Long and eagerly awaited score of A.R.Rahman because the name says it all, this genre is something which he wanted to experiment and we his fans wanted to hear from him. Movies likes Rock on proved that rock music alone can make a movie a big hit. The icing on the cake here is Rockstar is not only a rock musical also a Romantic drama by Imitaz who has proved the same in his previous works.
Sadda Haq is now the youth anthem and in fact other songs too like Katiya Karun, Tum ho is popular due to some very brisk and clean marketing by the whole team. When you have an ARR album which has 14 tracks in your rack that too with all of them masterpieces you can’t ask for anything more from him and Rockstar is an example.
Phir se - Begins with chorus which reminds of Dil se bgm, heavenly feel when the bass pours in and then the journey of the track is one which can be felt only when experienced by oneself. Mohit has done an extremely superb job on the vocals and infact in each and every song hence I won’t be mentioning much about the vocals as it is evident. There is drift in the last few minutes of the track where he tries the techno beats which gives us a smile why? But I am sure it will gel with the visuals. A terrific start to the album.
Jo Bhi – First traces of guitars used in the album and a very sweet and long effect track with lots of variation and the tune is strong throughout and will drive every youngster to listen, play this track during their convocations, get together etc. The song is fresh and this attempt is something only ARR can give to Bollywood . The Vocals again is fantastic and flows so freely and will linger in your mind thought-out.
Katiya Karun- Punjabi number accompanied with some good orchestration. Happy, funny and peppy number which would be loved instantly by any normal listener, Beats might be familiar but the presentation of the song seems to be fresh.
Kun Faya Kun – Divine is the word to define this track. Yes it is another Qawwali but each time ARR has something which just not touches your soul but move it too. This time this song has a major audience including people who were not great Qawwali admirers. The song is just right length and very creative in terms of arrangements, guitar in a Qawwali is superb and the vocals of ARR are again very divine. The second charanam is pleasant soothing and tapping. Overtime I listen to this track it gets better and better and I have a huge friend’s circle who just loves this song.
Sheher Mein – Thoroughly enjoyable number with some good beats and interludes and will sure become popular on radio channels. The tune on the whole is very situational at same time catchy.
Hawaa Hawaa – This song need some time to grow on as there has been some serious layering on it, gypsy, Arabic blend with heavy orchestration makes it a very colorful number. It has all the elements of an ARR song in terms of creativity that has gone into it. Perfect song to listen to in your car on a long drive.
Aur ho – Anger, pain and frustration written all over and after a long time a track on the lines of satrangi re from Dil se. Stand out here is the vocals by Mohit and Alma which gives an western touch. A must in your IPOD.
Tum ho – Soft , romantic number which is an instant likeable hit in lines of ARR’s must number in all his albums for the last few years. The chorus by Suzanne is mind-blowing and makes you feel good. This song can never get you bored and can be heard at any time on repeat. Lovers have a treat in form of Tum ho.
Tum ko – Classical version intruded by blend of ballad by Kavita Krishnamurthi reminds me of Taal, Zubeida and Yuvraaj. The voice captures your mood instantly at beginning of the song and continues to amaze you till the tablas roll on. This song is again a collection in your IPOD and nice to have this blend in a rock album.
Coming to big ones Nadaan Parinde and Saadda Haq which fall in place to complete the rock album. My favourite is Naadaan Parinde as it has everything in it. A song to start with ARR vocals followed by terrific drumming by Sivamani and the guitars which is so clear in tune with the flow of the song. The first charnam is ARRs part which he wins easily and the power is clearly shown. Suddenly you have a feel of bengali rock when Mohit comes in and charanam is utterly cute and lingers to make you hum with the lines. A perfect grand concert number by ARR which is thoroughly deserved to be one of his best ever.
Coming to the big one Saadda Haq is a heavy rock song which defines the genre and mood of the film. The tune and lyrics are a steal out which can impress any normal music listener. ARR again has not only dragged rock lovers towards this song but also normal janta. The song starts off with heavy percussions then when Orianthi guitar work starts its only goosebumps throughout. The tempo of the song is high and kills you at one stage when the guitars are dancing at its peak. The tune is simple backed up by some terrific programming that makes this song stand out when compared to any rock song composed in bolywood till date and ARR runs away with the best rock song award. It is indeed a youth anthem and a killer. Experience the music, excitement, madness and the craziness with saddaa haq and you will never feel full and will want more of it. Saaddaaaa Haq .
There are two instrumentals Tango for Taj and The Dichotomy of fame which again amuses us in terms of orchestration and clearly shows the amount of time that would have been invested in this soundtrack and it is worth all of it.
This album would go waste and might sound just average if you do not give it repeat hearings. This soundtrack is in the leage of Roja, Laagan. Taal, Rang De Basanti and D6. Thanks to ARR for this wonderful music journey in form of Rockstar which not only touches the soul but also stirs it.
