Talat Mahmood in Concert- Review, LIVE at Royal Albert Hall Options

[unni]

BTW Unni in all this maine apne matlab ki ek cheez dhoond li in Ur post---mnetion of an Asha song Zindagi ke rang kayi re--yeh kaunsa gana hai? UL it pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee

Priya: The song from "AADMI AUR INSAAN". Surely you have it. Otherwise post me a message in the Asha forum or send me a PM.

[Priya]

Oh ya how silly of me --could not place it at that time. Ya I have the song.
P

[Nimii]

Exxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtenok!! maaaaaaaaaaafi de do I hadnt read ur review earlier

Bahut badiya likha hai aap ne.. Now I need to download some of the samples.. (kal subeh i will do the needful, when the naya bandwidth ka status patah chalega ).

I have most of the numbers.. ab I have to take out the mp3 cd I had picked up of KSL and TM recently, and see if I have all of these..

My fast paced favourite number is the duet with Lata. Solo mein, I love Raat ne kya kya khwaab dikhaaye.. beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT is really ages since I heard a TM number (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( grrrrrr I should blame myself for lissening to radiocity which mostly hosts the recent trashy ones :EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

N E

ps: I shall write my side of write up for each of the samples ))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Nimii]

[Chitralekha]

Nimu, some songs are uploaded at URL Talat Mahmood gems



This evening is for Talat songs.

[Nimii]

[Sharad]

Terrific job mr. extenok
i will print that out and show to my papa ji
he's a great big fan of talat mahmood also,, his fav singer!
marvelous
great
stupendous
remarkable job on sangeet ke sitaare by you

--Sharad

[extenok]

Sharad,

Whats also very interesting is the fact that I'm only a few years older than you. And not some uncle jee in his 60s. So that probably speaks for Talats voice's charm & magic not just being restrained to the previous generation.
Let us know your father's thoughts.


Imran

[Chitralekha]

Abhi itne saare logon ne itni taareef kee hai Imran sahab nariyel ke ped pe chadh ke baith gaye hai. Janaab neeche utarne ka irada hai ya nahin?

Bahot achha likha hai, kisi magazine ya akhbar mein bhi aap ka dakhila ho jaaye to kuch chaukne ki baat nahin hongi. Sachi mein bahot bade fan ho, lovely writing. Still have to listen to a few of the live versions but your comments are so great!

Abhi thode aur bhi geet hai jin pe aap ka abhipraay jaane to achha hoga. Yahan pe list denge aap ko, theek hai?

Keep up the good work thanks for sharing the great piece of work.

[extenok]

Madam C,

It is always an effort on my part not to lose sight of humility and modesty. I try and keep my ego in check, most of the times. Still, if you do find me guilty of the sin, I shall try harder.
As for writing beautifully, I believe it has more to do with the songs and less with my usage of the english language. Thank you for reading and liking it.

I'm assuming the word 'abhipraay' means opinion. If that is the case, yes I wouldn't mind listening and going through other Talat Mahmood songs. Of course, even this exercise was just a conspiracy between me & Unni to bring our favourite artist's voice & his songs to the forefront. *Evil Grin*

[anurag]

[Nimii]

[anurag]

[extenok]

Nimii, sorry for the late reply. But, here goes nothing.


3. Mera Jeevan Saathi Bichad Gaya Lo Khatam Kahani Ho Gayee
N's comment: THIS ONE IS ABSOLUTELY NEW TO ME!! Wow he sounds great! grrr Imran puraa gaana kyon upload nahi kya

Uploading the whole song wouldn't have been ethically proper. I hope you've been able to enjoy the original, at least.


5. Yeh Hawa Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni, Teri Ek Adaa Pe Nisaar Hae
N's comment: O yes, you are right. I juz heard the whole song... Why o why do we not get such tunes any more

I think it has to do with the whole society's outlook on life and what they want to make of it has changed considerably over the years. A general wave of chaos has swept every facet of life. So how can we expect film music to stay the same. Surely, it is not the end. These storms brewing are probably just a warning sign of better things to come, or maybe they're just signalling the inevitable end. Still a lot remains to be seen.


6. Humse Aaya Na Gaya, Tumse Bulaaya Na Gaya
N's comment: Absolutely a stunning tune by MM sahab! But if you ask me Imraan, almost all songs of those days did not give music too much importance, as much as for the voice, that is why these voices remain forever in our memories! Atleast I feel that way.. I am just through listening to this, but plan to hear it again. What a beautiful song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not entirely true. Some songs did receive more attention to their music. I believe Naushad's compositions specially received as much attention to their music as their vocals and lyrics. One interesting thing that I remember Abhijeet saying on The RKB show on Sahara TV recently was, nowadays, the music is 80% of the song, while the singer only gives 20%, because the singers of today simply cannot give more than that to the song. So, what we get to hear is more music and less vocals.


7. Koi Nahi Mera Iss Dunya Mein, Aashiyaan Barbaad Hae
N's comment - Mine is running 3:33 minutes. Wonder which version this is? Do you have the lyrics of the first 1 min where he sings without any music??

I have a total of 4 versions. The 4:28 version is from the Soundtrack. The 3:30 version is probably from the album. I've included lyrics for all four versions into a file and will attach it here once file-uploads become available again.


8. Itna Na Mujhse Tu Pyaar Barhaa
N's comment - typical Salilda music! I want to hear the sad version full version I have the happy one with LM Sample kaafi nahi Imran sahab I find the sample u have u/l does not sound sad

C has already uploaded the full sad version. I already had mentioned that the song's tempo was faster than the sad version and it didnt sound like the sad version. Instead it had the audience clapping to it.


9. Bechain Nazar Baetaab Jigar, Yeh Dil Hae Kisi Ka Deewana
N's comment: I just heard the original. From what you writes.. it does seem that age has affected his voice in the live show how sad. the original is awesome!

No doubts about it. Age had affected his singing voice. The original was a masterpiece.


10. Raat Ne Kya Kya Khwaab Dikhaye
N's comment: why over the original????? Wait let me hear the live sample!! Ok I am lissening to it.. Grr I cant handle the music esp the accordian is annoying Dont you think Talat sahab is singing this at a higher pitch in the live as compared to the original?? Or is it my ears

Over the original because I love the encore. Its different, its new. And for someone who hasn't seen one single live performance of the legend, this is as close as it gets. Yes, the accordion does sound annoying here. Maybe because we are used to hearing the mellow sounds of the old recordings. High pitch, maybe.


11. Tasveer Banata Huun, Tasveer Nahi Banti
N's comment - I dont think it is fair to blame Talat sahab. I am sure he had done justice to the song in the live as much as in the original. But at times the experimenting can really ruin the song.. I have heard many experimental ones.. I prefer the original any day mebbe I am very conservative here

Yes, you do seem very conservative. Still, what you fail to understand is that I'm appreciating Talat sahab's resolve not to experiment too much with the song.


12. Jalte Hain Jiske Liye
N's comment: WOW.. all the more reason I want to get this live album. Thanks Imran!!!!!!!!!!

Yes! A convert!


13. Zindagi Denewale Sunn
N's comment - From the sample u had u/l I find the live better than the original.

So do I, but then, from a conservatives perspective, you would staunchly support the original.


14. Aye Mere Dil Kahin Aur Chal
N's comment - I heard the original and the live sample. I concur with you here. He does sound very perky!!!!!!!!!

Must admit, the concert did have a few fast songs, even if they were original meant to be slow & sad numbers.


15. Meri Yaad Mein
N's comment - Why do u say quaintness???????????

Because I couldn't find my theasaurus.


16. Jhoome Re Neela Amber Jhoome
N's comment - Sample plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I dont have the original version either :|

I'll try and upload the original in Talat Mahmood gems thread.

[Nimii]

Imran!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanx a lot for the response I really appreciate it

I agree with you regarding u/l of the live show! Must buy this album and I hope that the stupid Planet M/MW or Landmark shld have them

Issi bahaane I may be able to find more gems in the shop.. a few bucks parted from pocket money is no big deal considering the heavenly songs I shall get to hear and enjoy!

N