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By
Joginder Tuteja, September 24, 2007 - 13:01 IST
 There
may have been varied box office response to Fida, 36
China Town and Chup Chup Ke (each of them starring
Shahid Kapur and Kareena Kapoor) but what cannot be
denied is the fact that music by Anu Malik (Fida) and
Himesh Reshammiya (36 China Town and Chup Chup Ke)
became quite popular.
Now as the duo comes together once again in Jab We
Met, one looks forward to yet another young soundtrack
in the offering. A reasonable expectation since the
composer at the helm is Pritam, Irshad Kamil is the
lyricist whereas Imtiaz Ali, the man behind Socha Na
Tha holds the baton as a director.
"Mika can assure himself of yet another hit track. The
moment 'Mauja Hi Mauja' begins, you know that an
instant chartbuster is right up there for the team of
Jab We Met. Images of Shahid and Kareena jiving to
this instantly catchy number only adds on to the
song's advantage.
A 'masala' track that has just the right recipe of 'bhangra'
beats, Punjabi-Western arrangements and some very
spirited singing by Mika, 'Mauja Hi Mauja' is a song
of all times with plug-it-on-and-dance flavor that is
applicable for dance floors as much as a marriage
celebration. The 'remix version' comes at the very end
and keeps the spunk on for the album from beginning
till the end. "
Just as one would have started believing Jab We Met to
be an out and out popcorn entertainer with some
ready-to-serve peppy tracks, there comes an extremely
pleasant surprise in the form of 'Tum Se Hi'. Now this
is a track where Irshad Kamil gets his poetry in
motion even as Mohit Chauhan (of 'Silk Route' fame)
gets a 'journey' feel on through his silken touch to
the rendition. If you have loved Pritam's compositions
in Life In A Metro, Tum Se Hiis a song which is simply
irresistible to let go!
The number may not be the kind that a music lover may
sing around the town but if you are in mood to play a
song on a long drive or just want to relax with the
lights switched off and remembering the one you love
most, 'Tum Se Hi' is a song waiting to make it's
presence felt. This is easily one of the best
composed, arranged, written and rendered song of the
year and is a must hear for the lovers of soothing
melodies.
 On
paper, it is criminal for a song like 'Tum Se Hi' to
make an appearance in a 'remix version'. One dread to
think how would a simple track like this may sound
with added beats? Thankfully, there is no damage done
even in this version as there is just an added spark
to the way the remix is presented which only gives a
music lover to pick from!
Remember the hit number 'Roop Suhana Lagta Hai'
[Gentleman, starring: Chiranjeevi, Juhi Chawla]? The
beats from the song are used as a base for 'Yeh Ishq
Hai'. A kind of number for which there would not have
been any debate for roping in Sunidhi Chauhan, 'Yeh
Ishq Hai' has Shreya Ghoshal singing the song instead.
And doesn't she come up with fantastic results from
the first note itself for this song that does remind
one of the style of Pritam's own 'Mahiya' [Awarapan]?
A young number that goes perfectly well with Kareena's
image, 'Yeh Ishq Hai' has a flavor of folk music
interspersed with modern day arrangements which
creates an entirely different feel. The echo effect
added to Shreya's voice makes the song further ear
pleasing while the sheer variety of instruments
(authentic and electronic) come together to make 'Yeh
Ishq Hai' yet another track which go all the way due
to it's mass appeal.
Later there comes a 'remix version' of 'Yeh Ishq Hai'.
This time around, the arrangements stay on to be
completely Western, though one doesn't mind that at
all as Jab We Met only continues it's fun ride with
every passing song. "
 Soon
there is a follow up to 'Mauja Hi Mauja' as yet
another track soaked in 'bhangra' flavor arrives in
the form of 'Nagada Nagada Nagada Baja'. A full on
beats number that doesn't have a nanosecond of empty
space in it's 4 minutes duration, the song has Sonu
Nigam singing with full gusto and refusing to take a
breather.
No, there isn't anything novel here that you get to
hear here but it is that instantly catchy and
recollection factor which makes 'Nagada' a number that
doesn't do any harm to the album. Expect this song
also to add on to the list of DJ favorites for
celebration times, even though one can't help but
remember Sonu's own 'Ishq Vishq Mein Pyaar Vyaar Mein
Number One Punjabi' [Chorit Chori Chupke Chupke].
After all the fun and 'dhamaal' comes a track which
belongs to the kind that Pritam would have loved to
compose in each of his films. 'Aao Milo Chalo' is yet
another road track after 'Tum Se Hi' and promises to
make a very good impact when played in the background.
Dipped in melody, the song is rendered in a way only
Shaan can and it is good to hear him croon a lovable
number which has innocence written all over it.
A track about two youngsters on a journey together and
enjoying every moment of the journey ahead, it also
has a surprise thrown in when Ustad Sultan Khan makes
a brief appearance for an 'aalaap'. 'Aao Milo', just
like 'Tum Se' has an immense ear pleasing value to it
that adds on to the collection of your car favorites
for a long ride.
If you have liked lounge music with an Indian
classical touch, chances are high that you would lap
up 'Aaoge Jab Tum' too. Crooned by Ustad Rashid Khan,
this melodious track has some sensitive writing by
Irshad Kamil. The song is put to tune by guest
composer Sandesh Shandilya who was responsible for the
soundtrack of Socha Na Tha.
 'Aaoge
Jab Tum' has an old world charm to it which makes one
remember the songs from films directed by Hrishikesh
Mukherjee or Gulzar. Put it on repeat mode and switch
off the lights; you would surely have a peaceful night
ahead.
The best is reserved for the end as the 'Theme music'
turns out to be an elaborate 5 minutes piece which
makes you give two thumbs up to the album. An oriental
touch to the sound of flute which plays throughout the
musical piece makes you remember 'My Heart Will Go On'
[Titanic]. Also coming together of chorus and an
extensive orchestra creates a grand impact, something
which has been a hallmark of music from Karan Johar
films. Expect this piece to make a very good impact if
it plays in the opening title sequence or as a
background score.
In 2007, Pritam may have been come up with good music
in number of films such as Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Awarapan,
Hattrick, Kya Love Story Hai and Just Married. But if
there is one album that impresses most after Life...In
A Metro and turns out to be most satisfying
experience, it is Jab We Met.
The album is a perfect example of how to get a quality
soundtrack which mixes songs for different segments of
audience. One which is looking for instant
chartbusters to tap the feet on [Mauja Hi Mauja, Yeh
Ishq Hai, Nagada Nagada] and another which feasts on
music that is as peaceful and soothing as it gets [Tum
Se Hi, Aao Milo Chalo, Aaoge Jab Tum, Theme music].
You don't want to miss this one!
Rating:- * * * 1/2
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