Nov 08, 2004 09:13 PM
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(Updated Nov 08, 2004 09:13 PM)
A R Rahman - undoubtedly the best in the world of contemporary Indian music is back with a bang. The music of Swades is as good as any director or a producer could ever expect from his musician. All the songs are extremely well composed and gives you a flavour of something new to be listened to.
However, it remains that one needs to listen to Rahman's songs for at least a few times before the music could literally be absorbed. But as what even Aamir Khan mentioned in one of his interviews (post Lagaan release) - it takes time for Rahman's music to pick; but once its in, its legendry.
Swades is one such example a must listen especially when you only have the same type of music released by all the musicians. I am sure that Rahman's music is in flow with the entire idea of the movie unlike some movies like Asoka which although ended up having good music; but in no senses resembled the theme of the movie. Credit should also be awarded to Javed Akhtar for consistently coming up with lyrics that could only be described as 'classy'.
With the movies like VeerZaara soon ready to hit the market and of course not ruling out the presence of Shahrukh on the screen, the music of Swades could just not be compared with the existing music in the market.
All songs are different and one could mention that they are flawless. By flawless I mean most of the songs by other musicians seem to have some part of extended music just to give a breathing time to the singer before the next paragraph could begin or may be just to fill up the length of the sold music.
Lastly, I reckon Rahman will bag the Filmfare award and he deserves the same.
Although all songs are excellent, following could be put up as the top 3 of my choice in order:
Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera
Dekho Naa
Yuh Hi Chala Chal Rahi
Warning: Do not rule out listening to the other songs. I am sure everyone's choice could be well sufficed by the album - Swades
