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Every song in Talaash belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of the film's suspense drama, writes Sukanya Verma.Here's how:
Remember the tantalizing voice behind Hawa Hawai and Khoya Khoya Chand remixes in Bejoy Nambiar's Shaitan? Suman Shridhar gets all slinky and sly to elevate the impact of Sampath's sensual jazz ditty Muskaanein Jhootein from silky to sexy with a delivery that is as, if not more, delicious as Kareena Kapoor's plum-lip seduction on screen .
The steamy vibe of Muskaanein makes way for melancholy and release in Jee Le Zara. Although the track begins with a beat similar to Life in Mono, it quickly hits a high-pitched tone in Vishal Dadlani's persuasive baritone. As effective Jee le is in terms of melodic prowess, Javed Akhtar's lyrics on this lack the usual profundity and dynamic play of words.
Jee Le comes with a remixed version with the usual trappings -- accelerated tempo, thumping beats of every nightclub-friendly rehash.
A sonorous Sona Mohapatra and masterful Ravindra Upadhyay collaborate with Sampath over Jiya Laage Na, a fusion song that blends the leisurely pace of classical with brisk electronic elements to create a concoction, despite a familiar tune, most compelling and likely to play up even more effectively on screen.
The concept of Hona Kya Hai is almost the same as Don's Aaj Ki Raat but Ram Sampath's enticing techno invention and rapt rendition packs in ample mood, zest and intensity without ever overdoing the electronica; it doesn't take any effort to get hooked.
Sampath wields the microphone yet again to convey the tender convictions of a man no one quite believes in Laakh duniya kahe. Despite its maudlin temperament better suited for a mushy caper, Akhtar's soulful disclosures and Sampath's measured arrangement charm the listener with ease.
Except a steady undercurrent of anxiety, the soundtrack of Talaash doesn't have a fixed theme or ambiance. Every song belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of Kagti's suspense drama. And that's what makes Sampath's efforts truly appreciable.
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