Music Director Vishal Bhardwaj goes desi again with the soundtrack for the film "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola" which set in Haryana. The music composed by him, completely in sync with the film's setting, seems to be promising. His old partner Gulzar has penned nine numbers for the soundtrack, coupled with two reprise versions.
The album opens with the title track, which is insane and reckless.
Yet, it manages to make you groove with incessant energy flowing through
the song. Sukhwinder Singh's powerful vocals provide the impetus and he
has been complemented well by Ranjit Barot. This one has all the
makings of a chartbuster and provides a fine start to the soundtrack.
The mood of the album takes a turn with "Khamka", where you are
greeted with some African sounds to start with. However, it is the voice
of Vishal Bhardwaj that creates the magic. It is an absolute delight to
hear his melodious vocals and he should indulge in such soulful
renditions more often. He is supported well by Gulzar's beautiful
lyrics, while Prem Dehati behind the mike, infuses a folk touch to the
number. Everything is just beautiful about this song - pure musical
ecstasy!
Vishal's wife Rekha gets you in a mischievous setting again with
"Oye boy Charlie". The lyrics of the song will instantly click with the
masses, and are reminiscent of yesteryears' flirtatious tracks. But the
song's energy is very fresh. There is good use of instruments like tabla
and harmonium, and you get to hear Mohit Chauhan and Shankar Mahadevan
in a different mode altogether. However, it is Rekha's song all the way
and you just can't get enough of her voice.
Next up is a revolutionary anthem of sorts - "Lootnewaale". Crooned
by Sukhwinder Singh, it has a powerful composition and it would be
interesting to see how it has been used in the film. It also has a
reprise version, which is slower than the former. But it is not a bad
one either.
The brass band effect welcomes you with "Shara-rara-ra" sung by Prem
Dehati, which is short in duration, but gives you a dose of a desi
wedding.
It is followed by "Badal uthaya", where Rekha Bhardwaj goes slow and
gloomy, mesmerising you with the versatility of her voice. The sound of
sitar is brilliant here, and it is coupled with modern sounds. This one
just grows on the listener. It also has a reprise version by Prem
Dehati, which is not bad.
A short and sweet track comprising of dialogues by Pankaj Kapur and
Imran Khan is up next with "Chaar dina ki", where they are accompanied
by Prem Dehati. Despite trying it a few times, this one just doesn't
work and can be given a miss.
"Chor Police" again follows the same course, but probably the tracks might turn out to be enjoyable on the visual front.
Rounding up the album is "Nomvula", where you get a taste of African
music in its entirety. Not my cup of tea, but can be given a shot.
Overall, it is the desi flavour that rules the roost in the
soundtrack of "Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola".
There are a few setbacks,
but most of the tracks are in tandem with the film's setting and will be
enjoyed by the listeners.
By Bhaskar Pant for IANS
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