The Best Album Of The Decade Of 80's - Imho, A Review Options

[kcp]

Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein
1989
Music - Kishore Kumar
Starring : Amit Kumar, Leena Ganguly, Raj Babbar & Rajesh Khanna
Just as the critics were about to write off Kishore as a versatile
artist - here comes the genius with a mighty slap on their faces :


Total 9 songs in the film.
1) Mera Geet Adhura Hai (KK) - 3.27
This solo is the remake of Lata-Kishore duet from his unreleased movie
of the mid-60's ( Suhaana Geet ). Also Kishore sang a bengali version.
But this Hindi song has a very special
place in my heart. Again the playback singing of Kishore is evident in
this song, full of life. The typical "OPN-Tonga" music throughout the
song, is so sweet to hear ( Rajesh Khanna
is driving a tonga here ). One of the top 10 songs in the decade of
80's IMO. Shailendra ke kya kehne !!! simple words but real deep
meaning !
2) Teri Jeevan Gaadi Yoonhi Chalti (KK) - 6.53
Only one song can compete this one in Hindi films - Ohre Taal Mile Nadi
Ke Jal Mein. Similar setting. Sanjeevkumar & Amit Kumar sitting in the
bullock carts. In this one the song starts
with the ghungroo sound of the bullocks....and simple tune and music
takes one far off to the beautiful greenery, hills, valleys, rivers and
at the same time teaches one how to lead a life !! Full marks to Hasrat
Jaipuri for the wonderful lyrics.Again in my top 10 songs of the
decade.
3) Main Ek Panchhi Matwaala Re (AK) - 4.13
Finally the song finds place in the film ( earlier version - Amit
Kumars first song - was chopped off from the film DOOR KA RAAHI ). AK's
very raw voice is lovely to hear. Kishore's lyrics once again prove
that there is no limits to this bunch of talent !! the phenomenon
Kishore Kumar !! Overall a wonderful lively number.
4) Toad Ke Bandhan Saare (AK) - 7.08
What can I say about this song ???? One of the best classical
compositions and rendition in Hindi Cinema ! The song is depicted as a
musical competition on stage...2 singers on the screen sing one line
each ( jhalaks shown ). One of them is Jolly Mukherji. He sings a folk
tune based song. Could not make out a few words...a devotional song on
Lord Krishna. Cant remember the second one ( may be Bhushan ? ) -
singing a LOVELY ghazal "Kisi Ne Phir Na Suna Dard Ke Fasaane Ko". Then
enters AK in the song ( as well as the screen ). He gives a small
introduction on stage - tells the audience the full form of Sa Re Ga Ma
Pa Dha Ni - talks very confidently and with an innocent feel - and
dedicating the song to his "mother", starts off to sing for the
competition....as soon as he starts the song - one just forgets the
surrounding...gets immersed into the music and the classical notes that
AK touches with ease...the voice is very raw and not seen in common AK
songs. What can I say about the immense talent this man "Kishore Kumar"
has !!! THe song has Kishore written all over...the way AK starts the
song, the way he sings the word "Toad" .....After mesmerizing the
listeners with his classical song "Bhaalobaashaar Aagun Jwele" ( sung
by Lata ) - after a decade gives this even more difficult song to AK,
to sing. And AK comes out with flying colours. Superb murkis and taans.
Ask any top 10 male singers of today to sing this one and I am sure to
see their pants get wet ( IMHO ). Very inspiring lyrics by Anjaan. One
has to listen to this beauty to believe it.
5) Beeti Jaaye Jaaye Zindagaani (AK) - 3.18
What a fantastic song !!! Reminds me of the antara of the song "Ge Geli
Zara Timbuktoo" it literaly makes one dance on the feet ( shedding all
inhibitions ) - the tune is so fast and foot tapping....very
fresh....AK's singing is marvellous....a very raw voice. We can see a
few music pieces ( a flute or string instruments ) from the songs of
"Door Ka Raahi" in this
song....very cleverly mixed by Kishore....One can immediately imagine a
very innocent boy in his late teens - singing this lovely number.
Kishore's lyrics show the young man at heart
!!! Overall a lively song to cherish for life !
6) Na Re Na Mujhse Door Na Jaana (Leena) - 3.56
The song opens with a lovely humming by Leena - and one is mistaken if
this is really a voice of Leena !! she seems like a seasoned singer !!.
Kishore has extracted the very best
from her in this song. A perfect song by a mother to her son....One of
the best lullabys created ever....very few orchestration ( so very
Kishore ! ) makes it more enjoyable. Very
difficult to find such lovely songs in the 80's. Again a good job
(lyrics) done by Anjaan.
7) O Ma...Andhiyaari Raahon Mein ( Leena) - 3.50
Fabulous rendition by Leena. Indeed a very talented singer. This song
gives a feel of the various songs of HFM like "Humko Man Ki Shakti De",
or the various immortal bhajans. The lyrics are so very profound (
wrongly credited to Anjaan by the music company - actually written by
Kishore ). The mukhada, as I said is a typical HFM one - but the antara
is where Kishore comes in the picture - typical Kishorish rythm and
tune - especially as soon as each
antaras start. Overall a wonderful song.
8) O Ma...Andhiyaari Raahon Mein (AK) - 3.55
The Amit Kumar version song starts with a breathtaking high pitched
alaap. THe pathos in this song makes one's heart bleed to no limits.
The love for his mother is evident in this
song as well as the complete movie ( the full movie is based on the
theme "mamta" - a wonderful movie with values and innocence ! ) I am
not sure if there is one more version of
this song where Leena is also singing along with AK.
9) Kaise Katengi Ratiyaan ( Bhushan, Jolly, Sunil, Pankaj ) - 2.48
A beautiful North indian folk-tune based song....full of energy. sung
by these talented singers....ideal song for a engagement or a the night
before marriages, where both the families gather around for singing and
dancing. Again Anjaan wrote lovely lyrics to this
dhamaka number.


And then one finds a lovely clip at the beginning of the film -
probably from a private recording - a 50 seconds of magic by Kishore (
remember Srijit !!!! ) humming a few lines -
I dont know if the words were written by Kishore - they go something
like this : "Le Chal Mujhe Bulaawa dekar mere naavki dheere dheere" - I
dont know if this was a song sung by some other singer before.


I have the songs in MP3 but then they are not in good quality ( though
song no 1 & 2 are in really good quality. But not the rest. The
cassette which I have are of good quality - but cant convert now
)...anybody wanting - write to me offline.


I hope T Series comes up with an Audio CD version of this movie.


KCP

[archimoz]

Total 9 songs in the film.
1) Mera Geet Adhura Hai (KK) - 3.27
This solo is the remake of Lata-Kishore duet from his unreleased movie
of the mid-60's ( Suhaana Geet ). Also Kishore sang a bengali version.
B

Kaustubh-bhai, Suhana-Geet waala milne ka koyi chance hain kya? Does Amit Kumar have any trace of the songs of Suhana Geet. What about that studio at Jogeshwari?

Regards-Archie.

[kcp]

Total 9 songs in the film.
1) Mera Geet Adhura Hai (KK) - 3.27
This solo is the remake of Lata-Kishore duet from his unreleased movie
of the mid-60's ( Suhaana Geet ). Also Kishore sang a bengali version.
B

Kaustubh-bhai, Suhana-Geet waala milne ka koyi chance hain kya? Does Amit Kumar have any trace of the songs of Suhana Geet. What about that studio at Jogeshwari?

Regards-Archie.

Chance to hai !!! in fact some "hfm" lovers do claim to have it lets see....

But they will come to Hamara Forums for sure, one day - we ( Hamaraforums ) are here to live for years...I am in no hurry to listen to them...in fact my love for guru increases if there is something interesting ahead in life

[mudit_mehta]

Kaustabh Bhai,

Nice to hear fromyou, thanks for sharing so much on this fabulous album.

Indeed Mamta Ki Chhaon Mein is a collectors gem, do you have any idea about its CD compilation, whether it is in print or not ?

Regards
Mudit