EXPECTATIONS
Music release of a Himesh Reshammiya album is an event.
Gone are the days when he had an album releasing
practically every month. All of this changed after he
made his debut as an actor in Aap Kaa Surroor.
After that he started creating music only for those
films where he was also playing an actor, as a result of
which the only new music albums of his that have
released are Karzzzz and Radio. Whatever
the fate of these films, the fact remains that both of
these have boasted of a fantastic score. With Sameer
joining hands with Reshammiya once again, one expects
another musical extravaganza, especially with seven
unique songs making Kajraare a grand affair.
MUSIC
A classy beginning by Sunidhi Chauhan followed by some
addictive beats ensure that the title track 'Kajra
Kajra Kajraare' would have a lot going for it
throughout it's near 5 minute duration. Though there is a
slight distraction that comes in with the club feel imparted
due to a female vocal coming out of nowhere, it is the
arrival of Himesh Reshammiya behind the mike which totally
changes the direction of the song. He does what he is best
at, i.e. going full throated for this love song which is
attached to the roots and has a definite Indian feel to it.
A chartbuster in the making, it may take a couple of
hearings for it's sound to be grasped. However, once that
happens, it is one long party, what with a 'Party Mix'
following a while later.
However, it takes much more than just
a couple of listenings to get a hang of 'Rabba Luck
Barsa' which is a Himesh Reshammiya solo. The lyrics
too are truly unique and though some may scoff at them, the
fact is that for Reshammiya fan base, 'Rabba Luck Barsa'
brings in just what they would have expected from the album.
Yet another love song which is about the protagonist praying
to God to get some luck raining in his favour so that he can
be united with his beloved again, 'Rabba Luck Barsa'
is yet another winner, especially in the 'Party Mix'
version which brings in a new dimension to the song.
After a couple of beats based numbers, there is some 'thehraav'
that comes in, courtesy 'Aafreen'. For those
who have loved Himesh Reshammiya belonging to 'Ahista
Ahista' zone, this is the one for them. Sung in high
pitch again, 'Aafreen' with Harshdeep Kaur as the
female vocalist has minimal instruments in the background
and is totally Indian in appeal. A soothing track where
Reshammiya excels both as a composer and singer, 'Aafreen'
only makes one exclaim that he is too good to be wasting his
talent by picking up projects so sparsely. Really, he
deserves to be composing much more than he is doing
currently and while it is always good to expect quality
outings like this from him, a little more quantity would
only help the cause.
Reshammiya brings a folk base to 'Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan
Jaage' which starts off quite slowly, though
managing to keep the listener's attention on. However, as
the song enters into it's second minute, the beats come in
which bring in an added flavour to this love song. Yet
another easy on ears number that hooks on to you in quick
time, 'Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage' sees a new
dimension coming to it once Shreya Ghoshal joins in. With
each of the four songs managing to make an impression so
far, one only hopes and keeps fingers crossed to have the
remaining three tracks bring in similar results as well.
The beginning of 'Teriyan Meriyan' promise yet
another song belonging to the mood of 'Ahista Ahista'.
A slow start makes one look forward to what Himesh has to
offer in the song to follow and the wait is worth it once he
comes behind the mike. Yet another out and out Indian song,
it has some new lyrics to it which again could be a reason
for a few to scoff at. Also, Reshammiya stresses his vocals
a lot during his stint behind the mike. However, his fan
base won't be disappointed as this one is again made
especially for them.
What should work across segments of audience, with or
without a fan base, is 'Woh Lamha Phir Se Jeena Hai'.
One wonders how this song didn't quite make it to the top of
the album because this one has a class similar to that of 'Tanhaiyaan'
[Aap Kaa Surroor]. Boasting of some good musical
arrangements, emotional lyrics and some spirited singing by
Reshammiya and Harshdeep Kaur , 'Woh Lamha Phir Se Jeena
Hai' is about revisiting the times gone by and reliving
the glorious moments all over again. This has a potential to
go all the way if supported by some strong dramatic visuals.
No wonder, the song appears in a deserving 'Party Mix'
version.
Last to come is 'Sanu Guzara Zamana' which is
yet another truly Indian song in the album. A duet by Himesh
Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan, this song is yet another
take on the good times shared by the couple which was once
pretty much in love. With a touch of Punjabi to it, 'Sanu
Guzara Zamana' has a 'ghazal' setting and allows the
listener to enjoy yet another track which has in it to be
popular in days to come. The 'Lounge Mix' only adds on to
the strength of this album which can go all the distance if
promoted to the fullest.
OVERALL
Kajraare justifies the faith that one had in
Reshammiya as a composer (as well as a singer). A complete
affair, Kajraare gives a listener a lot to chew upon
and Reshammiya ensures that there is a mix of class and mass
in the seven songs. Since his last two films haven't done
well, the entire perception about him as a total performer
has been challenged in the last couple of years. However,
there may just be a surprise in store if the film turns out
to be as good as the music here. With audience being exposed
to newer music during last couple of years, there is a bit
of ground that Reshammiya may have to cover all over again.
However, once audience give Kajraare a hearing, it
should be back to old times for Reshammiya with the music
scaling heights all over again.
OUR PICK(S)
'Kajra Kajra Kajraare', 'Rabba Luck Barsa', 'Woh Lamha
Phir Se Jeena Hai', 'Aafreen'
  
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