Hi all -
I listened to Rising songs on Raaga.com today. After brilliant songs
in Bose, "Rising" is certainly a disappointment. Overall, the songs
sound like "Meenaxi" and it seems to me that Rahman probably composed
Rising soon after Meenaxi, since you can see the similarities in the
orchestral arrangements.
Then again, I've only listened to the songs twice .. so there's a
chance that the songs will grow on me. So far, Al Madduth Maula is the
one song that has stuck ... the others are below-par.
Here's my review :
1. Mangal Mangal
Good song. Kailash Kher's rustic voice lends a lot of authenticity to
the song. Some of the formations later in the song remind me a bit of
"Des Mere" from Bhagat Singh.
2. Mai Vari
Very ordinary song. This is a classical song sung by Kavitha
Krishnamurthy, and her voice sounds old. Someone else could have been
used. It is probably a courtesan song however the ("thumhari adao pein
mai vari" chorus in the background sounds out of place and modern).
Reminds me of many other Rahman songs from old including Kangalal
Kaithu Sei (Anarkali) and Bombay (Kehna hi kya). The song doesn't have
the right feel to it ...
3. Holi Re
Very ordinary. Doesnt sound Rahman quality.
4. Rasiya
Good song. Sounds like a drunken song ... Richa Sharma's voice suits
the song well. The lilting music in the background is beautiful, as is
the strings.
5. Takey Takey
Ordinary song. This song has a confusing start and the melody doesn't
hold ... Kailash Kher's voice which sounds good in Mangal Mangal
sounds annoying. Reminds me of certain lines in Dil Se (Satrangi Re) ...
6. Al Maddath Maula
Great song. Rahman has gotten into a habit of adding an Islamic song
to many of the movies he makes. And he does it brilliantly (although
not as brilliant as "Zikr" from Bose or "Noor Ul" from Meenaxi). This
has got to be the best song in the album. The tune is VERY refreshing
and new, especially the line "Hai mera maula ... " brilliant. Reminds
me a little bit of "Haji Ali" but that is to be expected.
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