Himesh Reshammiya FANCLUB Part 2 - Page 18

Producer: Anjum Rizvi
Director: Shivam Nair
Cast: Soha Ali Khan, Abhay Deol, Shyan Munshi
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Lyrics: Irhsad Kamil

The album starts with the voice of Himesh Reshammiya crooning the title track of the movie 'Ahista Ahista'. This love song starts in a low note and gathers momentum on its way to finale. The intermittent use of guitar adds style to this track. Himesh's musical arrangement needs a mention here. He ingenuously blends the Pakistani and western musical styles. This song is not an inspired composition and is original and trendy. The remixed version of this song takes you by surprise. Akbar Sami gives a new look and feel to this song.

'Allah Kare' is another outstanding musical piece from Himesh Reshammiya. This is an invocative track in Sufi style of music. Reshammiya adds western beats to this Sufi track and the result is a marvelous musical experience. The feel of this rhythmic track is enhanced by the use of tabla. Himesh Reshammiya the singer is excellent in this song. His stress on the word 'Allah Kare' gives the song an extra punch. A must listen!

Akbar Sami turns this Sufi track to a dance number with ease. Hats off to this king of remix.

Next song 'Love You Unconditionally' brings a new Himesh Reshammiya to the fore. This song is both yuppie and soothing. Himesh Reshammiya's high- pitched rendition adds zing to this track. It turns a peppy dance track at the hands of Akbar Sami. More than the original, the remixed version will heat up the musical charts.

After three consecutive tracks Himesh hands over the mike to KK. He makes the most out of the chance thrown at him. 'Ishq Ne Tere' is a song in Sufiana andaz. Jayesh Gandhi joins KK in the rendition of the song. Himesh's unique musical arrangement gives this song a qawali touch, but its style differs from that of qawali. This is certainly an entertaining track. The remix stays close to the original in feel and mood. But it takes the song a step further.

When you change a soft and melodious song to a dance number it loses its originality. This is what happens with the Akbar Sami version of the song 'Tanha Tere Bagair'. The song loses its sweetness at the hands of Akbar Sami.

'Aawan Akhiyan Jawan Akhiyan' is a pure and authentic qawali number. Himesh Reshammiya comes behind the mike once again. This time Jayesh Gandhi, Hashim and Aftab give him company. Irhsad Kamil comes up with a poetical beauty. Nice lyrics, good music and a perfect rendition make this song a great track.

The next romantic track 'Tum Jo Mile' is in the voice of Kunal Ganjanwala. This soft 'n' sweet track has a simple and catchy rhythm. Kunal Ganjanwala's hearty rendition draws you towards the song. It is one of the best tracks in this album.

Himesh Reshammiya gives this album a grand finale with an unplugged version of the song 'Allah Kare'. He croons this song with virtually no musical instruments in the background.

All together this album is a gem and another good addition to the success flare of Himesh.

In case, like the rest of the country, you're wondering what Himesh Reshammiya looks like minus his cap: this is it! Clearly, his cleanshaven, chubby cheeks didn't work to project a happening rockstar. So Reshammiya's painstaking image makeover a year ago gave him a permanent sexy stubble, and of course, his trademark: the baseball cap. The industry's hottest new music director supposedly has live performances lined up till 2008. And if you're wondering what the fuss is all about, let us remind you Reshammiya has sold more albums in a year than all of India's popstars put together. Now, this permanently capped musician will share the stage with his greatest inspiration, A.R Rehman for concerts in US this July. Did anyone say he sounds nasal? This is one suroor that's working

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