Kajraare - Music Review
EXPECTATIONS
Music
release
of
a
Himesh
Reshammiya
album
is
an
event.
Gone
are
the
days
when
he
had
an
album
releasing
practically
every
month.
All
of
this
changed
after
he
made
his
debut
as
an
actor
in
Aap
Kaa
Surroor.
After
that
he
started
creating
music
only
for
those
films
where
he
was
also
playing
an
actor,
as
a
result
of
which
the
only
new
music
albums
of
his
that
have
released
are
Karzzzz
and
Radio.
Whatever
the
fate
of
these
films,
the
fact
remains
that
both
of
these
have
boasted
of
a
fantastic
score.
With
Sameer
joining
hands
with
Reshammiya
once
again,
one
expects
another
musical
extravaganza,
especially
with
seven
unique
songs
making
Kajraare
a
grand
affair.
MUSIC
A
classy
beginning
by
Sunidhi
Chauhan
followed
by
some
addictive
beats
ensure
that
the
title
track
'Kajra
Kajra
Kajraare'
would
have
a
lot
going
for
it
throughout
it's
near
5
minute
duration.
Though
there
is
a
slight
distraction
that
comes
in
with
the
club
feel
imparted
due
to
a
female
vocal
coming
out
of
nowhere,
it
is
the
arrival
of
Himesh
Reshammiya
behind
the
mike
which
totally
changes
the
direction
of
the
song.
He
does
what
he
is
best
at,
i.e.
going
full
throated
for
this
love
song
which
is
attached
to
the
roots
and
has
a
definite
Indian
feel
to
it.
A
chartbuster
in
the
making,
it
may
take
a
couple
of
hearings
for
it's
sound
to
be
grasped.
However,
once
that
happens,
it
is
one
long
party,
what
with
a
'Party
Mix'
following
a
while
later.
However, it takes much more than just a couple of listenings to get a hang of 'Rabba Luck Barsa' which is a Himesh Reshammiya solo. The lyrics too are truly unique and though some may scoff at them, the fact is that for Reshammiya fan base, 'Rabba Luck Barsa' brings in just what they would have expected from the album. Yet another love song which is about the protagonist praying to God to get some luck raining in his favour so that he can be united with his beloved again, 'Rabba Luck Barsa' is yet another winner, especially in the 'Party Mix' version which brings in a new dimension to the song.
After a couple of beats based numbers, there is some 'thehraav' that comes in, courtesy 'Aafreen'. For those who have loved Himesh Reshammiya belonging to 'Ahista Ahista' zone, this is the one for them. Sung in high pitch again, 'Aafreen' with Harshdeep Kaur as the female vocalist has minimal instruments in the background and is totally Indian in appeal. A soothing track where Reshammiya excels both as a composer and singer, 'Aafreen' only makes one exclaim that he is too good to be wasting his talent by picking up projects so sparsely. Really, he deserves to be composing much more than he is doing currently and while it is always good to expect quality outings like this from him, a little more quantity would only help the cause.
Reshammiya brings a folk base to 'Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage' which starts off quite slowly, though managing to keep the listener's attention on. However, as the song enters into it's second minute, the beats come in which bring in an added flavour to this love song. Yet another easy on ears number that hooks on to you in quick time, 'Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage' sees a new dimension coming to it once Shreya Ghoshal joins in. With each of the four songs managing to make an impression so far, one only hopes and keeps fingers crossed to have the remaining three tracks bring in similar results as well.
The beginning of 'Teriyan Meriyan' promise yet another song belonging to the mood of 'Ahista Ahista'. A slow start makes one look forward to what Himesh has to offer in the song to follow and the wait is worth it once he comes behind the mike. Yet another out and out Indian song, it has some new lyrics to it which again could be a reason for a few to scoff at. Also, Reshammiya stresses his vocals a lot during his stint behind the mike. However, his fan base won't be disappointed as this one is again made especially for them.
What should work across segments of audience, with or without a fan base, is 'Woh Lamha Phir Se Jeena Hai'. One wonders how this song didn't quite make it to the top of the album because this one has a class similar to that of 'Tanhaiyaan' [Aap Kaa Surroor]. Boasting of some good musical arrangements, emotional lyrics and some spirited singing by Reshammiya and Harshdeep Kaur , 'Woh Lamha Phir Se Jeena Hai' is about revisiting the times gone by and reliving the glorious moments all over again. This has a potential to go all the way if supported by some strong dramatic visuals. No wonder, the song appears in a deserving 'Party Mix' version.
Last to come is 'Sanu Guzara Zamana' which is yet another truly Indian song in the album. A duet by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan, this song is yet another take on the good times shared by the couple which was once pretty much in love. With a touch of Punjabi to it, 'Sanu Guzara Zamana' has a 'ghazal' setting and allows the listener to enjoy yet another track which has in it to be popular in days to come. The 'Lounge Mix' only adds on to the strength of this album which can go all the distance if promoted to the fullest.
OVERALL
Kajraare
justifies
the
faith
that
one
had
in
Reshammiya
as
a
composer
(as
well
as
a
singer).
A
complete
affair,
Kajraare
gives
a
listener
a
lot
to
chew
upon
and
Reshammiya
ensures
that
there
is
a
mix
of
class
and
mass
in
the
seven
songs.
Since
his
last
two
films
haven't
done
well,
the
entire
perception
about
him
as
a
total
performer
has
been
challenged
in
the
last
couple
of
years.
However,
there
may
just
be
a
surprise
in
store
if
the
film
turns
out
to
be
as
good
as
the
music
here.
With
audience
being
exposed
to
newer
music
during
last
couple
of
years,
there
is
a
bit
of
ground
that
Reshammiya
may
have
to
cover
all
over
again.
However,
once
audience
give
Kajraare
a
hearing,
it
should
be
back
to
old
times
for
Reshammiya
with
the
music
scaling
heights
all
over
again.
OUR
PICK(S)
'Kajra
Kajra
Kajraare',
'Rabba
Luck
Barsa',
'Woh
Lamha
Phir
Se
Jeena
Hai',
'Aafreen'