I don't feel anything special with Fiqrana in my first few listenings :?
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I don't feel anything special with Fiqrana in my first few listenings :?
Link pls someone.. :)
Bhoola Tujhe :2thumbsup:
This track is bombastic but whenever they go Bu-lue... it is like a speed breaker.. very irritating :xQuote:
Originally Posted by muzammil_fr
But who knows, one might get hooked to this part later on :P
even Inetk karthik has liked this track only 8-)Quote:
Originally Posted by muzammil_fr
ivanga comedy-ikku alave illama pochu! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by MADDY
பத்து நாளைக்கு முன்னாடிதான் இன்னோரு இசையமைப்பாளரை அவரோட கிடார் பயன்பாட்டிற்காக பாராட்டினேன். தலைவருக்கு மூக்கில வேர்த்திடுச்சு.. He has answered with FIQRANA.. :D :D
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Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
BLUE REVIEW
4.0 stars out of 5
Music by AR Rahman
Lyrics by Abbas Tyrewala, Mayur Puri, Raqeeb Alam
Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai (5:29) - Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal, Sukhvinder Singh
Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai is truly unique. AR Rahman's composition is completely unpredictable and that is its biggest USP. I think it's a spectacular track with interesting music arrangements and refreshing vocals by Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhvinder Singh. Ghoshal is outdoing herself with every new song!
Bhoola Tujhe (5:27) - Vocals by Rashid Ali
Bhoola Tujhe is simple, yet so grand. Abbas Tyrewala's lyrics are wonderful and Rahman, as usual, infuses his composition with deep emotions. Rashid Ali does full justice to this soulful track.
Chiggy Wiggy (5:12) - Vocals by Kylie Minogue, Sonu Nigam
Chiggy Wiggy will be a big hit with Kylie Minogue fans and that's enough for Blue to create considerable hype in the West. Personally, I'm not a fan of Kylie's pop music but her unusual duet with Sonu Nigam doesn't sound too bad. I Wanna Chiggy Wiggy!
Rehnuma (4:25) - Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam
Rehnuma is infectious..the Neela Samandar crescendo does the trick. Rahman's tune is charmingly sinister and Ghoshal-Nigam's singing is of the highest order.
Creepy, thrilling and romantic - Rehnuma defines the crux of Blue.
Fiqrana (5:25) - Vocals by Vijay Prakash, Shreya Ghoshal
Fiqrana is fun and breezy. This one's packed with youthful energy.
It's amazing what Rahman can do with every single musical instrument - give Fiqrana a listen, you'll know what I mean!
Yaar Mila Tha (4:29) - Vocals by Madhushree, Ujjaiyinee Roy, Udit Narayan
Yaar Mila Tha is an enjoyable song, but definitely not Rahman's best. Udit Narayan and Madhushree sound very fresh and Ujjaiyinee Roy's backing vocals saves the track from mediocrity. Narayan tries a bit of hip-hop towards the end and that's the most entertaining part of the entire song! Way to go!
Blue Theme (3:56) - Vocals by Blaaze, Raqeeb Alam, Sonu Kakkar, Jaspreet Singh, Neha Kakkar, Dilshad
Four minutes of pure adrenaline pleasure. If you enjoyed Rahman's Yuva, you'll love the Blue theme. The energy of this track will be phenomenal with the underwater visuals.
FINAL VERDICT:
AR Rahman's Blue offers a little something for everyone. Highly recommended.
Listen to the songs here (This link is for preview only/please buy original CDs/cassettes - Online Store)
http://www.bhargavsaikia.com/2009/09...blue-2009.html
superb ajay! :lol: :thumbsup:
oh yehhhhhhh fiqraaaanaa.. yehhhhh fiqranaaaaa :D and then the guitar stiff.. :omg: :cool2:
Especially the 2nd interlude.. Guitar at its best..
Rehnuma is top of my list now! Amazing backing.....
Followed by Blue Theme, Fiqrana, Aaj Ki Dil...
Tracks are very disappointing. Not at all as expected and does not justify all the hype behind the album before release.
Aiyah Jaali... vanthuthaare.... :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
Athu avaroda kadamai sir! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
Yaaru avar? Idhukku munnadi ivaru post paathadhilaiyae.. :?
Ayyah! Unga kadamaiyilirunthu neenga thavaraama irrukkum pothu naanga mattum yean kadamai thavara vendum macchi.....s. :lol:
The fact still remains that tracks are messy and noisy generally. Truly not upto his standards....Probably still in daze of Academy Award high....Hopefully he comes back in his next album.
ezy.. puriuthu unga vayitherichal.. athukku enna panna mudium :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
avana nee :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
Blue
Producer: Dhilin Mehta
Director: Anthony D’Souza
Starring: Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta, Zayed Khan, Rahul Dev and Katrina Kaif
Music: A.R Rahman
Lyrics: Abbas Tyrewala, Mayur Puri, Rajat Arora, Sukhwinder Singh
Singers: Kylie Minogue, Sonu Nigam, Sukhwinder Singh, Shreya Ghosal, Vijay Prakash, Rashid Ali, Blaaze, Sonu Kakkar, Jaspreet Singh. Neha Kakkar, Udit Narayan, Madhushree
Audio On: T-Series Number of Songs: 7
Album Released on: 10 September 2009
Rating: 9.0 / 10
There are some musicians who turn out to be one-time wonders. There are some who have a fluctuating career graph – all the time. There are some, who, after getting the required fame, forget how to compose. And there are some who have a never-say-die-attitude, and always compose with passion and hard work, something that strikes gold and pays rich dividends every time their album releases. Unfortunately, composers in the fourth and last group are rare to find in the music industry.
Fortunately though, A.R. Rahman is included in that list.
And the results are there for us to see – right from Roja to the Oscars for the best soundtrack of Slumdog Millionaire, his career graph has always shown an upward trend, what with a few dips here and there, but that doesn’t matter anymore. With the only Rahman release in 2009 being Delhi-6, one eagerly awaits the soundtrack of Blue with bated breath. Expectations break the sky-high limit due to the Oscar tag associated with A.R. Rahman, as also the wonderful soundtracks he has given his fans in 2008 (a bumper year for both him and his fans, what with six albums releasing back to back every three months – Jodhaa Akbar, Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Ada, Yuvvraaj, Slumdog Millionaire, and Ghajini). So does one get what he expects from this album? Read on to find out.
Sensuous cooing, backed by the right pads and synth loops strikes all the right notes to addict the listener right from the word ‘Go’ for the bumper opener of this soundtrack, Chiggy Wiggy, which turns out to be an experiment (albeit highly successful) from the composer’s side, presented to us. Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue turns out to be a powerhouse performer for the first half of the song which is backed by the right set of beats that will make the listener groove to the track from the opening beats. Categorised under the Pop/R&B category, the first half of the song turns out to be a winner hands down, while the second half takes a sudden Bhangra twist, bringing in Sonu Nigam into the picture.
The latter manages to give the right impact to the song, which suddenly morphs from Western to Indian, though it still doesn’t lose on the addictiveness factor. In fact, it’s the second half which might turn out to have some detractors from the urban audience, even it would grow over them after sometime. In fact, it can be a vice-versa situation for the rural crowd in India.
Suzanne provides ample backing vocals to this song, however her efforts might go in vain, as people would tend to think that it is Kylie who is singing. Lyrics by Abbas Tyrewala turn out to be innovative; nobody would really do something as pitching in semi-Urdu lyrics into a subtle Bhangra beat - which he manages brialliantly to do with this song.
Overall, this one turns out to be a seriously mind-blowing number, and for some, might require a few hearings for the song to completely envelope them into addictiveness. In the end, the song will manage to conquer the hearts of all; it is just a matter of time.
Speaking about conquering hearts, it is Shreya Ghoshal who does exactly that (and some more) for the song Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai, which has the composer’s stamp all over it. It shows; be it the melody or the beat, or the synthesizer or the pads even for once you don’t feel that Rahman has deviated from his version of “the lighthearted-cum-intense romantic track”, which is a good news, as it is this very style of his that really captures the imaginations of millions of fans around the world. Coming back to Shreya and her new sensuous vocal avatar, her voice totally floors you.
Sukhwinder Singh doesn’t disappoint either, he delivers yet another hit with the composer (who has inadvertently used Singh in many of his successful soundtracks). Lyrics by Mayur Puri (who probably makes a first-time collaboration with the renowned composer) are contemporary and simple enough to understand – which is exactly what is required to connect with the youth of today. Ghoshal’s crooning leaves you open-mouthed and out of breath, and makes a nice vocal duo with Singh. The intense feel of the song hasn’t been compensated, considering its lighthearted feel. All that the listeners have to do to feel the song is to sit in a dark room, close their eyes and let the music play its magic on their ears. This turns out to be yet another winner from Rahman after ‘Chiggy Wiggy’.
After his fantastic classical outing in ‘Manmohini Morey’ from Yuvvraaj, Vijay Prakash is back in yet another Rahman song, Fiqrana, which is a fun song, that hooks you right from the auto-cut guitar pads that open the song before Prakash’s vocals surround the ears of the listener. And the moment the beats start, you know you are helplessly drawn to the song and can’t let go of it – or is it the other way round? Is the song drawing you to it and won’t let go of you?
Complexity aside, this one is yet another sensational revelation from the musical genius, that completely sweeps you off your feet. Shreya Ghoshal’s supporting vocals strike the right chord and make the listener want more from the song. Lyrics of the song by Rajat Arora (‘Tere Naina’ from Chandni Chowk To China) accentuate its fun feel. Unfortunately, even the whopping 5 minutes and 24 seconds isn’t enough!
Prakash sings clearly without stumbles, and shows that his talent isn’t just restricted to classical music, though there are slight inclinations that are present in the song. Another aspect of the song that makes it superior is its effects – which are not really overdone and used at the right places. The sonic-sound effect given to Prakash at some places, compiled with other effects like the flanging and echo gives just the right pumped-up feel to the song – something that takes the song to another level altogether. This one turns out to be another ace in the whole pack of seven cards – or songs.
The trademark “Rahman” orchestration is back in this unexpectedly soft number titled Bhoola Tujhe that makes us reminiscent of ‘Meherbaan’ from Ada and 'Kahin Toh' from Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, though this song is completely dissimilar from the aforementioned songs. In fact, this one is a standout number and has all the emotional prowess that one can pack in a song. Credit should go to Rashid Ali for singing his heart out, pouring out all the emotions into the listener’s ear, elevating the latter as a result. A.R. Rahman returns to basics: which he won many hearts and fans – soft and melodious songs, with heart-rending lyrics by Tyrewala.
Opening with “the” orchestration, which sets the mood of the song, subtle beats get into the picture, with Rashid Ali’s sensitive vocals. Seeped into melancholy, the lyrics totally give new meaning to the song (Bhoola Tujhe Kaise Kahaa, Hua Tujhse Kab Judaa, Yaa Khuda… Yehi Hai jo Malik Teri Raza, Teri Aazmaaish hai Yaa Sazaa…), and the end result is there for all of us to hear. The ‘feel’ and ‘emotion’ of the song is so powerful that it might make the listener shed a tear or two. Rahman does it yet again – this one makes for four spellbinding tracks in the album so far. This one has all the potential to make the Rahman’s fans excited, and music lovers in particular go ga-ga about the song. In one word – magical!
The 'Khallballi' from Rang De Basanti feel is back with this power-packed Blue Theme. Though not one bit like ‘Khalballi’, this one turns out to be a winner right from the start for the fantastic arrangements the song has in store for the listener. The eclectic group of six singers – Blaaze, Sonu Kakkar, Raqueeb Alam, Dilshad, Neha Kakkar, and Jaspreet Singh – provides amply power-packed vocals required for a song such as this one.
And the surprise revelation comes in the form of Blaaze singing! The best part of the song is its constantly energetic feel, which resonates in your whole body for the time you listen to the song (and after as well). By the end, the tempo increases a few notches above normal and reaches its peak at the very end, when the songs starts to fade. At last, when you hear the shout of Blue on reverb, you know you’re going to listen to it again. Yet another exceptional ditty in Rahman’s kitty! Did I actually rhyme the two? Wow!
Melody and the “trademark Rahman” feel is back with Rehnuma, this one featuring Shreya Ghoshal, who gets to eat more three-fourths of the cake; which means that she gets to sing in most part of the song. And rest assured, when she sings, your hair starts to stand, and once she starts crooning ‘Qaatil Adaa’ in her seductive avatar.
The song relies more or less on the heavy orchestration that Rahman constantly uses for such songs – a recipe that guarantees complete success for the song. Sonu Nigam is relegated to the backseat (this is completely Shreya’s song). Tyrewala comes back for the lyrics of this one, which are fresh and innovative (Oh Fida… Khatam, Fanaa… Meri Chaahat Mein Tuu…). Starting with Jazz and Blues, it moves forward into the 'Dil Ka Rishta' from Yuvvraaj mode with similar arrangements. And though one might find some similarity between the two songs, they end up being completely different, because the song from the Subhash Ghai’s movie had an auditorium ambience, whereas this one in particular has that intense feel, but takes out the stage equation from it. This turns out to be another novel track which will probably be in the minds of the fans and music lovers for a long time to come.
Just like the opener, the album closes with yet another bang titled Yaar Mila Tha. And with experienced singers like Udit Narayan and Sujata Bhattacharya (also known as Madhushree to the world) coming together for a song, expectations rise sky-high. But guess what? This one delivers, and how! At the start, one starts to wonder if the track is going to be any good, but as the song starts progressing, second-by-second, and the beats start, you will be completely blown away by the feel of the song. The arrangements (yet again) are something to talk about – watch out for the synthesized Shehnai, and the delicate piano in the background. The beats are eclectic and electrifying, and, coupled with the percussions, make for just the right sound and that rare experiment which clicks, and keeps growing over you after each listen.
Abbas Tyrewala is back, and has written up some really interesting lyrics, that keep up with its upbeat feel. Udit Narayan’s vocals are a treat to hear, and the enhanced sonic-sound effect given to the vocals enhance the overall playful, upbeat attire. Madhushree is a talent to watch out for. She has a simply scintillating voice that really attracts the listener into hearing her even more. Right from the time she has started singing, she has always been choosy with her assignments, and whatsoever song she has picked till date has always been a magical treat for her fans to hear. Overall, this song is the perfect end to an album that, one wishes, should have gone on and on.
Keeping in consideration the theme of the movie, Rahman has managed to create and give a power-packed feel to the soundtrack, but that doesn’t mean he’s left out on the quality factor; with songs like ‘Bhoola Tujhe’ and ‘Rehnuma’, Rahman also gives his fans what they really want. And it is refreshing to hear some catchy, energetic tunes that are not synonymous with Bhangra and Soft rock, which have become stalemate now, what with every composer wanting to do a ‘Rock On!' or a ‘Mauja Hi Mauja’ these days. A must buy!
Reviewer’s tip: Don’t judge the album by the first listen; some songs take time to grow on the listener.
http://www.planetbollywood.com/displ...=m091009030449
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Originally Posted by A.ANAND
avane thaan.... avarakke Harris album than class... appo terinjekoiyen.... :lol: :lol2:Quote:
Originally Posted by A.ANAND
yes!i know him :lol:
Dinesh, Enna unga aalu supera kalukiranga in Yaar Mila Tha, after 10 listen, chansless guys, other pathcake from ARR :)
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Originally Posted by directhit
:boo: :P
Yaar mila tha is awesome, madhushree voice ROCKS!!!
cant get over yaar mila tha/fiqraana (guitar :bow:) and the theme now.... rehnuma :cool2:
Fiqrabna, aaj Dil, rehnuma rocking
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Originally Posted by muzammil_fr
Yessss!!! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by directhit
That song is damn catchy!! Madhushree sounds great!! no doubt she sounds the best in ARR"s songs !
I love that "thak thina thin thin thina" chant... running tru my mind the whole day.. haha
Yaar mila song is rocking. Try listen it in the car. The bass is kicking ass. The theme music is cool would be a pleasure to watch along with the movie, however i find the Indian part of Chiggy Wiggy disturbing. Rehnuma has shades of Hey goodbye nanba. Aij Dil is superb composed. I think, this is a song, which is certainly needed, as the western world would have an eye on A.R.Rahman, and this track definitely show ARR's capability of being versatile.
Just my 5 cents..
My picks too at the moment. I have to admit though, I didn't like most of the songs on the first few listens!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramakrishna
ARR pushes away from orthodox arrangements with every album & sometimes it takes time to catch up. Sometimes I wonder if non-fans will give it the time it deserves.
However, the song I can't stand at the moment is Chiggy Wiggy. Seems like a wasted opportunity.
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There are some musicians who turn out to be one-time wonders. There are some who have a fluctuating career graph – all the time. There are some, who, after getting the required fame, forget how to compose. And there are some who have a never-say-die-attitude, and always compose with passion and hard work, something that strikes gold and pays rich dividends every time their album releases. Unfortunately, composers in the fourth and last group are rare to find in the music industry. something that strikes gold and pays rich dividends every time their album releases. Unfortunately, composers in the fourth and last group are rare to find in the music industry. group are rare to find in the music industry. Fortunately though, A.R. Rahman is included in that list.
"Sometimes I wonder if non-fans will give it the time it deserves"
its a nice way of saying the songs sucks and the only way to hope is to give it a listen perhaps a 100 times and hope that it will grow on you....very pathetic.
For this Chiggy song why the hell go all the way and get poor Kyle....even any woman in India wearing 'Kaili' would have suffice. I suppose she did not mind it as she had already gone thro worse with cancer. And what's with the choice of Udit???? goodness
Most songs just moves with meaningless beats without any clue of a tune or melody. And sadly here people are raving about it as experimentation???
When an album is so crabby....even true fans will feel the pinch, but of course they have to pretend otherwise as usual and keep saying it rocks!!! etc etc
Nee vaitherichal odhey piranthavano? :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
unakku enna venum rasa :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
Blue is a must Buy!
The highly-anticipated music of Blue is finally out and it doesn’t disappoint. It is the first time that A.R. Rahman has composed for an action thriller, for Ashtavinayak (Pritam is their favourite) and a first-time director (Anthony D’Souza).
From what we have seen on TV, Blue seems to be Rahman’s most commercial score but when you listen to it, some of it is classic Rahman and some songs don’t even sound like A.R.Rahman. The album is full of surprises and very fresh. You wouldn’t expect an action thriller to have such fresh tuneful, sometimes unusual, romantic songs with meaningful lyrics. It’s an you must take seriously. Only Rahman can make you do that. The album also has an oceanic feel to it. You are transported to the beaches of the Bahamas when you listen to it and imagine what the videos will be like. The seven songs pack in a lot of variety and no two songs sound alike. Hip-hop, reggae, bhangra, and soft rock are among the genres. The album is a must buy. The Blue Theme, Chiggy Wiggy are instant favourites and Rehnuma is the gem of the album. Aaj Dil Gustakh and Fiqrana are equally good. You may not like the album the first time you hear it but listen to it a few more times and you will love it.
Pop star Kylie Minogue’s innocently sexy vocals open Chiggy Wiggy. It’s a hip-hop track that makes you want to chiggy wiggy with Kylie. However, Sonu’s enthusiastic Hindi vocals spoil the song a little bit. But that was required because then the song would have been only in English, limiting its appeal and reach. So the bhangra bit has been added for a wider appeal. It’s unlike a Rahman song and yet quite nice, catchy and danceable. Maybe there should have been a solo Kylie Chiggy Wiggy number too.
Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai is helmed by Shreya Ghoshal and Sukhwinder Singh. With the piano, flute and guitar, it has a laidback yet playful and naughty feel, perfect for the beach. The instrumentation is wonderful. The tune sounds familiar yet fresh and is instantly likeable. Shreya doesn’t sound as sweet as she usually does and that is great. A drunk-sounding Sukhwinder complements her perfectly.
Fiqrana may take a while getting used to. Vijay Prakash sounds like Kunal Ganjawala and is quite a find. Shreya Ghoshal sounds sexy. The song sounds like an echo and also has a Sufi, spiritual and intoxicated vibe to it. The more you listen to it, the more you will like it.
Rahman brings Rashid Ali (of Aditi and Kahin Toh fame) back with Bhoola Tujhe. And that makes you glad. It’s a ballad. The instrumentation is lovely and the song is soothing, even if it is played on full volume.
The Blue Theme is mind-blowing. It will wake you up on a lazy day and/or give you goosebumps. Genres like rock, bhangra and hip hop have been fused together beautifully. It has an international feel and lyrics that are hard to understand. It is haunting and you could listen to it all day. An absolute must-listen on repeat! There are a bunch of singers like Neha and Sonu Kakkar, Blaaze, Raqeeb Alam and Jaspreet Singh who croon Bul-loo instead of Blue. Rahman is an expert when it comes to multiple singers (remember Pappu Can’t Dance and Nazrein Milana) used them like only he can.
Beautiful is one word that best describes Rehnuma. Shreya Ghoshal is at her seductive best since Jaadu Hai Nasha Hai and shares sizzling chemistry with Sonu Nigam. The song which sounds like The World is not enough by Garbage. It isn’t a copy though, only the vibe is similar. It’s like an ocean, at times calm and viciously wild and angry at other times. Amazing!
The album ends with Yaar Mila Tha which reunites Udit Narayan with Madhushree after Hum Hai Iss Pal Yahaan from Kisna. This song is raunchy though, like Shabba Shabba Hai Rabba from Daud. The song has a hip-hop, reggae feel; like music you would hear on the beach. It’s something you can easily sway to. Nice and naughty.
Rating: 4.5 on 5
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I see that majority of yours posts are in IR sub forum. There is this particular post of yours:Quote:
Originally Posted by ezy0265
Jegan Mohini is another great offering from the great IR!!!
All 5 songs are unique and beautifully composed with so much energy and youthfullness.....I can only feel sorry for those who have lost their senses to not be able to appreciate such songs....
Take that last line as our reply to you and stop wasting time in this thread.
Oh, sorry HJ, unggala tappA nenachuttEn... :(
Avar vEroru camp-nu clarify panna Guess-Me-ku nandri hai... :)
i thought he is a Harris jaldra? :?Quote:
Originally Posted by Guess_Me
Almost all his posts are in IR sub forum. He might have praised HJ some time, you know just to piss off ARR fans :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dinesh2002
ohhh... true true ... varathum.... :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Guess_Me