Its been an year since I started writin on facebook now. I would really like to thank Mr. Zuckerberg for findin FB because of which 2009 became more special for me and many others. And jus when I feel so, FB is among the best entertainers of this decade. Though its placed at 16th, way behind Youtube(3rd), I m still happy that it has found its place and I cant agree more. 2009, for more ways than one got me addicted to FB and I m not complaining.
But, an year ago, I rated the top 10 songs of 2008, so its time to be fair with 2009 as well. 2009 saw some wonderful music (talkin strictly about Bollywood) comin from the most unexpected music directors and in the most mellifluous way possible. So, here are the top 11 songs or I may say albums of the year, which according to me will always stay in your ears.
11. Aahun Aahun/ Yeh Dooriyan/Ajj Din Chadheya (Love Aj Kal)
I don know if even these three tracks were imported by Mr.Pritam but as long as they sounded well, I dont wanna complain much about it. Mohit Chauhan has really re-invented himself this year and that was quite prevalent in Ye Dooriyan. While Neeraj Sridhar was no less in Aahun Aahun ably supported by Master Salim. Ajj Din Chaddheya had Ustad Rahatji and I guess that speaks enough about the song.
10. Tum Mile (Reprise/Rock)/Tu Hi Haqeeqat (Tum Mile)
The original version went on to become quite popular but the soul of the song lay in the reprise version by Javed Ali and also the rock version by Shafqat Amanat Ali of Mitwa fame. Wonderful tune and guess what? It again comes from Pritam's ever-growin factory of imported items, though this one was completely original and kudos to him. The latter song, also sung by Javed Ali is another breezy romantic track which did touch many of the hearts this year.
9. Give me some sunshine/ Jaane Nahi (3 Idiots)
Easily the most successful film of the year and comin from the VVC factory with the same team of Hirani, Moitra and Kirkire, the songs were in tune with the film and widely liked as well. The former song from Suraj Jagan was really cool and had all the elements of frustration of the education system and the burden which the Indian middle class students have to go thro'. Supported by able lyrics, the song may have the distinction to have been there on most of the status updates' of many of my friends and it also has certain resemblances to the college cult song "SUTTA".The latter song saw Sonu Nigam singin it and he carried the song on his broad shoulders with equal ease. The song is one of my current favourites!
8. Barson Yaaron/Jashnn Hai Jeet Ka (London Dreams)
Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and the former sung by Shankar himself with a fantastic rendition of Hanuman Chalisa in the end (almost breathless), it came as a breath of fresh air this year. And the song was so good, I actually started chanting and knowin the words of Hanuman Chalisa which I never knew for these 20 years!! Perhaps it was utter ignorance on my side to not have known it till now, but Shankar made it enjoyable and worth-knowin also for me. The latter was sung by Abhijeet Ghoshal of Sa Re Ga Ma fame, if m not mistaken, and was quite a melodious song with fast beats as well to go with the mood of the film.
7. Tu Jaane Na (Reprise/Unplugged) (Ajab Prem Ki Ghajab Kahaani)
Phew! Another Pritam soundtrack and perhaps Tera Hone Lagaa Hoon was far more popular than this but Tu Jaane Na was way too melodious with the efficient use of Tabla in the background and a wonderful chorus to add to it, makin it almost like a qawwali! Though Atif tried his best, the reprise version by Soham of In Dino fame and obviously the evergreen Kailash Kher took the song to a new level altogether. This was really one of the finest tracks of the year.
6. Ali Maula/ Shukran Allah/Kurbaan Hua (Kurbaan)
Salim-Sulaiman rocked back in the lime-light with a wonderful album which attained instant popularity and also acceptance. They mesmerised last year with Rab Ne and Aaja Nachle, and this year they continued it and proved that those were not jus a fluke. And as a reward, they ve become Yashraj's first choice as well! That surely speaks volumes of their capabilities and while Kurbaan Hua had the rock feelin given by
Vishal's vocals, Shukran Allah was the more traditional of romantic songs with great and varied use of instruments. Ali Maula sung by Salim Merchant was the pick of the tracks and really good.
5. Iktara (Wake Up Sid)
Comin from the most unexpected of music directors was a masterpiece which I think would ve baffled the SEL trio as well. None of the songs from the film given by SEL could even reach the level of this song as Iktara was on a different level altogether. Great work from Amit Trivedi and easily he is the find of 2009. Great song and ably sung by Kavita Seth in her rustic voice and accompanied by Abhishek Bhattacharya. This song was really heart touchin and always invites a replay.
4. Kaminey (Kaminey)
Vishal Bhardwaj and Suresh Wadkar comin up with Kaminey!! Quite strange for the latter to sing such songs,who is more renowned for breezy romantic songs you may think but with utmost ease, Vishal could do the unthinkable. Suresh Wadkar's awesome vocals to go with some fine fine lyrics from Gulzar Saab himself, this song was easily one of the best of this year. It still remains one of my current favourites and always invites a thought in you, if the world is really so kamini??
3. Aarambh/ Duniya (Gulaal)
Hail Piyush Mishraji! Where were you all these years Sir?? Though i was fortunate that I had the privilege to see you in Mood I '09, you were jus superb in this film. And m not talkin only about the music. Be it acting, lyrics or even your sheer presence, you were jus exemplary. Truly, this was Piyushji's and Anurag's film all the way. And both of the songs were sung by Piyushji and such profound lyrics to go with it. Kalakar ho to aisa!! This for some may be a surprise inclusion but for me they were obvious ones and rightly deserved. Lookin forward for more from Piyushji's arsenal of creativity!!
2. Genda Phool/Arziyan/Dil Gira Dafatan (Delhi 6)
How can a list be complete without the virtuoso himself!! AR Rahman was lacklustre in Blue accordin to his standards but he had already given his best of the year earlier. Genda Phool by Rekha Bhardwaj, Shraddha Pandit and others had the rustic feelin to it and also the beats which were unmatchable. While, Arziyan was the typical Rahmanish qawwali which he is so renowned for, and add to it the vocals of Kailash Kher and Javed Ali makes for a perfect combination. This song easily stood out among others and will remain one of my all time favorites for many many years to come. Dil Gira Dafatan was another slow breezy romantic number by Ash King and Chinmayee and I loved this song a lot. It had certain resemblances with Tu Bin Bataye from Rang De Basanti too, but it was surely very melodious.
1. Nayan Tarse/Dhol Yaara Dhol/Emosanal Attyachar (Rock and Brass) (Dev D)
And Amit Trivedi walks away with all the accolades this year. Dev D was class apart. In fact, writin only the 4 songs is injustice for the remainin 14 I guess. All 18 were superb compositions and took every one by surprise. Amit has surely made his mark this year and how?? Emosanal Attyachar almost became an anthem among college goers while Dhol Yaara Dhol was for the more "educated" audience. Nayan Tarse was extremely flowing and a wonderful song. Other songs also rocked to the core. Surely, Amit is the next big thing which the music industry desperately needed after Rahman Sir decided to take up Hollywood projects as well. Be it the classical touch, or the chalu band baja touch, or the romantic touch, this guy has everythin in him. Paayaliya and Pardesi do require a special mention apart from these 4. And I would be really disappointed if Amit does not get the awards this year. He deserves them every bit.
There were many songs still which could not make the cut. Some of them were Bikhri Bikhri from Whats your Rashee and Dard-e-Tanhaai from Jashnn, but then it would have been a really long list and hence the charm of the cream would have been lost. Nevertheless, this year was fantastic as far as music goes. Looking forward for some more wonderful music next year.
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