In the world of music A R Rahman needs no introduction at all....his name is synonymous with ’great music’.His latest offering is the film Bose:The forgotten hero.The film has been directed by Shyam Benegal. Does the music of the film live up to the expectations?Let us see.
Azadi: This is the opening song in the CD.This song has been sung by Rahman himself.Recently he has opted to sing songs which are patriotic, be it ’Yeh jo Des hai Tera’ from Swades or to an extent ’Vellai Pookkal’ from Kannathil Muthamittal(Tamil).The song opens with a chorus singing ’Jai Hind’ which is nice on the ears and then Rahman starts singing the song.His voice suits the song to the T and he has sung it really well....This should be right up there as one of the best songs which he has sung.
Kadam Kadam: This song is sung by Vijay Prakash and the Mumbai film choir.This is a fast paced song.It starts with a wonderful piece of Saxophone which is of international standards.....The song is really good to hear and really sets your adrenalin pumping....
Ekla Chalo: This song is sung by Sonu Nigam and the Bengali lyrics are sung by Nachiketa Chakraborty....It starts off with the Bengali part and then Sonu Nigam sings the song in a way which only he can.....A nice melodious offering from Rahman
Hum Dilli Dilli Jayenge: This song has been performed by the Mumbai film Choir again.....This song describes the movement of the INA to Delhi, I guess.....nice song on the lines of Kadam Kadam
Desh Ki Mitti: This is one of the best songs in the album, along with Azadi.This song has been sung by Sonu once again. He is the perfect voice for these types of songs....Rahman seems to get the best out of him....remember ’Kismat Se Tum’ from Pukar or Satrangi from Dil Se.....A very melodious number describing our country...this number is a must hear....Anuradha Sriram gives good support to Sonu with her unusual but likeable voice.
Zikr: This song has been sung by Rahman again....it is similiar to Piya Haji Ali from Fiza in style....The song picks up momentum towards the end.Rahman has been ably supported by the chorus.The song which I liked the least in the album.Maybe it will be better when I hear it in the theatre
Ghoomparani: This is a very slow song which has been sung by Sapna Mukherjee.A nice melodious song, it has a nice tune and one feels very calm and nerves get soothed after listening to this song.
After all these songs comes a huge bonus in the form of Themes and instrumental tracks.....The themes are excellent and really deserve special mention especially the Durga Pooja track the Afghanistan Theme.And of course the full orchestral theme of the National anthem.....marvellous.
On the whole the album is a whole hearted effort from Rahman and is one of the best audio tracks to be released this year.....Now we know why Rahman is preferred for Period and/or Patriotic films....He has given his heart and soul to the film and it shows....Definitely a must buy for everyone and for Rahman fans.....need I say anything???Waiting with bated breath and impatience for The Rising
The only draw back I see is that I do not understand why this album was not marketed more when lesser audio tracks are given so much hype...not to say Rahman needs it.....Or is it that it was marketed but I did not know it as I am in Chennai and do not have any Hindi Channels to watch?? Thanks for reading the review....comments and brickbats welcome.....