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By Abid Š2007 Bollyvista.com |
Synthesized piece and guitar beats commence 'Maa'. And true to title, it is a composition that is bound to make even the stone hearted emotional. A composition that will be appreciated not only by kids, but even grown ups. The fear, the insecurity of a child conveyed by Prasoon Joshi's heart-stirring lyrics bring tears to the eyes. "Bheed mein yun na chodo mujhe, Ghar laut ke bhi na aa paoon maa, Bhej na itna door mujhko tu, Yaad bhi tujhko aa na paoon maa, Kya itna bura hoon main maa?" Soft melody and Shankar's sensitive, heart-touching rendition is complemented by some lovely guitar strumming, which is about the only accompaniment in this superbly composed track.
Since the movie is based on the life of a dyslexic child, we have a composition aptly titled 'Bheja Kum', which commences with deriding and chiding words like, "Why, why can't you, idiot?" A totally acid-rock based composition depicting the chaotic and stressed out life of a mentally challenged child in school, trying his level best to cope with things. The rap interludes serve to drive home the harsh treatment meted out to weak, underprivileged children. It seems to be SEL's tribute to the timeless classic by Pink Floyd, 'Another Brick In The Wall'. And much like the above mentioned track, this too is a hard-hitting number, talking about the ills of the education system and state of mind of the little children. A whole bunch of artists headed by Shankar Mahadevan and Aamir join hands to drive home the message in a song that makes one sit up and take notice. Even Aamir's wife, Kiran Rao quips in with a one-liner, "Tumhara problem kya hai beta"? This song sure is an experience in itself.
The last track of the album is for all those Aamir Khan fans who just couldn't get enough of him in 'Chanda Chamke' from 'Fanaa'. This is another chance to savour a delicacy called 'Bum Bum Bole'. Quite similar in theme and spirit to the above song, this too is a light-hearted, "masti", fun-filled track that commences with Aamir's inane and nonsensical prelude, "Chaka raka chi chai chaka lo rum". Was Prasoon inspired by Kishore Da's classic, 'Eena Meena Deeka'? Then Shaan takes over in his own beloved style that has become so popular. The catchy rhythm and chorus is instantly likeable and the children will definitely identify with this number which will serve to lighten up the listeners. Aamir's interludes are the USP of the track and so are the lovely musical arrangements. |
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