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By Abid Š2007 Bollyvista.com |
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Saawariya |
Sounds of thunder and lightning with Shreya's "waiting-for-you" and "missing-you" call for the 'Saawariya'(beloved), commences 'Sawar Gayee'. There is a conscious attempt by Bhansali and Monty to recreate the same mood and ambience (through the settings) as 'Silsila Yeh Chahat Ka' from 'Devdas', the track that got Shreya her first national award. But unlike the former that was lively (though the situation was not) and touched the emotional chords of the people, this one is too flat and Monty tries too hard. As a result, the same effect is missing.
'Pari' is once again a soft love ballad about a beloved akin to a pari (fairy). The song uses bare minimum arrangements and relies more on Ganjawala's vocal prowess, and he does a good job. Female background chorus is appealing. Massive orchestration, along with the bewitching 'Saawariya' signature tune and the superb whistling are the highlight of the nice track. Sameer's lyrics though are filmy - "Ek din asmaan se pari ayegi, Laut ke wapas kabhin na jayegi."
After Shail Hada, it's the turn of Parthiv Gohil to show his singing prowess with 'Yoon Shabnami'. While Shail was lucky enough to get a rocking composition first up, Parthiv is not. No fault of his and despite the handicap, Parthiv does a fantastic job. But its once again a very flat tune/melody that is a let down, though attempts to pep it with some nice qawwali interludes are there. It's a situational track, that if well picturised/choreographed, has the ability to rise to the occasion. This chaand song is reminiscent of the "Chaand Chchupa Badal Mein' from 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam'.
'Chabeela' has vintage Alka Yagnik. It's a delight to hear her after a long time. She does not disappoint, as she is at her best in this naughty, mischievous and thankfully lively, rhythmic number, which she delivers to perfection. The all Indian arrangements, comprising of the tabla, harmonium, anklets and bead sounds, make a pleasant hear. But poor lyrics by Sameer once again act as a damper. He has just gone for rhyming (tukbandi, like chabeela, kateela, rangeela, etc) rather than mature poetry. |
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