Sunday, February 20, 2011

Tanu Weds Manu, United Six, Utt Pataang - Music Review

Tanu Weds Manu (2011)
Music: Krsna

The romantic comedy genre of the movie raised some hopes, however, the album fails to meet the expectations. The entire album has a rustic, idyllic mood with folklike songs. I cannot really recommend a single track, however some songs do have a soul and they might appeal to some.
Brownie points:
1. Sadi Gali - A fun Punjabi track made for the fun-filled weddings.
2. Yun Hi - Mohit Chauhan brings us his forte. Slow paced and romantic solo.
3. Piya - A pretty good sounding track for the Indian classical music connoisseurs by Shafqat Amanat Ali. Although I think Shankar Mahadevan would have brought more emotion to it.

Questions: What in the world does the word Rangrez means? Why has this suddenly become a popular word in Bollywood? Why is a drunken voice singing patriotic songs considered classical?

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United Six (2011)
Music: Pritam

Does Pritam disappoint us? Well, he does, but at least he knows not how to suck.
1. Booty Shake -----------------------------------------------7/10
It took me a while to like the song, however, it catches up on you after a while. Funny rap followed with peppy beats never lets the song to die down. And who better than Sunidhi Chauhan to add the necessary zest. Reminded me of Aye Bachchu from Ghajini. Booty shake, booty booty shake shake, really like the way you swing your body baby.....

2. Waha Bhai Waa, Waha Bhai Waa (Remix) ----- 6/10
Pretty standard, but has some entertainment value. Like the title track of Welcome.



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Utt Pataang (2011)
Music: Shamir Tandon

This is probably Shamir Tandon's best album so far. Since I don't remember what other movies he has composed music for, I am quite sure his past work hasn't been impressive. The album has only 2 tracks:
1. Utt Pataang -------------------------------------------------- 7/10
This is probably one of the nicest rock tracks Bollywood has produced so far. For comparison, it sits right in the company of Rock On!!. The lyrics are a little unimaginative and the playback singer not one of the best, but like I said, had this track been part of Rock On!!, it definitely would have been much more popular. The ending of the song is pretty good with overlapping lyrics. Give it a chance and skip the Remix.

2. Jaanu Na Jaanu Na --------------------------------------- 6/10
Shaan brings us a romantic melody, however it fails to touch our hearts enough. It should have had some more originality, otherwise it is not too bad.

Ciao!

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