Music Review: Happy New Year

Just before its anticipated release, BollyCurry undertakes the task of giving the album a listen. Read on to see our thoughts on this lengthy musical.

Published: Tuesday,Oct 07, 2014 21:58 PM GMT-06:00

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After giving box office mega blockbusters such as Om Shanti Om (2007) and Chennai Express (2013), the stunning Deepika Padukone is back with her favourite co-star, Shah Rukh Khan, for the third time in her career. Happy New Year is an upcoming action packed comedy that is slated to release during the auspicious occasion of Diwali. This Red Chillies Entertainment production is directed by Farah Khan and features the likes of Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles, and is said to be a musical heist, the first Bollywood movie of its kind. The music has been composed by the brilliant duo of Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani (Vishal - Shekhar), whilst the lyrics were penned by Irshad Kamil. Just before its anticipated release, BollyCurry undertakes the task of giving the album a listen. Read on to see our thoughts on this lengthy musical.

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The album opens with the much hyped "India Waale", a pop number that rides on instrumentals and features the vocals of Vishal Dadlani, K.K., Shankar Mahadevan and Neeti Mohan. The song carries catchy lyrics and head bobbing music, making it perfect for party playlists. There is also an electronic version of the song that focuses more on the background instrumentals whilst the vocals are taken a notch higher to make it sound slightly different than the original.

Music god and goddess, Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal team up to render "Manwa Laage". This is a soft and soothing track that carries a rhythmic tune with the dholaks. The lyrics are beautiful and the track is a full on romantic number that makes one want to sway in the arms of their significant other. We know this song definitely deserves a listen!

The peppy "Satakli" follows next with the strong vocals of Sukhwinder Singh. With a pinch of Punjabi flavor, the track is upbeat and utilizes various instruments in the background. The music is influential enough to lure one on the dance floor to shake a leg.

Enchanting and alluring, "Lovely" is the next song to grace the album. The vocals of Kanika Kapoor and Ravindra Upadhyay compliment the music which has been composed by Dr. Zeus. Starting off with pure vocals and transiting into a appealing, groovy worthy music, the track is good for club playlists.

The album is incomplete without the "World Dance Medley" that features snippets of all the songs in the album. Neeti Mohan, Vishal Dadlani, Sukhwinder Singh, K.K. and Shankar Mahadevan lend their voices to compile this medley. A monologue by Shah Rukh Khan was even thrown in for good measure - and heck it has worked wonders!

A humorous track, "Nonsense Ki Night" follows after. Mika Singh goes for this song that focuses more on the lyrics than the background music and instrumentals. The number is good for a one time listen, or for some, even on repeat if you're a fan of comic songs.

"Dance Like A Chammiya" is up next that carries the voices of Vishal Dadlani and Sunidhi Chauhan. Like the name suggests, the song is a dance number that centers more on the enthralling music and prompts one to make their way to the dance floor. If you're in for watching a Bollywood movie, you surely cannot miss out on seeing the dancing at its best!

Up next in the album, "Sharabi" carries the voices of Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur, Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani. The music is peppy and has a tempo a notch higher than those in the album so far. It is head bobbing and does well for a one time listen.

An instrumental rendition, "The Heist", follows up next in the album. Utilizing the piano and violin to its advantage, the instrumental is electrifying but short making it an interesting listen if you're into the classic auxiliary music.

And finally, "Kamlee" concludes the album. Another track whose music has been composed by Dr. Zeus and has the vocals of Kanika Kapoor, Ravindra Upadhyay, Fateh and Miraya Varma, it is quite similar to "Lovely". Nothing new and fresh, but still a fascinating track that can be listened to at least once.

Happy New Year's album is average at best, but this does nothing to deter the anticipation surrounding this 24^th October, 2014 release. In fact, the album only serves to up the expectation level of the film that features so many popular and talented actors. BollyCurry wishes the entire team of Happy New Year immense success. Be sure to give album a listen and let us know your thoughts in the space below.

BollyCurry Rating: 3/5

Author: Mohini N.

Editors: Ritchelle C. and Sonia R.

Graphics: Shikha A.

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