“Saans” has all the hallmarks of a Yash Chopra song! The composition is rich, melodious and high on emotions so expect it to make a strong impact on screen. Rahman’s use of the cello and beats is effective but it’s also reminiscent of his music for Yuvvraaj and consequently you feel he’s either picked a song not used in that soundtrack or he’s been stifled by Yash Ji’s insistence on having traditional melody. To satisfy these requirements Rahman uses percussions and his favourite flute artist (Naveen Kumar) who provides a nice piece in the interlude. The end results are positive but the wow factor is missing. As expected Shreya Ghoshal helps elevate the song to a different level with strong vocals but she is let down by her singing partner Mohit Chauhan who struggles to keep up the high standard. I know he’s a favourite of Rahman but why Sonu Nigam wasn’t utilised is baffling, even more so given that it’s a Yash Chopra film. Gulzar's lines are intense and very romantic. Overall this is a decent effort and will probably turn out to be a hit especially on the big screen but memorable? Get real folks. Incidentally “Saans Reprise” is a solo that arrives later in the album and has some nice percussions for those interested.
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