Nov 22, 2004 11:53 AM
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(Updated Nov 22, 2004 01:53 PM)
Master of Melodies Kreem is one of the very few south Indian composers who are equally successful in Hindi film music. He has a unique style of composing melodies. After most successful album of the year 2003 “Jism” with Mahesh bhatt, here comes their next collaborative effort for the film “Rog”. Well, this album also has melodies. Will it be another “Jism” in success and quality of music? Let us see. Album has totally 8 tracks with Lyrics written by Neelesh Mishra and Sayeed Quadri.
Maine Dil Se Kaha
KK
It is an instantly catchy melody that sounds like early 90’songs in melody, background rhythm and orchestration. Typical Kreem’s style of composition with heavy violin orchestrations flowing in the background and of course it is the hidden soul of the song.
The interludes are rich with guitar and piano blending and playing the main tune. KK excels in expressive singing with his mellifluous voice.
Tere Is Jahan Mein
KK
It is again a slow pathos melody with soulful rendition by KK. KK sounds completely different in this song with more husky and longing voice. There are no many instruments in the background. The melody and the voice carry the song. Violin orchestrations are put to minimal usage at right places. The major plus of the song is the non-distracting usage of instruments meant for melody like guitar and piano minimally at apt places. The mild rhythm in the background sounds similar to that of “Awarapan” song from “Jism” but otherwise it is a fresh melody.
Kubhsoorat
Udit Narayan
The song starts promisingly with strings followed by violins and flute but everything falls flat as soon as usual tabla beats dominates the background, which makes it sound like an outdated number. Also it sounds like “Kabhi shaam dale” song from Sur. Udit is a misfit for this song. He sounds good while starting in low range but after first two lines, he proceeds with a open voice and spoils the sound. Kreem should have given this song too to KK. Besides all the above cons, the song is high in melody and again orchestrations in the interludes are good.
Guzar Na Jaye
KK, Shreya Ghosal
It is a slow seductive melody. This song is entirely different from all the other songs of the album in all aspects. The banging techno beats in the interludes rocks. Second interlude is great with complex symphony style of orchestration. KK and Shreya have given their best by singing in a husky voice to an extent that we can hear even breathing sound vividly between the lines.
Sufani
Gaudi
This track written and produced by Gaudi is taken from the album “Bass, sweat and tears”. I cannot hear even a single word clearly in this song. It is full of techno beats and sounds with voice singing at a distance in the background. I think it is a remixed version. Only the movie has to answer the presence of this must skip number in this album. As it is not original composition of Kreem, it is not under consideration for the final rating of the album.
Rog Theme
It is an instrumental track composed, arranged and mixed by Jaideep, Kurt and Samrat. It is evident from the caption of the film that it is going to be a raw pathos packed romantic drama. To that context, the music of this track compliments the theme well. The main tune that flows over various instruments Sarangi, piano and violin is good enough to emote pathos. Sarangi elaborates the tune more with flourishing notes in the course of the song. The ending orchestration leaves a good impact.
Two more songs are Kreem’s version of “Kubhsoorat” song and Shreya’s solo version of “Guzar na jaye” song.
Undoubtedly, the album belongs to KK for his versatile singing ability. What Sur to Lucky ali and what Jism to Shreya Ghosal is what Rog to KK. The album is worth a buy.I would give the album a 3.5 stars
