Trackliste: Shabad Gurbani Is Pal Ki Soch More Haji Piya Barsan Lagi Jab Tak Hain Tum Theme Music
Meine Meinung: Ich finde im großen und ganzen in der Soundtrack sehr gelungen auch wenn ich mir nach dem Trailer etwas schwungvollere, lautere Musik vorgestellt hatte. Die Lieder sind ja alle größtenteils sehr langsam. Am besten gefällt mir im Moment Jab Tak Hai Dum. So ähnlich hatte ich mir den ganzen Soundtrack vorgestellt. Ich hoffe ihr wisst was ich meine. Die Theme Music finde ich aber auch sehr gelungen. Wie findet ihr den Soundtrack?
Socially relevant flicks have been always heavy and high on its contents and there are many occasions in the past when music has been subsided to the situational needs of the film. In terms of musical exuberance, HALLA BOL comes out as thinnest musical offerings from the combo of actor Ajay Devgan and director Raj Kumar Santoshi conglomerate. Sukhwinder Singh inconsequential stint as music composer has been so far showcased in low profile entertainers or socially relevant films (IQBAL, KAAFILA, and CHOORIYAN ETC) and HALLA BOL simply adds to this list. Professionally speaking, the transition of composers transcending into vocalist’s stature (Himesh Reshammiya, Anand Raj Anand) has been fruitful but it hasn’t been beneficial for the vice versa.
Piously nurtured and spiritually rendered “Shabad Gurbani”, divine Sikh chants, is soul enlightening enchanting musical work by Sukhwinder Singh. It’s well recited wording speaks about path to salvation, self liberation and creates serene feel of eternal soul-awakening in its religiously tranquil ambience. After “Ek Onkaar” (RANG DE BASANTI), this elegiac sacred harmonic work proves to be another blissful treat that should working boon for the film’s promising run at the box office.
The sanctimonious grandeur of “Haji Ali Dargah” gets a scintillating musical vocal treat by traditional Amjad Farid Sabri in another piously penned religious work “More Haji Piya”. The penetrative and modulating choral shades of pious
“qawaali” working along with Amjad Farid Sabri’s immaculately pristine vocals enlightens the blissful aura of “spiritualism” and it’s meaningfully penned wordings connects amiably with the relevance of the subject. Sukhwinder’s ethical understanding of the concept coupled with his musical finesse has been instrumental in creating decorum of sanctity but still it’s more suited for niche listener’s delight.
“Jab Tak Hai Dum”, a vociferously belligerent track by Sukhwinder Singh is the harmonious epicenter of this “thought-provoking” film and its penned phrases affixes with the “never-say-die” spirit of the protagonist. Like “Jab Tak Hai Saans” (KAAFILA) and “Khelenge Khelenge” (IQBAL), it’s likely to be cult musical piece in the climax and the grueling situations of the film but there’s nothing amusing or flashy to be cherished in this modestly conceived track.
The unfamiliar voice of Harshdeep has been mainly associated with Punjabi lingo musical works but now she changes tracks completely with feebly conceived and routinely penned number “Iss Pal Ki Soch”. The situational feel of this rhythmically trendy number is reminiscent to the “socialite-friendly” tracks like “Kitni Ajeeb” (PAGE 3) and “Lamha Lamha” (CORPORATE) but lackluster vocals and sloppy arrangements proves too inadequate to deliver the sentimental touches.
Sukhwinder Singh strikes his first phenomenal “goal” in classically nurtured melancholic track “Barsan Lagi”, a well rendered track by upcoming Sneha Pant in soulfully enlightening choral and musical flows. Sneha Pant’s brilliant command over modulations and variations in “alaaps”, “antaras” and “mukhdas” are well concocted with the intrinsically supple classical instrumental flows. This quality musical work will be working blissful attribute as background score and will be promising factor in the narrative flows of the film. It will certainly not be commercial success but can be club in the cadre of refined classical works by present crop of musical talents.
After volubly aggressive and sublime sentimental vocal tracks, “Theme Music” brings out the glimpses and shades of all happenings of this fiery hot “n” happening flick through the synchronized chorals and contemporary “filmi” instrumental works. Do expect some fireworks on big screen when “Theme Music” runs loud in the compelling situations.
HALLA BOL proves to be non-starter for its non-conventional musical works and there is hardly any commercial element that can be working magic for its promising sales. The album spotlights in its two sanctimoniously pious tracks “Shabad Gurbani” and “More Haji Piya” while rest of tracks simply caters to the “thought-provoking” feel of the flick.
Music Review : Halla Bol by IndiaFM By Joginder Tuteja, December 18, 2007 - 14:13 IST
What does one expect from a film which comes with a title Halla Bol. Expectations are mainly centered on hearing a few theme tracks along with situational numbers which come as a part of the film's background score. Of course, one can't expect love songs or item numbers in this Rajkumar Santoshi social which boasts of an impressive lineage of actors like Ajay Devgan, Pankaj Kapoor and Vidya Balan. With Sukhwinder Singh at the helm of composition along with Sameer and Late Shri Dushyant Kumar handling the writing department, one looks forward to a dramatic soundtrack.
As expected 'Jab Tak Hai Dum', the opening track of the album, takes an anthem route. Sukhwinder Singh himself comes behind the mike for this track which also has chorus singers making their presence throughout the 6 minute duration. A number about people coming together and bringing around a revolution in the most adverse of circumstances, 'Jab Tak' is high on orchestra and should appear throughout the narrative to enhance the dramatic appeal of the film. This is why it is not really unexpected to find the 'Theme Music' based on 'Jab Tak Hai Dum' to come at the very end of the album.
Now this one comes as a welcome surprise. Even though the market for 'Shabd Gurbani' would be quite miniscule, especially those who pick up a Bollywood music album for a song-n-dance routine, it is a soothing route that Sukhwinder Singh takes for this devotional track. Extremely easy on ears and serene, 'Shabd Gurbani' moves at a leisurely pace and makes you feel at peace with yourself throughout it's play. Hear it when in mood for some introspection!
Album takes 180 degrees turn with 'Is Pal Ki Soch', a night club track that has Sayali Bhagat making some sensual moves. Harsh Deep, who has been around for a while now and has been making a consistent impression, sings 'Is Pal Ki Soch'. The song has a 70s cabaret feel and though it is not a chartbuster in the making, it is decent enough to keep you engaged as it plays on screen.
A different team comes together for 'More Haji Piya' which has Mehboob Kotwal as the lyricist, Amjad Farid Sabri from Pakistan as the singer and Vanraj Bhatia as the composer. An enjoyable track set in a sufi mode, 'More Haji Piya' is yet another devotional track to arrive in the album after 'Shabd Gurbani'. The track has a feel similar to that of numerous such sufi numbers though it would be interesting to see how 'More Haji Piya' is set in the film.
'Barsan Lagi' is the last track of the album and gets into an altogether different terrain. Based on folk music, this extremely slow moving number with a Punjabi flavor has Sneha Pant coming behind the mike with Sukhwinder Singh also being heard faintly in the background at a place or two. The number incorporates a semi-classical touch to the proceedings as well and at best works as add on to the background score.
Halla Bol isn't the kind of album that makes a splash at the music stands either on their release or even after the release of the film. At maximum, the soundtrack would work for the film as the scenes unfold in the narrative but that's about it. A decent compilation of songs for the situations.
Barsan Lagi (Singer: Sukhwinder Singh, Sneha Pant) Rating: 5/10 Barsan Lagi is a theme track with Sneha Pant singing in most portions of the song along with the chorus. Sukhwinder is heard only at a few places in the track. Snehs starts off with a semi-clssical note and then moves on to croon in Punjabi flavour. The overall slowness of the track makes it suitable for a theme track running in the background.
Is Pal Ki Soch (Singer: Harsh Deep) Rating: 4/10 Harshdeep Kaur renders a relatively sensuous Is Pal Ki Soch. Set in the backdrop of a night club, the track is a serious let off, mainly because of its lyrics which sound repeated and stale. Moreover, the music hits a low note as fails to create the aura of a cabre. All in all, Is Pal Ki Soch leaves you with little to remember.
Jab Tak Hai Dum (Singers: Sukhwinder Singh) Rating: 6/10 Jab Tak Hai Dum is truly filmi and depicts Raj Kumar Santoshi’s ishtyle of presenting revolution in the form of a 6 minute number. The song revokes feelings but amidst a high pitched voice and heavy musical set up which unleashes the poise in the lyrics. Crooned by Sukhwinder Singh, the track is musically average and an apt situation would do better to the song’s promotion.
More Haji Piya (Singer: Amjad Farid Sabri) Rating: 6/10 More Haji Piya takes a sufiyana route to convey the feel, which has been heard over a hundred times. Sung by Pakistani singer Amjad Farid Sabri, the track has been penned by Mehboob Kotwal and composed by Vanraj Bhatia. On the whole, More Haji Piya is an average track to listen out.
Shabd Gurbani (Singer: Sukhwinder Singh) Rating: 6/10 Often criticised for limiting himself to pacy numbers, Sukhwinder Singh takes a different track altogether in Shabd Gurbani, which caters to a small category of listeners. Certainly, the best track of the album as the music is naturally soothing and peaceful.
Theme Music Rating: 6/10 The theme track of Halla Bol derives inspiration from Jab Tak Hai Dum and is bound to raise energy while the movie is in flow. Hear it out for some energy in the proceedings.
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