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By Abid ©2006 Bollyvista.com |
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Omkara |
After this amazing composition, the next track 'O Saathi Re' features the multi-faceted, multi-talented Vishal Bhardwaj, along with the reigning queen of classy melodies, Shreya Ghoshal. The song starts off with soft guitar notes(by Chintoo Singh) and is a silken smooth love ballad. The only minor point of disappointment (if any) is the monotonous nature of the composition. Vishal does an exemplary job, as he conquers the high octaves with élan and Shreya supports him beautifully. Incidentally, the title of the track 'O Saathi Re' was one of the three chosen probable names of 'Omkara'. But it did not find favor with the audience poll and more so with Ajay Devgan ( 'Omkara' or 'Omi Shukla').
One cannot believe that the next track 'Jag Ja' has been sung by the super talented singer of the 80s and 90s, Suresh Wadekar, as he sounds flat and rusty. Though the tune and setting of the the song resembles that of a lullaby, it's not one. In fact it is the reverse as it's an awakening (literally) song. It's the first routine or ordinary composition from the Vishal-Gulzar team, albeit the flute interludes by Ashwin are of top quality.
'Beedi' starts off with Vishal Bhardwaj paying homage to Pancham Da's 'Dekha Na Hai Re Socha Na' ('Bombay To Goa'), (just the starting piece). But the rest of the song is Vishal's very own earthy, rustic, super rhythmic dance party item number (performed at Western U.P fairs and even in Bhardwaj's hometown, Meerut during the world famous 'Nauchandi' Mela).
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