By Music India Online, December 12, 2006 - 10:10 IST
12 of 15 people found this review helpful First things first, this album is not for the masses and neither it may interest the classes though the album has something to offer to them. Except for 'Maula Mere' and 'Tose Naina Laage', the album has pretty little to offer in terms of musical delight for everyone.
By Planet Bollywood, December 12, 2006 - 10:16 IST
2 of 6 people found this review helpful Lost, depressed and aghast reflect the state of mind of the vocalist in this next piece. Unequally rich in music, the deepness of the song lies in the expressive vocals – a cry for a beloved who is now far away. This painful suffering of love is evoked in Dilbar Mera. A noir mood is settled throughout where the screeching musical notes and abrupt rhythms are repeated. Neither thoughtful nor dense, the piece exhibits a manifestation of deprived affection – with an instrumental show of tablas and violins played in a depressed mode. Pankaj Awasthi’s efforts to expose this troubled mind of worry, heartbreak and revenge is commendable although the piece takes time to be appreciated. His rough vocals, coupled with the semi-classical music, make the piece an incoherent one. The voice diverges from the standard classical vocal range and results into a pure outlier.
By Smashits, December 12, 2006 - 10:20 IST
2 of 3 people found this review helpful 'Anwar' has moments of triumph with soundtracks "Maula Mere Maula" and "Tose Naina Lagay" from upcoming music composer Mithoon. Pankaj Awasthi delivers fine packaging of folk music that sounds situational but metaphors with the sentiments of the film. Due to low promotion and face value, it has grim chances of survival but will make mark for "Maula Mere Maula".
By Indiaglitz, December 12, 2006 - 10:22 IST
4 of 5 people found this review helpful Mela – Shadow of Sunlight is another song that one is made to suffer. And yes, Pankaj Awasthi tortures once again with his weird singing style. Rhythm programming is fine but what’s that strange kinda sound percolating in the background. And, I am convinced I just can’t suffer Pankaj Awasthi’s singing. If he thinks it’s artistic, then he is deluding himself big time. Time to take off my headphone I guess.
