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Reviews
SISTERS
Tips, Rs.
55
Now here’s a great idea by Tips which has materialised into great album. Indian film music scene, when it comes to female playback singers, has been dominated by two sisters, who have become legends today - Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. This album, aptly titled Sisters, compiles 12 hits from the recent past, from the Tips stable, sung by the two sisters. The choice of songs is good since some of them are rarely heard these days. The album takes off with Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Tere bin nahin jeena, sung by Lata for Kachche Dhaage, followed by the zingy Asha-sung Tanha tanha from Rangeela. Lata-Asha songs come alternately, so you get a deep feel of the different singing styles of the sisters. Other Lata numbers are Tu mujhe kabool (Khuda Gawah), O jaana na jaana and Madhosh dil ki dhadkan (Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai), Choodi maza na degi (Sanam Bewafa) and Kabhi tu Chhalia lagta hai (Patthar Ke Phool). Among the songs sung by Asha are Tumse milke (Parinda), O bhavre (Daud), Tum laakh chhupa (Jaan Tere Naam), Rangeela re (Rangeela) and Kahin aag lage (Taal). A rare treat for music buffs.
BLOSSOMS
Sony Music, Rs.
65
An album which makes for a perfect Valentine’s gift, and is also for those music buffs who appreciate present-day songs. Under a very thoughtful and expressive title Blossoms, Sony Music compiles songs which are all about the blossoming of love and tender romantic moments. Side A has the latest hit Aur kya from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, the title number of Dil kya kare, the endearing Musu musu (Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi), Ae nazneen (Dil Hi Dil Mein), and the title number of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. On the flipside you have Woh pehli baar (Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi), Ae kaash ke hum (Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na), Dola dola (Dil Hi Dil Mein), Ghar se nikalte hi (Papa Kehte Hain) and Do dilon ki (Dil Kya Kare). Go on and experience what love is all about.
AAYEGI ZAROOR
CHITTHI
Universal, Rs.
55
This album is a compilation of 10 unforgettable hits sung on screen by ‘Dream-Girl’ Hema Malini. The actress is among the lucky few whose most of the songs have been successes, composed by leading composers, and sung by the best female singers, namely Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. Obviously the album has to be good. The 10 songs featured here are Aayegi zaroor chitthi (Dulhan), Haan jab tak hai jaan (Sholay), Dil mein jo (Joshila), Mere naseeb mein (Naseeb), Nainva ki bhasha (Hum Tere Aashiq Hain), Jaoji jaao (Desh Premee), Main kaun hoon (Bandish), O mere Raja (Johnny Mera Naam), Kaun mil gaya (Azad) and Bhut raja bahaar aaja (Chacha Bhatija). A good buy.
IT’S ALL ABOUT
LOVE
Universal, Rs.
75
It's time for the Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. So this album happens at the right time, and is sure to be grabbed by those who wish to express their love musically. You have 16 international numbers, some hits, and some not-often-heard ones, by leading and relatively unknown singers. Though this happens to be a version recording, it doesn’t make much of a diffference since the versions are almost like the originals. The compilation includes Jennifer Lopez’s If you had my love, Christina Aguilera’s Genie in a bottle, When you say nothing at all, From the heart, All I have to give, Baby can I hold you tonight (this one’s an original sung by Tracy Chapman), Swear it again, Now that you’ve gone, Boyzone’s You needed me, Kiss me, Angel of mine, If you let go, Little bit of loving, Your love is my love, Candle and Backstreet Boy’s I want it that way. Great fare.
GAYATRI
MANTRA
Sangeet, Rs.
35
The chanting of the Gayatri Mantra is inspirational and beneficial for the entire human community, according to the introduction at the outset of this devotional audio. The prose introduction has been written by Surekha Joshi, and for which Harish Bhimani has lent his voice. It explains that the most sacred Gayatri Mantra is in reality a prayer addressed and offered to the Sun God.
The chanting of the Mantra in Sanskrit has been exquisitely done by well-known singer Kavita Krishnamurthy and is extremely soothing to the ears. The music is by Kumarjeet, with Mangesh Sawant as arranger. A must album in one’s collection of devotional audios.
55 NON-STOP SAI GEETMALA
(MARATHI)
Musicraft, Rs.
35
The devotees of Sai Baba are offered this album in Marathi comprising of 55 non-stop devotional songs pertaining to Sai Baba. Written by Yashwant Thakur, they have been effectively rendered by Aparna Mayekar, Anant Panchal, Santosh Nayak and Shashikant Mumbre. 28 of these Sai geets are on Side A, while the remaining 27 are on the flip-side. Jaidev Jainath is the music arranger. A must for Sai devotees.
NAVARA LAFDEBAAJ
(MARATHI))
Classic, Rs.
35
An audio of Marathi lokgeet, the songs are rendered by Aparna Mayekar, Shakuntala Jadhav and Anupama Deshpande (no credits mentioned for writer and composer). Described as baaykanchi dhammal geete, the songs are folksy and are rendered in tunes one has heard in film or non-film songs earlier. The songs have a fast pace and are notable for typical stress on certain expressions. The song lines aim to generate humour and partly succeed in doing so. The fugadi song will be liked and appreciated.
The audio begins with the prose commentary in a male voice explaining how the wives react to the so-called affairs of their spouses. Good for passing time.
LAVNI: ON DHASU REMIX
(MARATHI)
Sangeet, Rs.
35
The unusual musical feature of this Lavni album is that both pop and rap have been mixed to lend it a different aura. There are 21 compositions in the audio, rendered by Vaishali Samant and Suchitra Bhagwat. The re-mixing is credited to Mangesh-Milind and rap music to Rahul Seth. A collector’s item for fans of Lavni folk songs.
BAHURANGI RANGBAAJI
(MARATHI)
Classic, Rs.
30
An album that takes the listener into the world of Maharashtra’s tamasha folk theatre, famous for narrating tales from mythology as well as present-day life, in prose as well as verse, marked by typical humour to entertain rustic audiences.
This particular album has been presented by Datta Mahadik Punekar Tamasha Mandali. It may find favour with lovers of Tamasha.
Salma Khatib