Kidnap

Article Updated 09 September, 2008 12:19:47 AM IST

Kidnap

Undoubtedly one of the hottest films releasing in the second half of the year, Sanjay Gadhvi's 'Kidnap' brings back the new teenage sensation, Aamir Khan's nephew, Imran Khan (after the blockbuster 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'), along with hotshot, the still deadly - Dutt! Sanjay Gadhavi's films (the 'Dhoom' series) have always harped on the thriller aspect in terms of music (much like his films), of which the Pritam-Mayur-Puri team has been an integral part. The year has been a good one for Pritam with his 'Race', 'Jannat' and 'Singh Is Kinng' weighing in as super-hits and the decent 'Kismet Konnection'. So, let us check it out and see if Pritam is able to match/better his earlier success with this album.

The album starts with 'Mit Jaaye' that can be termed as the theme song, as it carries the mood and spirit of the film in it. The guest composer, Sandeep Vyas walks down memory lane, but this time trudges the hitherto (recently) untouched path as the rhythm pattern is similar to Kalyanji Anandji's style, the most apparent one being 'Zindagi Mein Kabhi Darna Nahin', from the Feroz Khan starrer, 'Khote Sikke'. However, leaving aside the rhythm, the orchestration is simply fabulous and the suspense and edge of the seat thrills are conveyed very well by it. Sandeep Vyas's base, yet pleasant to the ears vocals, carry the die-hard attitude of the main protagonist very well.

Unfortunately, Sandeep lacks good diction (which is a rarity in today's times). Sanjeev Vyas' lyrics (although filmy and heard before) are able to convey the feeling of revenge and the fight for what is right. "Sone ki sadkon pe, Chalta raha tanke, Kaante bichhe ab hain, Saya tera banke, Gham ke andherein hain, Ujde savere hain, Peechhe salaakhon ke, Kyon khwab mere hain". The song should be used only in the background and its music arrangements would naturally play a big part in the taut action sequences. 'Mit Jaaye-Rock Version', as the title suggests, the track is laced with hard-rock styled guitar, and drums, which makes the number even more racy and pulsating.

Next, we have Pritam, who rehashes his 'Krazy Kiya Re' start for the commencement of 'Hey Ya', a composition that introduces the female lead protagonist, played by Minissha Lamba (Say 'S' for Sonia). She plays the kidnapped daughter of Sanjay Dutt, the richest man in India. Suzy Q, mostly heard as female chorus/remixes, gets to render a full-fledged number and does an ample job. She has a unique voice that suits the character, full of confidence and optimism. The lazy rhythm depicts the carefree attitude and pipe sounds in the background are the highlight.

'Hey Ya-House Mix', the lazy rhythm of the original picks pace full throttle and the song changes into a high tempo dance track. The arrangers have done a good job and the remix serves as nice space filler.

'Mausam' has the reigning princess of romantic numbers, Shreya Ghoshal at her pristine best, in this superbly composed and rendered track. The background orchestration is subdued and Shreya's singing has the required suggestive and seductive overtones in this situational composition, a la 'Kaate Nahin Kat Te'. A passion filled, seductive number that has been tastefully done.

The 'Krazzy 4' signature tune (starting part) and the usual rap commence one of the cutest and most endearing songs of the album, 'Haan Ji'. Adnan is in his element (his voice modulations superb) and all credit to Pritam for giving him a song, which utilizes his potential to the full. The song is sure to appeal universally as it is a sort of a composition that has made Adnan a household name. Mayur Puri deserves more than a pat on his back for those cute, humorous rip-roaring lyrics like, "India mein toh democracy. Ghar mein shohar ki aisi taisi, Yahan bhi chale biwion ki sarkar". The antara is inspired from 'Dhik Taana' ('Hum Aapke Hain Kaun'), but nonetheless Adnan's fans will lap it up.

'Race' signature tune and calypso drums commence 'Meri Ek Ada Shola'. The track is a let down especially as it comes from Pritam, the master of chartbusters. The Arabic rhythm, which he follows, was done to death in the seventies and eighties. As a result, the dance cum situational track is the most ordinary composition of the album. Pritam does a Laxmikant-Pyarelal (Subhash Ghai's 'Trimurti') with Sukhwinder's part, as the song gets over-dramatic and situational. Akriti Kakkar and Sunidhi try their best to raise the level of the song. The amazing thing about the track is that it is reminiscent of the seventies tense moment, climax song at the villain's den! However, the melodrama could have been dealt with in a better and a newer way.

Overall, the 'Kidnap' album can be termed good but not great. Pritam has mixed and matched many styles, not restricting himself to uni-directional compositions. The solo track, 'Mit Jaaye', by Vyas is quite good. Since most of the songs are somewhat situational (like those by the masters of this game Laxmi-Pyare), the album will Definitely become popular once more of the promos are out and of course, when the film releases.

Rating: 7/10

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