EXPECTATIONS
The moment name Aamir Khan is seen in the credits, the
word 'quality' comes naturally. Such has been the brand
value Aamir has made around him that everything else,
whether it is the director, composer or the co-star,
comes secondary. Of course with names like Rajkumar
Hirani, Kareena Kapoor and Vidhu Vinod Chopra involved,
one can't discount the overall package affair that 3
Idiots turns out to be. Still, when it comes to the
music of the film, one can't really claim to have huge
expectations. Reason being that the composer at the helm
of affairs is Shantanu Moitra who hasn't had a single
commercially successful album other than Parineeta.
Yes, he has been critically acclaimed but due to the
kind of music he has created and the genre he has
explored, mass acceptance has still eluded him. Even a
Lage Raho Munnabhai showed some good sales once
the movie turned out to be hugely successful at the box
office. This is the reason why one plays 3 Idiots
(that has lyrics by Swanand Kirkire) with reasonable,
rather than extraordinary, expectations in place - Aamir
Khan notwithstanding.
MUSIC
it's a gradual beginning to 'Aal Izz Well'
that gives a clear indication of what the film is all about.
Arriving with the theme of 'care-a-damn' attitude, 'Aal
Izz Well' is completely different from dozens of campus
tracks that have been heard over the years. Swanand
Kirkire's lyrics make an instant impression while Shantanu's
rhythmic treatment ensures that the song would be played in
many a campus festivals and student get togethers from here
on. Catching the pulse of youth, whether from today,
yesterday or tomorrow, this Sonu Nigam and Shaan sung track,
which also appears in a deserving 'remix version', belongs
to chartbuster variety. One wonders though that why did
Shanatanu have to croon like Anu Malik for an interspersing
piece?
Only song in the album featuring a
female voice comes in the form of 'Zoobi Doobi'.
The chosen one here is the obvious name without whom not a
single A-list album gets completed today - Shreya Ghoshal. A
song-n-dance affair that almost spoofs the conventional rain
tracks that have been heard and seen in Bollywood over the
decades, 'Zoobi Doobi' combines melody with rhythm
with Sonu Nigam joining the show. Belonging to the 50s and
60s variety in the way it has been composed, 'Zoobi Doobi'
(which too has a 'remix version' for itself) is good though
its longevity would depend upon the way it has been
choreographed and the extent to which the film succeeds.
From this point on, the album takes a situational turn, as
visible in 'Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh' which comes
next. Starting on a pensive note, the number is about a
couple of friends (Madhavan and Sharman Joshi) who are
searching for their lost partner (Aamir Khan). The number
has a distinct Bengali music touch to it, whether in terms
of the way it has been orchestrated, arranged and even sung.
With minimal instruments in the background, this number sung
by Shaan and Shantanu Moitra describes the character played
by Aamir and how he carried a carefree and lively persona.
With a hint of sadness to it, 'Behti Hawa' is
primarily for the screen.
Just like it's predecessor, 'Give Me Some Sunshine'
too has a slow beginning with Sharman Joshi narrating a line
about youth being allowed to live life the way they want.
Soon after Suraj Jagan starts singing this track about how
kids are deprived of their innocence in the world of
education that dictates what they should be doing rather
than them making a choice. Meanwhile, Sharman keeps
interspersing the song with anecdotes from the childhood
(experimenting with chemistry, forced to get 99% marks
etc...). Yet another campus track, though softer in mode and
tone this time around, the song has its high point every
time the line 'Give Me Some Sunshine' comes on the
forefront.
The finale is interesting with Sonu Nigam coming up with one
of his best renditions in recent times. He changes the pitch
of his voice extraordinarily well in 'Jaane Nahin
Denge Tujhe' which again appears to be the set in a
mood where the friends are rooting for each other and making
sure that they don't fail in their pursuit for a better life
ahead. After singing two popular tracks 'Shukran Allah'
[Kurbaan] and 'Don't Say Alvida' [Main Aurr
Mrs Khanna], this is yet another quality outing for Sonu
Nigam who hits just the right notes. Special mention to
Swanand for his words that should make a definite impact in
the film's narrative.
OVERALL
3 Idiots is a good quality album that has two super
strong tracks - 'Aal Izz Well' and 'Jaane Nahin
Denge Tujhe'. Both are poles apart though because while
former is for mass audiences, latter should find a perfect
placement in the film's narrative. 'Zoobi Doobi' is
nice while 'Behti Hawa' and 'Give Me Some Sunshine'
would be known more after the film's release. Immense
curiosity value around '3 Idiots' would ensure that in the
initial days, the album disappears quite quickly from the
music stands. After that, it would be the strength of the
film and its run at the box office that would do the talking
for the album as well.
OUR PICK(S)
'Aal Izz Well', 'Jaane Nahin Denge Tujhe', 'Zoobi Doobi'
 
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