For "Bachna Ae Haseeno", composer duo Vishal-Shekhar offers
songs that are engaging from the word go. The album has everything - peppiness,
calming songs, Punjabi music and jazz. So wait no longer and put on the
play button.
An unlikely combination of Lucky Ali and Shreya Ghoshal render "Ahista
ahista". What stands out in this contemporary track is the orchestra.
And the singers' voices complement the orchestra amazingly well. Lyrics
by Anvita Dutt Guptan are not bad, but it's the music that has a unique
touch.
The title track will surely take the cake. Vishal-Shekhar have put
in an entirely new flavour into "Bachna ae haseeno", sung
originally by late Kishore Kumar in 1977 for "Hum Kissi Se Kum
Nahin".
The song is an ideal mix of the glorious music of yesteryears and contemporary
rhythms - a fusion that will be remembered for long. The composers have
given the piece a completely enjoyable feel.
"Jog mahi" is one of those typical folk pieces merged with
Bollywood tunes. Shekhar Ravjiani renders the song along with Sukhwinder
Singh and Himani Kapoor. The number isn't that great but would make
for a good dance track.
A fantastic track comes in the form of "Khuda jaane". Everybody
seems to have done well in this slow and melodious track. Lyricist Anvita
has written some original words while both the singers, Shilpa Rao and
KK, have sung it brilliantly.
If nothing else, the lyrics of "Lucky boy" will surely surprise
listeners. An average piece, the number has a club feel to it. But the
vocals by Sunidhi Chauhan, Raja Hassan and Hard Kaur are nothing exceptional.
No harm in skipping this number.
Shankar Mahadevan renders the oddly titled "Small town girl".
The music has a Punjabi base with lots of drumbeats thrown in.
Unlike other albums, "Bachna Ae Haseeno" has a couple of
enjoyable pieces. The title track itself could make the album a big
hit.