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STRIKER MUSIC REVIEW
Review by : Gayathri Sarangarajan
Music Director : Vishal Bhardwaj, Shailendra Barve, Gulzar, Blaaze, Amit Trivedi, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Swanand Kirkire.
Vocals : Swanand Kirkire, Vishal Bhardwaj, Blaaze, Nitin Raikwar, Siddharth, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sonu Nigam, Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Lyrics : Swanand Kirkire, Gulzar, Blaaze, Nitin Raikwar, Prashant Ingole, Jeetendra Joshi.
Striker - the name itself is very interesting. Added to this, are many other features. This film marks Siddharth’s debut lead role in Hindi films. More interesting news: this album has eight songs, each composed by a different music director (Yuvan is one of them); so one can easily expect a good variety of music.

Aim Laga Ungli Chala...
Vocals: Blaaze, Nitin Raikwar, Anushka


The theme song of the movie is energetic and addictive; why wouldn’t it be when you have Blaaze setting the lyrics on fire with his fast and peppy rap. Although it’s a little difficult to understand the words, the tune is very catchy. There is a hint of fusion with classical instruments like tabla and sitar thrown in. One should also give credit to Anushka for matching the pace and feel of Blaaze. A song that one would listen to over and over again. However, people familiar with Tamil songs would recognize the rap as one that Blaaze has already used in the movie Aegan.
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Pia Saanvara ...
Vocals: Sunidhi Chauhan


A romantic melody with Sunidhi crooning very soothingly, composed by Shailendra Barve and Jeetendra Joshi penning the lyrics. The tunes are rich with classical flavor. And the flute usage has highlighted this to a great extent. A very beautiful song.

Ajab Teri Karni Maula...

Vocals: Swanand Kirkire

This number has been composed and song by Swanand Kirkire. A very natural and pleasant song with very few instruments. In fact an entire song with just the dolak and harmonium. Reminds you of music of 70’s. The qawwali tone adds more flavor to the song.


Aur phir Yoon hua...
Vocals:
Vishal Bhardwaj

A very soft melodious number sung by Vishal. With beautiful lyrics soothing tunes and mesmerizing voice this song is bound to be a hit. The song is very straight and simple but for the ending where there is a small piece which brings out the western element. On the whole a good listening experience however if you listen to it closely you might find hints of Kaminey in the tune.


Haq Se...
Vocals:
Yuvan Shankar Raja and Siddharth

One of the first compositions of Yuvan for Bollywood, but one wonders why did he sing the song himself and didn’t try any other singers. This is a comment because there is more of a South Indian flavor to the song. And also getting Siddharth to sing is interesting. But the performance is not bad for a first time. The lyrics are inspiring and explain the theme of the movie.


Cham Cham Jani Raatein...
Vocals:
Sonu Nigam

Another slow number which is also Sufi based. Composed by Shailendra Barve and sung by Sonu Nigam. Sonu’s voice is mesmerizing. And the feel that he has given to the song makes you fall in love with it. The music is absolutely soothing and the lyrics very well written. Interesting instrumental, the clapping of hands through out the song makes you want to clap along. The song goes on for over 6 minutes but not a single second you are bored. You are just hooked all through.


Bombay Bombay Tararara Rappa...
Vocals:
Amit Trivedi, Siddharth

This song has Amit Trivedi written all over it. Music is interesting and peppy. But it’s a song that many will like only after listening to it many times. The lyrics are not very impressive. Second song that Siddharth sings so due credit to his efforts.


Verdict:

Seven out of eight songs are very impressive. Good effort on the whole by each one of the music directors. One interesting factor is the use of harmonium by all of the composers. Although the songs have been individually composed they bring together a good album and a good mix: little bit of Sufi music, classical and rap. Altogether a different and unique listening experience, also to add, an interesting effort by Yuvan.
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