There
are
good,
though
not
huge
expectations
from
the
music
of
Kurbaan.
Good,
because
there
are
names
like
Karan
Johar,
Saif
Ali
Khan
and
Kareena
Kapoor
associated
with
the
film.
Not
huge,
because
the
film
doesn't
belong
to
a
quintessential
romantic
genre
in
the
true
sense,
something
which
could
possibly
lend
a
'safe'
feel
to
the
soundtrack.
With
the
film
having
a
background
of
terrorism
to
it,
there
is
a
certain
restriction
that
happens
to
the
commercial
viability
of
the
music.
This
is
why
composers
Salim-Sulaiman
and
lyricist
Prasoon
Joshi
had
quite
some
task
in
hand
when
entrusted
with
the
responsibility
of
creating
soundtrack
for
Kurbaan.
No
wonder,
one
eagerly
plays
it
on.
MUSIC
It's
a
tremendous
start
to
the
album,
what
with
Salim
Merchant
coming
behind
the
mike
to
open
'Shukran
Allah'
in
a
manner
similar
to
that
of
Kailash
Kher
crooning
of
'Subhan
Allah'
[Fanaa].
Within
seconds,
Sonu
Nigam
takes
over
and
you
instantly
know
why
he
is
simply
the
best
that
we
have
today
when
it
comes
to
crooning
melodious
romantic
tracks.
His
trademark
silky
voice
is
at
play
once
again
in
this
beautifully
composed
number
which
easily
finds
a
place
at
the
top
of
romantic
numbers
composed
by
Salim-Sulaiman.
If
the
'mukhda'
is
impressive
then
watch
out
for
the
'antara'
-
it
proves
once
again
why
Indian
melody
can
never
ever
be
out
of
vogue.
Shreya
Ghoshal
joins
the
scene
three
and
a
half
minutes
into
'Shukran
Allah'
and
makes
an
instant
impact.
This
is
one
song
that
would
be
played
for
a
long-long
time
and
is
easily
one
of
the
best
that
we
have
heard
this
year.
It's
the
sound
of
guitar
that
lends
a
modern
day
feel
to
'Dua
Hai'.
Though
the
English
portion
by
Marianne
D'Cruz
has
a
distinct
(and
oft
repeated
sound
by
Salim-Sulaiman),
it's
the
coming
together
of
Sukhwinder
Singh
and
Kailash
Kher
which
brings
in
a
different
dimension
to
'Dua
Hai'.
A
fusion
'qawalli'
that
sees
a
mix
of
'sufi',
'rock'
and
'pop'
coming
together,
it's
the
hook
of
'Dua
Hai'
that
keeps
the
ball
rolling
for
song.
While
Kailash
Kher
brings
in
his
own
rustic
touch
to
the
track,
it
is
usual
energy
that
Sukhwinder
Singh
brings
to
the
proceedings
which
make
'Dua
Hai'
special.
Hear
it
for
a
couple
of
times
and
you
would
be
hooked
on
for
sure.
Salim
Merchant
gifts
himself
an
entire
song
as
a
singer
in
the
form
of
'Ali
Maula'.
A
situational
track
that
should
play
as
a
part
of
the
film's
background,
it
has
the
kind
of
lyrics
that
may
not
be
comprehendible
to
the
common
man.
However,
in
the
context
of
the
film,
one
can
well
imagine
it
to
be
making
a
huge
impact.
Rendering
a
pensive
feel
to
the
proceedings
with
the
protagonist
kneeling
before
God
to
lend
enough
courage
for
him
to
accomplish
the
impossible,
'Ali
Maula'
carries
trademark
Salim-Sulaiman
sound.
In
addition,
the
'remix
version'
is
well
done
too
and
makes
one
hit
for
a
couch
in
the
lounge!
Remember
the
impact
that
songs
like
'Naina'
and
'Laakad'
had
made
after
they
were
seen
and
heard
in
Omkara?
Similar
dark,
haunting
yet
romantic
touch
is
pretty
apparent
in
'Rasiya'
which
sees
a
fusion
of
Indian
and
Western
classical
music.
Excellently
crooned
by
Shruti
Pathak
who
keeps
her
voice
low
for
this
sensual,
romantic
and
poetic
track,
'Naina'
is
yet
another
quality
song
by
the
young
singer
who
has
earlier
rendered
one
of
the
best
tracks
ever
by
Salim
and
Sulaiman
-
'Mar
Jaava'
[Fashion].
The
composers
certainly
know
how
to
pitch
her
voice
and
in
what
situation.
No
wonder,
'Rasiya'
is
pretty
much
a
testimony
to
this
fact.
Soon
after
this
slow
moving
number
comes
a
highly
energetic
title
song
'Kurbaan
Hua'
which
proves
once
again
that
Vishal
Dadlani
is
seriously
taking
his
stint
behind
the
mike.
Singing
quite
regularly
now
for
the
compositions
created
by
him
along
with
Shekhar,
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
and
also
Salim-Sulaiman,
Vishal
rocks
the
show,
literally,
with
'Kurbaan
Hua'.
This
is
a
kind
of
number
which
evokes
instant
reactions
and
immediate
appreciation.
'Kurbaan
Hua'
is
a
rock
track
that
completely
goes
with
the
action
packed
theme
of
the
film,
hence
making
one
look
forward
to
it's
placement
in
the
narrative.
Other
than
'Shukran
Allah',
this
clearly
is
the
pick
of
the
lot
in
Kurbaan.
OVERALL
Kurbaan
is
a
quality
album
all
the
way
and
clearly
the
best
that
Salim
&
Sulaiman
have
offered
since
Fashion.
A
difficult
album
to
compose
considering
the
kind
of
theme
that
the
film
comes
with,
Kurbaan
boasts
of
the
kind
of
sound
that
is
consistent
throughout.
While
quite
a
few
tracks
would
be
noticed
more
after
the
release
of
the
film,
there
are
songs
like
'Shukran
Allah'
and
'Kurbaan
Hua'
that
would
make
sure
that
Kurbaan
makes
a
good
head
start
at
the
music
stands.
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