It is anybody's guess how good a launchpad Aamir's made for his nephew, but Rahman's madeone hell of a springboard for Rashid Ali. He rips through the opening track 'Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi', with the guitar grooves and easy melody setting the song in stone. 'Pappu can't dance' is really not my cup of tea. As many times I have listened to it, it just sounds mostly silly. Maybe it has it's magic on the screen. And just when you think Rahman's losing his magic touch, he bounces back with 'Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai'. A Busta Rhymes like rhythm blended into a soothing pathos with exquisite arrangements. 'Nazren Milaana Nazren Churaana' is a staid, fun college number that makes for easy listening. Rahman's been fascinated with Jazz since his Iruvar days, and considering the first was brilliant, I don't know how he manages to keep getting better. Louis Armstrong would be proud of 'Tu Bole main Boloon'. Rashid continues his fine form and reaffirms his stamp on the album with 'Kahin To Hogi Ho' Sukhwinder pours his heart and guts out in the second version of 'Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai', but it turns out to be quite typical anyway - nothing extraordinary but soothing nevertheless. The remix of 'Pappu Can't Dance' is even sillier than the original.
Bottomline: JTYJN may not rank among Rahman's best but it's about the best that's out there now. Rock on brother ... rock on.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
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