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Film: Nanhe Jaisalmer; Music Director: Himesh Reshammia;
Singers: Himesh Reshammiya, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vineet,
Jayesh Gandhi; Ratings: *1/2 Though the pairing of music director
Himesh Reshammiya with lyricist Sameer has produced major hits in
the past, they fail to make heads turn with "Nanhe Jaisalmer". The
soundtrack comprises a couple of tracks with some folk in it and
also has classic Reshammiya numbers that hardly create a stir.
With a typical Rajasthani touch to it is "Kesariya", a song
rendered by Jayesh Gandhi and Vineet Singh, who was one of the
finalists in Zee TV's talent hunt show "Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Challenge". The Rajasthani touch gets interspersed with some
Western elements, something that Reshammiya can't do without.
Penned by Sameer, the track is a nice, decent number that should
suit the theme of the movie.
"Lamha lamha" is a disappointment. Reshammiya's voice seems too
blaring and Sunidhi is too rough. The two singers could have done a
better job. In short, the track is a bad deal and makes one wonder
about the genre in which this track should be placed.
It's a surprise that the next song ends up being a clear winner. A
kind of title track, "Nanhe yaar" best emotes the relationship
shared by the two protagonists in a sweet, simple and melodious
way. Sonu Nigam proves himself once again in the song as he
delivers the Sameer-written lyrics with great melody and rhythm.
Reshammiya's music is different, for a change, and will surely
earn him some extra brownie points. An ear-splitting track comes
next where the music is not really unbearable but no one would want
to sit through the entire number of "Ranjhna". The song puts one
off the very minute it starts. Reshammiya croons it with his nasal
twang and it adds on to the frustration.
Moving aside from the theme of the movie, Reshammiya churns out
"Ulfat". A typical Reshammiya song, it is an average composition
and seems very similar to his previous pieces. Hence, the urge to
listen to the track is hardly there.
Finally, credit should be given to the composer for experimenting
with certain genres that he doesn't delve into usually. However,
if we begin rating the tracks composed in this album, Reshammiya
doesn't really stand to be a winner.
"Nanhe Jaisalmer" is a soundtrack that is best heard just at the
movie hall.
By Meghna Menon
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