As the saying in Trade Parlance goes "Behind every succesful eternal love story there is an equally successful musical score", Pakanj Kapoor's directorial debut Mausam which is a love saga spanning across ages is ought to have a sound musical score to instill an emmotional connect with its audience.With backings of a commercially viable composer Pritam and actor par excellence Pankaj Kapoor donning director's hat nothing less than a quality product would satisfy our musical quest.
The album starts off with a soul stirring Rabba Main Toh Mar Gaya Oye which initiates with its signature flute tone and takes the listeners in the make believe world that only those in true love can identify with.This is a song that can easily find an entry in any of Yash Raj's love stories, remember Tujhme Rab Dikhta hai, due to its timeless charm and melody. Lyrics by Irshad Kamil deserves a special mention here, as they are the perfect amalgamation of simplicity and astuteness..The sugar filled vocals of Shahid Mallaya takes this compositon to an altogether different level.Certainly a chart-buster that is not subject to repeated hearings.The song appears again with a reprise version in the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who adds another dimension to it with his experience and expertise.
Next, Sajh Dhaj Ke sung by Mika is your run of the mill fast paced track that may find patronage among the youth vying for Shahid's dance moves but has nothing new to offer except the raunchy lyrics and energetic dhol beats that elevate it to some extent. Seems the song was designed to enhance the universal reach of the album as such songs usually become rage among masses.Not a worth follow up to classic Rabba.
The album regains its class with whimsical vocals of Hansraj Hans in Ik Tu Hi Tu Hi which begins with a heart wrenching aallap and keeps in you grip with its delirious melody and lyrics. The fact that Hansraj Hans is seldom heard, gives this song a invigorated demeanor. Certainly a food for soul kind of music which depicts the state of protagonist's longing for love quiet efficiently. .The song has another version crooned by Wadali Brothers in their prevalent qawali style but fails to match the rawness of its original.
The fourth track, Poore Se Zara Sa Kum Hain by Ustaad Raashid Khan a semi-classical number is absolutely enthralling for the connoisseurs of music and sung with so much passion and class that makes you sit up and admire the talent of both the singer as well as the composer. The track would definitely go down as one of the most accomplished works of pritams's career. Highly Recommended.
Then comes Aaag Lage Us Aag Ko , a track seems to take its bearings from Manmohini from Hom Dil De Chuke Sanam is a energetic folk piece giving rustic feel ably supported by high octane drums. Being more of a situational number, will have limited appeal and may not generate much heat at the countdowns like other songs of the album.
Last in the stock Mallo Mali a complete opposite to its predecessor is an instant chart-buster with a pritam's stamp engraved all over it. Sung brilliantly by Tochi Rana of Siabo fame , the song is a dancers delight and set to rule the pubs once the movie hits the marquee as it is enriched with techno beats which are testimony of the pub culture..Definitely a rollicking finale to the album!
Mausam has to be Pritam's most versatile if not best work till date and will certainly be a milestone in his already illustrious musical journey. Its good to be churning out successful and massy album like Ready, De Dana Dan to name a few but no harm in producing gems like Mausam once in a blue moon because if the former assure you success the later is a food for your creative buds! Looking forward for more such work from you in future.Certainly an album for all Mausams! Grab your copies asap!
Rating:- ****1/2
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