RATING: 6 Trust Vishal Bharadwaj to come up with something catchy and melodious in every album he composes for. The talented musician has his own unique way of blending earthy Indian melodies with western music. And in the album of 'U Me Aur Hum', we get a glimpse of Bharadwaj's talent as a singer as well.
Most of the songs in 'U Me Aur Hum' are feelgood numbers. There is a Salsa track with crisp notes of Spanish flamenco. Then, there's a pop-ish Bhangra number, and a heavy-beat track with synthesizers, and a lilting romantic number.
One thing that is quite outstanding in all the songs is their lyrics by newcomer Munna Dhiman. Munna's words are simple, eclectic and captivating. They rhyme well and they also have a humorous touch to them - most suited to the theme of the film.
Arpeggio-styled plucking on a guitar opens the Salsa track “Jee Le” to the accompaniment of husky and racy Spanish vocals. Adnan Sami takes over and croons a few lines about the power of love before the song erupts into a full-blown Spanish flamenco, with an Indian dash, albeit. A compulsive dance track, 'Jee Le' grows on you with repeated hearings even though Shreya Ghosal is not at her usual best.
The album changes gears and shifts from the foot-tapping mood to a heart-throbbing one with the title song “U Me Aur Hum” by Shreya Ghosal.
Somewhat reminiscent of Michael Brook's 'Night Song', the music of this romantic track has a lilting, lingering, nocturnal feel that goes extremely well with Dhiman's touching lyrics. Sample this: “Apne rang gavaaye bin, mere rang mein ghul ja. Apni dhoop bujhaye bin, meri chhayon mein aaja.”
Sherya patiently lingers on words and renders them with an impressive lack of affectation. Her singing is evocative and beautifully restrained. It doesn't stir you. It only nudges you with its romantic flavour. An impressive composition with superb singing, this one.
Next song, “Saiyaan”, brings a smile to your face with its tongue-in-cheek lyrics. This cheesy, teasy track has Dhiman's funny words, written from the perspective of a woman complaining about her Saiyaan not being the kind of man she actually wanted. The song has a nice ensemble of instruments from guitars to dholki.
The album reaches a new high with the pop-ish Punjabi track “Phatte” that begins with strumming on guitar before assuming the shape of a bhangra track. A husband-wife song, 'Phatte' has Adnan Sami and Sunidhi Chauhan unrestrained and uninhibited as the duo sing Dhiman's finely written words with no holds barred. 'Phatte' is a quintessential dance track with a funny fervour.
Romance gets a new twist in the aptly titled “Dil Dhakda Hai”, a love-at-first-sight song sung by Adnan Sami and Shreya Ghosal. Heavy beats and music overpower this otherwise fine composition.
In the end comes the unplugged version of the title song, “U Me Aur Hum”, sung by Vishal Bharadwaj himself. The mellowest of all the tracks in the album, this one has Vishal rendering his soft vocals in an almost tipsy twang.
Behind the microphone and as a music director, Bharadwaj once again shows his wizardry in the compositions of 'U Me Aur Hum'. It is an album that takes time to grow on you. But once it does, it leaves you hooked on.
Music Review : Hummable indeed (6/10) Trust Vishal Bharadwaj to come up with something catchy and melodious in every album he composes for. The talented musician has hi...
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