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By Abid Š2006 Bollyvista.com |
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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna |
To sum it up, 'Mitwa' is a fusion of Western instruments/orchestra with traditional Indian instruments like 'sitar' and 'veena'. A true 'East-meets-West' composition, trying to follow the path of Yehudi Menuhin-Pt. Ravi Shankar collaboration of the 60s.
The start of 'Mitwa Revisited' (SEL & Indrajit Sharma) is somewhat different from 'Mitwa. This version is obviously pacier. But SEL and Indrajit have not played around with the voice of Shafqat Amanat Ali, though Shankar Mahadevan's classical 'alaaps ' have somewhat been turned to semi-broken vocals. The beauty of the original remains intact, though we prefer 'Mitwa' to 'Mitwa Revisited'!
After two stunning masterpieces we run into the youthful, rhythmic and racy 'Where's The Party Tonight'. The dance floor number commences like a typical UK Indi-Pop composition but Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy take over and do their own thing. Sung with gusto by Shaan, Vasundhra Das and the lesser heard of the SEL trio Loy Mendosa (in a semi-rap style). Shankar Mahadevan does add his bit with a slightly classical 'O Sajna', more in the background. Javed Akhtar, shows his versatility as his English lyrics go "Dance with me baby, won't you dance with me all night, won't you party, party, party..." The song embodies the spirit and the lifestyle of today's youths and as it has been picturized on Abhishek Bachchan, it will definitely appeal to the target audience. Some would like us to compare it to 'It's The Time To Disco" ('Kal Ho Naa Ho'), well they are two different composition, though for similar situations. But parallels should not be drawn.
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