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Chords and Notes

FANAA

Yash Raj Music, Rs.58

Much as the film is awaited, for being Kajol's comeback vehicle, for being paired with Aamir for the first time on-screen, for being seen as a possible hit to wipe off the long drought at the box office, the soundtrack of "Fanaa" has not managed to create much of a splash yet. But sometimes, that becomes immaterial to a listener. All the tracks of the film are indeed music to one's ears. Soft, not jarring. Worth playing on a nice, breezy morning to feel good, and not to keep a party night young.

Music directors Jatin and Lalit have made good use of the soothing santoor as the story is based in Kashmir after all. While "Chanda Chamke" and "Des Rangila" are playful numbers, "Dekho Na" and "Mere Hath Mein" can slow down your steps to meet the beat.

Worth it if you are looking at something different this season.

RAB TOH MANGIA KARO

Nupur

So we have yet another singer belting out some nice Punjabi numbers. And Gulzar, touted as the `new kid on the block' does a fair job of singing that could please the listeners who generally the follow the likes of Daler Mehndi, Mika and others of their ilk. Gulzar, not to be confused with the seasoned lyricist, has a typically robust voice that is the hallmark of those into singing Punjabi songs. The CD has 10 songs.

The pick of the lot is of course the title song, "Rab Toh Mangia Karo, Khishiyan de din chaar". (Na hi mangna paisa, mangna kushiyan ta pyala, khushiyan de din chaar, rab toh mangia karo...) "Aaja Ni Tu Aaja" is another jolly good number. Gulzar's voice is quite melodious in this duet. The good thing about this CD is that unlike most Punjabi albums, none of the songs here is too noisy or boisterous. The tune of "Munde Nachde Punjabi" appears to have been borrowed from some Hindi film song but that is a forgivable offence. Any day better than the crude remix offerings.

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