EXPECTATIONS - Nagesh Kukunoor movies doesn't contain a superb music compositions but one or two…  

EXPECTATIONS - Nagesh Kukunoor movies doesn't contain a superb music compositions but one or two tracks leave mark for a particular time. 'Aashayein' is nothing different from that. But a fine composed first featured track which is "Mera Jeena Hai Kya" breads some expectations. But Unfortunately the above mentioned Nagesh Kukunoor tradition stays unchanged also this time. Sadly, 'Aashayein' Doesn't creates much impression on the listeners without two or three tracks. Even having big, famous & talented names in it's album, it fails to be recommended strongly. SONGS Some days back, after a long period, the historic, the sensational Neeraj Sridhar- Pritam Chakraborty made a comeback in the music industry maybe to create history again. It can't be said that if it makes history or not but this track which is named "MERA JEENA HAI KYA" will be the best pick for many listeners this season. Having the perfect composition by Pritam & not-something-new but sounds-good type lyrics, This Track will stay in playlists of may people throughout a couple of months. Used for special screening, Mera Jeena Hai Kya has a probability to take a special role indeed on what happens to the movie after release. From the beginning, the rhythm of "DILKASH DILDAAR DUNIYA" doesn't sound familiar to the beaty, trendy & peppy tracks of today. After a long time, sound of saxophone has been used in a bollywood song which means that this one's much different from other trendy tracks of today. Like "Mera Jeena Hai Kya", this is also both romantic & energetic in genre but this one's a bit extra soulful. The second & last composed track by Pritam assisted by Kumaar in lyrics and Shaan & Tulsi Kumar in Vocals is a useful material for the film to prevent the other not-so-good tracks's created hazard, but unpredictable that how long can it run.However, with very authentic lyrics and the 90's type of composition, this one's a sure-listen. Appeared before as a non-film track both composed and sung by Shiraz Uppal, 'RABBA' is totally same here. It picks up the mood but doesn't create a good impression not because it's decent but it sounds very odd in a bolly flick. Nothing special in it, the lyrics written by Shakeel Sohail doesn't seem effective to the track. At Last, A free-spirited track with same type of lyrics in it, "AB MUJHKO JEENA" makes it's appearance in the album which is the one that can effect the album byt it's energetic nature. Reminds us of the song 'Aashayein' from another movie of Nagesh Kukunoor, Iqbal which one also was a energizing, soulful and influencing track like this one. These type of tracks doesn't become a chartbuster but feels great when listened, so this one's a sure shot recommended. This Zubeen Garg sung, Salim-Suleiman Composed and Mir Ali Hussein Lyricised track with live up to its name for a long span of time in the industry. "SHUKRIYA ZINDAGI" is about thanking life and the kindness that life has shown to a protagonist. This one's a Shafqat Amanat Ali Solo Performance which may pick up slowly but may not be able to 'Shukriya' the industry if it gets good reactions. Slow pace and having many nice works by Shafqat in it may help this track to be listened by some classical lovers but has no chance to be a serious hit in the chartbusters. It also has a sad version which brings a far different atmosphere from the original one but as its very short, it will end up as long as you try to like it. Have you listened "Zameen-O-Aasma" from 'Lamhaa'? Then you may feel the rhythm of "PAL MEIN MILA JAHAAN" to be approximately same. This Shreya Ghoshal(Also has a Shankar Mahadevan Version which is ditto same as this one) track is about the reaction after losing much happiness in life. It's sad feeling indicates that it's absolutely situational in its means and has no chance to be something different than that. If you think you are very emotional, then it's a must-listen for you but can't say about the others who take very hard decision to like a number. Much Different from the recent tracks of Mohit Chauhan, "CHALA AAYA PYAAR" has nothing special in its composition but the lyrics are much good indeed. It neither sounds a happy note nor a sorrowful number. With Tablas in side, this track's very pensive in it's mood and not so special item of the album. OVERALL Aashayein is a just about ok album with three tracks which will stay fresh for a particular time in the listeners's mind. As the substance of the movie is much different from the recent releases, the music partly manages to hold that different feeling but it's a tragedy when such big singers like Shreya Ghoshal, Mohit Chauhan and more like them backfire. Some tracks may be popular after the release, but till then success is much far away from this album. RECOMMENDED 01.MERA JEENA HAI KYA 02.DILKASH DILDAAR DUNIYA 03.AB MUJHKO JEENA  

good music.  

good music. 

The first 5 songs from the album are sure shot chartbusters.The rest with the exception of "CHALA…  

The first 5 songs from the album are sure shot chartbusters.The rest with the exception of "CHALA AAYA PYAAR" which is also good are average.The remixes are somewhat good.Overall awesome album 

very ordinary compositions.........most of the songs seems old other than mera jeena hai kya and…  

very ordinary compositions.........most of the songs seems old other than mera jeena hai kya and rabba.....rabba is just somthing that gonna last for a while......... 

When was the last time we heard a movie sound track that contained 13 songs and each one of them…  

When was the last time we heard a movie sound track that contained 13 songs and each one of them happened to be almost a masterpiece? The only such albums I can think of which were so good in last decade or so are “Jism”, “Life in a Metro”, “Jub we met” and few more. And now an immensely pleasant surprise comes in the form of sound track of Nagesh Kukoonoor’s upcoming film “Aashayein”. No one would’ve associated any particular expectations from the album of this John Abraham starrer film, which has been in production since a few years now. But the album comes as a complete surprise, with each of its songs easily qualified to be included in “the best of” category. Nagesh does a commendable job in distributing the songs among three different music composers, namely Salim-Salman, Pritam and Sheraz Uppal. All three manage to give the best of their creativity in their relative songs, with melody being the trump card of all the compositions. Lyrics are highly meaningful in all the songs with keeping the poetic touch alive through out. The album is such that it is extremely difficult to rate any of the tracks above the others, yet I’m listing down the tracks in the sequence of the best coming first. With this said, none of the 13 tracks (with 4 remixes, 2 re-prizes and 7 original songs) is lesser in quality by any means. 1. Shukriya Zindagi (composer: Salim-Salman; Lyrics: Mir Ali Hussain ; Singer : Shafqat Amant Ali) : High on melody and poetic lyrics, this beautifully composed track is immaculately sung by Shafqat. The rendition has a lot of emotion with lyrics suggesting staying optimism in the worst of situations in life. This track is a glistening Gem in all aspects. There is also a short version, which is equally impressive. 2. Mera Jeena Hey Kya (composer: Pritam ; Lyrics : Sameer ; Singer : Neeraj Shridhar): Currently being aired as the promo of the movie, this track brings back Pritam’s magnificent compositions of “Life in a Metro”. Lyrics by Sameer though not ground-breaking yet work well for the track. Neeraj brings in a perfect rendition with an amazing combination of energy and tenderness. Another winner and “chartbuster” written all over it. 3. Chala Aaya Pyar (composer: Salim-Salman; Lyrics: Mir Ali Hassan ; singer : Mohit Chohan) : This song is truly amazing in all aspects. Mir Ali Hassan’s lyrics are drenched in poetic delicacies. Mohit Chohan’s vocals are extremely soothing on ears and the composition hits your heart. Amazing track in entirety. 4. Pal Mein Mila Jahan (composer: Salim-Salman ; Lyrics : Mir Ali Hassan ; Singers : Shreya Goshal and Shankar Mahadevan): I cant recall a pure tragic song this good ever since “Merey Khwabon ka har aik naqsh (Jism)”. Salim-Salman compose a number really high on melody with excellent lyrics and perfect singing. There are two separate versions of the song; both solo. Sheray Goshal sings the first while Shankar sings the second. Both of them bring a lot of feeling in their rendition. Probably the best composition in years belonging to this category. 5. Dilkash Dildar Dunya (composer: Pritam; Lyrics: Kumar; Singer: Shaan & Tulsi Kumar): Another brilliant composition, high on melody, sung beautifully by both singer. Especially Shaan shines with his velvety vocals. Another chartbuster material. 6. Ab Mujh ko Jeena (composer: Salim-Salman ; Lyrics : Mir Ali Hussain ; Singer : Zubeen Garg) : High on enthusiasm and energy, this Zubeen sung track is another winner. With optimism spilling all through its runtime, the song carries on the flawless stream of this album. 7. Rabba (composer, Lyricist & singer: Sheraz Uppal): Appearing in the end of the list doesn’t mean at all that this track is lesser in any sense. The Pakistani singer lends one of his old domestic hits to this track works up to the mark in all three departments of the song. With a typical touch of Pakistani pop, this track has the merits to be there in any album as the leading number. Overall: With each and every track of the album being a masterpiece in its own self, this album proves to be the best of the year so far by quite a significant margin. It is one of those albums which have potential of becoming a hit on their own merits, irrespective of the hype about the movie. It deserves all the promotion in order to make people familiar with it, and if this is done successfully then, this may turn out to be the next “Life in a Metro” in making. Highly recommended for true music lovers. This is as flawless as a music album can become.