It doesn't take too long to get hooked onto singer Shakira's official FIFA world cup song Waka Waka (This time for Africa). The song features South African band FreshlyGround along with the Columbian pop star. After the song was released, and played on radio stations, South Africans were miffed since they preffered to have someone from their own country singing it....
I have had the opportunity of hearing Naveen Kumar at one of his recording sessions, and the way this self taught musician plays – it can drop your jaws – quite literally. But he is not all about impressing with his virtuosity. The notes that come out of his big bag of flutes that he travels with are truly soulful. And they have the power to send you in a meditative state without much effort.
The album opens with Heart Flute - a nerve soothing track. The album's liner notes mention that this was the song which Naveen composed after his father passed away, and that the tune was a way to communicate with God – so there you go – listen to the brilliant conversation. ...
Folk songs have their own charm. They grow at their own pace, and then refuse to leave once they fall on your ears. And, perhaps thats one of the reasons why composers like A R Rahman and many others (Shantanu Moitra, Sneha Khanvalkar (Oye Lucky Oye, LSD) use folk references in their compositions, and travel to interiors of India. The references maybe in the vocals they use, or arrangements of the instruments. But having said that, folk music which is used in bollywood is too processed or 'commercially adulterated'. So where does one hear an aesthetic balance of both folk and contemporary? ...
After delivering one of the most melodious punch packed album 'Tabeer' last year, expectations of anything coming from Pakistani singer Shafqat Amanat Ali's table have gone higher. The versatile singer is now back with his second non-film album Kyun Dooriyan – but does the music hook? Though not instantly, it does have the tendency to grow after multiple hearings. The album stands out for its overall pepped up sound, and Shafqat's experiments with genre’s he has’t really tried before. What more, the ‘Rockstar Ustad’ also treats listeners to an unexpected bhangra pop song in this heavily rock influenced offering. ...
It doesn't take too long to get hooked onto singer Shakira's official FIFA world cup song Waka Waka (This time for Africa). The song features South African band FreshlyGround along with the Columbian pop star. After the song was released, and played on radio stations, South Africans were miffed since they preffered to have someone from their own country singing it....
Friday, the 7th of March witnessed one of the most melodious Ghazal concerts by an Indian personality in a long while. A rare event, that saw Padmashree Hariharan, the renowned Bollywood singer, perform a full-fledged three-hour Ghazal concert, was a complete treat for any connoisseur of Indian music, where one could indulge in intoxicating melodies by the whiz, and get tipsy and spellbound by the magic he wove through his voice.s being set gradually, and with the hummin...
The first track of the album - Main Nai Jaana Kherheyan De Naal starts with a drama building guitar volume trick - a premier track and one of the best from the album, the song is based around Heer-Ranjha the famous lovers.Shafqat Amanat Ali is successful in igniting the sentiments of the lovers - one should hear this song for Shafqat's vocal improvisations and clever use of percussions and beats. The famous Pakistani singer Tufail Niazi had earlier sung this original traditional folk, however, Shafquat borrowed one line 'Khairheyan de naal' from the song and wrote and composed the rest – well sung and beautifully arranged....
India's 60th Republic day will be remembered for two prominent goof ups. Number one - goof up on the Padma Awards, and two, a foul mess up of the iconic song 'Mile Sur'. There was one commonality between the two though - bollywood, and a row over who was deserving. Though what makes Saif Ali Khan eligible for Padma Shri is something only the Government of India can answer, when it comes to the iconic song Mile Sur, i.e the Aam Junta song, the public took the baton in their hands (read mouse and keyboards) and expressed their angst, or say just used their freedom of speech on this special day. What really boiled their blood? Ironically, some of the key personalities from the world of sports, literature, politics and people went missing while undeserving bollywood newbie's smiled their way through the new Phir Mile Sur video. Jale pe namak or whatever they call it... The web buzzed with a thousand comments...
Folk songs have their own charm. They grow at their own pace, and then refuse to leave once they fall on your ears. And, perhaps thats one of the reasons why composers like A R Rahman and many others (Shantanu Moitra, Sneha Khanvalkar (Oye Lucky Oye, LSD) use folk references in their compositions, and travel to interiors of India. The references maybe in the vocals they use, or arrangements of the instruments. But having said that, folk music which is used in bollywood is too processed or 'commercially adulterated'. So where does one hear an aesthetic balance of both folk and contemporary? ...
Artistes - Ghulam Ali, Asha Bhosle, Aamir Ghulam Ali
Not all non-film music albums have a shelf life of more than six months, but 'Generations' - the work of Aamir Ghulam Ali (composer), Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle is mix of light classical music and ghazals. The 12-track album has three remixes, despite having classical purists like Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle at the album's helm. However, the album can do equally well even without the remixes.
After giving this a ear, it's certain that Aamir Ali has picked up the 'composing' nuances from his legendary father. But, unlike his father, his young son has pepped up the ghazals, or say, given it a younger feel to make it appealing to the masses. Anyway, one wonders if the album offers any meat at all!...
Since the band's inception in 2003, Poets Of The Fall have always had a knock down effect on their listeners. Right from the band’s first single Late Goodbye written for computer game Max Payne 2 to their last album Revolution Roulette. For those who don't know, the band had performed in India two years back at the IIT Kanpur during the Carnival of Rust-tour(2007). Poets Of The Fall comprises of singer Marko, guitarist Olli and keyboardist Captain....
India's 60th Republic day will be remembered for two prominent goof ups. Number one - goof up on the Padma Awards, and two, a foul mess up of the iconic song 'Mile Sur'. There was one commonality between the two though - bollywood, and a row over who was deserving. Though what makes Saif Ali Khan eligible for Padma Shri is something only the Government of India can answer, when it comes to the iconic song Mile Sur, i.e the Aam Junta song, the public took the baton in their hands (read mouse and keyboards) and expressed their angst, or say just used their freedom of speech on this special day. What really boiled their blood? Ironically, some of the key personalities from the world of sports, literature, politics and people went missing while undeserving bollywood newbie's smiled their way through the new Phir Mile Sur video. Jale pe namak or whatever they call it... The web buzzed with a thousand comments...
Gadda da Vida is the lounge bar at the recently opened Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. Designed to carry a feel of the psychedelia of the 1960’s, Gadda da Vida takes its name from Details...
Music: Diganta Sarma
Folk songs have their own charm. They grow at their own pace, and then refuse to leave once they fall on your ears. And, perhaps thats one of the reasons why composers like A R Rahman and many others (Shantanu Moitra, Sneha Khanvalkar (Oye Lucky Oye, LSD) use folk references in their compositions, and travel to interiors of India. The references maybe in the vocals they use, or arrangements of the instruments. But having said that, folk music which is used in bollywood is too processed or 'commercially adulterated'. So where does one hear an aesthetic balance of both folk and contemporary? ...
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Generations
Label - Big Music
Artistes - Ghulam Ali, Asha Bhosle, Aamir Ghulam Ali
Not all non-film music albums have a shelf life of more than six months, but 'Generations' - the work of Aamir Ghulam Ali (composer), Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle is mix of light classical music and ghazals. The 12-track album has three remixes, despite having classical purists like Ghulam Ali and Asha Bhosle at the album's helm. However, the album can do equally well even without the remixes.
After giving this a ear, it's certain that Aamir Ali has picked up the 'composing' nuances from his legendary father. But, unlike his father, his young son has pepped up the ghazals, or say, given it a younger feel to make it appealing to the masses. Anyway, one wonders if the album offers any meat at all!...
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Artist: Poets Of The Fall
Label: Saregama
Price: Rs 199
Since the band's inception in 2003, Poets Of The Fall have always had a knock down effect on their listeners. Right from the band’s first single Late Goodbye written for computer game Max Payne 2 to their last album Revolution Roulette. For those who don't know, the band had performed in India two years back at the IIT Kanpur during the Carnival of Rust-tour(2007). Poets Of The Fall comprises of singer Marko, guitarist Olli and keyboardist Captain....
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India's 60th Republic day will be remembered for two prominent goof ups. Number one - goof up on the Padma Awards, and two, a foul mess up of the iconic song 'Mile Sur'. There was one commonality between the two though - bollywood, and a row over who was deserving. Though what makes Saif Ali Khan eligible for Padma Shri is something only the Government of India can answer, when it comes to the iconic song Mile Sur, i.e the Aam Junta song, the public took the baton in their hands (read mouse and keyboards) and expressed their angst, or say just used their freedom of speech on this special day. What really boiled their blood? Ironically, some of the key personalities from the world of sports, literature, politics and people went missing while undeserving bollywood newbie's smiled their way through the new Phir Mile Sur video. Jale pe namak or whatever they call it... The web buzzed with a thousand comments...
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