In the midst of a political maelstrom when all my Mouthshut mates are busy jotting down their opinions on Lok Sabha and Sonia Gandhi, I come up with a music review. I keep telling myself..what a waste of time dah!!! And guess what?? 15 members have already written reviews on Yuva’s soundtrack and all of them are great writers. So how is my revu any different or better than theirs. Did I say it was?? I didn’t.
What really inspired me to write this review was the song ’’Dhakka Laga Bukka’’. It was the meaning of those words that got me a bit higgledy-piggledy. After some meticulous research, I figured out it meant what ’’Dum Tara Dum Tara Dum Tara Dummmm’’ in the song Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal meant. The answer is, its meaning is insignificant.
Fanaa was the song that got me hooked to this album. Like every other Rahman’s albums, Yuva requires repeated listenings. Earlier I shoved it off declaring it an average fare. But, I surely don’t think the same anymore. He has scored again for Mani Ratnam. To compare it to Dil Se wouldn’t be too sensible ’coz they both are so different. Yuva surely happens to be far more experimental than Dil Se. This is how it goes...........
Fanaa - A.R Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy, Tanvi: In Islam, the word ’’Fanaa’’ means dissolution of the ego, the union of man with Allah. It is synonymous to Nirvana in Buddhism which is the ultimate state of being. The highlight of this number are extraordinary lyrics my Mehboob. Its about letting the heart attain the state of ’’Fanaa’’.
- Catch Line: ’’Ulfat Ka Hai Dariya, Yeh Jaan Ek Katra, Dariya Mein Hai Katra, Ya Katre Mein Hai Dariya’’
Translation: My soul is a drop in the river(dariya) of love(Ulfat), so is it a drop in the river, or the river of love in my soul (which is a drop). Confusing eh??
- The Music: Unquestionably a brilliant job by AR Rahman. He is very deviceful in fusing techno with classical raagas. This song will make a great number for parties when u r high with alcohol.. which I consider is my ultimate state of being.
Khuda Haafiz - Sunitha Sarathy, Lucky Ali, Karthik: Khuda Haafiz is a romantic number, no doubt, but what makes it brilliant is the jazz notes that Rahman has used in the interludes. The husky yet sensual voice of Sunitha Sarathy blends with the jazz notes to produce an exceptional finish. Lucky Ali rocks with his high pitched voice. Rahman definitely scores a winner here.
Baadal - Adnan Sami Khan, Alka Yagnik: I have always believed that Adnan Sami is definitely going to hang around in the Indian music scene for a long time to come. His singing capabilities surprise me. He has got diversity. He doesn’t tend to be monotonous like Udit Narayan. And kudos to Adnan for singing such a beautiful number. I ain’t a big fan of Alka Yagnik and I seriously wish Rahman considered other female singers for this number. She is a big let down. Though the number rocks... I liked this number from the word go. Trust me..It will keep you hooked for a long time.
- Catch Line: ’’Saagar Mein Doobe Nadi, Juda Hai Naam Rang Wahi, Phoolon Se Aaye Mehek, Kabse Unme Hai Pata Nahin, Zameen Pe Teher Jaate Hain, Kisike Kadmon Ke Bhi Nishaan, Nishaan Toh Kabhi Bhi Na Mite, Pade Jo Unpe Bhi Saaya Kisika’’
Dol Dol - Shaheen Badar: If you have adored Prodigy’s Smack my bitchh up, then you sure will love this number. Its a massive trance all the way. A very small faction of the Indian junta is going to appreciate this number. I do, coz’ I love trance and I loved the Prodigy number. Rahman has used it all in this number, drums, bass, trumpets, Shaheen Badar’s rap to make it adorable and yeah he accomplishes in scoring a winner.
Kabhi Neem Neem - Madhushree, AR Rahman: A trance number, a techno number based on Islam philosophy, and song with a jazz interlude and then a song based on Indian folk.. this is Rahman for you mates. Kabhi Neem Neem will keep you hooked for its catchy beats and some amazing humming by Rahman himself.
Dhakka Laga Bukka - A.R. Rahman, Karthik, Mehboob : It took me a while to decipher the lyrics of this number. I still don’t know how right my interpretation is.
This is how it goes:
The Lyrics: ’’Dhakka Laga Bukka, Khayega Re Mukka, Ban Ja Re Ban Ja Mashal-e-Raah, O Yuva Yuva Yuva’’
Translation: Since this movie is based in Calcutta, I’m assuming Bukka to be Boka, which means ’’Stupid’’ in Bengali. Mashal-e-Raah in urdu means, ’’torch of the path’’. According to this interpretation, the first line sounds too arrogant.
The Music: Catchy, feet tapping and yeah it is surely youthful. Rahman makes use of electric guitars this time.
I’m aware that Yuva releases next week and I am dying to go watch it. The soundtrack was surely not a let down and I hope the movie ain’t either. Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman’s pair always came out with mind blowing albums and so was Yuva.
Yuva rocks...