Guys,
links please :)
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Guys,
links please :)
my rating yuvvraj 9.8/10
my opinion,this album better than taal
:2thumbsup: woooow!
For those who don't have the songs yet. I don't wanna support piracy but I can give you a tip. Check out youtube ;)
You can order the CD at http://www.musicyogi.com/asp/musicDe...?albId=ALB7781
Audio launch video - http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2008/oct/16video3.htm
:notworthy: guys..
songs are great... i like all the song on 1st hearing itself :P
My pick is:
Shano Shano (orig)
I was expecting some new unheard Rhythms from Rahman. I guess I have to wait another time.
whats the meaning fistline in song mustam mastam.
sound like 'laddu olichi''landdu olichi' :lol:
tholanji pona ladda thedararo hero :confused2:
Video - cast and crew talk about the music : http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/t...nts/16541.html
Dil Ka Rishta is my fav 8-) 8-) 8-) (and esp the time when thalaivar joins in, its BLISS :bow: :bow:)
Manmohini More is too good, sad its short
surprisingly i like the Shano Remix :oops: Ladies, am the Casanova :noteeth:
Tu hi meri dosth hain is impressive too
yet to hear more of the rest
i am 300% satisfied with this album.... soooo powerfulll the music... greaatttttt a r rahmannnn.... :notworthy: :2thumbsup:
today its turn of dil ka rishta to rule my senses........:notworthy:
prelude is a symphony man :huh: .......and the best part is the indian touch in the WCM that ARR brings in - i think nobody else can pull this off so neatly 8-)
manmohini is seriously composed from mars - not on earth :lol: ......enna ennamo feelings kondu varudhu........now only noticed, tu muskara tune comes in between manmohini's small interlude..... :)
Yuvraaj is the "sachin tendulkar" amongst ARR's albums 8-)
Salman Khan - “When Rahman and Subhashji come together, they give you the best music. The music of Yuvvraaj is outstanding. Its very soulful, peaceful and carries a sweetness of its own with powerful lyrical value.”
IT’S OFFICIAL! By some astonishing miracle, 2008 WILL be a memorable year for music. Yes indeed! But that miracle has come solely by way of Allah Rakha Rahman (ARR). Because without the outstanding music of Jodhaa Akbar, Ada…A Way of Life and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, the year is arguably one of the worst in recent times littered with mediocrity and devoid of what we all know and love to be the ‘essence’ of music, it’s soul and passion. This is largely due to the complacency of other music directors who have lost their focus but let’s not dwell on them. Because this is the era of Rahman and this is the year of a maestro who has truly been a ‘godsend’ (no pun intended) for all music lovers.
And thankfully there has been little delay with his latest, Subhash Ghai’s much anticipated Yuvvraaj , a musical about family bonds, love and the arrogance and overconfidence of contemporary youth (sold under the banner “everyone want’s to be a rock star!”), in particular three siblings (Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Zayed Khan) and a lead cellist (Katrina Kaif). So just as with Taal, Rahman’s music is expected to feature in a big way, says the director:
Subhash Ghai- “Like Taal, Yuvvraaj is based on music. I've told Rahman, Yuvvraaj belongs to two people, Rahman and Subhash Ghai, in that order. All the main characters are musicians in Yuvvraaj."
Any comparisons to Taal are consequently inevitable but unfortunate as that is a true classic and a perfect score in so many ways but if anyone can do it, it’s the legend himself! So having set the scene dear listener, it is time to head towards the soundtrack and as long as you are prepared to stick by it, another journey into musical heaven beckons….
A journey starting with Symphony No.5 (Beethoven) is setting some precedence for the OST. The first track Main Hoon Yuvvraaj does exactly that (performed by Chennai String Orchestra) and provides a short introduction to the movie with vocals by none other than Salman Khan himself. In this he reveals a number of interesting cues but one thing is for sure….he is a 'bad guy' and he is Yuvvraaj out to prove he can be a superstar with his singing!
And his first attempt at stardom comes immediately with the next track, the quite wonderfully composed Tu Meri Dost Hain. The music, starting on a simple note, is eerily soft yet ever so alluring eventually developing into a blissful tune that will undoubtedly mesmerize you upon repeated listening. But why are you surprised? These are the hallmarks of classic Rahman! In particular the melodious cello play just takes the track to another level and the accompanying symphony effects are fabulous as are the dovetailing beats…everything links together so harmoniously, I am simply at a lost for words to describe the beauty of this composition. Special mention also to Gulzar saab for his gifted lyrics that add so much meaning to the song. Furthermore it appears that Rahman’s singing dynasty has added another sensation in the form of Benny Dayal (who also sang in Jaane Tu..) who sings in stunning fashin alongside the maestro himself. But it’s Shreya Ghoshal’s entry midway through that is a masterstroke and just the icing on the cake. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Rahman’s earlier release this year from Jodhaa Akbar i.e. the amazing Khwaja Mere Khwaja, this would be my pick for the most outstanding track of 2008. Genius!
A.R.Rahman- “Subhash Ghai is very different from other directors. He has really worked hard on the visuals. They look really colorful and really romantic. It’s almost treated in a musical way where it’s more realistic than just background music.”
Ok it’s now time for some party as the spotlight moves onto Zayed Khan and so beckons the next track Shano Shano. Let’s be honest from the outset, this is the weakest track of Yuvvraaj by some distance. However it’s not a total disaster when you take it in the context of the movie. Yes the music sounds like something out of a 1980s disco floor but if Zayed wants to groove to some chaotic music, as a composer, that is what you have to deliver! At the very least Rahman provides variety with some interesting musical instruments (it’s not all synth) and the use of multiple singers including Sonu Nigaam, Srinivas, Karthik, Timmy, Sunaida, Vivienne Pocha, Tina. Lyrics are about as good as they get for such a track. This is passable but the soundtrack offers so much more so let’s move on. Incidentally Shano Shano Remix by Krishna Chetan contains more vocals by Ember that are reminiscent of a ‘bad boy’ Yuvvraaj and hence the song is quite fitting for the movie. Nice alternative but nothing more.
After that minor blip, the soundtrack diverts itself onto the SOUL of Yuvvraaj with the utterly spellbinding Tu Muskura. The cello marks a sensational return and solo cellist V.R. Sekar and Elidh Martin (K M M C Faculty) do Rahman proud with some fine performances. Their cello play is underpinned by a percussion that hypnotises you soothingly from the start and keeps you firmly in a trance until the very end. As if that wasn’t enough, the allure of a previous melody (belonging to Tu Meri Dost Hain) sweeps past you briefly as Rahman magically weaves it into the song via the deft strings of Seenu's Mandolin play.
And yet, we have not even discussed the true catalyst of the song. So many have written her off but Rahman as we know, is loyal to his singing dynasty. And so marks the return of an old favourite: Alka Yagnik. Well in my opinion (based on her singing here) it will be a travesty if she is not nominated for the best female playback singer (award) for a performance that is as mesmerizing as the musical backdrop that she sings against. She is simply a transformed singer here, sometimes unrecognizable and from recollection, her last performance of such magnitude was Rang Hai (Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities) which confirms the mastery of ARR over his singers. Javed Ali did a great job in Jashn-e-Bahaara but plays second fiddle here to the bewitching vocals of Alka. Gulzar’s lyrics grab your inner soul and churn out what is left of your emotions… WOW! This is definitely one step closer to musical heaven….you could quite literally waste away hours, even days listening to this soul stirring masterpiece!
Gulzar- “When I saw the songs of Yuvvraaj on screen, I sent a message to Rahman saying that they were magnificent, and this is a very honest opinion of his songs and picturisation. Great showman puts up a great show! I think the performances of Subhash’s Yuvvraaj will go a long way in carrying this film ahead. It touches your heart.”
After such an emotionally draining roller coaster that was Tu Muskura one feels the need for a break and a diversion. Rahman duly obliges with Mastam Mastam, a delightfully uplifting track that also ranks as the most innovative of the soundtrack and also one of the best of 2008. The music is simple yet oozes witchcraft (the dhol and cello in tandem, play mind games on you like you have never heard before!), playful but at times melancholy, witty but with an underlying message. The interaction between the singers, Sonu Nigaam (outstanding as ever), Alka Yagnik, Naresh & Benny, is another highlight as are the incredibly unique and diverse lyrics, hats off to you Gulzar saab! Where Mastam Mastam lacks in instant attraction or a catchy melody, it more than makes up for after repeated listening and becomes an extremely enjoyable outing. Just be ready to click your fingers to one of Rahman’s most underrated song of 2008.
Shridhar (Sound Engineer – Yuvvraaj) - “I think its gonna rock, well, its gonna orchestrate… It’s going to reach a lot of people… and touch their minds and souls…”
The soulful journey of Yuvvraaj ends with Zindagi in which the composer continues to amaze in more ways than one. Depending on your preferences and mood swings, you could potentially enjoy this more than Tu Muskura. First up expect to be blown away by the Woodwinds play by P M K Naveen Kumar. If you recover from that, there is the enticing piano and strings of the Chennai String Orchestra. Rahman’s fusion of these incredible sounds is the best remedy for a stressful mind! The distinct vocals are instantly recognizable but this is not Hariharan listeners, this is Srinivas, another long time favourite of Rahman who also sang in the brilliant Yeh Jo Zindagi Hai (Earth 1947). In fact with such awesome vocals, one wonders why we have not heard more from him. Gulzar outdoes himself once again and for his complete collection in Yuvvraaj, runs away with the best lyrics of the year award. Zindagi is another must listen.
The penultimate track Dil Ka Rishta is a diversion of a completely different kind that takes you by complete surprise! Initially you don’t realize as a beautiful piano introduction is cut short by a cello play but your senses are instantly awestruck by the powerful nature of the drums and the full-blown orchestration that follows immediately after that. Welcome to the PASSION of Yuvvraaj and another unique twist to the soundtrack! This one has it all; a catchy tune, peppy beats, symphony orchestra, English verses (by Blazze) and some killer vocals by Sonu Nigaam, Roopkumar Rathod and ARR himself. Rahman puts this potpourri of ingredients to amazing use and delivers another winner even thought strictly speaking, the song is clearly situational and is attached to the relationship of the three brothers in the movie. Fascinating yet irresistibly Rahman!
Manmohini Morey ends the OST with a short classical piece that Rahman enhances with the use of synth to suit the taste of modern listeners. Vijay Prakash provides the vocals against Gulzar’s verses. Undoubtedly a commendable effort with addictive nuances, the track is too short to make any lasting impression. However do listen out for the chilling return of the cello fromTu Muskura around the 1:50 mark…clearly the maestro couldn’t resist one last rendezvous!
So where does Yuvvraaj OST sit in the hallmarks of all time great Rahman soundtracks? It will probably be years before we can answer that, will it stand the test of time? Without question. However what is clear is that it is not flawless in its execution like say a Taal OST which was perfect from A-Z. However we cannot underestimate the impact the soundtrack will have on the movie, the potential is colossal whatever the fate of the movie at the box office.
Comparisons with his other releases in 2008 are also unnecessary and futile. Each one stood it’s own tests respectively and more than satisfied audiences, fans and producers/directors alike. With the odd exception, everything else (outside of Rahman’s court) this year is so far behind for quality it’s embarrassing. So instead, let us simply rejoice this moment, your moment, the minutes, the hours, the days and the year 2008 when our finest music composer (at least of this era) gifted us an unprecedented array of compositions that became for us, Musical Nirvana in several guises…Yuvvraaj sits proudly towards the top for having outstanding music.
And in case you are wondering, the magic continues shortly with the soundtrack to Ghajini (Remake) …long live the legend. Long live A.R.Rahman.
Subhash Ghai (to Rahman): “Now that most of the popular Hindi film songs are only about disco and Punjabi folk music, does it makes sense to make a musical like Yuvvraaj?” Rahman's response: “Why not? If you get out of your comfort zone…go for experiments and innovations….new music will happen!”
http://www.planetbollywood.com/displ...=m101608064638
Superb review. Goosebumps all over.
Thanks Thamizh for posting :ty:
yeah very elaborate review....
after reading the minute details, feel like hearing it immediately to check with those details....
:lol: its starting line of manmohini - it goes like:Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
lat ulchi suljaa baalam
maate ki bindiya bikar gayee hai, apne haath saja ja balam
:notworthy: such delectable lyrics and pure hindi.........i seriously dont have a clue on first line :oops: ........second line means, the "bindhi" on ur forehead has gone, get it decorated from my hand....... 8-)
TV :ty: superb review but wud have liked more analysis on manmohini :(
“Why not? If you get out of your comfort zone...go for experiments and innovation...new music will happen!”
Well Said :notworthy: That is why we are able to listen to one of the best song post 2000 like 'Dil ka Rishta' - xcellent experimentation and innovation in fusing WCM and Indian music. :cool2:
This year had been really good for Rahman and his fans.
Matham Maara mudiyaathu aana mattha mathathula irukira nalla vishayatha paaraattalaam :)
Mesmerizing Tunes Of AR Rahman's Yuvvraaj
[Friday, October 17, 2008]
It's time for film buffs to celebrate, for the duo combo Subash Ghai-A.R. Rahman are back swaying with grand fiesta of musical treat. The mesmerizing tunes of yesteryear blockbuster 'Taal' are sure to remain cherished in our memories. Here comes, the charismatic melodies tuned by A.R. Rahman for Subash Ghai's 'Yuvvraaj'. Audio was launched yesterday evening and within few hours of it, the songs are there already topping the chart.
IndiaGlitz brings you the exclusive video of celebrities of 'Yuvvraaj' Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, A.R. Rahman, Subash Ghai, Gulzar and others speaking on the musical journey they jaunted through…
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/t...nts/16541.html
Honest words!! :notworthy:Quote:
Originally Posted by rajasaranam
i didnt know you like ARR's music too.Rarely i get to see music lovers who like both IR's music and ARR's music, vewing both distinctly and not comparing them.Quote:
Originally Posted by rajasaranam
Btw, whats your take on the best songs of this album - "Tu Muskuraa" and "Zindagi"?
there are too many like that....Quote:
Originally Posted by raagas
u can take me as well...
RS,
Maybe it is just me but I was not really too fascinated by 'Dil Ka Rishta'. I thought the WCM part was nothing too complicated and the tune is very popish.
S.Suresh
You know what the best piece in the whole Yuvraj album is in my opinion ?
It's 3:30 to 3:51 in the song Shano Shano. I wished ARR would have done a whole song with this part. It reminds me of Dil Se type of songs.
Manmohini Morey is awesome and captivating, Dil ka Rashta really made me think about the gr8 nuances, the light poke here and there with rythmic flow, and a grandeur layering of symphony type arragement is marvelous.
hats off.. after a long time these two songs symboloizes the richness of music and wish for greatness and gratefulness.
The track is not pure western classical. Infact, the orientation of this track is in the same dimension as stage-climax "Ishq bina" of Taal. I mean, just a 1-2 lines of main melody and lot of orchestra and chorus and rhythms etc. both, that song and this song are nearly 7 mins and everyone can make out that this is some climax-related song.So, evidently this is what Subhash Ghai wanted.so i wouldnt really call it pure WCM.it is a pop song with a layer of WCM under it and there are other layers too. But the song is commendable for the unusual structure it carries. It doesnt have anthara-mukhada system. It just flows.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sureshs65
After Taal, Kisna(2 songs) and Yuvvraaj, i now understand what Subhash Ghai seeks from ARR. all these songs albums have similar orientations/genres.
adding to these points, its the "fusion" that works big time.......when the song starts with WCM bits, the "dhom dhana" hindustani aalap at 1:18 is such a surprise.......i dont think anyone other than ARR wud have thot of it.........yes, it is a pop tune but i have never heard a pop tune accompanied with such rythms and orchestration :notworthy: ............its a great fusion of pop, hindustani, WCM and not a standalone WCM pieceQuote:
Originally Posted by raagas
this is what irritates purists i believe.......rahman never gives any genre in pure form :( ........even manmohini is such a classical song, more classic than kannodu kaanbedhellam(jeans) but the beats are so modern and innovative...........nammala appadiye mayakkidaraaru, but pandits are not happy........i dont think he can ever stick to genre conformity :)
Tu Meri Dost Hain.... now im addicted to this song.... can anyone else compose such a song... ????
A.R.Rahman, never cease to amazes me.....
Gosh... what a melody number..... with its western classical interludes....... :D
Yuvvraaj... YuvvARRaj..... :)
Yuvvraj excellent album
and hip hop beats :notworthy: .......Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
I wouldn't surely consider myself as a purist and I am more than happy listening to fusion. As raagas said, maybe this song has more relevance in the movie and shouldn't probably be judged as a standalone song. If you take this as a standalone song, I do see different threads of music like hindustani, pop etc coming in but there doesn't seem to be a central theme which is holding all of them together. Maybe the central theme is what happens on the screen but as a standalone fusion song this doesn't work for me.
S.Suresh
Manmohini is the song of the millenium for me :notworthy: :notworthy: :clap: :clap: Does it follow a particular raagam? If you guys can identify it, that would be great!
Extra ordinary song. tu muskura is my kind of melody :musicsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by vibinrajmani
Got Yuvvraaj CD today. Came by courier from T-Series office in Delhi, for the order I placed on their website on 15th.
The songs sound sooooooooooooo much better on original CD. Guys, you must listen to this. The recording quality is out of the world. This has to be the best quality CD ever recorded by T-Series. I feel like that may be bcoz of the higher (than normal) number of layerings embedded in each song by ARR. It's a treat to the ears. Those who are still listening to Yuvvraaj in 320kbps MP3s, what you are hearing is just some song and not the way ARR intended it to be heard.
Now, if you are still adamant on being a pirate, do yourself a favour. At least download some lossless format of the songs (like FLAC or WAV) and listen. The experience can't be expressed in words.
I'm very very disappointed with Yuvraaj!!!
Where's the piano instrumental???!!!
I need it for my wedding next month!
I gave away Kisna's theme for my sister in law thinking Yuvraaj will definitely have one!
GRRR!!!!
its official!! Yuvvraaj is a winner... im hooked to all the songs... [something which i never expect too, initially i disliked the album, thats y i kept quiet all the while]
It overtakes Taal anyday, creativity, complexity, fussion level, classy, quality... u name it, its there in Yuvvraaj.....
A.R.Rahman, how ??? why???
its only u whom can compose music like this...
A.R.Rahman is not just a mere composer, he is a living Mozart.... enough with the title Isai Puyal, he needs Mozart of Today title !! :notworthy:
Superb orchestration!!!!!
Great album from Arr....