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Melodies that linger - The Guru Music Review

By Aparajita Ghosh
Rating: 3/5

A R Rahman seems to have an inexhaustible source of music inside him. Right from his memorable compositions for Mani Ratnam's movie 'Roja', the talented composer has churned out melodies that have stayed with music lovers years after the movies featuring them came and went. Now, for Ratnam's latest movie 'Guru', Rahman once again comes up with something special, though not exceptional.

There are a number of songs in 'Guru' that exemplify Rahman's command of both eastern and western style of music. Add to this Gulzar's simple, poetic and thought provoking words that stand out poignantly in most of the compositions. The end product is an album that is certainly out of the ordinary. Moreover, the music grows on you with repeated hearing.

The mood is set in the very opening song of the album, Barso Re. A lively rain song with a melody presumably based on raga Bahaar, 'Barso Re' is rendered effectually by Shreya Ghosal. Male singer Uday Mazumdar chips in his bit in the middle.

It is in the second song of the album, Tere Bina, that Rahman shows his wizardry. A highly addictive song with influences of Sufi qawwalis and Indian classical, the song is a just tribute to the late master Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. Rahman himself sings this song, with commendable interludes by Murtaza Qadir and Chinmayee. Tere Bina eventually turns out to be the best number in the whole package.

Ek Lo Ek Muft sounds more like a situational track with lilting musical arrangement by Rahman. The song doesn't really have a strong melody. Lyrics by Gulzar are simple and rustic. Bappi Lahiri too sounds very much unlike his usual self while rendering this song in a tipsy voice. A song like this usually has its appeal on the screen only.

The album then veers into a romantic, sensual mood with Mayya Mayya, which features Mallika Sherawat in a single song appearance in 'Guru'. Sung in a sibilant voice by Mayyam Toller, the song has an unmistakable Arabic touch in its melody. Rahman shows his musical skill by blending Indian folk style in between and adding melodic improvisations as the song draws to a close.

The romantic mood is consolidated with Ay Hairathe, a somewhat unconventional composition with influences of Ghazal and Scottish music. Suitably enough, Hariharan gets to show his vocal range in this number after Rahman introduces the song in his deep humming voice. Alka Yagnik too does a commendable job.

Baazi Laga is the most forgettable of all songs in the album. The song is high on tempo but low on melody. Udit Narayan's vocals too fail to salvage this number.

Some compensation comes in the form of the last number Jaage Hain, which closes the album on a high note. Rich in orchestration and musical nuances, Jaage Hain lingers on even after it is over. Gulzar's lyrics are inspiring and Chitra sings the song with the required emotive appeal. After the song's pace is set, Rahman joins Chitra on the microphone and moves up and down through the musical scale. The orchestra swells, the pitch is raised and the song ends at a crescendo. Undoubtedly, Jaage Hain is one of the best songs of 'Guru'.

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