Jaane tu ya Jaane na Music Review

Jaane tu ya Jaane na Music Review

Four summers ago, when I spoke to Abbas Tyrewala -- the prolific
writer of Munnabhai
MBBS, Maqbool and Main Hoon Na -- he appeared rather reluctant to
direct a movie.

Today, this 'one-man army' is ready with his maiden venture, Jaane
Tu... Ya Jaane Na -- a generation Z musical cum love story produced by
Aamir Khan

Besides a story to tell, Tyrewala is also assigned the responsibility
of introducing Aamir's nephew, Imraan Khan in the best possible way,
as well as showcasing Genelia D'Souza (Tujhe Meri Kasam
Masti). What's more, the man has written the lyrics too, against A R
Rahman's zingy score.

Though the soundtrack is undoubtedly fresh and zippy, it would be
ridiculous to expect an overwhelming cousin of Jodhaa Akbar or Guru,
which is both a welcome change as well as reminiscent (not in tune but
spirit) of his compositions for mushy-themed campus capers like Kadhal
Desam (also known as Duniya Dilwalon Ki), Boys and Lakeer.

So how good is is Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na? Well, for most part, I'd say 'Encore!'

Here's what it has to offer:

The exuberant fragrance of teenage-hood serenades the air with the
infectious beats of the opening track -- Kabhi Kabhi Aditi. Rashid
Ali's funky rendition and Rahman's stylish and rhythmic pace makes
this a case of love-at-first-sound.

Also, as it often happens with the Carols (Oh Carol by Neil Sedaka)
and Alices (Living next door to Alice by Smokie) of the world, there's
nothing cuter than having a song that sings your name. And so all the
girls who go by the name of Aditi, get ready to have a gala time
soaking in the Hey Aditi dedications at a jukebox near you.

Up next, there's the naughty 'n' nutty Pappu can't dance. Indeed,
Pappu might be a lousy mover, but the song, overall, is one
hot-stepper. Then again, its mocking lyrics, which are allegedly aimed
at Aamir's Andaz Apna Apna co-star Salman Khan [Images] poke fun at
his -- disguised as Pappu -- love for fast cars, designer accessories
and rippling muscles. While Sallu fans might be none too pleased,
Pappu and his left feet are a rocking entertainer on their own. It's
remix by Krishna Chetan is a pleasant add-on!

All of a sudden, the album slips into a grim mode in the restless and
uncertain notes of Rahman and romance with Jaane tu mera kya hai.
While its female version, in the husky tones of Runa, boasts of an
eccentric electronic arrangement and tangent strain, the darker and
desolate alternate interpretation by the reliably dramatic Sukhwinder
Singh is sufficiently emotional if not necessarily heart-wrenching.

The capricious melody of Nazrein milaana, nazrein churaana reflects
the playful, dreamy and perplexed state of young 'uns with warm
results. The mercurial tempo of the album continues with a nifty
Rahman jazz-up the scene, quite literally and lovingly, if I may add
in Tu bole... main boloon. It's a wonderful experiment and
introduction in the Bollywood music scene and deserves much applause.

Rashid Ali, accompanied by an exquisite Vasundhara Das, makes a
surreal return in the soundtrack with the waltzing glory Kahin to. If
you enjoyed Danish boy band Michael Learns To Rock, whose uncanny
influence is echoed in Kahin's notes, this is definitely your cup of
tea.

Looking for a soulful, uncomplicated, pleasant music? Rahman's frothy
tonic of vibrant and breezily-tempered creations in Jaane Tu...Ya
Jaane Na should certainly catch your fancy.
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