Strings is a Pakistani band ? The lead singers are Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia. I?ve been a fan since they did ?duur?. Generally, single artist albums tend to get repetitive in content or style. But in a world of mixes, remixes, hashes, re and rehashes, this album is a breath of fresh air. The music is melodious and yet makes you want to sway to it. The voices are soft, attractive and the singers are accomplished.
The lyrics blend easily with the music evoking vivid visuals. And if the lyrics are poetical, it is for the simple fact that they were penned by a paki poetess - Zehra Nigah. The title song Dhaani (does it make you think of an orange sunset and damp earth under your feet ?) was what caught my attention. The soft wishful dreams of a young love accompanied by some really nice guitar play make this a rare, rare combination of Indian lyrics with an out of the world accompaniment. Re Dhaani chunariya? udte badal ke saaye pe lehrayegi, mujhe tadpayegi, chali jayegi, jaise bijuria?..
These ?strings? really pluck at the strings of my heart. My only complaint with the song was that it came to an end. I do wish it could have gone on and on. Chaaye Chaaye - This is certainly my favorite track from this album. Romantic songs remain the forte of this band. And this one is ready to hum with happiness with the approaching steps of the loved one.
Uski zulfen khuli to ghatayen bhujin ghata chaye chaye chaye chaye As you can see, the lyrics are simple ? and the song brims with childlike pleasure. While flute adds to the sweetness, the guitar sounds are really good. I can almost imagine a lone singer playing the vast level green fields with a red guitar? singing, singing with the sun above him. Mitti ? sounds like beautiful heartbreak, but I still haven?t been able to figure out what it is about. Kahani Mohabbat ki - continues in the same vein of sweet longing Hai koi hum jaisa ? This is definitely a carnival song with great music that sets your feet tapping.
Although it reminds me of some other songs, it is a fresh sound that somehow manages to retain its melody. Bolo Bolo features Hariharan, whose resonant voice entreats kuch bolo bolo na?The repetitive sounds are reminiscent of the Indian ragas. The speciality of this duo is certainly the way they have mixed the classical sounds with beats and guitar. Pal features Sagarika, sister of Shaan. Not many people may remember that she was a celebrity in her own right at one time. She retains that distinctive, husky voice. It bears repetition, the background music is great. Sohniyae is not really one of my favorites ? sounds a little bit disjointed but it gets really catchy in places.
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