Review (Telugu): Brahmotsavam

Music Review (Telugu): Brahmotsavam
Music Composer: Mickey J Meyer

Vacchindi Kadha Avakasam was already released as a single and the song starts off with a familiarized cool guitar riffs straight out of English Pop sounds. Abhay Jodhpurkar rendered the listenable EDM fusion song really well while Srivennela's philosophical lyrics about life gets subdued under the techno sounds. Overall, simple accessible start to the highly anticipated album from Mickey J Meyer. Mickey J Meyer remixes wonderful Mishra Kamaaj based Bhajan, Madhuraashtakam composed by Vallabacharya. Though the tune is blissful, Mickey J Meyer's fantastic pop remix aside, the song didn't have quite an impact when compared to the serene original. Nevertheless, Padma and Sridevi did a fine job with their vocals and the short duration of the song being the only grouse. Mickey J Meyer rocks in the title song of the album similar to the director-composer previous outing Seethama Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. Mickey's  hit the right note with high foot tapping techno sounds  and the fast paced pleasant tune combined with resonant vocals of Sreerama chandra makes this one enjoyable till it lasts.

Aata Paatalaadu rides mainly on the Karthik's earnest rendition and the tune is easily cakewalk for this proficient singer. Mickey J Meyer's simple tune, background rhythm and Srivennela's thought provoking lyrics sails along easily without much hindrance with excellent backing by superb chorus portions.Anjana Soumya and Ramya Behera's excellent singing of the folk tune Naidorintikada while Mickey's rhythmic arrangements make this one excellent listen in the album although the song lasts for just two minutes. One wishes Mickey should have churned out the full-fledged song with this instantly catchy folk tune.Bala Tripuramani is an another electronic sound laden track and Mickey's repetitive hook along with Rahul Nambiar's vocals makes this one enticing glisten in the album. Mickey's outlandish feel with the humming and percussion in the second interlude is the winning touch in the arrangements. Overall composer delivered another well rounded EDM track in the album salvaged by deft arrangements and mix.Put your hands up is the weakest link in the album because of the pedestrian tune and this song also treads on the overloaded electronic soundscape  in the album which makes this one tiresome listen. Sravana Bhargavi's vocals alone unable to prod the song from the mediocre level.

Verdict: Brahmotsavam's album is dominated by electronic soundscape, unlike the director-music director's previous three melodic albums. However, Mickey J Meyer ensures that the album pleases the listeners with the highly catchy and enjoyable sounds.

My rating: 8/10

Pick of the Album: Naidorintikada, Bala Tripuramani, Brahmotsavam

P.S.You can listen to the songs in Saavn.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Music Review (Telugu): Guppedantha Prema

Music Review (Telugu): Guppedantha Prema
Music Composer: Navneeth Sunder

Naalo Alajadedho gains immensely from the spirited wonderful guitar laden arrangements with Aalaap Raju's bass guitar work stands out while Shashaa Tirupati, Navneeth Sundar and Shailaja Babu aces with their vocals supported by fabulous vocal harmonies. Loved the brief play of guitar riffs with the classical twist to it in the first interlude. Tere dil se rides mainly on the Ranjith's energetic rendition while Navneeth arrangements tread on the foot-tapping synth beats, melodica and hardcore rock elements.Yedho Loyallo's highlight is the brilliant layering of strings section in the background and keys in the interludes while Karthik and Shashaa Tripathi aces the melody with their vocals. Udhayame Naa Aasha features soothing vocals with classical touches of Nivas being the highlight and Navneeth's ambient minimal orchestration with keys bolster the lovely short song in the album. The best song of the album goes to Vandana Srinivasan for Sakhiya Sakhiya where Navneeth's arrangements are quite impressive as the lead singer's splendid vocals. Navneeth brilliantly fused the violin at the background while Manonmani's Sarangi gives excellent support occasionally. The unplugged version of the song is equally a great listen for its blissful violin by Ramakrishna Lakshmanan. Di Do Di Do is the staple Telugu folk kuthu where Priya Himesh's energetic vocals being the only take away. Gaayamai Maanuma's soaring tune works to its favour and Abhijith's compelling rendition makes this one splendid listen. Kanule Kalaga is more templatized and conventional one, however the ambience created with minimal arrangements and Navneeth's singing makes up for its minor glitches.

Verdict: Navneeth Sunder's Telugu debut is much more refreshing with breezy enjoyable set of songs gives much needed detour from the mainstream composers in Telugu.

My rating: 8/10

Pick of the Album: Sakhiya Sakhiya, Yedho Loayallo, Udhayame Naa Aasha, Naalo Alajededho

You can listen to the songs in Youtube.



Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Music Review (Telugu): A Aa

Music Review (Telugu): A Aa
Music Composer: Mickey J Meyer

Mickey J Meyer opens the album with relaxed folk fusion Yaa Yaa, song where composer incorporates sporadic accordion sounds layered on the folk percussion base. The inclusion of classical portions in the second half with an engrossing rendition by Chitra gives a gracious touch to the song. Abhay Jodhpurkar along with Sai Shivani and Anjana Sowmya handled well Ramajogayya Sastry's lyrics.Rang De is another typical Mickey J Meyer's feel good melody with passable rhythm base and guitar laden arrangements while Ramya Behera, Sai Shivani and Rahul Nambiar handles the tune confidently with enough verve to make the song sail through without any hindrance.

Mickey J Meyer easily pulls off the peppy song in the album Anasuya Kosam, which starts off with poignant violin solo but the song swiftly turns into an enticing track in the album. Karthik did a fabulous job behind the mic as always while composer up the ante with brief rap portions and ample support from conversational lyrics from Krishna Chaitanya.Mummy returns arrangements tread on the standard hard rock and mix of pop techno sounds while Shravan Bhargavi makes it up for this with her engrossing and puffed up vocals throughout the song. Ramajogayya Sastry's marks his presence with the impressive contemporary lyrics in this short song.Composer rounds off the soundtrack with another breezy composition Yellipoke Shyamala where composer employs the transition from pleasant folk tune to upbeat foot tapping percussions towards the end in a brilliant manner. Karthik's fabulous rendition along with Ramajogayya Sastry lyrics makes this one engaging listen in the album till it lasts.

Verdict: Trivikram's Srinivas's first collaboration with Mickey J Meyer turns out to be an ear-pleasing album far from regular commercial potboilers. Though the songs are not an instant chartbuster material, Mickey J Meyer's folk touches in the songs with ample support from lyricists need to be lauded.

My rating: 7.75/10

Pick of the Album: Anasuya Kosam, Yaa Yaa, Yellipoke Shyamala

P.S. You can listen to the songs in Saavn.







Sunday, May 1, 2016

Music Review (Hindi) : Sarbjit

Music Review (Hindi) : Sarbjit
Music Composer: Amaal Malik, Shail-Pritesh, Jeet Ganguli, Tanishk Bagchi, Shashi Shivam


       Salamat starts with a pensive, ominous prelude and the song turned out to be standard issue Amaal Malik's template, however song sails through mostly due to earnest rendition by Arijit and Tulsi Kumar. Amaal's mild tabla base throughout the song and flute portions adds nice touch to the overall feel of the song. Jeet Ganguli's Dard mainly rides on the impeccable rendition by Sonu Nigam while the languorous tune is the only grouse in an otherwise passable song in the album. The mood of the album turns into foot tapping energetic one after two pensive melodies with Tung lak while Sukhwinder Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan and Shail Hada did justice to the song with their energetic rendition. Shail Pritesh tune and arrangements tread on the familiar Punjabi dhols and rhythm. 

        Shafqat Amanat Ali's rendition being the only impacting portion in this passable song Rabba composed by Tanishk Bagchi. Tanishk fared much better in an another song Allah Hu Allah where composer's arrangements are brilliant especially duel between Sitar and drums in the first interlude and alluring Tabla base. Shashaa Tirupati, Altamash, Rabbani Mustafa Khan's alluring rendition lingers on the ears incessantly, especially title hook. Shail Hada impresses in qawwali Meherbaan with ample support from Shukwinder and Munnawar while Sitar inclusion in the mid-way works to its favour. Shail Hada- Pritsh aces in the semi-classical song Barsan Laagi and the song is absolutely endearing especially for the fine vocals by the Shail itself. Composer duo shines in the guitar-laden fabulous interludes with classical touches to it and violin background in the second half of the song. Shail-Pritesh delivers well in the third song of the album Mera Junoon and the composer duo's tune and arrangements especially flute also gloomy one. Overall intriguing song from Shail- Pritesh and listenable one especially for its alluring arrangements itself. Shashi Shivam delivers melodious lullaby Nindiya with minimal orchestration and engrossing rendition by Arijit Singh makes it work partially. The highlight of Sarbjit theme is the endearing violin solo followed by string section which reaches crescendo towards the end.

Verdict: Omung Kumar manages to extract the partially engaging set of songs from each composer, However, Shail-Pritesh and Tanishq Bagchi shine in this multi-composer soundtrack when compared to others.

My Rating: 7.5/10

Pick of the Album: Barsan laaghi, Allah Hu Allah, Salamat

P.S You can listen to the songs in Saavn.