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Parineeta, Tips MusicAFTER a range of remarkable compositions for his last film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Shantanu Moitra once again deliver...

Parineeta, Tips Music
AFTER a range of remarkable compositions for his last film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Shantanu Moitra once again delivers classic melodies in Parineeta.

Teaming up with Hazaaron8230; lyricist Swanand Kirkire, Moitra has produced a score that echoes life in Kolkata, where music is not just about synthesisers and drum pads.

A simple piano hook opens Piyu Bole, a slow duet by Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal, that breaks into throaty choruses, with subtle guitar riffs and short flute interludes. While both singers have yet to do a number that surpasses this one, lyrics like Maine poocha ek ghata se, itrake chal di kahan, pyaas ki badi zameen hai, barson bhi tarsaon na bring back the romance of the 8217;60s.

Kasto Mazza Nepali for 8216;lot of fun8217; is not your regular bouncy train song. Sonu8217;s voice lends a spirit of abandon to this slow, hummable number, which has been shot in the hills of Darjeeling.

Your wait to hear the voice that did a great job of Baavra Mann in Hazaaron8230; comes to an end with Raat Hamari Toh. Kirkire has a brief but strong opening in the track. South Indian singer Chitra also makes a striking impact8212;there8217;s not a trace of her accent and the shrillness has vanished too.

The track, though slow-paced like the other compositions, is the most melancholic.

When Sunidhi Chauhan makes her bar room entry with Kaisi Paheli Zindgani Rekha8217;s item song, the drinks flow smooth and easy, reminding you of the Navketan era. The clever plucking and trumpet bursts work well, but you8217;re also wondering who could have crooned this one better. Usha Uthup at her sensuous best, or Baby Doll, who8217;s been on a roll lately?

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While we8217;re on the subject of comparisons, Soona Man Ka Aangan8212;another lazy duet by Sonu and Shreya about longing and separation8212;could have easily been a Euphoria track. Is Palash Sen tuning in?

Rita Ganguly, bubbling through Dhinak Dhinak Da, a typical wedding number, comes as a surprise. The thumri legend and disciple of Begum Akhtar takes us through a childlike narration of a courtship ritual, supported by a flourishing chorus.