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BAS EK PAL

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Finally, here is an album that strives to introduce western music to Indian audiences. The best thing about Bas Ek Pal is that it does not pretend to be fusion music. Some tracks are apparently influenced by classic rock ballads, while others draw inspiration from dance and techno music. The cassette opens with Hai Ishq Ye Kya Ek Khata, a lively and appealing number by guest composer Pritam. Sunidhi Chauhan and KK lend their voices to most of the songs, but the second track, Tere Bin, is sung by Atif Aslam, of Woh Lamhe fame. Mithoon's music is subtle and ideal for easy listening. The title song, too, is quite catchy.

The second side begins with the romantic number Ashq Bhi by Vivek Philip. Philip had composed music for My Brother... Nikhi", another film directed by Onir. The next song, Dheeme Dheeme is soft and soulful, easily one of the show-stealers. The cassette winds up with three remixes - something one could rather do without. Unfortunately, the scourge of remix numbers has come to stay. Overall, an album worth a buy, especially if you are a connoisseur of modern music.

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