Bhatt ofcourse, where there are Bhatt's there is melodious soundtrack, irrespective of whether the movie is fab or flop. Even the disasters the Bhatt camp have come up with boasted of sound music, so despite low star power, there are few expectations from Blood Money.
Since, Ringa Ringa became Dhinka Chika and Kombdi Palali became Chikni Chameli makers are targeting composers who have given hit songs in regional films so that they have something in their album which is tried and tested. Well, that has been the Bhatt Camp's mantra for more than a decade now, remember super hit numbers Woh Lamhe and Aadat [Juda Hoke Bhi] which were originally composed by a Pakistani band.
Today, in the era of official remakes working big time more regional directors are getting a swing at bollywood, latest being Jeet Ganguly whose bengali compositions are rehashed with hindi lyrics. The first one is Chahat sung by the ever bankable Rahat Fateh Ali Khan who seems to sing only songs that work, whether it's the numero uno number or some track in the middle still that song becomes popular by the time the movie releases. There is not a doubt that a Rahat number is never ordinary and this composition from Jeet adds to the singers envious track record. Sweet melody with mushy lyrics makes this bengali remake "khoob misti".
Up next is Gunaah crooned by Mustafa Zahid of Awaarapan fame. The song starts of softly and then blasts off with the guitars. The composer blends in western and Indian instruments wonderfully. The beauty of this number is that it goes soft in the interludes and then rises up making sure there is enough life in this number. Another of Jeet's bengali compositions which strike a chord. The Gunaah Unplugged version by Rana Mazumdar is also good but the original is much better.
Mustafa Zahid returns back with Teri Yaadon Se and once again he weaves magic. The song has everything in it to be a favourite, the music, the singing, the lyrics. A smooth song with the electronic guitar coming in and out, something you often hear in Bhatt-Emraan movies. The Teri Yaadon Se Remix track adds the much needed punch to get people on the dance floor.
The best was yet to come so Mustafa Zahid scores a hatrick with Jo Tere Sang which is a sure fire hit. Hopefully, the Bhatt's promote this track well since it has tremendous potential. Once again Jeet Ganguly's composition does the trick along with Mustafa's vocals. It's instantly addictive and is a promising number.
Arzoo is a typical Bhatt track with the Ho-Ho's and more Ho-Ho's, remember Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Bheegey Hont and Zara Si Dil Mein. Still this Clinton Cerejo number makes it's own identity and comes out with flying colors. The song is an instant like and can be played again and again.
Surprisingly, Blood Money comes of as an album where it is really tough to pick up the best. All songs have something good in them which makes them worth listening. Still if we need to single out, Jo Tere Sang, Teri Yaadon Se, Arzoo are promising tracks which can work big while Chahat and Gunaah are also not far behind.
Something tells that this album would have been a cracker if Emraan would have been the lead guy, but he ain't the hero here. Still, if the bhatt's promote all songs rigorously and manage to create good hype, then this soundtrack can help the movie get a good opening.
Overall, Blood Money is a Bloody Good album! Go for It.
Ratings - 3.5 / 5
Gurpreet Bhuller, Moviehattan Team
February 17, 2012 | 4:39 PM IST
