Music review: 'Rustom'

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Rustom

' Music: Zee Music CompanyPrice: Rs 175Rating: 4

Making a film based on a real-life incident that shook the nation is a tempting idea. It has every possible crowd-pleasing element ��� drama, suspense, thrill ��� but the scope of music could be slim. This is precisely why the music of 'Rustom' impresses. The composers have created some spectacular beats, soothing tracks and memorable ditties that will find a place in your playlist. '

Tere Sang Yaara

' is a chartbuster from the word go. Though composer

Arko

is blamed for playing safe often, this particular creation of his is a gem. Manoj Muntashir's words ooze romance and Atif Aslam's voice breathes life into them. His intoxicating voice makes this the album's best track. It finds a twin later, but the reprise doesn���t work as well; Arko's voice is great but lacks the energy of the original. Despite the minimal instrumentation and some sincere singing, the version is a damp squib.

Raghav Sachar

gives the film���s title track some depth. The song has four different versions but Sachar carefully layers them so that the beats reflect the film's vibe ��� mystery.

Sukriti Kakkar

and Jasraj Joshi do a great job but it is the instrumental version which is the best of the lot and has the deepest impact on the listener. Ankit Tiwari's 'Tay Hai' sounds dated. His tunes are average and though the singing is top notch, there is nothing catching enough to write about it. Jeet Gannguli is the perfect man to compose 'Dekha Hazaro Dafaa'. He gives the song a hint of the quaint, old-world charm but also the depth that listeners of today relate to. The singing is sensational and both Arijit Singh and Palak Muchhal fit the song perfectly. Of course, it sets the bar high and hence, the composer is relatively underwhelming in the next track he���s given ��� Jubin Nautiyal's 'Dhal Jaun Main'. Though Nautiyal and his co-singer Aakanksha Sharma are in top form, the song is just about alright. Pleasingly emotional and yet, not even half as fabulous as the previous one. Ankit strikes again with the melodious 'Jab Tum Hote Ho'.

Shreya

Ghoshal���s voice and passionate singing ups the number. In the first listen, you can make out that the song is right up his alley and Shreya makes the song worth a hear.
'Rustom' is a pleasant surprise. It is interesting to see an album brimming with such addictive numbers, each intrinsically beautiful. This one is worth being played on the loop.

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