Music of Yuvvraaj...

Upcoming film by Subhash Ghai
Music by A R Rahman
Lyrics by Gulzar...

Wow - thats a deadly combination! I cant wait -to see it will be as fab as Taal was.

Anyway - my two minute review on the songs/album - not listed any particular order. Just how I remember them.

1. Main Hoon Yuvvraaj: No song this. Just the voice of Salman Khan - calling himself Baaaaaaaaad! I love it. Score: 4/5. ( No 5 out of 5 because I wish Sallu spoke some more! :) )

2. Tu Muskura: Alka Yagnik's voice is too too shrill for my taste. :( I skipped after listening to 4 lines. May be the song itself is nice. Dunno. Score: 0/5

3. Tu Meri Dost Hai: I like it. Normal song. Reminds me of "Valparisio" - Mercury Falling ( Sting ) in the start of the song. Nice. Score: 3.5/5.

4. Shano Shano: Fantastic. Starts off in way that reminds you of Rang De Basanti - but moves on to its own dhun. Some lines are sung a la - Axl Rose... I love it. Score: 5 /5

5. Shano Remix: Is also great. Hip Hop. I love it too. Score: 4.5/5

6. Mastam Mastam: Sonu Nigam's voice is distinct and nice. The tune is very nice. We could have done without Alka's shrill voice inbetween. But well. Score: 3 / 5

7. Dil Ka Rishta: Again a nice nice song. Score: 4 / 5

8. Manmohini Morey: Classical. Seems like a great fav on the net. I dont like the distinct tamilian accent coming up every now and then. Otherwise nice. Score: 3.5/5

9. Zindagi: Again distinct celtic/irish tunes mixed with classical A R Rahman ( that reminded me of his early Roja days... ) Score: 3/5

A R Rahman's songs are fantastic. They sound so complete and full to the ear. Well recorded - almost like every sound was intended down to the last detail. That itself is a pleasure - the quality of recording.

That apart - the fact that his music grows on you... is such a treat! You can listen for a long time and love it. :)

As for Gulzaar saab's words... I haven't listened often enough to go beyond the music.

That's another treat I am looking forward to. Oh, to be surprised by the great poet with lines like "Kajra re, tere kaare kaare naina" or "Beedi Jalaile" or my favorite "naina thag lenge".. just to name a few songs from the recent past...

I am happy! :)