Blue- An Electro Storm (New Era Rahman)

Delhi 6 was liked by all. All the songs in the album were masterpieces. It doesn’t happen all the time for any composer this way. It happens to Rahman once in few years. Examples : Roja, Dilse, Alaipayuthey, Laagan, Rang de Basanti etc…Delhi 6 belonged to this race. I wish this album wins the best music award for 2009 keeping in the mind the movie failed. But musically it was terrific.

Now I am linking Delhi 6 here because the new Rahman was born in Delhi 6. New era – If you notice the songs in Delhi 6 had a new sound to it. The mixing is completely different, I think his new sound system (Studio) and the MAC base is producing some amazing new sounds and bases. He started using the MAC base from Swades if I am not wrong. By now he has mastered it and is a pro at it.

Blue is an example that proves that Rahman is the best sound engineer out there. He can produce an outright new sound be it beats or pads. On to the tracks:

• Chigy Wigy : I have not much to say about this track. So much controversy, chuck all those and enjoy the beats. Wow this song is already rocking all channels and Saturday night out cars. Kylie is awesome in this track, her voice sounds crystal clear even better than her singles. Ok..No harm combining it with an desi portion but, I feel he should have opted for some one other than sonu…But nevertheless an awesome try by the maestro and should say there is some class in the mass that he tries and that is Rahman.
• Notice – The opening 0:00 – 0:007 International Standards. Amazing opening.
• 0:37 – Widero Beats, just too good.
• 2:16 – Bangra Transformation, new sound altogether.

• Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai : Instant hit. The tune is commercial and cute. Right choice of singers. The instrument (Piano) is very enthralling. This song excites me a lot because of the interludes. I miss this kind of interludes from Rahman big time. Now again here in this song both the interludes are of new formats. He has tried something totally new which has shades of vintage Rahman but new sound and presentation. Overall an Chillo feel track.
Notice – The opening is just mind blowing, listen to it on a bose headphone you will know it.
Both the interludes are terrifically awesome. No words to explain.

• Fiqrana : Took some time for me to grow. But now my favorite. I would call this as an roller coaster ride. Hahah…Because the track has so many variations. Got Vintage Rahman at times. I am sure this track would have suited Farhan Akthar perfect. Coming back to the track, second charanam in a typical Rahman goose pumping tune. I hear the portion again and again and will never get bored. I just felt the second interlude could have been better. The beats are an old one but when Rahman produces these it is totally new. My most favorite track. Enjoy this track it grows big time.

• Bhoola Tujhe : What an song. This is way better than the tracks that Rashid has sung in his previous albums. The orchestration is out of the world. This song gives that class that Rahman is capable of producing every time be it any genre (movies) that he signs. This is the next era of Rahman. This song can be repeated in your play list for even 100 times a day. Hats of Rahman Sir.

• Blue Theme: Rocking, Kicking and completely electro. I am happy Rahman has given his best in terms of technology to this track. The sounds suits perfectly to the underwater shots. This song should be enjoyed in the theatre with visuals. Rahman’s presence would be felt.

• Rehnuma : I am yet to get into this track. Will get back soon.

• Yaar Mila Tha : Whew…What to say. The tempo reminds me of those bollwood remixes or the famous Raghav song. But here this is what Rahman can give with a tempo like this. Naughtily rendered by Udit and Madhu. Other composers can learn a lesson or to as to how can these beats be linked to an original tune. The song has no flaws and rocks all way through. The interludes are fantastic. Overall enjoyable track.