3 Idiots - Music Review

It has to be something different when it’s an Aamir Khan film. The music of 3 Idiots was launched on the internet followed by a virtual tete-e-tete with the stars of the film. Though Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan and Sharman Joshi aren’t newcomers, the fresh look and feel of the movie is undeniable. So, what music lovers have to say about its music?

Shifting to the year’s most anticipated movie’s music album. ‘3 Idiots’ has five originals and two remixes by critically acclaimed composer-lyricist duo, Shantanu Moitra and Swanand Kirkire. They are back after a hiatus, so is it with a bang?

The first song of the album, Aal Izz Well, can easily take you back to your college days with its spontaneity and sheer melody. Sung by Sonu Nigam, who’s vim and vigour personified, the number is best to hear on full volume, while you croon along Aal Izz Well, even if it is not. Loaded with beats and whistles, Aal Izzz Well remix also makes for an impressive track.

Shantanu once said, “I have to get a childlike glee out of making music.” The next song in the album, Zoobi Doobi, picturised on Aamir and Bebo, is quick to get you swinging with its zing as the charismatic Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghosal enthrall you with another romantic number. The only difference is the song is not as mellifluous as it is peppy and hummable. However, the remix version sounds a bit better because of its pace.

Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh bears the stamp of Shantanu-Swanand. The song in the voice of Shaan with a slight classical touch is a good composition but takes time to grow on you like most of the duo’s earlier songs.

The simple tune of this song makes it a number straight from the college campus. Give Me Some Sunshine sounds like a song composed by youngsters with unexposed, raw talent and just a guitar. Suraj Jagan gets to croon this song and is successful in making you feel nostalgic about your fun-filled college days while the feeling gets intense when you get to hear the wonderful lines uttered by Sharman Joshi, who chips in between the track. Yes and I too want to sing, “I want to grow up once again.”

The passionate song, Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe, appears a situational track. Sonu Nigam’s intense voice for this powerful rendition does justice to the fervent mood of the number, but overall a weak song in the album. What I liked in the song is the casual use of word sala. Hats off!

The music album of ‘3 Idiots’ won’t bowl you over, but clicks with you instantly with its simple music. And this makes it different from other run-of-the-mill Bollywood movie albums. Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Co. doesn’t like to disappoint when it comes to music.

Song Aal Izzz Well has already picked up, while for the rest of the tracks wait till the movie hits the theaters.

Rating : 6/10

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