Music Directors: Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonca; Lyricist: Niranjan Iyengar; Singers: Rashid Khan, Adnan Sami, Shankar Mahadevan, Shreya Ghoshal, Suraj Jagan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Richa Sharma and Shafqat Amanat Ali; Rating: 
The soundtrack of the latest offering of Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan, " My Name Is Khan ", boasts of Sufi flavour. Composed by Johar's favourite Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the album has six originals and most of the compositions are soul-stirring.
The album starts with " Sajda ". Sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan and Richa Sharma, it's a Sufi number that tugs at one's heartstrings. The sounds of tablas and dholaks keep the listener hooked. With great voices behind the mike, "Sajda" is a must hear.
Next is " Noor-e-khuda ", an unplugged version sung by Adnan Sami, Shreya Ghoshal and Shankar. It's a soft, pleasing love ballad that instantly strikes a chord. Most part of the song is male- dominated, but it gets an edge when Shreya enters with her honey-tucked voice close to the end of the track.
Shafqat Amanat Ali renders " Tere naina " brilliantly. The subtle orchestration and melody make for an interesting hear. It changes gear mid-way when it slips into the qawwali mode which elevates it further.
Up next is " Allah hi rahem " - again a Sufi number. Crooned by Rashid Ali, it is enchanting. The lyrics are simple yet profound and the song transports you to a completely different world. One of the best songs of the album.
Then there is " Rang de " by Shankar with ample support from Suraj Jagan. The song with influences of rock is nice and refreshing. It talks about peace, triumph and joy.
The album also has a " My Name Is Khan " theme song by Pakistani band Strings. It is an intriguing piece.
On the whole, every song in the album is above average. The composers have stuck to the theme of the film and the soundtrack has the potential to rock the charts.
Thanks! I am still listening to the songs - takes a while to absorb the lyrics.
ReplyDeleteI listened to MNIK tracks just after listening to Ishqiya. And Ishqiya wins easily. Sajda and Noor-e-Khuda are fabulous though.
ReplyDeleteAgree - Ishqiya songs are something else. Gulzar can get you drunk on words. Dl to Bachcha hai jee!
ReplyDeleteNoor E Khuda is terrific, best of the lot. But Ishqiya is of course in a different league.The lyrics of Dil To Bachcha Hai Ji is enough to give me an orgasm literally. :)
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ReplyDeleteMost of Shahrukh Khan's films have been known for giving chartbusting numbers, but don't expect this soundtrack to come out with any dance tunes. Director Karan Johar has said that "My Name is Khan" will have background music but no songs to dance to.
The tracks however give a powerful message on life and love. The music was composed by musical trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. So let's see if the music stands out...
What We Think:
The soundtrack consists of six tracks. The first song "Sajda" is a powerful number with a powerful start by Risha Sharma, followed by the Sufi voice of the great Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. So, expect this one to top the charts. Next up is "Noor E Khuda," an uplifting song calling out to the All Mighty with Shreya Goshal reaching out with her voice along with Adnan Sami and Shankar Mahadevan giving it a little Western flavor.
Shafqat Amanat Ali returns to the Karan Johar brand with "Tere Naina." The track reminds us of "Mitwa" from KANK with the qawalli feel, but it is still a great listen. "Allah Hi Raham" is not as powerful as "Noor E Khuda" but singer Rashid Khan chants in this occasional number.
"Rang De Aman Se Aasmaan" takes the musical trio back to the rock genre with Suraj Jagan sending a powerful message. Pakistani band Strings also makes a comeback with the theme music to "My Name is Khan," with an orchestra setting that sets the movie right in its place.
Best Songs:
Sajda
Noor E Khuda
Tere Naina
Our Verdict:
It looks like Karan Johar kept his promise that there would be no dance numbers in his film. These songs should stay in the background, but expect the soundtrack to stand on its own.
Rating: 3.5/5