MUSIC REVIEW: Rahman's Jaane Tu...

I am not what you'd call a die-hard fan of AR Rahman but I do make it a point to listen to every album that comes from this master music composer.

And as someone who has been following Rahman's career right from his early days, I eagerly look out for his compositions in the hope of being treated to something new and eclectic. And the musician seldom disappoints.

Rahman's last cinematic outing was Jodhaa Akbar. While the music of Jodhaa Akbar was a tad too honest to the period drama, there were these immensely hummable and soul-stirring tracks as a gift from Rahman. The sufiana Khwaja is a case in point.

Moving on to this week's release Jaane Tu….

The first thing that will strike you about the music of Jaane Tu…is its simplicity. The album marks a clear departure from the current crop of film scores that are heavy on production and effects. A weakness even Rahman has been accused of often.

But Rahman's choice and use of musical instruments and voices in this album is brilliant, as is his choice of musical genres.

Listen: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na songs  

Jaane Tu... features a bunch of fresh new faces, and is the launch pad of Aamir Khan's nephew Imran. From the director's note and the first look of the film, it seems to be a teenage love story and the music smacks of candy floss, bubble gum, soda pops and roses. But certainly with a difference.

Next Page: Rahman's jazz avatar

[Krithika from Chennai wins a Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na audio CD! We asked you: Who has sung the song Jaane Tu Mera Kya Hai? The right answer: Runa and Sukhwinder Singh (there are two versions). The contest stands closed.]