Utthaan - ’The Upliftment’
This is singer Kumar Sanu’s music director debut in Hindi films (he did a private album before called Kaise Kahoon). Judging from the cover there seems to be great music in store also since it is known that Pyarelal (from the Laxmikant Pyarelal fame) has lent a hand in arranging the music.
’Yeh Kaisa Utthaan Hai’ has 2 versions (by Asha and Sonu). The Asha version is indeed preferable and also longer. Asha sounds much younger than in her other recent songs and sings this song with great feeling. Sonu Nigam also sounds much more fresh than usual. But the highlight of this song is the piano music in the beginning and end - what a tune! Also it for sure seems that Kumar Sanu used no electronic instrument for this song. Great start
’Ab Neend Kise’ also has 2 versions (alas one is a Remix of the other). Sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka, this song continues in the modern mold of bollywood music and yet goes further with atleast some melody infused. This is like a Himesh Reshamiya song sung by professional singers, and indeed the music is also well arranged. One thing to note is that the music needs no equalization - just listen to it as is. This is a sure fire HIT
’Abhi Tum Ho Kamsim’ is the 90’s style melody romantic song. A very listenable song, I particularly like the talking and little laughs in between. This is a must for all melody lovers
’Thok Dalega’ is the one passable song of the album from a musical point of view (don’t all albums have them? - almost). This is a situation number and its true value will depend on the film. Singing by Hema Sardesai is OK
Overall, a great start for Kumar Sanu. In this album there is a variety of different types of songs but all will cater to the broad audience. Kumar Sanu has brought back the time when music was created with a passion and this has left me wanting more. Keep it up!