By Joginder Tuteja, September 13, 2004 - 14:00 IST
Soundtrack of ' Let's Enjoy ' releases in the wake of other multiplex audience catering albums like ' Where Is The Party Yaar', 'Hyderabad Blues - II', '99.9 FM ' etc. that had relied mainly on songs that have not been originally composed for the movie but have been taken from other already released/recorded non-film albums. Nothing wrong with that as long as the listener is getting to hear quality songs. ' Let's Enjoy ', a Quartet production is directed by debutant duo of Sidharth Anand Kumar and Ankur Tewari and has music by 'Midival Punditz'. 'Let' Enjoy' starring Ashish Chowdhry, Arzoo Govitrikar, Roshni Chopra and Vinod Sherawat has a mix of some original numbers and a few inspired ones that sum up to staggering 16 tracks with a duration of more than 75 mins!
As is the trend with such movies, one expects a series of Punjabi youthful tracks and one is not disappointed. The opening track which is today's take on ever popular traditional track ' Dhol Wajda ' is simply pulsating that makes the very place you are sitting a dance floor. 'Needless To Say' is the band behind this remix that is elevated to great heights by Kailash Kher ( Allah Ke Bande - Waisa Bhi Hota Hai - II ) and Rashmee. A good piece of remix that works! Another traditional number to follow is ' Challa ' that is presented in its brand new remix avtaar for which singer Jolly and musicians Julius Packiam and Midival Punditz need a pat on the back. They revive this traditional number for today's generation and keep the legacy alive. Use of western arrangements is superb and live performance like effect in the entire duration rush up the adrenalin.
Silk Route's Western classical take on old world romance is livened up with ' Sabse Peeche Hum Khade '. It takes you to the days of old MGM movies of the 50s and the 60s and makes for a nostalgic hearing. After 8 and half minutes of non-stop dance numbers, what one looks for is a sip of drink on the couch and ' Sabse Peeche ' is a good enough excuse to do that. Three out of three so far and one's expectations are already sky high from the rest of the numbers.
Well, so you had your drink! Then come, rock and roll in Kais Feat's ' Mundeya De Dil Hil Gaye '. Vocals are 'simply desi punjabi' and hey, the foot is tapping again! And if this was just the start then wait, as the anthem music of Kalyanji Anandji's ' Apni To Aise Taise ' from ' Laawaaris ' is presented in it's hot new rocking version ' Laawaaris ' by Midival Punditz'. An apt example of what modern day technology can do to enhance the oldies and make them even more viable for current generation.
Rabbi Shergill's ' Aa Yaaran ' follows next that can not be classified as a dance floor number in spite of it's pop arrangements due it's Sufi nature and lyrics that are not exactly understood in detail due to the heavy background music. Composed by Ashvin Mani Sharma and Midival Punditz, this is the first track in the album that is just about average.
Immensely talented Richa Sharma arrives on the scene with classical ' Kesariya Baalam ' that is again camouflaged with western pop arrangements. The number has a haunting effect and the high-pitched vocals of Richa only adds on to the effect. A 'Lounge' track, it will be lapped up by the pub hopping crowds. Jolly, who earlier sang ' Challa ', writes ' Punjabeen ' sung by Arvinder Singh. A charged up number about waiting for the loved one to come back again, it puts on display the singing prowess of Arvinder Singh who is a revelation. He intersperses the number with classical notes and impresses the most.
If you thought that this was entertaining then wait, as there is more to come. This was just the first half of the journey. Because soon comes ' Dhol Dhamaka ', literally a 'dhamaakedar' song sung by Jasmeet. Though the number is composed with western instrumentals, 'dhol' and 'iktaara' still play in the background throughout, hence keeping the Punjabi touch intact. You will soon find this number being played in the marriage processions, at least in the North India belt.
A breather after all this high energy drive comes in the form of another lounge track ' Pahadee ' that starts with, what else, but a flute and then takes a turn towards being more contemporary. Though the flute keeps making an appearance here and then in this instrumental by Jayant Luthra and Midival Punditz, the track mainly carries a western effect and fits to the T for the pub hoppers. There is a ' Reprise ' version too that only elevates the mood further. Even more breathtaking than the original, it keeps your neck and feet on move all the while!
Gulam Mohammed and Naushad's ' Chandni Raat ' written by Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kaifi Azmi and Kaif Bhopali is turned into yet another lounge track by Midival Punditz and Smriti Minocha, who does the version, doesn't let the greats down. This is one number that may soon make inroads in the Indian ramp shows, if not the international ones. ' Sajana ' written, composed and sung by Papon is a western classical fusion that only adds on to this high voltage album rather than taking anything away.
Director Ankur Tewari makes an appearance as a composer, writer and singer towards the fag end of the album with ' Sabse Peeche Hum Khade ' and ' Subah '. The former is the singer's take on the same track that was earlier performed by Silk Route. His vocals will appeal more to the Indian audience and with guitar as the only instrument in the background, it gives him ample score to perform. He does that with full earnest and gets full points for that. A pat on the back for the youngster! Another soulful number comes in the shape of 'Subah' that is a song about a new day, new hope and good life. One that should become a campus favorite, it brings a smile on the face and makes you hum along throughout.
'Let's Enjoy' gets an apt ending with the ' Namito-Mix ' of Laawaris . Why 'Namito'? Because it is remixed by DJ Rummy and Namito! When the original itself was so rip-roaring in it's time, two decades back, then why would one mind hearing to the remixed version time and again. The result is a grand finale that gives one a feeling of contentment.
'Le't Enjoy' breaks new grounds in Bollywood music. The first of it's kind to have ample doses of remix, lounge, pop and western classical; it is a MUST for the age group of 15-35. The album should be at the top of the requests for a dance floor, a pub couch or a ramp show and make it high on the charts. It may not sell as much as a regular Bollywood potboiler musical score but will definitely make its presence felt in the urban market!
Highly recommended! You will definitely 'enjoy' it!
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