Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

Article Updated 09 November, 2007 01:52:26 AM IST

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal

UTV Motion Pictures have been associated with some marvelous, path-breaking movies like 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Swades', 'Rang De Basanti' etc. to name a few. And music from their production has always been a very fulfilling experience for the audience. Their latest venture, 'Goal' has music by Pritam, whose work by and large has always made a mark with the audience. Be it the recent superhit , 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', the surprise success 'Jab We Met' or even a starless movie like 'Dhol', Pritam has always proved lucky for the makers. So,will Pritam's lucky charm work this time around. Lets check out .

The album starts on a celebration mode with 'Billo Rani' as Richa Sharma in a sensuous tone goes, "Shaher mein doosri koi nahin tujh si Billo, Jo bhi dekhe, Ye hi poochhe, Ye hai kiski, Billo", very much similar (in spirit) to the start of 'Kajra Re'. This 'techno mujra'( though picturised as a celebration song , Chopra-Johar style) is just the perfect composition that sets the mood right. A super rhythmic, part 'qawwali' number that has excellent combination of harmonium and 'dholak'. The style of nasal singing in the 'antara' harks back to the late Shamshad Begum era, as the versatile Richa Sharma demonstrates her class. And surprise, surprise, her male counterpart is Anand Raj Anand and not Daler! The highly underestimated but unlucky music director, lyricist and singer Anand Raj Anand is the 'jaan' of the number with his simply 'mast' rendition.Pritam has used folk from Uttar Pradesh as the backbone and Javed Akhar's 'khadi boli' (used in parts of Western Uttar Pradesh), complements the tune to perfection. Like, 'Billo' is a terminology used as a pet name for one's beloved. The song is a sureshot chartbuster.

'Billo Rani-Remix' by D.J Amyth is very different from the original, at the start. Full marks to the arranger for not going down the beaten path. Though in the latter half he does disappoint with the usual too heightened rhythm which spoils the raunchy effect of the original.

Electronic arrangements and harmonium heralds, the singer of the moment, Neeraj Sridhar, whose title track from 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' has become a rage and is still ruling the charts. And it seems that the next number, 'Ishq Ka Kalma' has all the potential to hit the bull's eye. This song features twice in the album, the second time as a mere space filler. Coming back to the song, it is a nice, light mood, fun-filled prepositioning number with just the right dosage of Hindi and simple English lyrics, that will be liked by the youth . Lovely flute interludes, good rapping and the infectious chorus, 'Aale' which forms the mukhda' are the highlights. The only problem is the tune of the main song that has a heard before effect, and seems to be a rehashed version of 'U&I" from Sunny Deol's 'Naksha'. With 'Hare Ram Hare Krishna' facing a lot of problems with the hardliners, lets hope that this song too does not get embroiled in a controversy, as the 'kalma' is a very sacred thing for the Muslims.

Just a while back, we had a composition called 'Bull's Eye' by Himesh Reshammiya, in 'Apne'. And the next number of the album, 'Hey Dude', is quite similar in theme and spirit to the above mentioned track. An inspirational number, with aggressively penned lyrics, sung with immense emotional fervour by Devrat. The lyrics, "Hey dude, Don't mess with me" are apt as the movie is based in U.K and this type of lingo is used in club football. Base and crunch guitar, acid rock style continues towards the latter half of the song till the very end and needless to add, its superb.

Soft guitar strumming commences 'Tara Ru' a rather unique, motivational track. Javed Ali's mature vocals stand out loud and clear as the number is adorned by minimal music arrangements. Pritam uses a very simple tune, S.D Burman style, with a slight touch of 60's stlyle 'qawwali' ( usually picturised on Pran). Javed Sahab's lyrics drive home the message, "Baat zara si hai, Samajh le tu pyaare, Khel usi ka hai, Jo himmat nahin hare, Aur kuch ho na ho, Hausla saath rahe, Humko hai jeetna to, Humko vishwas rahe, Chamkege ek din to hamare bhi sitare!" Wonderful lyrics that can inspire anyone.

And last but not the least, we have, 'Halla Bol', no its not the title track from Ajay Devgan's next with Rajkumar Santoshi. Well jokes apart, it's an absolutely mindblowing inspirational number that can be classified as the title track of the movie. Pritam uses the famous Loreto Convent anthem, based on Russian Philharmonic orchestra and combines it with some deadly Punjabi 'bhangra' beats. And who better than our Daler 'paaji' to render this awe-inspiring mindblasting composition. His 'Rang De Basanti' title track became a milestone for inspirational numbers. And looks like 'Halla Bol' too has all it takes to strike the emotional chord with the audience. Not mentioning Javed Sahab's lyrics here will be a crime, as they play a major part in making this number worth its salt. Sample the very apt, befitting the theme lyrics, "Halla Bol (attack), Aage dol (come forward), Karta Ja, Goal pe goal , Dhan hana dhan ,Karenge goal." This track appears twice in the album and both the versions are basically the same.

So, Pritam does it once again. With 'Goal' he has given us an album that has the right mix of fun, entertaining and inspirational numbers. All credit to Pritam and of course, Javed Akhtar, as there is not a single song that can be classified as an average or so-so. It was a wonderful experience listening to the album and the hot n happening pair of John and Bipasha should set the screen ablaze, on 23rd November, when 'Goal' releases in theatres across the world, as Pritam has lobbed the ball right into the goalmouth, with his compositions!

Rating : 7.5/10

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