Shaka Laka Boom Boom

Article Updated 17 March, 2007 01:01:54 AM IST

Shaka Laka Boom Boom

Surprise, surprise! A Suneel Darshan movie on T-Series, when we have heard so much about the home label 'Shri Krishna Music', launched just a few years back. But that is not our problem. Let us move on to our priority; the music analysis of 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom'.

The Darshans' along with their favourite trio, Nadeem-Shravan-Sameer, have given music lovers some memorable, melodious music, and have always (even for failures like 'Mere Jeevan Saathi') succeeded in carving out a mass appeal through their music, which is evident even today on the streets and road-side 'dhabas'.

With Nadeem and Shravan in hibernation, the Darshans' have reposed their faith in the latest sensation Himesh Reshammiya. And glimpses of what to expect from him have been seen in Dharmesh's 'Aap Ki Khatir', which sank without a trace. So, through this album, Himesh has a lot to prove and also show the world that he is a worthy successor to the Nadeem-Shravan legacy.

It definitely seems that Himesh has learnt his lesson the hard way, and so has come up with a scorcher of a composition. Synthesized organ beats, coupled with some nice 'tabla' and percussion sounds, and yes, not to forget the usual rap by Earl (who has by now become a permanent fixture in the Darshan albums), commences the absolutely rocking title track 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom'. The rhythm is highly infectious and groovy, and it does not take any experienced reviewer to proclaim that its destined to be a chart-topper. Himesh surprises us with his normal singing and Akriti Kakkar comes up with good vocals to support him. Sameer writes some interesting and innovative lyrics, which are going be loved by the youth.

Akbar Sami has done a good job with the 'Shaka Laka Boom Boom Remix'. It will be lapped up by the Gen-X and will definitely burn the dance floors of pubs, discos and night-clubs, while not forgetting the ringtone segment.

'One India' seems to be Himesh's objective with 'Thaare Vaaste', a composition that can be described as sweet, light and fun-filled. It's an average song, made above ordinary by some cute dancing by Upen. Shaan's youthful vocals suit Upen and Sameer has conjured up an interesting mix of Punjabi, Rajasthani, Hindi and English lyrics. "Thaare vaaste, dedenge jaan ve, Thaaree vaaste dil hai qurbaan ve, Love you, I love you jaana, Tu hi armaan ve".

The 'Thaare Vaaste Remix' is an ordinary effort by Akbar Sami with too much of a heightened pace for comfort.

Electric guitar, Himesh's all too familiar nasal vocals and a nice synthesized piece commences 'Namumkin'. Basically a trademark Himesh composition, that has been done to death by none other than Himesh himself, and it's high time he comes out of his own hangover! The only aspect of the number worth mentioning is the sparse musical arrangements in the background, just a touch of electric plates and drums and Sameer's lyrics, which convey the loneliness and helpless situation perfectly.

Just a one-liner on the 'Namumkin Remix' by Akbar - Well tried, but it's 'namumkin' (impossible) to pep up this ordinary number.

"Ishq who khwahish hai, Jismein sukoon ka ahsaas hai, Ishq who jazba hai jiskki khushboo mein pyaas hai", and with this beautiful couplet Himesh starts off 'Dil Lagaayenge'. This song initially appears to be another derivative of the typical Himesh love songs, as per the lyrics by Sameer - "Aadat se baaz na aayenge". But lo and behold, we have a good racy, rhythmic composition. Himesh's style of singing here is very similar to Bhappi Da. Akriti Kakkar seems to be the new favourite with Himesh and proves her mettle with her sweet yet strong vocals.

The 'Dil Lagaayenge Remix' by Akbar Sami is a typical remix! Too many broken vocals and cacophonous arrangements spoil the number.

Suddenly out of the blue, Himesh comes up with a Nadeem-Shravan style composition 'Rukhsat'. Shaan is excellent in this peppy yet sad love song. Sameer's simple lyrics too are good - "Tera hi ahsaas hai, Teri hi pyaas hai, Teri hi baat hai har kahin, Tere khayalon se rukhsat paana mumkin nahih", (meaning in brief - its impossible to say goodbye to your memories).

And last, but not least, is a medley of four quite classy but short numbers, and since this movie has a musical backdrop, one can easily say that they are all stage performances, which come one after another (as in a competition). Yes, a la Nassir Hussain movies like 'Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin'.

First up is 'Issi Umeed Pe', by Shaan, whose vocals appear like a breath of fresh air as he croons "Issi umeed pe jee rahein hain, tumse milne ki hasrat rah na jaaye", and all die-hard Nadeem-Shravan fans will get nostalgic over this mushy composition.

Then, Kunal Ganjawala takes over and gives a rocking performance with 'Saathiya' and his anglicized rock-like vocals (suggest that its picturised on Upen) as he goes "How can I live without you saathiya".

After which, Shaan continues with 'Aaj Nahin To Kal', which is just in the 'Issi Umeed Pe' mold, and after his brief number it's Kunal and Sunidhi once again with the foot-tapping Punjabi-pop styled 'Tera Sona Sona Roop'.

When this medley comes to a close one does wish that the songs were of a longer duration, but this collection of songs are entirely situational and may appear at an important juncture in the movie and therefore, this medley is like what it is in this album!

The 'Medley Remix' is (simply put) a spiced and spruced remixed version of the collection of the above four brief numbers. It has been done stylishly by Akbar, and Suneel should use this version in the movie, as it is better than the original, more dance-inducing and more stage-performance oriented.

To sum up, Himesh has definitely tried something new here and he succeeds to an extent. The mere presence of the rocking title track will see it scaling new heights on the charts and the rest of the numbers will get their due only if the movie succeeds at the box-office. This album is much better than 'Aap Ki Khatir', which Himesh dished out for the elder Darshan and is definitely worth a buy.

Rating : 7.5 /10

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