Aap Kaa Surroor - Himesh Reshammiya

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Posted: 18 years ago

Aap Kaa Surroor - Himesh Reshammiya

<>document.write('Aelina,') Aelina, IndiaGlitz   [Tuesday, January 24, 2006]

Here comes the most awaited album of January - 'Aap Kaa Surroor'. Ever since the musical score of 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' and 'Aksar' became hit, expectations were sky high from Himesh Reshammiya, especially from his debut album where he composes as well as sings the songs. Written by Sameer, the album is bonanza time for Reshammiya fans as it comes in a twin CD pack with as many as 27 tracks in total [with 11 unique songs and the remaining 16 as remix and unplugged versions of the originals]. Let's check out the album to see if its quality matches the quantity!

1. Tera Surroor [Original, unplugged and remix]

Those who have loved the title song of Aashique Banaya Aapne, 'Aap Ki Kashish' and 'Jhalak Dikhlaja' [Aksar] would jump with joy as Reshammiya comes behind the mike to take a longish 'aalap' while starting with the title song 'Tera Surroor'. Soon melody takes over in this sad love song presented in a wonderfully rhythmic banner. Trademark Reshammiya arrangements are all there in this beautifully written number by Sameer that would be an idle companion over a round of drinks.

Remix version of the song begins with usage of foot tapping beats with a continuous aalap that gives the number a dance floor special. Reshammiya brings a different sound with this remix version that sounds even better than the original due to its racy appeal. Unplugged version is much smoother and soothing due to usage of piano strings that accompany Reshammiya's vocals. There is a certain 'thehrav' to the proceedings that makes one hear the track carefully.

2. Naam Hai Tera [Original, unplugged and remix]

It's a piano again to mark the beginning of 'Naam Hai Tera' and the very start gives an impression of a lovey dovey melodious number in the anvil. The song indeed turns out to be a romantic number that has an amazing mix of pop, rock and sufi style of music. Watch out for Reshammiya extending his vocals for 'Tera Tera Tera' and you would want to hear the track repeatedly.

As expected the remix version turns out be even more passionate in its overall packaging whereas the unplugged version is much quieter with a piano and some other lighter instruments giving company to Reshammiya.

3. Samjho Na [Original and remix]

'Samjho Na' is a cry of love from Reshammiya and Sameer that does everything to be heard even at an extra distance. With a new tune to boast of, 'Samjho No' is a third song in succession with a melodious base that impresses the listener. There is pain, desperation and love embedded in the song by means of lyrics, tune and rendition that makes 'Samjho Na' another pleasant number. From being slow moving, 'Samjho Na' changes track completely in its remix version which makes for a good club mix.

4. I Love You O Sayyoni [Original and remix (DJ Akbar Sami)]

Another foot tapping number that continues the peppy mood created by the album so far is "I Love You O Sayyoni". With a rhythm like this, it is a composition that deserves to have a remix associated with it. That's exactly the case with a 'remix' version for which Reshammiya comes up with a different style of rendition.

5. Tu Yaad Na Aaye [Original, unplugged and remix (Nikhil Chinapa)]

Sufiana style is visible both in music and Reshammiya's rendition in 'Tu Yaad Na Aaye'. The number reminds of many popular songs by Late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Reshammiya doesn't let the great down. There is a western bit also thrown in with efficient use of saxophone intermittently. Sameer's lyrics are different from his routine Bollywood numbers. It is hard to imagine a remix version for a song like this but Nikhil Chinapa works around the rhythm to create a different version. One would still like to stick on to the original or the wonderfully orchestrated unplugged version in this case.

6. Mere Lamhon Ki Aarzoo [Original, unplugged and remix (DJ Akbar Sami)]

Lyricist Sameer gets romantic with his lyrics in 'Mere Lamhon Ki Aarzoo'. Incidentally in case of this number, the remix version has much more appeal than the original. Accompanying beats with a 'jhankaar' effect makes it a foot tapping affair. Still the cake is taken by the unplugged version that has a haunting appeal as it brings with a new sound.

7. Aashiqana Hai Dil [Original and remix (DJ Akbar Sami)]

'Aashiqana Hai Dil' is another sufi number that follows soon after 'Tu Yaad Na Aaye'. By now it becomes clear that Reshammiya has saved some of his choicest tunes for his debut album and it is great to see him possess such a huge repository of unconventional yet catchy tunes. Remix version comes with an echo effect with a voice that appears to be coming from the background with beats and other instruments taking center-stage.

8. Chhed Do Pyaar Ki Baat [Original, remix (DJ Aqueel) and unplugged]

Fusion music forms the base for 'Chhed Do Pyaar Ki Baat' that continues the lovey-dovey feel of the album. Reshammiya moves from Sufiana style to intermittent Punjabi folk passages. There are English passages as well woven but surprisingly they are distractions. One wishes if the song could have stuck to its Indian flavor rather than bringing in the fusion element. In fact both remix and unplugged versions end up looking quite familiar to the original itself.

9. Chahe Gila Karo [Original and unplugged]

Musical arrangements [read drum beats] come quite close to being filmy in 'Chahe Gila Karo' - a song about "meet me at least, even if you have any complains"! The sound of guitar strings brings along with it a country feel but still the song, both in its original and unplugged version, is nothing more than average. This is second song in succession that doesn't really make you sit up and take notice.

10. Wada Tainu [Original and unplugged]

'Wada Tainu' is inspired from Punjabi folk music and Reshammiya does a good job in both composing as well as singing departments. You must have heard a number of such songs from Gurdas Mann and Hans Raj Hans in the past but with 'Wada Tainu', Reshammiya demonstrates his tight grasp over the genre as well. A slow moving number with a soothing melody to boast of, it has some good usage of Indian musical instruments in it that gives it an authentic touch, especially in the unplugged version.

11. Nachle Its Folkish [Original and remix (DJ Akbar Sami)]

From the title itself, it becomes quite clear that 'Nachle Its Folkish' is going to be a Punjabi dance number. This is exactly what you get to hear from the very beginning of the song but surprisingly it doesn't cut much ice as it pales a little in comparison with other good numbers preceding it in the album. Even when the remix version appears in the second CD, the feeling is just the same as the music is nothing extraordinary.

Purists may feel that Reshammiya's vocals leave much to be desired but then the fact needs to be considered that these are the very same vocals that have delivered some of the biggest hits in the recent times and are popular amongst the masses.

A hit album in the making by Reshammiya and Sameer.

Rating: ***1/2

Posted: 18 years ago
Thanks for the info!

I have heard the title song, and love it...still have to hear others! 😊
Posted: 18 years ago
Thanks, i've only heard the title track..its really nice!! 👏 👏
Posted: 18 years ago

Originally posted by kuljit


all songs r awesome.

Are they?  GREAT, then I better get to listening! 😃

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