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Singh Is Kinng Music Review
By admin | August 5, 2008
SINGH IS KINNG has the top music director Pritam and he is undoubtedly the unofficial numero uno composer today, coming in after a series of hits like JAB WE MET, BHOOL BHULAIYYA, RACE and JANNAT. However to some it may seem (after KISMET KONNECTION) that there is an over dose of Pritam. So let us see what the overworked but extremely lucky music director has to offer in this very prestigious project.
The title track: ‘Singh Is Kinng’ is truly a composition that has the likes of famous American rapper Snoop Dog, Britain’s popular bhangra band RDB and Akshay himself (quite a decent singer after many stints during stage shows). The track is all ‘Punjabi’, mixed with English rap, and it’s only natural as the film has a singing and dancing Sardar as the lead protagonist. There is also a reference to the much talked about diamonds worn by Akshay.
‘Jee Karda’ starts with a nice electronic guitar rhythm and some good blend of English and Hindi combo singing by Suzie Q. The number is another bhangra based dance track which is totally inspired by Punjabi folk, rarely used traditional instrument like ‘ektara’ and also ‘manjira’ lend novelty value. The song itself is nice and sweet and its presentation amongst the ancient Egyptian pyramids enhances the song further and it would be a treat to watch on the big screen.
‘Jee Karda-Remix’ by Hyacinth is a mere space filler and not much care has been taken by the arrangers to make it different. Just faster rhythm and higher tempo and beats that in a way reduce the ethnic Mastana touch!
‘Bas Ek King’ has Ashish Pandit, the Bhangra-pop queen, Hard Kaur and Daler’s younger brother, Mika Singh to support the music endeavour. The first version, ‘Bas Ek Kinng’, has a deadly, lazy rhythm, continuing till the end of the track, one which certainly is an entertainer.
The early rap portions and the ‘mukhda’ itself are quite infectious and have a lot of repeat value. Though the last part of the ‘mukhda’, which has gained immense popularity (especially amongst children and youth) is inspired by Sridevi’s ‘Na Jaane Kahaan Se Aayi Hai’ and the rap and reggae portions have been effectively handled by Hard ‘Glassy’ Kaur, who is certainly here to stay.
‘Bas Ek Kinng- Tiger Style Remix’ is more ‘Punjabish’ in nature, though the deadly, lazy rhythm (which formed the crux of the original) is missing, as the tempo has been heightened. Even the rap portions by Hard Kaur are different and a good job can be seen here.
‘Bhootni Ke’, a typical fun-filled all ‘Punjabi’ number and the situation is most likely a ‘Punjabi’ wedding as the start of the song has Daler exhorting all with ‘Aaj khushi ka din hai aaya, Nikalo mahurat changa, Suit pahan kar ban gaya dulha’. Do not spend time thinking about the ridiculous lyrics, as it’s the norm in most North Indian weddings that the friends and relatives shower friendly naughty lingo (seemingly abusive) on the groom and bride and their relatives.
DJ Amyth’s ‘Bhootni Ke-Remix’ is not much different except may be for the start. This version has been sung by Mika Singh and although he does a good job, yet he pales in comparison to his elder and more versatile brother.
‘Teri Ore’ comes as a relief after the Punjabi tadka, it’s more like a reigning prince and princess of romantic numbers, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Shreya Ghoshal, who team up in this romantic, ode to love. It is a lovely petal soft romantic track that has a few Rajasthani lines thrown in too.
‘Talli Hua’, is a fast paced number that talks about friends and friendship, though not in the ‘Yeh Dosti’ mould. It’s a mix and match of Pritam’s old hit tracks. It is a situational number and quite a hummable track though it takes a while to get used to its infectious rhythm.
‘Talli Hua-Remix’ has been done by Jay Dabhi, North America’s greatest South Asian DJ and he does live up to his reputation with a well crafted version. This version is bound to dominate the dance floors.
The music will sound better with each subsequent hearing. With the title track already getting popular, wait and watch as Pritam, who has another winner in hand, will once again dominate the hearts and charts in the days to come and against all odds!
So Punjabi’s are you ready to Rock!
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Singh is King!
Singh rocks man… the good part about the movie is that none of them have forgotten the words of their Gurus… and thats the cutest of all.