Music of Ghajini

How does he do it? Each and every time, A.R. Rahman has the ability to bring forth a product that is not only unusual but also cutting-edge and contagious, even though it may not seem so at first listen.

“Ghajini” oozes with a level of musical maturity that is far ahead of its time. With unique formats and blended sounds, it’s almost as if Rahman has created a genre of his own.

“Aye Bachchu” is a power-track with a compelling female lead by Suzanne (reminiscent of some of Rahman’s classics like “Chandralekha”). It has a rock-ish arrangement, similar in sound to ARR’s work on “Rang De Basanti”, and has a unique energy to it.

“Behka” is a classic example of the way Rahman’s music grows on you. The lyrical format of the verse is so outlandish that it can seem almost bizarre at first listen. But by the second listen, one is humming and singing along with it. This is the sign of ARR’s extreme confidence in his music, as he is able to comfortably add such unconventional elements to his music in the effort to create a whole new convention.

“Guzarish” has you hooked as soon as the opening mandolin notes and rhythm unfold. Javed Ali’s tender vocals give character to the song. Along with “Kaise Mujhe”, these two tracks are haunting and smooth, which give “Ghajini” a well-rounded spirit.

Shreya Ghoshal handles “Latoo” with finesse. The track starts off with random speeches from space missions (similar to the usage of spoken samples on the “Theme of Daud”), and develops into a Latino-Hip/Hop inspired dance track, which is extremely catchy.

Balance sheet: Ekdum Hatke. That’s the best and only way to put it. “Ghajini” is Rahman on overdrive, no holds barred. Enjoy the ride!