Music Review: Highway (Hindi)
Composer(s): A. R. Rahman
Listen to the songs online here: YouTube (T-Series), Saavn
Patakha Guddi is Sufi, Punjabi-folk, trance all rolled into one power-packed combination of exhilaration and manic energy, with Nooran Sisters ably leading on the vocal front. Its male version, sung by Rahman himself, throws guitars and dholaks into the mix, then makes a minute-long switch to hard-rock midway and returns to its roots in what's an impressive multi-genre mishmash. Maahi Ve, again in the vocals of A. R. Rahman, is soothing and breezy, and the soulfully orchestrated tune adorned with handclaps makes it a complete winner.
The jazzy Kahaan Hoon Main sees the composer falling back on his Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa/ Jhootha Hi Sahi/ Yuvvraaj days and Jonita Gandhi's beautiful voice does full justice to the song. Wanna Mash Up? (Lady Kash and Krissy) is perhaps the weakest link of the album, coming off as an overdose of techno elements a la Enthiran's Irumbile in a case of sonic experiment gone awry. The mellow arrangements of Implosive Silence goes hand in hand with the contemplative vibe of the instrumental, its perfect melting point of serene electronics complemented superbly by Jonita Gandhi's breathy coos.
Sooha Saaha, in one word, is mind-blowing. The lullaby'ish piece, perfectly accompanied by an assorted mix of flute and violins, has Zeb doing a fantastic job of the rendition. Alia Bhatt too chips in with a neat singing on her part. Sunidhi Chauhan delivers her best in the synth-Sufi mix Tu Kuja, the tabla-laden orchestration sporting the track's highlight. Violins make a comeback in the gorgeously composed serene melody Heera, and in Shweta Pandit's flawless vocals, the song is like nectar to the ears. A. R. Rahman's music no doubt grows on you, and this Highway, although not his best, is definitely a route you wouldn't want to miss in your musical journey!
Listen to the songs online here: YouTube (T-Series), Saavn
Patakha Guddi is Sufi, Punjabi-folk, trance all rolled into one power-packed combination of exhilaration and manic energy, with Nooran Sisters ably leading on the vocal front. Its male version, sung by Rahman himself, throws guitars and dholaks into the mix, then makes a minute-long switch to hard-rock midway and returns to its roots in what's an impressive multi-genre mishmash. Maahi Ve, again in the vocals of A. R. Rahman, is soothing and breezy, and the soulfully orchestrated tune adorned with handclaps makes it a complete winner.
The jazzy Kahaan Hoon Main sees the composer falling back on his Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa/ Jhootha Hi Sahi/ Yuvvraaj days and Jonita Gandhi's beautiful voice does full justice to the song. Wanna Mash Up? (Lady Kash and Krissy) is perhaps the weakest link of the album, coming off as an overdose of techno elements a la Enthiran's Irumbile in a case of sonic experiment gone awry. The mellow arrangements of Implosive Silence goes hand in hand with the contemplative vibe of the instrumental, its perfect melting point of serene electronics complemented superbly by Jonita Gandhi's breathy coos.
Sooha Saaha, in one word, is mind-blowing. The lullaby'ish piece, perfectly accompanied by an assorted mix of flute and violins, has Zeb doing a fantastic job of the rendition. Alia Bhatt too chips in with a neat singing on her part. Sunidhi Chauhan delivers her best in the synth-Sufi mix Tu Kuja, the tabla-laden orchestration sporting the track's highlight. Violins make a comeback in the gorgeously composed serene melody Heera, and in Shweta Pandit's flawless vocals, the song is like nectar to the ears. A. R. Rahman's music no doubt grows on you, and this Highway, although not his best, is definitely a route you wouldn't want to miss in your musical journey!
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