-- Hot Chilli Pepper -- . Review on Garam Masala Songs

Hi friends,

The festive season is on! Comic movies are on a roll. This year-end has a number of rib-tickling movies lined up at the occasion of Diwali and Idd! We have 3 funny movies lined up for release in two days. On Friday, November 4, we have Home Delivery! And surprise, just a day before, on November 3, we have two other - Shaadi No. 1 and Garam Masala! Which is the day before? Yup, it is a Thursday!!!

Now while writing all this, I do realize something. That is, I am no trade analyst and this is not to inform you about the release dates of various films. Do you know what will happen if I continue to give this info while deviating from the topic itself? Three things:

1. This review will be rated NU

   
   




2. It will be deleted by MouthShut

   
   




3. My ID will stand banned

   
   

So as I want neither of this to happen, I shall continue with the analysis of GARAM MASALA album! Let’s set rocking...

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In case you have short memory like me, let me tell you that Pritam is the same behind the duo of Jeet-Pritam, who gave some good music in Yash Chopra’s MYKSH. Then Yashraj appointed him as the solo music director for their Dhoom and the result is for all to see! His latest musical success Chocolate was widely appreciated!

Then, I don’t think the ever-writing Sameer needs any introduction from my side. Best known for romantic, soothing lyrics, he does a complete about-turn out here, and successfully delivers some punchy lines for the comic element present in the movie!

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You can judge what this album is to be like from the trailers itself, which, at present, showcases two handsome hunks - Akshay Kumar and John Abraham - trying to be desperate in the rocking number Adaa. This one surely does give the album a rocking start, and this one is set to be the one to burn the dance floors of the discos, and a definite hit in the parties! Sonu Nigam proves why he is considered the most versatile singer of Bollywood. The rap arrangements in between makes it all the more interesting!

DJ Suketu comes up with yet another pulse-racing remix for the same. Check out your nearby disc where this one may already be on the top list! Defy your ear-drums!!!

Adaa... Aye haaye adaa... Hosh udaye adaa... Kar de deewana...

Awaara yahaan dil kitna hue laapata... Adaa...

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Sukhwinder Singh returns to Bollywood, with Hema Sardesai this time. What would you except from them but Chori Chori, a fast-paced Punjabi-kinda track! This one needs to be aired and the effect is needed to be seen on the screen. Both the lead singers give an exceptional feel to this good track, specially Hema, who is just brilliant! Not only in the Northern region, this one’s to be successful all over India! Take my word for it!

Another version of the song in store for you. And this one for the Bhangra freaks, who will take to it whole-heartedly! Sung by Labh Jajua (Punjabi MC), it has the falvour one associates with Punjabi tracks, and it doesn’t disappoint in any way. It carries forward the good impression created by the former one! Set on..

Chori chori chori chori dil le gayi... Hayo rabba hayo rabba le gayi...

Dil mein basake menu apna banake soni sapna dikhake dil le gayi...

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So did you just expect rocking, funny stuff from this? Think again! You are not exactly in for a shock, but there’s a sweet, romantic number that goes by the name Falak Dekhun. The music arrangements are not very soft and soothing in the case of the one with Sonu Nigam, but it has some vigourous beats and some English lyrics in it. This makes for a good hearing!

The next number of the same by Udit Narayan is what makes a difference. A soft number, that you can hum about the whole day, and for all wannables, do make sure you lsiten to this before you write a review on ’’Ten Hindi Songs That I Would Sing For My Beloved.’’ The lyrics are the same as the former one, but Udit’s vocals does give a mature touch to this one! It’s really amazing to see such soulful melody in an album like this. I think this should sum it up in all! Karan Johar would have started the promos of his film with this number if it existed in his film! Experience the touch:

Chalakta hai palkon se, yeh kaisa nasha hai...

Har ek manzar, tera manzar, woh kya manzar jahan tujhko nahin dehoon...

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Back to square one. Adnan Sami on the list this time around. Check out IndiaFM News section, and you’ll find that Akki and John will be featuring in a music video to promote the movie 2-3 weeks prior to it’s release! Kiss Me Baby, the title song, is probably the one that will set the screen on fire! The small screen, that is. Having said that, I don’t find any need to talk more about this one! It will probably feature various footages from the movie while Akki and John fool around. Adnan is as efficient as ever for this track that defgr... Well, sample this.

Teri Aankhen GM, teri baatein GM, roop hai tera GM, uff ye nakhra GM...

Kiss Me Baby, Kiss Me Baby, Tu Hai Mera GM haan...

• GM = Garam Masala!

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Go over the rooftops and scream your heart out and declare your love for your sweetheart in the open! Sing out Dil Samundar, and let the world know what stuff you are made of! Ask your beloved to sing it with the same zest that you are, and some lesser mortals are sure to look at you with disapproving eyes! And hold your breath before I mention the singers of this one in the album... Kay Kay and Sunidhi Chauhan! The mast song of this year has arrived! Let your hair down and have a gala time with your g/f or b/f or whatever!

Dil Samundar, dil mera dil samundar haan... Aa duba doon tujhko dilbar...

Meri bechaini ki lehar toofani hai, kehna mera mera tu maan le...

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Well, these were the 5, or if splitted out, the 8 songs in the album. Do you want more? If no, then quietly rate this piece and leave behind a comment or two or three or four... till infinity! You have all the right in the world to do so! If yes, then read on!

So you have decided to have more of the garam masala. KooL! But before that, I would suggest some requisites for doing so. Make sure you do satisfy each of them. Many things there are. Let’s start with the first.

# 1. Make sure that you are not allergic to hot & spicy things.

# 2. Make sure you have loads of water with you.

# 3. Make sure that you give me the credit for giving you more.

# 4. Make sure you don’t leak out the secret to Pritam.

# 5. Make sure you don’t blame me for wasting your time by this stupid thing :D

So yeh dil maange more...

Pehle jo hai usko to sunn le yaar... Uske baad ask for more!

© Aliasgar Poonawala, 2005