Veer Songs

Veer was a pleasant surprise after a very long time . These were apprehensions galore but a couple of listening pretty much facilitates their dilution.

Sajid-Wajid have indeed given their best three soundtracks ever in Veer and though they may have had managed chartbusters earlier, Veer is the kind of album that would fetch them a much deserving respect.

Along with Gulzar they have created the kind of tunes that may not necessarily turn out to be the hugest chartbusters of the year but would certainly be remembered for time to come.

Veer Music Album suits the theme of the film well and cleverly recreates pre-historic era through its music. Try it even if you had decided not to do so.

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After being busy with Shaurya for almost a month, I got my hands on few of the recently released music albums. Initially I was totally confused about the recent releases and scheduled releases but thanks to Ujjwal and others to refreshing my knowledge. After a lot of research and discussions(read gossips), I got my hands on some music album(downloaded some of them too; Bad me, I know that but cant help it out) of Salman starrer and his dream project Veer, Ishqiya which is imbibed with soft techno-rural music by Vishal Bhardwaaj and awesome lyrics by Gulzaar Saab, Hep Chance pe dance and dull looking Dulha Mil Gaya(Goddddddddd Sush really needs a dietician and a fashion adviser). Let me start with Veer and others will follow later.

To be true, expectations were not high from this epic movie on the music front as the music was by Sallu's fav Sajid Wajid who are known for there dhinchik-dhinchik kind of music(be it Hello, Wanted or God tussi great ho). But surprisingly the music was on the soothing side and the reason behind that was the awesome lyrics by Gulzaar sahab(It is very hard to destroy his lyrics, only Pritam is capable of doing that, remember Marjani from Billu?).

1. Taali: The surprise starts from the first song Taali itself, which is a spirited and truly Indian track with a rustic rajasthani flavor(yeps it is not a love song that starts the album! Different, isn't it?), which is crooned by Sukhwinder Singh and later on Sonu Nigam, Wajid along with Neuman Pinto joins him. When I heard it for the first time, I checked the cover again as I was not ready to accept that it is a Sajid wajid creation but it needs a few hearing to grow on. Nice start.

" Hai ghunghat peeche gora mukhda Paani mein jaise deep jaale re

Charo chahaar wahi bahi dekhoon Aankh mein kaisa sapna chale re"

This song appears later as a solo version in the voice of Sukhwinder and he brilliantly carry this song all along on his own.

1. Surili Akhiyon Waali: The second track Surili Akhiyon Waali is a melo-romantic number with some heartfelt and fresh lyrics but there is some thing in the music that will give you I-have-Heard-This-Before feeling (reminds me of tune jo na kaha main wo sunta raha khaamkha bewajah khwaab bunta raha from New York) but nevertheless it is good track to play along due to awesome lyrics and heartfelt rendition by Rahat Fateh Ali khan. Besides this track has an english portion(antara) in the voice of Suzanne D'mello which will force you to repeat this one for sure.

"Surili akhiyon waali, suna hai teri akhiyon se Behti hai neendein aurr neendon mein sapne

Kabhi to kinaro pe, utar mere sapno se Aaja zameen pe aurr mil ja kahin pe Mil ja kahin . aa .

Mil ja kahin, samey se pareh, samey se pareh Mil ja kahin,

tu bhi akhiyon se kabhi meri akhiyon ki sunn

Surili akhiyon waali, suna hai teri akhiyon se"

The same track appears as a duet later where Sunidhi Chauhan joins RFAK to create the magic.

1. Salaam Aaya: Next rack Salaam Aaya is in the voice of Roop Kumar Rathod, Shreya and Suzanne De Mello(this time Sajid Wajid got some big guns for sure) and is a slow, melodious track. The best thing about this track is the heartfelt singing by Roop Kumar and nice use of meta flute and Sitar in the background and a small touch of Surili Akhiyon waali.

"Jab bole woh, jab bole Uski aankh mein rab bole

Jab bole woh, jab bole Uski aankh mein rab bole

Paas paas hi rehna tum Aankh aankh mein kehna tum

Dekha tumhe to aaram aaya"

1. Meharbaniyan: So far so good but with the next track Meharbaniyan, Sajid Wajid is with a typical Sallu song crooned by Sonu Nigam with all the oomph required by Sallu's fan. This song feels totally out of the place this movie. Sajid Wajid should have saved this one for some other movie. This will be a treat for Sallu's fan but was not required in this one.

"Kitne rang aate jaate hain, aap ke do rukh saaron par

Arrey kitne rang aate jaate hain, aap ke do rukh saaron par

Ek khaya ka rang gulabi, dhoop chadi kosahron par

Kitne rang aate jaate hain, aap ke do rukh saaron par

Arrey har ek ka adaa masoom hai, har ek adaa meherbaan

Meherbaniyan hai, meherbaniyan

Aji meherbaniyan, badi meherbaniyan"

1. Kanha: When I heard the next track, Kanha, I again checked the cover for the music director as I was not expecting something like this from Sajid Wajid after mind-boggling Meharbaniyan. this track is a must listen for all the classical music lover where Rekha Bhardwaj gave heartfelt rendition and was supported brilliantly by Sabri bothers (Shabab Sabri, Toshi & Sharib) . This song has Rekha written all over it. A masterpiece. SW needs a ovation for this one.

"Pavan udha ve batiyan ho batiyan, pavan udha ve batiyan

Likho pena likho chithiyan ho chithiyan, tipo bina likho chithiyan

Chithiyon ke sandeshe videsh se jaavengi chalengi chathiyan Kanha .

bairun hui bansuri Ho kanha . tere adhar kyun dagi Ang se lagey to,

bol suna gaye Bhaiye na moh lagey Kanha,

din to katta, sanj kattey Kaise kattey, ratiya

Pavan udha ve batiyan ho batiyan, pavan udha ve batiyan"

1. Spirit Of Veer: The last original track of the album is about a minute instrumental Spirit Of Veer which ends as soon as it starts but have some nice bagpipers and Claps attached to it.

My Take: When I read the name of Sajid Wajid as music director, I was a bit disappointed cos they are known for some wacky music but Veer came as a pleasant surprise and the album is turned out to be a good album and all because they did not massacred the awesome lyrics of Gulzaar Sahab. Try it, Its different! I will give it 3.5/5.

What I will keep on my play list:

1. Taali(both Versions)

   
   




2. Surili Akhiyon Wale(cause of its awesome lyrics)

   
   




3. Salaam aaya

   
   

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Lyrics - Gulzaar

Music - Sajid-Wajid

1. Taali(Sukhwinder, Sonu Nigam, Wajid, Neuman Pinto) - The album starts and how! The song is a high energy party with 2 of the greatest singers who have gone behind the microphone for hindi film music. Sukhwinder is GOD when it comes to the high pitches and Sonu gets the flow just right. Gulzaar saab has played with words like never before and pens the mood of a warrior and his friends who are fondly describing how a well ornamented girl of their dream will look like. Oh hell! press the repeat button and come on the dance floor! Do try and catch the elephant cry in the song! Nice and neat!

   
   




2. Surili Ankhiyon waali(Rahat fateh ali khan) - RFAK comes in and does what he does best. Sweet sugar voice with murderous command over all the nuances of raagas coupled with Gulzaar saab's pen creates an utterly romantic atmosphere and whatever was left is completed by the lovely accordion which comes in almost to surprise you. Lot of operah-like music is interwoven(am sure for cinematic display of varied locations at the same time in the song). Deja-vu feeling will hit you when you hear Suzzane coming in with english words in between(Lagaan anyone?). All in all a superb song.

   
   




3. Salaam aaya(Roop K. Rathod - Shreya) - Without wasting anytime, Roop k. Rathod comes in with his ever soothing voice accompanied with tabla and indulges in a romantic discussion with Shreya Ghoshal. The metal flute in the background along with electric piano(and some more operah-like sound) gives a very classy(and never over-the-top) feeling. Voila! there is Sitar as well. Each stanza starts with 2-track voices of the singer which is a first in hindi film music. There is a hint of the 'surili ankhiyon waali' tune in between which sounds sweet! and vanishes before you realise it. Good work here. Here it on evenings.Magical!

   
   




4. Meherbaniyan(Sonu nigam) - Drums, slow dhols and bagpipers! Only Salman khan movie can have this fatal combination eh! Sonu nigam gets you the goose-bumps immediately and the catchy tune with lovely words of Gulzaar saab creates a'lovable tapori' effect in the song! This is one song which can make anyone dance.even people like me who are born with 2 left legs! The stanzas of this song will take you on the icy floor of music where survival is possible only if you can dance and the second stanza will take your breath away.PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION - Do check this one out! (Am actually sad at the slow dance of Salman khan in this song.what a treat it would have been to see Hritik dance on this one eh!)

   
   




5. Kanha(Rekha Bharadwaj - Sharib-Toshi with Shabaab Sabri) - A thumri basically with loads of ghungroos in the background, killer of a sarangi, adorable tabla and the haunting and supremely talented Rekha Bharadwaj. Toshi and sabri give background vocals and must be complimented as they set the tone of this lovely lovely lovely composition. Is this the same sajid wajid who have given us most forgetful(and irritating) music off late! The superb description of Virah(separation) is marvellously penned by Gulzaar saab.The way sarangi plays the'salaam aaya' song tone in between will haunt your senses like no other. Magical again.do check this out!

   
   




6. Taali(Sukhwinder) - Basically same as the song number 1 mentioned above. Just that Sonu nigam is missing from this version. Everything else is same. I guess this one is included to increase the number of songs in the CD.

   
   




7. Surili Ankhon wali(RFAK - Sunidhi chauhan) - Again, almost the same'sound' as the song no. 2. The exception is that this song has the talented Sunidhi chauhan as well. After you will hear this you will get a feeling that Sunidhi hasn't put in'good' effort in this number. She is found wanting on the high notes and you will know it immediately. Good part is that she comes in very late in the song and by then RFAK would have mesmerized you enough to like this song as well!

   
   




8. Theme of Veer - Now this is what I call a theme! Bagpipers play with good amount of drums and your feet will automatically tap the ground because of the music! A very happy mix of claps and cheers is mixed for good. Quite an innovative sound and a must listen! It is just 45 seconds long!

   
   

Finally,

Sajid-Wajid must be complimented and complimented well for this lovely effort. Of course, having Gulzaar saab to write the lyrics does help but the credit of scoring such lovely tunes cannot be ignored. I dont know about the movie, but the soundtrack of Veer shall play in my car for a long time!

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