Savvy and Chill Out Melodies. Review on Kalyug Songs

I am feeling in the same mood as penning the Murder Album way back in April 2004. When I first heard Murder, my reactions were like; what is that, oh this is something new; is that porn music? I even mentioned that the music was more centered on erotica sounds. The rest on Murder’s music is history. All the allegations of plagiarisms on Anu Malik and Mahesh Bhatt made so much harm and also publicity. Kunal Ganjawala became the hottest singer of the season. All housewives and many more fell in love with this sensuous voice. Then Bollywood followed the same type of music for all semi-porn movies.

Murder, Zeher and Nazar; all had some songs by Anu Malik but there were also other composers not credited. Many times, producers forced music directors to recreate songs. This happened with Murder and Zeher. However, in Kalyug, there haven’t been any recreations. All the songs have been rightly credited. Bhatts’ movies concentrated mostly on melody in the 90’s with movies like Jaanam, Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayi, Naraaz, Naajayaz, Duplicate and Zakhm. Post Murder, all their music are semi-porn soundtracks with more use of Pakistani singers, Egyptian and Turkish melodies.

Is it the new trend? Maybe it is. Listeners will not continue to buy the same Udit Narayan-Alka Yagnik duets with Sameer as lyricist. New voices also emerged; Amit Sana, Shreya Ghoshal and Kunal Ganjawala. Then there is the recall of old singers; Anuradha Paudwal received a few songs from the Bhatts (Paap and Murder). So what is happening? Situations and new stories are demanding unusual music and also the new generation appreciates a more breezy music. So here we are!

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Dheere Dheere: Alisha Chinnai

Music: Anu Malik Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri

Rating: 7/10

Like I praised the song from Murder's ‘Dil Ko Hazaar Baar’, this one goes one step better. Sensuality is the main element in this track sung without any stumbles. Music is clean, cabaret type and there is a mix of guitars and new sounds. Arrangements are perfect! Alisha is sounding so fresh. One of the finest songs from Anu Malik this year.

Thi Meri Dastan: Amit Sana and Anuradha Paudwal

Music: Anu Malik Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri

Rating: 9/10

A vintage Anu Malik number where he puts all his inspiration and efforts on constructing a melodious track. It is really nice to listen to all the instruments blending together. Amit Sana does a great job here. The song is a low tempo. Anuradha Paudwal is in form after a wonderful singing performance in Paap. Kudos to Anu Malik for this second melody and showing that even others are making noises, he quietly composes something true to his style.

Ye Pal: Nazam Sheraz

Music: Anu Malik Lyrics: Sayeed Quadri

Rating: 1/10

Skip that one! Annoying guitar and stupid singing constitutes the basic of this one. And there is no coherence in the tune. Very bad!

Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Music: Faisal Rafi and Rohail Hyat Lyrics: Asim Raza

Rating: 8/10

Easy to the ears and the voice keep you awaken for this song, Rahat does a Paap singing here as well. Music is more based on flutes, simple touches on the guitars, tablas and other instruments. Nothing noisy but it’s all chill out. Don’t miss out this one!

Aadat: Atif

Music : Goher Mumtaz Lyrics: Goher Mumtaz

Rating: 6/10

He is now credited as the singer and also for the music of the Band (Jal). The best thing about this piece is that now everyone knows where Pritam’s 'Zehreeli Raatein' (Chocolate) came from. Pritam is so busy recreating songs for his producers. I saw his snap for the Garam Masala Premiere. He looks so proud for his music. Coming to this one, if you liked 'Zehreeli Raatein', then this is a slower version with more guitars, keyboard sounds, light electronic drumming and vocals. Definitely, it is a pop song.

DJ Suketu comes with Aadat Remix which is just okay.

Like I said in my Murder Album review, these kinds of stories require only this kind of music; abstract, soft and chill out. If you are a newbie to the music world, then this one is for you. However, the songs by Anu Malik are worth a listen especially Dheere Dheere and Thi Meri Dastan. They are savvy melodies. If you are looking some music for a long drive in the woods, then grab this one!