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Music Review Analysis of Himesh Reshammiya's album Humshakals (2014).

{tabs Callertune}

The song begins with raw upbeat rhythmic beat until 0.07, joined in by vibrant peppy techno tune until 0.15

Underlying bazz joins in from 0.15 onwards whereby the rhythic foot tapping beat gets into full form, along with vibrant peppy techno theme piece.

Neeraj Shreedhar and Neeti Mohan are the perfect choices.

The repetitive mukhda hook is simple and well structured i.e. CALLER TUNE BABY (normal note) CALLER TUNE BABY (higher note).

Neeti provides great intermittent vocal interlude CALLER TUNE BABY (sung with wholehearted flair) in between Neeraj’s mukhda hook line.

Neeraj sings the well structured free flowing mukhda lines with feel good vocals.

The vibrant peppy techno theme piece in between Neeraj's vocals from 0.41 to 1.00 provides great build up rhythm and enhances the overall catchiness of his muhda lines.

The lyric, MUJHE APNA BANAALE SONIYE doesn’t make any sense, but that’s perfectly okay for a mad cap no brainer film like this one.

The listener can imagine Neeraj smiling as he croons CHAHU SUMMER WINTER MONSOON from 0.55 to 0.57

Neeraj’s line, HAI-AI (well sung) from 1.06 to 1.07

Neeraj’s line, TU MERA HAI JUNOON (down twist, well sung) from 1.21 to 1.23

Off-da-hook splatter whoosh effect that pans across left n right, followed by off-da-hook guitar riff from 1.19 to 1.22 in unplugged mode gives great intermittent effect, followed by full on underlying rhythmic beats that kick start the song again.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, a quick peppy tune piece plays.

1st stanza

Neeraj sings the well structured free flowing stanza lines with feel good emphasis vocals, especially on lines DEWAANAPAN, JEENA HAI MARNA HAI.

Neeti’s feel good vocals in lower Alto pitch are likeable and flow across like a pleasant breeze.

The intermittent techno bazz riff pattern at 2.09, 2.11, 2.13, 2.15 adds zing to her lines.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, a likeable groovy ambient tune plays from 2.46 to 2.53 followed by vibrant peppy techno theme piece.

2nd stanza

Neeraj sings the well structured free flowing mukhda lines with feel good emphasis vocals, especially on lines KHAYALON MEIN, YOU ARE THE ONE FOR ME.

Neeti’s feel good vocals in lower Alto pitch are likeable and flow across like a pleasant breeze.

The intermittent techno bazz riff pattern at  3.17. 3.19, 3.21, 3.23 adds zing to her lines.

The song ends with the underlying beat gradually fading away.

Highlights of this song:

1. Neeraj Shreedhar’s feel good emphasis vocals.

2. Neeti Mohan’s feel good vocals with flair.

3. Underlying rhythmic foot tapping beat with techno bazz riffs.

4. Vibrant peppy techno theme piece, Off-da-hook splatter whoosh effect that pans across left n right, followed by off-da-hook guitar riff from 1.19 to 1.22 in unplugged mode gives great intermittent effect

5. Quick peppy tune piece in between 1st stanza gap, groovy ambient tune piece in between 2nd stanza gap.

6. Hin-glish lyrics with a mix of Hindi n English.

{tabs Piya Ke Bazaar Mein}

The song takes the listener into the heartland setting of India.

It begins with peppy interior Desi styled theme piece until 0.16 which is the instrumental USP of the song, with awesome quick twists from 0.02 to 0.04 & 0.11 to 0.12

Mast tapori desi styled beats kick in from 0.08 onwards.

Peppy baaja tune piece plays from 0.16 to 0.28

The repetitive mukhda pattern from 0.29 to 0.45 is simple and Himesh is accompanied by additional quawali styled male vocals.

Lol lyrics, By God Teri Seva Karenge..Oo Meri Bhullo Rani.

The composition pattern of female lines from 0.48 to 0.57 &  is free flowing.

The drum hits from 0.59 to 1.01 & 1.43 to 1.46 give great intermittent effect.

Himesh’s lines, AAJA AAJA in the core mukhda hook line are full of trademark Nazal Twang.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the peppy interior Desi styled instrumental USP theme piece is back.

1st stanza

The compositional pattern is simple and Palak sings with feel good vocals.

The quick drum roll hits at 2.09 give great kick start start to Palak's stanza lines.

Himesh’s lines, CHAIN HAI TU-UUU-UUU (profound twists that belong to Sufi Rwak school of music), SUKUUN BHI TU-UUU-UUU (profound twists that belong to Sufi Rwak school of music).

Himesh sings lines from 2.20 to 2.23 with sincere feel vocals.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, quawali styled male vocals do their naaribaazi.

2nd stanza

The compositional pattern is simple and Palak sings with feel good vocals.

The quick drum roll hits at 3.11 give great kick start start to Palak's stanza lines.

Himesh’s line, HUMRAAZ-UM-MMM (profound twists that belong to Sufi Rwak school of music), DEVDAAS-UM-MMM (profound twists that belong to Sufi Rwak school of music).

Himesh sings lines from 3.22 to 3.25 with sincere feel vocals.

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh’s enthaustic vocals.

2. Palak Mucchal’s feel good vocals.

3. Mast underlying tapori desi styled beats.

4. Peppy interior Desi styled theme piece with awesome quick twists which is instrumental USP, intermittent drum hits, peppy baaja tune piece and quick drum roll hits at start of stanzas.

{tabs Just Look Into My Eyes}

The song begins with peppy vibrant theme piece which is the instrumental USP of the song, along with repetitive clap effect that builds up the song.

Live wire electro beat kicks in from 0.15 onwards.

Ash King and Neeti Mohan sing their lines with feel good vocals.

The jovial upbeat female repetitive croons from give completeness effect and enhance the rhythm.

Neeti Mohan's mukhda line, YEH DIL HUA FANAA PUCHO NA MERE YAAR JOH HOTA HAI HONE DO in lower Alto pitch are the best lines in the song.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the peppy vibrant instrumental USP theme piece is back along with repetitive clap effect from 1.26 to 1.32 for build up and quick hits from 1.32 to 1.34 for intermittent kick.

1st stanza

Ash King and Neeti Mohan sing the simple well structured lines with feel good vocals.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, a vibrant electro peppy tune plays from 2.07 to 2.22 followed by peppy vibrant instrumental USP theme piece with repetitive clap effect from 2.29 to 2.35 for build up and quick hits from 2.35 to 2.37 for intermittent kick.

2nd stanza

Ash King and Neeti Mohan sing the simple well structured lines with feel good vocals.

Highlights of this song:

1. Ash King’s and Neeti Mohan’s feel good vocals.

2. Underlying live wire electro beat.

3. Peppy vibrant instrumental USP theme piece, and repetitive clap effect.

4. Jovial upbeat female repetitive croons.

{tabs Barbaad Raat}

The song begins with a groovy tune piece in unplugged mode.

The RnB Hop Hop beat kicks in from 0.09 onwards.

The funky trumpet theme piece plays from 0.19 to 0.36, hilarious end twist at 0.26 & 0.35

The composition pattern is free flowing and feel good.

Sanam Puri and Shalmali Kholgade are the perfect choices.

Their mukhda lines are the Build up part, along with underlying light chime effect.

Shalmali’s line, DON’T YOU BREAK MY HEART (passionate feel) from 0.53 to 0.56 is sung with flair n attitude.

Shalmali’s line, TERI MERI RA-AA-AA-AT (awesome quick twists) from 0.58 to 1.00 along with Off-da-hook reverse CD spin effect and wicked cult bazz sound as if a RollsRoyce engine races on.

After this build up part, Himesh delivers the Knock Out punch and hits a sixer with his vintage trademark croon, OO-WOON-OO-WOON-OO-WOON-WAAN WAAN WAAN * 2 (History killer Alien-ish sharp knife edge Sufi Rwak croon that give jazba n make the listener totally feel it) from 1.00 to 1.18, doing what he does best and something that no body on the planet can imitate or emulate. This looks like a portion straight out of one of the songs of@ Da Edge as the croons have an International Western influence, flavor n touch. Its Himesh crooning the way like he’s never been heard crooning anything like this before, which makes it so novel n path breaking.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the funky trumpet theme piece returns from 1.19 to 1.28

1st stanza

The composition pattern is free flowing and feel good.

Sanam’s feel good singing along with lyrics TU MERE DIL MEIN CHECK IN HO GAYI HAI, TV PE NEWS BREAKING HO GAYI HAI are youth appealing.

Shalmali’s line, DON’T YOU BREAK MY HEART (passionate feel) from 1.56 to 1.58 is sung with flair n attitude, followed by line, TERI MERI RA-AA-AA-AT (awesome quick twists) from 1.58 to 2.03 along with Off-da-hook reverse CD spin effect and wicked cult bazz sound.

Himesh is back with his Historic killer Alienish OO-WOON-OO-WOON-OO-WOON-WAAN WAAN WAAN * 2 from  2.03 to 2.12 for the finishing effect, along with constant underlying vibrant metal guitar that helps in building up jazba.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, a short combo of likeable peppy tune and likeable modern harmonium plays from 2.13 to 2.21

2nd stanza

The composition pattern is free flowing and feel good.

Sanam’s feel good singing along with lyrics BABY U KNOW HOW IM SO HUNG ON U are youth appealing.

Shalmali’s line, DON’T YOU BREAK MY HEART (passionate feel) from 2.43 to 2.51 is sung with flair n attitude, followed by line, TERI MERI RA-AA-AA-AT (awesome quick twists) from 2.52 to 2.56 along with Off-da-hook reverse CD spin effect and wicked cult bazz sound.

Himesh is back with his Historic killer Alienish croons OO-WOON-OO-WOON-OO-WOON-WAAN WAAN WAAN * 2 from  2.57 to 3.15 for the finishing effect, along with constant underlying vibrant metal guitar that helps in building up jazba.

The song ends with the funky trumpet theme piece.

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh Reshammiya’s Historic killer Alienish croons in a never before heard avatar.

2. Sanam Puri’s feel good vocals and Shamali Kholgade’s feel good vocals with style and flair.

3. Underlying trendy RnB Hip Hop beat.

4. Off-da-hook reverse CD spin effect and wicked cult bazz sound as if a RollsRoyce engine races on.

5. Groovy piece at start, funky trumpet theme piece and underlying chime effect.

6. Short combo of likeable peppy tune and likeable modern harmonium in between 2nd stanza gap.

{tabs Hum Pagal Nahi Hain}

The song begins with Arabian guitar riffs, joined in by grand band baaja baaraat trumpet fan fare tune and vocal adlip until 0.24

The vocal adlip along with Himesh’s mukhda lines from  to 0.36 gives great rhythmic build up.

The mukhda is catchy and well structured.

Himesh’s line, HUM PAGAL NAHI HAI BHAIYA (awesome sooth feel) from 0.37 to 0.40 in semi plugged mode is the build up part followed by quick repetitive drum hits from 0.43 to 0.45 that gives kick.

Mast Tapori ishtyled rhythmic beats kicks in from 0.46 onwards.

Awesome hilarious n amusing mukhda lyrics, HUM PAGAL NAHI HAI BHAIYA, HAMARA DIMAAG KHARAAB HAI.

Himesh’s line, DIMAAG (awesome high pitch note) at 0.51, HAI (awesome middle octave impact) at 0.45, 0.53 & 1.22

Heavy drum hits from 1.06 to 1.12 give great build up, followed by quick repetitive drum hits from 1.12 to 1.14 that gives kick.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, grand band baaja baaraat trumpet fan fare tune piece plays from 1.23 to 1.39 followed by scary deep male croons and wicked raga tune from 1.40 to 1.46 as if the listener is in a Tantric’s shrine where the Tantric is meditating.

1st stanza

The composition pattern is catchy and well structured.

The way the underlying beat kicks in from 1.46 onwards is awesome and kick starts the stanza.

Himesh goes super high pitch from 2.04 to 2.16

Hilarious lyrics, TUJHE MILKE MERE UJRE CHAMAN MEIN KHIL GAYA GULAB HAI.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, the guitar riffs and vocals effect YEAH from 2.34 to 2.43 is as if the listener is swirling around in a state of dizziness, jaise koh beech bhawar mein hickole kha raha hai, followed by grand band baaja baaraat trumpet fan fare tune piece from 2.43 to 2.59

2nd stanza

The composition pattern is catchy and well structured.

The way the underlying beat kicks in from 2.59 onwards is awesome and kick starts the stanza.

Great rhyming lyrics, OSAMA YA OBAMA, HOGA VASKODIGAMA.

Hilarious lyrics, DALI PE PHOOL NAHI YEH MERI BHOOL NAHI.

Himesh goes super high pitch from 3.17 to 3.29

Hilarious lyrics, YAHAAN REHKE MERA BHI HOGAYA DIMAG YEH KHARAB HAI

Himesh surprises the listeners and make them laugh by the way he sings the mukhda hook line HUM PAGAL NAHI HAI BHAIYA HAMALA DIMAAG KHALAAB HAI from 4.00 to 4.16 that are casually sung with mad-cap emphasis, hats off for doing full justice since the singing style resembles how an insane person out of his senses would actually sing in that scenario, and it very difficult to sing in this manner n tone.

Himesh’s line, HAAI (awesome middle octave impact) at 4.07 & 4.16

The song ends with grand band baaja baaraat trumpet fan fare tune piece.

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh’s vocals that win over the listener.

2. Underlying mast tapori ishtyled beats.

3. Grand band baaja baaraat trumpet fan fare tune piece, Arabian guitar riffs and rhythmic vocal adlip at start, quick repetitive drum hits that give kick.

4. Scary deep male croons and wicked raga tune guitar riffs in between 1st stanza gap, and vocals effect YEAH in between 2nd stanza gap.

5. Interesting lyrics.

{tabs Khol De Dil Ki Khidki}

The song begins with a combo of Tom N Jerry styled guitar riffs, funky mischievious female voice OH YEAH and hilarious bazz string riffs that makes the listener laugh.

A vibrant Techno theme piece along with quick intermittent Arabian keys from 0.15 to 0.30 builds up the song.

The underlying beat pattern comprising of light bongo hits from 0.15 onwards gives good rhythm.

Mika Singh is the perfect choice and he is doing what he does best, singing in his vintage trademark feel good style.

Mika's line, HOOO (off-da-hook short alaap) at 0.28 & 0.39, BAS TUJHKO KI (off-da-hook happy-go-lucky feel good vocals, trademark Mika) from 0.44 to 0.45 & 1.10 to 1.11

His feel good vocals from 0.29 to 0.49 build up the mukhda, with emphasis on line, MORE-EEEEE (off-da-hook prolonged twist) from 0.34 to 0.35 & 0.45 to 0.46

The best melody of song is in his line, KHOL DE DIL KHIDKI (off-da-hook bindaas feel good  singing) from 0.49 to 0.51 & 0.58 to 1.03

The catchy mukhda hook line, KHOL DE DIL KI KHIDKI, KHOL DE DIL KA DOOR-OOR-OOR-OOR with heavy drum hit pattern wins over the listener.

The heavy drum hit pattern along with the well structured mukhda hook line, KHOL DE DIL KI KHIDKI, KHOL DE DIL KA DOOR (interesting pedestrian lyrics any common youngster can relate to) give great accompanying effect, followed by a peppy tune that gives the ‘completeness effect’ to the mukhda hook.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the combo of Tom N Jerry styled guitar riffs, funky mischievious female voice OH YEAH and hilarious bazz string riffs returns.

1st stanza

Palak sings the free flowing well structured stanza lines from 1.41 to 1.56 with feel good vocals.

Palak's line, TERI (awesome high pitch) at 1.57 & 1.59

Palak’s line, BATEIN NA (pre ABA twist) from 2.02 to 2.03

Mika enjoys his stint behind the Mike with his casual bindaas feel good vocals from 2.04 to 2.07 in unplugged mode along with heavy repetitive hit pattern that gives great accompanying effect.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, a peppy Baaja tune piece along with underlying vibrant metal guitar from 2.30 to 2.38 is followed by vibrant Techno tune along with quick intermittent Arabian keys from 2.38 to 2.53

2nd stanza

Palak sings the free flowing well structured stanza lines from 2.53 to 3.08 with feel good vocals.

Palak's line, PARIYON KI (awesome high pitch) at 3.09, MUJHKO (awesome high pitch) at 3.11

Palak’s line, TU HAI DEFINITE (pre ABA twist) from 3.14 to 3.15

Mika enjoys his stint behind the Mike with his casual bindaas feel good vocals from 3.16 to 3.19 in unplugged mode along with heavy repetitive hit patternthat gives great accompanying effect.

Hilarious lyrics, PYAAR KE POPHU BAJ GAYE SAARE.

The song ends with combo of Tom N Jerry styled guitar riffs, funky female voice OH YEAH and hilarious bazz string riffs that’s makes the listener laugh.

Highlights of this song:

1. Mika Singh’s bindaas casual feel good vocals.

2. Palak Mucchal’s feel good vocals.

3. The underlying beat pattern comprising of light bongo hits.

4. Vibrant Techno theme piece along with quick intermittent Arabian keys.

5. combo of Tom N Jerry styled guitar riffs, funky mischievious female voice OH YEAH and hilarious string riffs.

{tabs My Picks}

1. Barbaat Raat n Khol De Dil Ki Khidki [tie]

Barbaat Raat

In actuality this song belongs to Sanam Puri and Shalmali Kholgade, but is Himesh who steals the show with his Historic Alienish killer croons. Usually it is the case that an accompanying vocals/croons are for lending backup support to the main lead singers, but here in this case it is opposite n other way around vice versa, coz it is Sanam n Shalmali that do the build up part, and Himesh delivers the main killer punch. For example, if Himesh’s croons are removed from the song then it would fall into the ‘decent’ category, but his presence takes the song to another level. Its like once the listsner has heard his croons for the first time, they are waiting for them again in the remainder of the song in their respective portions.

It is a trendsetting song that will konnekt with and appeal to the youngsters, coz it has all the ingredients  n flavor, whether it’s the orchestration/beats, lyrics or the singing.

Khol De Dil Ki Khidki

It is a likeable peppy foot tapping feel good club song that falls in the zone of pre ABA club songs like Rain Rain, Imli Imli and if made in those days it would ideally be sung by Shaan or KK, but in today’s times Mika is the preferred choice for Himesh. He is perfect for the song and does what he does best. Nobody could have sung the song better than him. The listener finds his singing adorable. The catchy mukhda hook line, Khol De Dil Ki Khidki, Khol De Dil Ka Door-Oor-Oor-Oor with heavy drum hit pattern wins over the listener, and it is the best melody of the song. Quirky lyrics are apt. This song is tailormade for Mika Singh and he is in his full form n element. No other male singer could have sung it better than him. It is very refreshing to hear him in this song. After listening to his voice in this song, the listener can be bound to develop a newfound respect n regard for him. It is the best song till date of Himesh - Mika jodi combo. The listener would perhaps have never been so happy or have an fun ride and enjoyable time listening to a Himesh song in recent times as this one, and so its a big thumbs up for this winner song.

2. Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya

The song is well structured and catchy, especially in the mukhda. Himesh – the singer wins over the listener and shows his versatility towards the end with deliberate madcap vocals that do justice to this song’s theme. This song is better and catchier than Goli Maare Tera Dupatta from Kyun Ki, which was in the same Pagalpanti genre.

3. Caller Tune

Though not the catchiest, but the tune gets on the listeners lips, is very hummable and gets the listener into a light foot tapping groove. This sounds more like a Pritam song rather than a Himesh Reshammiya song.

4. Piya Ke Bazaar Mein n Look Into My Eyes [tie]

Piya Ke Bazaar Mein

Off late in past few years, Himesh has got an infatuation for these Desi styled interior tapori numbers like Aaya Re Aaya Bodyguard, Go Go Govinda, Chalao Na Naino Se, Jaave Saari Raat, and the trend continues with this song. The song has a predictable stereotype déjà-vu feel.

Look Into My Eyes

It is an upbeat Urbane Electronic Club number that the youths would like to groove to. The sound is not representative of Himesh’s style. It is a novel attempt by him in terms of composition pattern / structure n instrumental / vocal effects.

{tabs Verdict}

Composition

Best melody in:

> Mukhda of Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya which is catchy.

> The tune of Himesh’s croon in Barbaat Raat.

> The tune of Mika’s mukhda line, KHOL DE DIL KI KHIDKI, KHOLDE DIL KA DOOR.

Orchestration

Some comic instruments n vocals that do justice to the Comedy genre of this film:

> Combo of Tom N Jerry styled guitar riffs, funky mischievous female voice OH YEAH and hilarious bazz string riffs at start, in between 1st stanza gap and at end that makes the listener break into laughter in Khol De Dil Ki Khidki. It is the funniest instrumental piece in the album.

> Himesh's mukhda hook lines towards the end in Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya.

> The funky trumpet theme piece in Barbaad Raat.

> The funky trumpet theme piece with hilarious end twist in Barbaat Raat.

The orchestration is kept trendy, foot tapping, peppy n rhythmic.

> Trendy Hip Hop RnB beat in Barbaat Raat

> Mast tapori ishtyled rhythmic beats in Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya and Piya Ke Bazaar Mein.

> Foot tapping beats in Caller Tune and Khol De Dil Ki Khidki.

Off-da-hook intermittent instrumental effects:

> Off-da-hook reverse CD spin effect and wicked cult bazz sound in Barbaat Raat.

> Off-da-hook splatter whoosh effect that pans across left n right, followed by off-da-hook guitar riff in Caller Tune.

Techno / Electro:

> Vibrant Techno theme piece in Khol De Dil Ki Khidki.

> Live wire electro beat in Just Look Into My Eyes.

> Techno bazz riffs in underlying beat of Caller Tune.

Also, there are well structured instrumental theme pieces.

Singing

> Himesh’s hits a sixer with his Historic Alien-ish killer croons OO-WOON-OO-WOON-OO-WOON-WAAN WAAN WAAN * 2 in Barbaat Raat

> Himesh wins over the listener in Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya. Also, the way he has sung the ending lines HUM PAGAL NAHI HAI BHAIYA, HAMALA DIMAG KHALAAB HAI is very difficult to sing as it puts a lot of vocal stress to sing that way. The listeners will be interested and curious to know actually how he managed to sing this way.

> Other choice n selection of singers is apt i.e. Mika Singh is perfect for Khol De Dil Ki Khidki, Neeraj Shreedhar is perfect for Caller Tune, and Sanam Puri / Shalmali Kholgade is perfect for Barbaad Raat. Neeti Mohan sings with whole hearted croons with style, attitude n flair.

> It is great that Himesh - the singer has not restricted his singing to only his own films in which he stars, which is good news as his voice can be expected to be heard in future upcoming projects he signed as a composer.

Lyrics

> The album has youth centric Hin-glish lyrics with a mix of Hindi n English.

> Hilarious lyrics, PYAAR KE POPHU BAJ GAYE SAARE in Khol De Dil Ki Khidki.

> Awesome hilarious n amusing mukhda lyrics, HUM PAGAL NAHI HAI BHAIYA, HAMARA DIMAAG KHARAAB HAI, Great rhyming lyrics, OSAMA YA OBAMA, HOGA VASKODIGAMA, Hilarious lyrics, TUJHE MILKE MERE UJRE CHAMAN MEIN KHIL GAYA GULAB HAI n YAHAAN REHKE MERA BHI HOGAYA DIMAG YEH KHARAB HAI, DALI PE PHOOL NAHI YEH MERI BHOOL NAHI in Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya.

> Youth appealing lyrics, TU MERE DIL MEIN CHECK IN HO GAYI HAI, TV PE NEWS BREAKING HO GAYI HAI n BABY U KNOW HOW IM SO HUNG ON U in Barbaat Raat.

Conclusion

Two songs are club based i.e. Kholde Dil Ki Khidki n Just Look Into My Eyes. One song is Hip Hop RnB whereby Himesh shows yet another facet of his compositional style to sync with todays trend i.e. Barbaat Raat. Two songs are massy i.e. Piya Ke Bazaar Mein and Hum Pagal Nahi Hai Bhaiya, the latter which is a justified theme song in context to the mad cap characters. Two songs do not sound from the Himesh Reshammiya stable i.e. Just Look Into My Eyes and Caller Tune. Interestingly, there are no remixes and this would be after quite a long time that a Himesh Reshammiya album doesn't have any remixes.

All in all, it’s a well balanced album whereby the mood is kept peppy, fun, lighthearted n jovial along with some comical elements. The songs would appeal to the youth and masses.

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Written by Kushal42

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Published: 09 July 2014

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Music Review Analysis of Himesh Reshammiya's album The Xpose (2014)

{tabs Ice Cream}

The song begins with a fast resonating techno synth sound followed by gradually rising grand trumpet with drum roll beats from 0.03 to 0.11

Old styled bazz guitar riffs from 0.12 onwards along with Honey Singh’s rap until 0.26 build up the song.

Grand thunder effect in unplugged mode at 0.27

Underlying beats are full on Retro style rhythmic.

A wicked mysterious groovy tune plays from 0.27 to 0.41 along with Himesh’s off-da-hook energetic croons HAAH HAAH.

Himesh croons out names of various girls in high pitch from 0.42 to 0.47

Himesh’s line, AAJ RAAT JOH BHI, HOTA HAI HO JAANE DO from 0.48 to 0.53 is sung with arrogant feel vocals, as if all mayhem n all hell breaks loose on the nite.

Palak Muchhal sings the mukhda lines with naughty feel good vocals.

Her vocals from 0.56 to 1.11 without Himesh’s off-da-hook energetic croons HAAH HAAH are the ‘build up’ part.

Best part of song is from 1.30 to 1.45, with Palak’s mukhda line with Himesh’s off-da-hook energetic croons HAAH HAAH from 1.36 to 1.37 & 1.43 to 1.45 gives kick n josh, whereby the song rolls on in full steam.

Himesh’s energetic croons HAAH HAAH throughout the mukhda get the listener into the zone and makes them feel it, are the USP of the mukhda lines. Without these croons, the mukhda could lose its desired impact n fall flat, in terms of giving the listener josh n jazba, as after Palak's build up lines, they give the kill effect second time around.

Himesh’s arrogant feel croon, PE PE PE PE  from 2.18 to 2.24 as if all mayhem n all hell breaks loose on the nite.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, quick mysterious old styled semi plugged hits from 2.24 to 2.26 followed by a hard hit at 2.27

1st stanza

The composition pattern from 2.27 to 3.03 has a déjà-vu feel of old era and is sung by Himesh in the mode of yesteryear singers [and also in his LOVE U UNCONDITIONALLY SONIYE mode].

Himesh’s line, HUM DONO MILKE BANAADE from 2.38 to 2.40 and DIL BESABAR HO RAHA HAI from 3.00 to 3.04 is similar to line JOH ABHI ANKAHEE from 2.09 to 2.13 and JOH MUJHE KEH RAHI HAI from 2.28 to 2.32 in LOVE U UNCONDITIONALLY SONIYE from AHISTA AHISTA.

The gradually rising ‘band baaja baaraat’ grand trumpet with fast drum roll beats plays intermittently from 2.41 to 2.48

Palak’s lines, AANKHON MEIN TU NEENDON MEIN TU KHWABON MEIN TU HAAN (quick naughty croons) from 3.03 to 3.06 get to the listener in terms of showing the naughtiness of the heroine [yeh lines dimag kharaab karti hain].

In between 1st & 2nd stanza, off-da-hook Kabeela styled raw drum / Bongos pattern from 3.40 onwards is followed by Honey Singh’s energetic rap until 3.50 which gives josh, especially his line SUPER COP belted out with emphasis. Mysterious quick saxophone piece plays from 3.51 to 4.04 followed by trumpet with ending echo effect from 4.04 to 4.12, followed by old styled bazz guitar riffs from 4.13 to 4.15

2nd stanza

Grand thunder effect in unplugged mode at 4.17 kick starts the stanza.

The composition pattern from 4.17 to 4.53 has a déjà-vu feel of older era and is sung by Himesh in the mode of yesteryear singers [and also in his LOVE U UNCONDITIONALLY SONIYE mode].

Himesh’s line, YEH DIL KISI KI NA MAANE from 4.27 to 4.31 and TU BAS MOHABBAT KIYEGA from 4.49 to 4.35 is similar to line JOH ABHI ANKAHEE from 2.09 to 2.13 and JOH MUJHE KEH RAHI HAI from 2.28 to 2.32 in LOVE U UNCONDITIONALLY SONIYE from AHISTA AHISTA.

The gradually rising ‘band baaja baaraat’ grand trumpet with fast drum roll beats plays intermittently from 4.31 to 4.38

Palak’s lines BAATON MEIN TU RAAHON MEIN TU YAADON MEIN TU HAAN (quick naughty croons) from 4.53 to 4.56 are naughty and gets to the listener in terms of showing the naughtiness of the heroine [yeh lines dimag kharaab karti hain].

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh’s singing style in yesteryear mode.

2. Palak Mucchal’s naughty feel vocals.

3. Underlying full on retro beat.

4. Grand ‘band baaja baaraat’ fanfare trumpets.

5. Off-da-hook Kabeela styled raw drum / Bongos pattern in between 2nd stanza.

{tabs Ice Cream - Music Video}

{tabs Dard Dilo Ke}

The song has a ‘ghazal’ touch and a free flowing pattern to it.

It begins with likeable piano theme piece in unplugged mode, joined in by warm strings until 0.22

Mohd Irfan gets into Arijit Singh’s singing mode with nasheela suroor passionate feel vocals.

The feel good mouth organ / harmonica piece plays from 0.56 to 1.06

Underlying laidback rhythmic beat kicks in from 0.58 onwards.

The mukhda has a well structured free flowing composition pattern.

Mohd Irfan’s lines, TERE BINA (profound Sufi Rwak twist) NA AAYE SUKOON (profound Sufi Rwak twist) NA AAYE KARAAR (profound Sufi Rwak twist) from 1.41 to 1.48 is the best melody in the mukhda.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the feel good mouth organ / harmonica piece plays from 2.09 to 2.30

1st stanza

Mohd Irfan’s line, ISHQ ADHURA DUNIYA ADHURI, KHWAHISH MERI KARDO NA POORI from 2.31 to 2.41 has traces of Himesh’s pre ABA compositional style.

Mohd Irfan’s lines from 2.42 to 2.52 have a free flowing descending pattern.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, the piano theme piece in unplugged mode from 3.21 to 3.30 is joined in by warm strings and underlying laidback beat from 3.31 to 3.43

2nd stanza

Mohd Irfan’s line, BAAKI NAHI KUCH PAR DIL NA MAANE, DIL KI BAATEIN DIL HI JAANE from 3.43 to 3.53 has traces of Himesh’s pre ABA compositional style.

Mohd Irfan’s lines from 3.54 to 4.05 have a free flowing descending pattern.

Highlights of this song:

1. Mohd Irfan’s nasheela suroor passionate feel vocals with ghehraayi.

2. Underlying rhythmic laidback beat.

3. The combo of likeable piano theme piece and warm strings.

4. Feel good mouth organ / harmonica piece.

{tabs Dard Dilo Ke - Music Video}

Zoya Afroz looks very innocent with her facial expressions and her large tucked up bun. The locations, the chemistry and poses of Himesh and Zoya remind of the music video of Tera Mera Milna from AKS – The Moviee.

{tabs Hai Apna Dil}

Himesh comes up with his own interpretation and version of the original yesteryear tune Hai Apna Dil Toh Aawara, and gives it a contemporary fusion treatment in a Jazzy setting.

The groovy whistle theme piece in unplugged mode from start to 0.16 take the listener down memory lane.

Lovely warm piano keys interlude joins in from 0.09 onwards.

Likeable feel good old coil rotary guitar riffs from 0.17 onwards are joined in by Honey Singh’s rap on a simple yet effective tune with seductive feel vocals, with emphasis on his lines, DIS IS HOW I FEEL (makes listener smile), LADY (seductive feel) at 0.44 & 1.02, KARDEE (seductive feel) at 0.49 & 1.07

Underlying laid back Jazz beat consists of repetitive finger snaps.

The composition pattern of Himesh’s mukhda lines is likeable and hummable, with best melody in lines, AASHIQUI KA MAARA (awesome singing) from 1.14 to 1.17 & 1.34 to 1.36, TOH AAWARAAA (awesome singing) from 1.18 to 1.20 & 1.38 to 1.39

Himesh sings in happy mood with subtle/sooth feel vocals. His singing is likely to strike an impression amongst haters who blame his high pitched voice getting on their nerves, as he shows yet another facet.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, Honey Singh is back with his seductive feel Rap, with the nasheela suroor after someone has had a few glasses of wine.

1st stanza

Himesh enjoys his happy mood singing with pleasant feel good vocals, on a simple well structured free flowing composition pattern. One can imagine Himesh smiling whilst singing his lines to get that desired feeling. The Nazal Twang is completely missing here.

Off-da-hook quick raw drum hits in unplugged mode at 2.31

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, Old style grand Piano keys play from 2.54 to 3.07 followed by groovy whistle piece from 3.08 to 3.25

2nd stanza

Himesh enjoys his happy mood singing with pleasant feel good vocals, on a simple well structured free flowing composition pattern. One can imagine Himesh smiling whilst singing his lines to get that desired feeling. The Nazal Twang is completely missing here.

Off-da-hook quick raw drum hits in unplugged mode at 3.48

Lovely quick rising warm Piano keys from 4.18 to 4.20

Himesh’s line, HAI APNA DIL TOH AAWARA (awesome sooth feel vocals) in unplugged mode at end is a pleasant treat.

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh’s pleasant subtle feel good vocals.

2. Honey Singh’s nasheela suroor passionate feel vocal rap.

3. Underlying laidback jazz beat with finger snaps.

4. Groovy whistle theme piece and feel food old styled guitar riffs.

5. Lovely warm piano keys, Old style grand Piano keys in between 2nd stanza gap,

6. Off-da-hook quick raw drum hits in unplugged mode in stanzas.

{tabs Hai Apna Dil - Music Video}

The overall ambience is that of a late nite opera setting in the 60’s. It is a unique place to be in and hang out, coz it’s a rarity to find such places in today’s era.

{tabs Catch Me If You Can}

Female haunt feel vocals in unplugged mode from start to 0.15

Himesh comes up with his own version of TAN TAN TAN from 0.16 to 0.26

Wicked tune piece in unplugged mode from 0.27 to 0.37

The racy rhythmic beat that runs in a fast lane kicks in from 0.32 onwards.

The well structured grand trumpet plays from 0.38 to 0.48 & 1.00 to 1.09

A mysterious tune plays from 0.48 to 0.59

The composition pattern is fast paced to match up the underlying pacy beat.

Best lines of song are mukhda lines, DIL MEIN CHUPAAYA NA KISI KOH JOH BATAAYA AB NAZARON SE HONE LAGA WHO XPOSE, AE HOTON PE NA AAYA KABHI SAMAJH NA PAAYA NA KOI RAAZ WHO DHADKTHA HAI HAR ROZ.

Female line, AE (off-da-hook pukar) at 1.14

Quick trumpet hits from 1.25 to 1.26 give good intermittent effect.

The grandeur orchestration is on a spinning roll from 1.26 to 1.31 with the raw drum hits and grand funky fanfare trumpet.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, well structured grand trumpet plays from 1.53 to 2.02 followed by grand fan fare trumpet at 2.03

1st stanza

Composition pattern is simple and matches the beat’s tempo.

Himesh and chorus sing with naughty bindaas carefree rebel vocals from 2.08 to 2.13

Quick trumpet hits from 2.40 to 2.41 give good intermittent effect, followed by grandeur orchestration on a spinning roll from 2.41 to 2.46 with the raw drum hits and grand funky fanfare trumpet.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, grand trumpet piece plays from 2.57 to 3.07

2nd stanza

Composition pattern is simple and matches the beat’s tempo.

Quick trumpet hits from 4.28 to 4.29 give good intermittent effect, followed by grandeur orchestration on a spinning roll from 4.29 to 4.34 with the raw drum hits and grand funky fanfare trumpet.

Himesh and chorus sing with naughty bindaas carefree rebel vocals from 3.51 to 4.01

Highlights of this song:

1. Ensemble of all male and female singers.

2. Underlying racy rhythmic beat.

3. Grandeur orchestration comprising of grant fan fare trumpets and raw drum hits.

{tabs Suroor}

The Sufi Rwak era is back. Himesh’s sharp Knife Edge Sufi Rwak vocals are back. Basically the good old Himesh is back in this song doing what he does best.

The song begins with a Middle Eastern tune piece and light 'feet on toes' haunt feel keys in unplugged mode until 0.20, followed by groovy flute piece and constant background piano keys from 0.22 onwards.

The song’s tempo is quite slow and it takes its own sweet time in getting the things going.

The underlying laidback beat comprising of subtle ‘foot taps’ kicks in from 0.34 onwards.

The constant underlying Piano keys throughout the song give a great scale.

The Sufi Rwak composition pattern of mukhda is free flowing and its melody slowly n surely keeps on getting heavier upon the listener.

Himesh sings with off-da-hook heartfelt vocals that konnekt.

Himesh’s line, TUUUU (trademark Sufi Rwak twist) from 0.45 to 0.46, 0.51 to 0.52, 1.18 to 1.19 & 1.24 to 1.25

Himesh’s line, SAAN (terrific super high pitch) SON from 0.56 to 0.57 & 1.29 to 1.30

Himesh’s line, SAANSON MEIN TUJHE BASAAYA HAI, TERA SUROOR DIL PE CHAAYA HAI from 0.56 to 1.06 & 1.28 to 1.39 which has lot of pain, tadap, kashish n ehsaas is capable of leaving the listener gutted, heavy hearted and melt them away [sunke jaise dil pighal jaaye].

The composition pattern of stanzas is free flowing and its melody slowly n surely keeps on getting heavier upon the listener.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, feel good Arabic guitar riffs from 1.51 to 2.01 followed by the Middle piece from 2.01 to 2.24 that reminds of the Middle Eastern piece in between 2nd stanza gap of Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage from Kajraare, in terms of the instrument (not the tune).

1st stanza

Shalmali’s voice lifts the song to higher levels, she is the perfectly apt choice and strikes a major impression. What a super selection n fine discovery.

Off-da-hook melodious passionate feel singing, with emphasis on line, KA-AAAA (off-da-hook profound twist, pours out her heart) from 2.34 to 2.35

Awesome intermittent 3 key background tune makes her lines more effective.

The descending composition pattern of Himesh’s lines from 2.47 to 2.57 is vintage Sufi Rwak and his singing konnekts, capable of leaving the listener gutted, heavy hearted and melt them away [sunke jaise dil pighal jaaye].

Himesh’s line, VEERANIYON SE MUJHKO NIKAALA (terrific lyrics that konnect) from 2.47 to 2.51

Himesh's line, BASAAYA (terrific twist) HAI  from 3.12 to 3.14

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, quick Middle Eastern tune from 3.20 to 3.31 is followed by mysterious wicked Middle Eastern tune piece from 3.31 to 3.52 followed by feel good croons by Honey Singh from 3.53 to 4.16 that have a feel good jibe.

2nd stanza

It is better than 1st stanza.

Shalmali’s line, JAB (super passionate feel) at 4.16

Off-da-hook melodious passionate feel singing, with emphasis on line, MIL GAYA-AAAA (off-da-hook profound twist, pours out her heart) from 4.25 to 4.26

Awesome intermittent 3 key background tune makes her lines more effective.

The descending composition pattern of Himesh’s lines from 4.38 to 4.48 is vintage Sufi Rwak, and his singing konnekts, capable of leaving the listener gutted, heavy hearted and melt them away [sunke jaise dil pighal jaaye].

Himesh’s line, SAAYE SE TERE LIPTA RAHU MEIN (terrific lyrics that konnect) from 4.38 to 4.42

Himesh's line, BASAAYA (terrific twist) HAI  from 5.03 to 5.05

The underlying ‘foot taps’ beat and groovy flute theme piece gradually fade away towards the end.

Highlights of this song:

1. Himesh’s sharp knife edge heartfelt Sufi Rwak vocals.

2. Shalmali Kholgade’s melodious passionate feel vocals.

3. Underlying laidback ‘foot taps’ beat, groovy flute theme piece, Middle Eastern tune pieces.

4. Constant underlying Piano keys throughout the song that give a great scale.

5. Honey Singh’s feel good croons with a feel good jibe.

6. Sameer ji’s lyrics.

{tabs Sheeshe Ka Samundar}

Song begins with vibrant metallic guitar theme piece riffs in unplugged mode until 0.13, with off-da-hook resonance  at 0.01 & 0.08 that remind of the beginning of SHAAM HO CHALI from RADIO, and AAYA RE AAYA BODYGUARD (not the tune, but the metallic guitar used).

The underlying laidback beat which has a mystic ‘Ice Break’ hit pattern kicks in from 0.13 onwards.

The composition pattern of mukhda has likeable free flowing pattern.

Likeable intermittent guitar strumming from 0.13 to 0.27 & 0.34 to 0.40 builds up the song.

Ankit’s line, MAYA HAI (off-da-hook sudden desperation plea high pitched vocals) from 0.48 to 0.49 is similar to the line, BE (off-da-hook sudden desperation plea high pitched vocals) KARAAR at 1.30 in YAHI HOTA HAI PYAAR from NAMASTEY LONDON.

Lovely 1 hit warm piano key at 1.01 & 1.25 followed by unplugged mode until 1.04 & 1.28 followed by Ankit’s line, HO-OO (terrific short alaap) at 1.04 & 1.28

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the vibrant metallic guitar theme piece riffs are back from 1.35 to 1.49, with off-da-hook resonance at 1.37 & 1.44 followed by lovely mesmerizing quick piano keys in unplugged mode from 1.39 to 1.42 followed by likeable feel good guitar strumming from 1.53 to 1.58

1st stanza

The composition pattern is well structured and free flowing, and sung with awesome desperation feel vocals.

The Key line that holds together the whole stanza tune from 2.13 to 2.25 and enhances its melody impact is the line, SACH KI PARCHAIYAAN from 2.20 to 2.22

Likeable 1 Piano key at 2.25 in unplugged mode.

Ankit’s line, SONE KE HAI BAADAL PATHRON KI HAI BAARISH from 2.26 to 2.33 strikes a chord, also courtesy of the lyrics.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, off-da-hook well structured catchy soulful croon from 2.57 to 3.22 blows away the listener, followed by likeable feel good guitar riffs from 3.23 to 3.31

2nd stanza

The composition pattern is well structured and free flowing, and sung with awesome desperation feel vocals.

The Key line that holds together the whole stanza tune from 3.45 to 3.57 and enhances its melody impact is the line, ZINDAGI KA (terrific singing) FALSAFAA from 3.52 to 3.55

Ankit's line, HAA-AAI (terrific twist) from 3.35 to 3.36

Likeable 1 Piano key at 3.58 in unplugged mode.

Ankit’s line, DHOOP KI HAWAYEIN KAANTON KE BAGICHE from 3.59 to 4.05 strikes a chord, also courtesy of the lyrics.

Highlights of this song:

1. Ankit Tiwary’s heartfelt vocals and his soulful alaap that blows away the listener.

2. Underlying laidback beat with mystic Ice Break hit pattern, metallic guitar theme piece riffs with off-da-hook resonance and likeable feel good guitar riffs.

3. Great use of underlying piano keys that give great scale.

{tabs Dard Dilo Ke - Reprise}

Neeti Mohan sings with style, flair and attitude in unplugged mode from start to 0.16 on a composition pattern that resembles that of the style of Imran Khan [of Woofer, Superstar fame].

The Wicked rhythmic beat kicks in from 0.17 onwards along with intermittent distorted ambient phone line tone in between 0.26 & 0.40, with likeable haunt feel piano keys from 0.31 to 0.35 in between.  

The way Neeti repetitively spells Xpose from 0.43 to 0.59 and says the Title word after that is interesting, along with gradually accelerating surreal instruments and outer world loud croons and whispers which build up the song.

Off-da-hook loud cult computerized Alien-ish male croons at 1.00

The Wicked rhythmic beat kicks in from 1.00 onwards along with a repetitive wicked peppy high pitched electro tune and repetitive CULT rebel female chants WHAT, that drive the listener crazy cracker nuts insane [dimag kharaab karte hain].

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, distorted ambient phone line tone in between 2.07 & 2.20 with likeable haunt feel piano keys from 2.12 to 2.16 in between. Neeti’s repetitive croons and spells of the line, Xpose from 2.23 to 2.41, along with gradually accelerating surreal instruments and outer world loud croons and whispers is the buildup part. The song picks up and is in Rwakin full flow from 2.41 to 2.58 with Neeti’s vocals with style, flair and attitude along with the wicked rhythmic beat along with a repetitive wicked peppy high pitched tune.

The impact of Mohd Irfan's vocals is not that great in this version, especially in mukhda lines. Max impact of his vocals is in the Remix version where tempo of his vocals is beefed up.

{tabs Sheeshe Ka Samundar - Reprise}

If the original version was a Ghazal affair, then the reprise version is given more of a classical touch, courtesy due to arrangements and singing style.

The song begins in unplugged mode with guitar strumming with distortion.

The beat pattern reminds of the beat pattern of HUM TUM TRAIN KI PATRION from DAMADAMM (in terms of the laidback hits) and ISHQ MEIN DIL KO from BANARAS (in terms of the quick repetitive matka hits).

Rekha Bhartwaj sings in her trademark singing style and this version is tailor made for her.

Her lines, PAANI (terrific singing) at 0.32, 0.47 & 1.35, HAI (terrific halke se desperation feel rising vocals) at 0.50 & 2.27, KAANTON (terrific singing) at 3.43

Off-da-hook sync of vocals HO-OO-OO-OO and quick matka hits from 1.30 to 1.31 & 2.42 to 2.43

Stanzas have the quick subtle tabla hit pattern used in stanza portions of DAMAADJI from RADIO.

Mesmerizing high note Piano key hit at 1.04, 2.18, 2.41, 3.38 & 4.01 in unplugged mode.

Great use of intermittent Piano keys throughout the song.

{tabs Ice Cream - Remix}

Free flowing beat with vibrant peppy Electro House tune kicks in from 0.50 onwards.

Good build up in between 1st stanza gap from 1.38 to 1.46 with gradually accelerating beats.

Best part of remix is in between 2nd stanza gap, with the gradual buildup part from 3.06 to 3.35 with loud whoosh effect and accelerating beats along with female vocals and croons with repetitive echo effect, followed by full on from 3.36 to 3.48 with underlying beat and Honey Singh’s rap whereby remix is in full flow.

Remix ends with tunnel sound echo effect.

{tabs Dard Dilo Ke - Remix}

Remix version is better than the original because of the underlying beats and fast tempo which gets listener into the groove.

Awesome start with ambient tunes in unplugged mode along with Irfan’s adlip vocals until 0.15

Neeti Mohan’s croons in semi plugged mode from 0.15 onwards build up the remix, with off-da-hook   gradually accelerating hits until 0.29

Neeti’s croons, XPOSE-EE-EE-EE-EE (off-da-hook repetitive echo effect) from 0.30 to 0.35

The underlying Calypso beat from 0.30 onwards has good dose of bazz and likeable repetitive piano hit pattern.

Awesome semi plugged beat skip effect from 0.43 to 0.45

Lovely mesmerizing quick piano keys with echo effect from 0.57 to 0.59

Wicked sound joins in from 1.04 to 1.11

Off-da-hook thump hit effect from 1.17 to 1.19

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, calypso beat with good dose of bazz and likeable repetitive piano hit pattern, followed by off-da-hook thump hit effect from 1.44 to 1.46

1st stanza

Lovely mesmerizing quick piano keys with echo effect from 1.54 to 1.57

Wicked sound joins in from 2.03 to 2.12

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, likeable repetitive piano hit pattern with repetitive whoosh effect in unplugged mode along with Irfan’s adlip vocals from 2.24 to 2.39, followed by full on calypso beats and Neeti’s croons from 2.39 to 2.52

2nd stanza

Lovely mesmerizing quick piano keys with echo effect from 3.20 to 3.04

Wicked sound joins in from 3.17 to 3.24

Off-da-hook thump hit effect from 3.30 to 3.32

The remix ends with a loud fading whoosh effect as if a turbine has been shut down.

{tabs Hai Apna Dil - Blues Mix}

Now this one calls for a full fledged Retro style party in its truest sense.

The Jazz song is further Jazzed and beefed up with additional Waltz beats and all sorts of Retro guitars like the Flanger, Tremolo, Rotary guitar.

Its ‘merry go round times’ with the arrival of peppy vibrant old styled guitar riffs and coils from 1.56 to 2.19

The song signs off with a flair with hard drum hits.

The song sounds so authentic to the 60’s that it appears that it is actually an ‘old record’ of that era. It is hard and rare (if not impossible) to find and/or recreate such ‘records’ that were recorded in today’s days. 

{tabs Suroor - Arabic Mix}

After a dark sad undertone in the original with slow tempo, the Arabic mix brightens and lightens up the peppy mood, and makes things more lively n upbeat with an increase in tempo.

The remix builds up with Honey Singh’s feel good vocals in unplugged mode.

Off-da-hook quick raw foot taps from 0.20 to 0.28 in semi plugged mode.

Off-da-hook beat effect that kicks in from 0.29 onwards is a mixture of underlying beat pattern of SONIYE JE TERE from KARZZZZ (the first hit) and KAJRAARE TITLE TRAX (that spins in an off-da-hook repetitive loop), and makes the listener sway to its groove.

Constant vibrant electric keys give great background pulse to the song.

The Caribbean / Latino vocals from 0.29 to 0.39 are all about having a fun party time. Their line, UUUU (with mega emphasis) at 1.17 are lol and make the listener smile / laugh.

Off-da-hook quick raw Arabian drum hits at 0.48 & 0.57 give great intermittent effect.

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, the Caribbean / Latino vocals from 1.08 to 1.26 that are all about having a fun party time get the listener swaying along with the beat.

1st stanza

Underlying beat, underlying vibrant electric tune and Shalmali’s vocals get the listener swaying to the groove.

Off-da-hook quick raw Arabian drum hits at 1.55, 2.05 & 2.14 give great intermittent effect.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, grand feel good Latino style trumpet plays from 2.16 to 2.35 whereby the listener can visualize Latino / Middle Eastern dancers swaying their long dresses around from side to side in a rhythmix manner.

2nd stanza

Underlying beat, underlying vibrant electric tune and Shalmali’s vocals get the listener swaying to the groove [even more than the 1st stanza].

Off-da-hook quick raw Arabian drum hits at 3.22, 3.32 & 3.52 give great intermittent effect.

The remix has a foot tapping groove and makes the listener sway with it.

{tabs Catch Me If You Can - Remix}

Wicked Bazuka horn at 0.15 & 0.36 that is used during election campaigns.

Off-da-hook quick hard beat effect from 0.24, 0.46, 1.38 & 2.55

Aggressive charged up male croons from 0.25 to 0.36 that try to get the crowd going.

Off-da-hook beat effect from followed by Bazuka horn from 1.06 to 1.08 & 3.37 to 3.39

Underlying beat has a hard hit pattern.

{tabs Hai Apna Dil - Desi Remix}

After a Late Nite Jazzy Opera affair in the original version, the Desi mix takes an unexpected unconventional U Turn with mast Desi Ishtyle Tapori with heavy thump effect beats for a bindass outing.

Mast South styled tapori beat effect from 0.07 to 0.14 along with Honey Singh’s feel good rap, followed by joined in by a likeable peppy tune from 0.30 to 0.43 in semi plugged mode that builds up the remix.

The unplugged part from 1.07 to 1.10 & 1.25 to 1.29, 2.15 to 2.17 & 3.44 to 3.47 followed by gradually accelerating drum roll beats is nice.

Himesh’s line, MAARA-MAARA-MAARA (awesome repetitive echo effect) from 1.22 to 1.25

Sudden abrupt stop effect at 2.31

Mast South styled tapori beat effect from 2.32 to 2.47 along with Honey Singh’s feel good rap, joined in by a likeable peppy tune from 2.47 to 3.00

This version could be played for Dandiya and Garba during Navratri festival.

{tabs Sheeshe Ka Samundar - Remix}

The extended intermittent use of catchy killer soulful theme croons WOOOO where Ankit pours out his heart, works big time and gets to the listener.

Awesome build up at start until 0.14 with soulful theme croons and off-da-hook quick catchy computerized female adlip echos, followed by gradually accelerating hits.

Thumping beat effect and catchy upbeat tune from 0.15 to 0.27 get listener into da zone.

Off-da-hook extended whoosh effect gradually fades away from 0.50 to 0.58, 0.59 to 1.01 & 1.23 to 1.27 gives a Surreal out of the world effect.

Ankit’s croon, WOOO-OO-OO-OO-OO (repetitive catchy echo effect) from 0.31 to 0.35 & 3.02 to 3.06 gets to the listener big time.

Rwakin Calypso beats join in from 1.13 onwards and make the listener feel it and sway to it.

Ankit’s line, HO-OO (off-da-hook killer sooth feel croon) at 1.22

Between mukhda & 1st stanza, soulful theme croons, catchy upbeat tune and underlying beat from 1.37 to 1.51 get to the listener.

1st stanza

Rwakin Calypso beats join in from 2.06 onwards and make the listener feel it and sway to it.

Ankit's line, JAHAAN (terrific catchy desperation plea twist) from 2.12 to 2.13

The Key line that holds together the whole stanza tune from 2.07 to 2.19  and enhances its melody impact is the line, SACH KI PARCHAIYAAN (terrific catchy singing) from 2.13 to 2.16

Fast hits from 2.19 to 2.22 give kick.

Off-da-hook gradual build up in unplugged mode from 2.20 to 2.27 followed by gradually accelerating hits from 2.28 to 2.32 followed by full on beats from 2.32 to 2.33 gives kick.

Between 1st & 2nd stanza, proceedings become Rwakin with off-da-hook quick catchy computerized female adlip echos and catchy upbeat tune with gradually accelerating hits from 2.52 to 3.00 followed by catchy killer soulful theme croons, catchy upbeat tune and underlying beat from 3.00 to 3.13 that get to the listener.

2nd stanza

Fast hits from 3.19 to 3.21 give kick.

Ankit's line, HAA-AAI (terrific catchy twist) from 3.35 to 3.36

The Key line that holds together the whole stanza tune from 3.28 to 3.40 and enhances its melody impact is the line, ZINDAGI KA (terrific catchy singing) FALSAFAA from 3.36 to 3.41

Rwakin Calypso beats join in from 3.28 onwards and make the listener feel it and sway to it.

The constant upbeat tune piece throughout the remix gives an overall catchier scale to the vocals. The accompanying tune makes the vocals even more catchier.

Ankit's vocals and underling beat just Rwaks it. Basically, the fast tempo of his vocals has an enhanced impact and this along with Rwakin Calpyso beat works big time.

{tabs Suroor - Remix}

This remix has a feel of NAINA RE REMIX (DANGEROUS ISHHQ) and AFREEN REMIX (RED - THE DARK SIDE).

Great build up from 0.15 to 0.34 with repetitive whoosh effect and gradually accelerating beats on Honey Singh’s feel good vocals.

The foot tapping beat with Electro [Fifth Dancer] tune kick in from 0.34 onwards.

Off-da-hook accelerating beats from 0.56 to 1.03 for intermittent build up.

Listener gets into da zone from 1.03 onwards.

Best part is Himesh’s off-da-hook catchy repetitive echo lines from 1.56 to 2.02 in 1st stanza and 3.05 to 3.11 in 2nd stanza that strike a chord, thanks to the repetitive echo effect, especially in his line, VEERANIYON SE MUJHKO NIKAALA in 1st stanza that konnekts.

Loud waterfall sprinkle effect after his stanza lines.

Off-da-hook fast hits from 2.48 to 2.50

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Irfan Khan’s dialogue interlude along with likeable haunt feel Piano keys from start to 0.17 & 1.38 to 2.12 is kind of an ‘audio trailer’ in terms of the key phrases from the narrative.

Neeti Mohan sings with style, flair and attitude from 0.18 to 0.35 on a composition pattern that resembles that of the style of Imran Khan [of Woofer n Superstar fame].

The Wicked rhythmic beat kicks in from 0.36 onwards along with intermittent distorted ambient phone line tone in between 0.45 & 0.58, with likeable haunt feel piano keys from 0.49 to 0.54 in between.  

The way Neeti repetitively spells Xpose from 1.01 to 1.18 & 2.15 to 2.32 and says the Title word after that is interesting, along with gradually accelerating surreal instruments and outer world loud croons and whispers which build up the song.

Off-da-hook loud cult computerized Alien-ish male croons from 1.18 to 1.19 and at the end.

The Wicked rhythmic beat kicks in from 1.19 to 1.37 along with a repetitive wicked peppy high pitched electro tune and  repetitive CULT rebel female chants WHAT, that drive the listener crazy cracker nuts insane [dimag kharaab karte hain].

Neeti Mohan’s croons give that required mysterious feel element to this theme, which could be played in key suspense moments in the narrative.

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Having a Mashup in an album has become a trend these days as it can be used as a promotional prop, and same is the case with The Xpose Mashup.

Himesh's vocals from 1.12 to 1.23 & 2.27 to 2.43 have been shifted to a higher octave and sound Alien-ish.

Wicked bazz sound followed by off-da-hook beat effect from 1.24 to 1.27 in unplugged mode.

Off-da-hook hit pattern from 2.05 to 2.10 & 3.41 to 3.45

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ORIGINALS

1. Suroor

It is a masterpiece by Himesh – the Sufi Rwak composer and Himesh – the Sufi Rwak singer. The song has a ‘dark’ shade and ‘sad’ undertone to it. With this song, Himesh re-proves again that he is the modern undisputed baadshah of Sufi Rwak genre, n that none can beat him in it (forget about  even getting close to him). The song takes the listener to a different place n a different world, somewhere in the dark dungeons and caves, but where there is still an optimistic trail n glimpse of light in terms of their hope for their love and to keep it intact. When Himesh decides to choose an Iconic word ‘Suroor’ in his song, there are mammoth expectations. This song lives up to those expectations in its own way. When Honey Singh's first song became hit, Himesh called him up in Punjab to congratulate him. He was always keen to work with Honey Singh, whose best work in a Himesh song is in 2nd stanza gap of this song.

2. Sheeshe Ka Samundar [Original and Reprise]

Sheeshe Ka Samundar Original

This song takes the listener places, whereby they imagine themselves walking away on a lone path near an uninhibited place at dusk/sunset in search for the true meaning and definition of this thing called love. It has creative imaginative fantasy world lyrics. Ankit sings wholeheartedly with sincere and earnst vocals. Bhaut doob ke gaaya hai.

Sheeshe Ka Samundar Reprise

The reprise version takes the listener into a zone of ‘peace and sukoon’ and a world of ‘solace’. Himesh shows his classical side and re-proves that his tunes are simplified versions of complex raga, just that this one is more pure in its true sense. It is a song that would be lapped instantly by purists and those who like unadulterated form.

3. Hai Apna Dil

It is an easy going feel-go-lucky song. It is a song that one doesn’t mind listening to and humming along with. It is a chillax song as proceedings take a chill pill. The song has a very feel good vibe. It is actually a song tailor made for vintage Kumar Sanu's vocals. Nobody could have sung it better than Kumar Sanu and this song would have sounded the best possible in his voice.

4. Dard Dilo Ke

It is a simple melody with simple arrangement and limited instruments sung with a free flowing pattern and sung with heartfelt vocals. It has a ‘ghazal’ touch due to lyrics, arrangement and mode of singing. It belongs to the zone of ‘slow soulful’ songs like Tere Bina from AKS – The Moviee.

The singing style makes it fairly evident that this song was inspired from another Bollywood song. If perhaps Mohd Irfan had sung this song with his own style, rather than emulating another singer’s style, then this song could not have been that evidently relatable to another song, but have its totally own identity despite the usage of laidback beat and piano. But the makers wanted to go for and emulate a trend that has worked big time wonders in recent past.

Actually, this song could have suited also in Pankaj Udhas's voice, laidback ballad se poora ghazal ban jata n would have added more sukoon n thehraav. Nobody could have sung it better than Pankaj Udhas and this song would have sounded the best possible in his voice.

5. Ice Cream

Song has déjà vu feel to it of the 60’s kabeela style music and retro prom nite flavor. It is representative to the vintage 60’s era in terms of tune, arrangement and singing style. Best part of song is Palak’s mukhda line with Himesh’s off-da-hook energetic croons HAAH HAAH which gives kick and the song rolls on in full steam. It requires repeat hears to grow upon the listener and for the listener to get into its zone.

6. Catch Me If You Can

It’s a full on racy rhythmic track with an ensemble of singers. Serves the purpose of being a situational massy theme trax.

The underlying beat pattern and the hook line TAN TAN TAN make it fairly evident that this song was inspired from another Bollywood song.

P:S: = Two songs i.e. Dard Dilon Ke was tailor made for Pankaj Udhas and Hai Apna Dil Toh Awara was tailor made for Kumar Sanu. Both songs could have had 2nd versions in their voices.

REMIXES

1. Suroor (Arabic Mix), Suroor (Remix) and Sheeshe Ka Samundar (Remix) – tie

2. Dard Dilon Ke (Remix) - it is better than the original version

3. Hai Apna Dil (Blues Mix), Hai Apna Dil (Desi Mix), Dard Dilo Ke (Reprise), Ice Cream Khaungi (Remix) and Catch Me If You Can (Remix) - tie

P.S = Theme Of Xpose and Xpose Mashup are not ranked because they don’t fit into any suitable category.

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Composition

Himesh has composed well structured free flowing composition patterns in Sheeshe Ka Samundar, Suroor and Hai Apna Dil, and quick composition pattern in mukhdas of Ice Cream Khaungi and Catch Me If You Can, to keep things peppy and upbeat mood.

In terms of sensibilities, Himesh – the composer has played it safe to an extent by having two massy songs (Ice Cream Khaungi and Catch Me If You Can) which are backed up by good ammo of remixes. Then he has opted for classy songs as well with two ghazal based songs (Sheeshe Ka Samundar and Dard Dilon Ke). Recently, Himesh mentioned that he will be giving a ‘Ghazal’ song in one of his upcoming big films, was it one of these! He has also thrown an innovation in reprise versions which are given offbeat treatment (Hai Apna Dil Blues Mix and Desi Mix). He has given equal importance to the remix and reprise versions to make it a complete fully loaded diverse album.

Basically in this album, you can hear a very market aware Himesh who is aloof and abreast with current trends and sounds that worked in recent past.

The biggest treat though is the Sufi Rwak number Suroor that brings back old memories. Again, Himesh knows that this is the tried tested route n formula for success based on past and thrown this song into the mix, knowing that such a song would instantly konnekt with his fan base.

His catchiest melody in the album is in Suroor, whose melody is like a ‘slow dose n pill’ that keeps on getting heavier upon the listener, and Sheeshe Ka Samundar (especially the soulful alaap in between 2nd stanza gap) where he shows his classy potential again.

Orchestration

> In half of the songs, Himesh has kept laidback orchestration and slow tempo, something he did in few songs of Radio and Damadamm. There are inferences from classy songs of Radio, Damadamm and Kajraare.

> Great use of Middle Eastern instruments and tune pieces in SUROOR to give that Sufiana Favour.

> In terms of layering, Himesh has used underlying Piano key interludes in SHEESHE KA SAMUNDAR, SUROOR and HAI APNA DIL for enhanced scale impact.

> Grand ‘band baaja baaraat’ fan fare trumpets in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and ICE CREAM KHAUNGI.

The biggest plus with orchestration is that the song’s take the listener to places i.e. Hai Apna Dil takes down memory lane in late nite grand opera setting, Suroor takes somewhere in the dark dungeons and caves, Ice Cream takes to the retro prom nite party, Sheeshe Ka Samundar takes somewhere walking away on a lone path near an uninhibited place at dusk/sunset and its reprise takes to a calm quiet outer world space where there is solace.

Singing

> Himesh – The Sufi Rwak singer’s sharp knife edge vocals in SUROOR will be welcomed and embraced wholeheartedly after such a hiatus. He bowls over the listener.

> Himesh shows another singing facet in HAI APNA DIL, with pleasant subtle feel good vocals that are likely to make an impression upon his haters of nazal high pitch voice.

> Himesh’s off-da-hook catchy repetitive echo lines in stanza lines strike a chord in SUROOR REMIX.

> Shalmali woos the listener with her infectious voice in SUROOR, what a find! She should be heard more in Sufi Rwak duets with Himesh in future.

> Ankit Tiwary excels with his heartfelt desperation plea vocals in SHEESHE KA SAMUNDAR, with off-da-hook catchy killer soulful alaap whereby he pours out his heart. What a second song to get in only his second outing, that would make him win allocates early on.

> Honey Singh is effective in his portions and adds the required zing. He sure cannot be ignored in the songs that he features in.

Lyrics

> Good to see that Himesh stuck with his old pal Sameer ji, and that their ever strony bond and legacy remains intact and continues to grow on. Sameer ji repays this faith with:

> Creative imaginative fantasy world lyrics like Shaashe Ka Samundar Paani Ke Deeware, Sone Ke Hai Hai Baadal Patharon Ki Hai Baarish, Dhoop Ki Hawaein Kaante Ke Bageeche, in SHEESHE KA SAMUNDAR.

> Lyrics that konnekt like Veeraniyon Se Mujhko Nikaala, Saaye Se Teri Lipta Hu Main in SUROOR.

Cons

A couple of songs are inspired by other Bollywood songs. While it is fine to get inspired by sounds and genres that have done exceedingly well in the recent past, one shouldn’t make it very evident, noticeable and blatant in terms of underlying beats, instruments and singing style that can straight away give pointers to the original songs and draw unwanted comparisons. Furthermore, one would expect that Himesh – the composer is the ‘trendsetter’ and that other composers would seek inspiration from his songs (and not vice versa n other way around). For a stature of the Numero Uno composer who has 500 songs behind his belt and holds a proud originality record of > 95%, this shouldn’t suit him and he should avoid and refrain from doing such in the future. Especially so, when he is fully capable of giving songs like Suroor and Sheesha Ka Samundar in the same album.

Conclusion

The album has two massy numbers in the form of Ice cream Khaungi and Catch Me If You Can. The remaining songs are classy and slow paced. However, the massy originals have good solid dosage of backup in the form of power packed remixes that will find ample airtime in clubs, most notably Sheeshe Ka Samundar Remix, Suroor Remix and Suroor Arabian Mix which are three best of the lot.

The album packs a wide assortment of genres, also courtesy due to the different and diverse treatment given to the various remixes and reprises which add on to the variety.

In terms of original versions, the picks are Suroor, Sheeshe Ka Samundar and Hai Apna Dil. Suroor is the best of enterprise, followed by Sheeshe Ka Samundar (both versions) and Hai Apna Dil.

In terms of remixes, the picks are Suroor Arabic Mix, Sheeshe Ka Samundar Remix and Suroor Remix with all three being equally par and Rwak in their own ways.

Rather than the instant way, the songs require few repeat hears for the listener to get into their zone and get hooked on.

The album does have the firepower and ammunition to make enough impact in terms of making the film noticeable, create its promotional awareness and make it an eye candy in front of the audience, so it succeeds in that aspect. Suroor and Sheeshe Ka Samundar have it in them to be remembered in the coming time and basically withstand the test of time.

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