A.R.Rahman, when that name comes attached with the music album, the expectations are lot more higher than other music directors. The main reason for this is, the person has many things in his magical bag and tries different things all the time…and in this process you cannot expect everything to be a major hit but yes…that’s how you learn…
In Yuva he tried to mix techno with fresh music and the outcome was very good, very fresh music (of course there are several people who did not like it) then the music of Mangal Pandey released, which was low down for everyone including me; the only good track was Title song..Mangal Mangal…and now he is back again with Rang De Basanti
Now at this time also, like always, people very eagerly waiting for the music…the music in promo was really impressive, fresh music and in fact the music also proves to be same, fresh with lot of new experiment with the music…
But Mr. Rahman forgot that people do not like experiments much…but I personally liked the music..Yeah..I won’t call it as great music but it is decent enough….
He has tried lot of variations in music, mixed Arabic stuff (Khalbali) ,traditional punjabi music (Ik Onkar) to Dance / rocking (NOT rock) music mixed with hindi words (Paathshala)…
Let me go one by one with all the tracks…
Track Listing:
1. Ik Onkar
2. Paathshala
3. Khalbali
4. Paathshala - Be A Rebel
5. Lalkaar
6. Rang De Basanti
7. Tu Bin Bataye
8. Khoon Chala
9. Luka Chuppi
10. Roobaroo
First track Ik Onkar, I won’t call it as a song but it is a music clip with verses from a Sikh prayer, the Mool Mantar (Thanks to Raagish for correcting me) traditional punjabi lyrics…2nd one Paathshala, as mentioned earlier this is a dance track which can be played loud in the cars, discos and is kinda fresh and happening track…3rd one Khalbali, this one is a nice song, you will like this if you love stuff in Buddha Bar…Arabic stuff but very well mixed with hindi lyrics….4th one Paathshala - Be A Rebel, this one can be called as english version of Paathshala, not bad…5th one Lalkaar, this one is kind of motivational song sung by Amir Khan…not much to comment on it since there is not much music in it…6th one, Rang De Basanti, classy…one of the best tracks in the album….lot of Bhangra with touch of Dance music in it…damn good lyrics and nice music….7th one Tu Bin Bataye, nice song..slow song but very well sung and good lyrics…8th one Khoon Chala, slow track with good lyrics but it is not the track which you everyone would like to listen to it…but this one seems to be made for some situation in the movie..9th one Luka Chuppi, starts with track of 70s and great guitar, finally you hear the voice which all music lovers wait for…Lata Mangeshkar…and whatever she sings has to be good….and this one too is a good song…slow track with great music and lyrics…but yeah..not for normal people…music lovers will love it…..now the last one, 10th song Roobaroo, this one is a different track and nice music…but again I do not think so everyone would like to listen to it….
So overall the album might not do good for the masses but yes if you are music lover like me…then you will like it for sure 
and one more thing, people might love the music once they see the movie….
01-Dec-2006 at 10:25 am
hi all,
now rahman is coming with mind blowing tunes of GURU..
please see my comments in the following links.
http://saawan.wordpress.com/2006/11/17/ar-rahmans-lil-inspiration-for-his-latest-track/#comment-306
28-Jul-2006 at 9:36 am
hi ,
Urichin,
can you let me kno your email id , bcz i want to join you in my friend list in orkut, .
tanuj
tanuj.joshi@gmail.com
12-Jul-2006 at 10:28 pm
Hi guys,
Can any one provide me with the lyrics of ‘yeh haseen wadiya’ from roja
06-Jul-2006 at 9:41 am
hi all,
the liGAND IS COMING AGAIN WITH HIS NEW AND SECOND SOLO ALBUM, DONT WORRY BROTHER… i think it will a great milistone of indian music album market……
so happy to see 150 comment here and thnks for all …
tanuj
14-Jun-2006 at 9:45 pm
good news for ar rehman fans.
ar rehmans new pop album going to be release soon.
i think album name ” dont worry brother”
Producer for this album is “Bharth bala” who produced “Vante Mataram”
Rehman will definetly reach a milestone in this album.
i wish him all the best.
And Rang de basanti review, All songs are super hit for real music lovers.
01-Jun-2006 at 7:30 pm
hi
my elder mr a r rehman
i like this song very much bcoze u appointed youth singer for this song
29-May-2006 at 11:36 am
Hi…
need songs of Fire. If any one can help me ?
27-May-2006 at 4:28 am
137. Shalom - 22-Apr-2006
Somebody could translate me the song “Khoon Chala�??? I find it very beautiful but I don’t understand the lyrics…
I’ll second this. I’d love to see translated lyrics for Khoon Chala (english please!) I can sing the whole song in Hindi, but don’t speak it so would like to know what i’m sining!
i’m in the US, and i can agree, AR Rahman is incredible. I just picked up the soundtrack to Swaades, and am trying to find Kisna (it’s hard to get Hindi soundtracks in the US). I also have RDB and the Earth/Fire/Water sountracks. his music may not appeal to the masses, but i love everything i’ve heard. i even pick films to watch based on whether he does the music!
20-May-2006 at 3:52 pm
it very good to listenthe songsand all the movie i saw it 4 time the movie is verry good excellent, bcoz it really lift the youth sprits
13-May-2006 at 10:22 pm
Heyyy Guys I think Rehmans Rang De Basanti
Has Made a New Way For Us
What An Amazing music Has COme out Once again From Rehmans Studio
Well Hope D best For Guru Jodha Akbar & London Dreams
03-May-2006 at 6:59 pm
hey! have u heard the song ROOBAROOO…. , it was rocking yar , i love all songs of RDB, music was rocking, i saw the film for 20 times ,dont miss it, enjoy the BANGRA ROCK…
30-Apr-2006 at 5:02 pm
hi guys!i simply loved the music of Rang de Basanti.Check out d movie.its as rockin as d music.specially loved paathshala and roobaroo.
27-Apr-2006 at 5:35 pm
ar rahman rocks i liked naresh iyer’s ROOBAROO.. i was dejected when naresh was rejected from v super singer.. i am a very big fan….. no ac of him i’m very happy that ar gave him a chance i’m naresh’s 1st fan… no ac i hope.. wish i meet him once
22-Apr-2006 at 3:44 am
Somebody could translate me the song “Khoon Chala”??? I find it very beautiful but I don’t understand the lyrics…
Thanks
21-Apr-2006 at 10:54 pm
hey..dark lord of…,u”ve seriously got some ear problem..better u go chek it out with the doctor.As the saying goes”prevention is better than cure”
12-Apr-2006 at 10:01 pm
we know ar rehman isnt god . but his music is divine !
12-Apr-2006 at 3:08 pm
hi all!!
I think few of us have taken things very seriously (talking about the reviews of Dark lord of sith). I think we all are forgetting one thing that he told us what he thinks (that might be right or wrong). AR Rehman is a legend but how can you say that a legend always give a great music. And more over, if you have a heart to praise someone you must heard to listen to things which are not with your tune.
I am not defending or ofending someone but just telling to hear othes call too.
and in the last, AR Rehman is a human….
11-Apr-2006 at 10:30 am
hello..do u really have the music sense..??what do u know about AR rehman..and u saying his beats are repeating..how funny it was..ARR always try for different. He can compose classic and he can compose beats and he can compose bangra..any kind of music he can compose. As some one said i think u r a MAD person
08-Apr-2006 at 9:26 am
hi Dark Lord of the Sith
you are a mad person on loose ! if ar rehman tracks sounds all the same ,.may be you need to go and check yourself with the ENT !
ar rehman rocks ! and he is the best !!!!!
08-Apr-2006 at 3:03 am
i guess i must have pissed a whole bunch of u guys with my last post but hey i’m not trying to piss ppl off or anythg like that its my opinion if u like the music good for you if u dont u dont.
anyway i guess i have to post this link this is probably one of the worst reviews this movie must have got but its a must read cuz its probably one of the funniest reviews u’ll ever come across
http://www.suyogdeshpande.net/blog/2006/01/28/review-rang-de-basanti/
08-Apr-2006 at 2:52 am
hmmmmm…… i guess i disagree with most of u
i didnt think the album was as great as ppl are making it out be, it just seems overhyped n rather average by the way i didnt think the movie was anythg great either
the comedy was decent but when the bratpack just decides ya we’re pissed we’re gonna shoot the DM the movie just falls apart…
but everyone seems to be prasing it cuz its rehman’s music and an aamir khan film.
It has only 2 decent tracks rang de bsanti (coming from a guy who hates bhangra) n roobaroo (i stopped listening to it after i heard this really awesome version sung at my college fest … get shivers down my spine just thinking about it)
most of rehman’s music sounds the same to me … with the same beats being repeated over n over again… but i guess thats just my opinion
but i feel albums like Bluffmaster, Zinda, Kalyug, Zeher have songs that are way better than this one…
02-Apr-2006 at 7:09 pm
cool movie cool songs loved it!!!!!!!!
30-Mar-2006 at 8:49 pm
RGFTHJMK,L. BILKUL BIKAR
30-Mar-2006 at 8:46 pm
I HAVE BUYED THE CD RECENTLY AND IT IS GR8 WORK DONE A.R. RAHMAN,LOVELY COMPOSITION
30-Mar-2006 at 2:54 pm
Hi I am Jashita.I am a gr8 fan of A.R. Rahman.I just love his compositions.Thanx for the review.I will surely get hold of the CD
30-Mar-2006 at 11:05 am
Hi Bilal!
I am from Lahore. You can have all the songs of Rehman on Raaga and Musicindiaonline.com
here you can stream them and….
Let me know if you any questions.
Just to recomment you, you need to hear Yenna Solla Pogirai… dont what does this mean but it is just … too good….
http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0000227.html
29-Mar-2006 at 3:48 am
Hello friends
My name is Bilal n I m from Pakistan. I m great fan of Sir A. R. Rehman. I listened almost all songs of him in hindi. First time I listened “Anjali Anjali”. That was Greaattttt. That was Woonndderrful. That was amazing. what can I say even I m unable to know Tamil Language. Dear Brothers I have searched for this song a lot but unable to find. Can any body tell me from which site I can download it. My email is flytofalak@yahoo.com
Regards
28-Mar-2006 at 1:40 pm
himesh reshamiya ? does he knowss music ? i dont think so !
some one in your blog told that ar rehaman doesnt have a good sense of musical arrangement ? he is mentally sick (the one who told this )
28-Mar-2006 at 1:35 pm
i think rang de basanti is fantastic. when i buy music i dont see the films name ,but i see the music director. and it wont be an exaggeration to tell that my shelf is full of ar rehmans music. he is a talented guy . you cant compare his music. i feel reviews about his songs are meaningless ! ( that is my feeling ,not necessarily be true ! ) because every track of his has a diifferent melody. songs of mangal pandey ,ofcourse didnt find good market but to be true even they were fantastic ! it had the feel of local indian village. especially that “holi” song and “man vari vari ” were apt with the screenplay ! range de basanti music has added color to the movie and every track including khoon chala was fascinating . and i dont agree that whichever song lata mangeshkar sings HAS to be good ! yes she sings sings GOOD songs .but a horribly mapped song cant sound melodious in her voice ?. luka chupi song is fascinating and any tough viewer is reduced to tears with the melody in it. the ALAP toward s the end only potrays the genius in ar rehman.
he is simply the best. all songs of his are best . he is not like other music directors who adopts NASAL tones to woo public. he has pure talent .one needs pure talent to understand the feel of his songs and lets see all public hears their inner voice while hearing his songs . such is the petrifying effect of his songs !
i dont want to prove you wrong. you are rught in your way ,but this is what i feel about the great music director and as an ardent fan i feel that it is meaningless to review his songs . THEY ARE THE BEST !
28-Mar-2006 at 1:28 pm
hi all!!
good to hear so many comments.
I am a fan of him too and looking for vidoes of his 3D Concerts (http://www.indiaclassicarts.com/aboutus/the%20event.htm) .If any one of you have idea of this please do let me know about that. I will appriciate if any one can tell me any place from where i can buy that.
Waiting for the reply.
Urchin
26-Mar-2006 at 5:10 pm
very good music
23-Mar-2006 at 2:45 pm
gr8 2 c so many rahman fans i have read all the messages
did u people saw the recent interview of ranman on cnn
talk-asia show he was referred to as musician extrodinory
only music director fromm india n frm entire asia to be called on
the show
i heard recently that he 2 composing music for a telugu movie 4 a
telugu movie 2 be directed by pavan kalyan i wish this news comes true
n now that d movie has succede a big time the music of the film has also sky rocketed htis doesnt takes awaay any credit frm arr but it 2
support few people above who have said that after seeing the video people may like it( I MEAN THE MASSRES) the results r clearly vsible 4 everyone 2 c
20-Mar-2006 at 11:53 am
You are right kranthi.iddaru had superb music.I m also mad abt tamil music.i m a huge fan of ilaiyaraaja,rahman,harris jayaraj and the latest sensation yuvan shankar raja.the song of Ram starring Nithin which was recently aired is awesome.
18-Mar-2006 at 3:26 pm
Rang De Basanti!
Tim lak laka Dhim Tim Laka Laka Tim rulz!!!!!!!
A R Rehman is the man,the hero
best music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17-Mar-2006 at 9:34 am
hai frnds………..
rang de basanthi wha !!!!
its realy a great work
music …..
16-Mar-2006 at 3:30 pm
Hi sandeep..yes i m talking about the movie Amrutha..even i m also telugu….but I m very much crazy about tamil music..and Did u listen the songs form the movies Iddaru..they are so much good yar..too melodious..
16-Mar-2006 at 12:25 pm
Hey kranthi!!! is it a movie directed by Mani Ratnam,starring Madhavan and Simran, about a little girl.I think it was dubbed to telugu under the name ‘Amruta’.
If it is so,then u r right.It had great songs.He’s always given special music for Mani Ratnam.
16-Mar-2006 at 12:16 pm
Hey kranthi!!! r u a tamil?? i m a telugu and have listened to his songs which were dubbed to telugu from tamil.Pls give some details abt ‘kannathil muthamittal’.Was it dubbed to telugu?Who is the lead actor and actress?Who is the director?
13-Mar-2006 at 5:14 pm
u r right sundeep…some of his south indian trancks are really amazing…like anjali anjali from duet…and the songs from the movie ‘kannathil muthamittal’…are too good. He has given quality music in tamil.
13-Mar-2006 at 1:07 am
i am a great fa of rahaman, i listion all the songs and get much entertained.
10-Mar-2006 at 12:31 pm
A.R.Rahman is a real genius.Rang De Basanti is a good album.But in my opinion he’s not composing in the same quality now.South-Indians can understand it better.Because they know abt movies like Rythm,Duet etc, which are not popular among the bollywood fans.For them,I m giving a list of a few songs.Listen to them.Then u can understand how superbly he was composing before.
1)Yeh Haseen Wadiyan(Roja)
2)Roja Janeman(Roja)
3)Bharat Humko(Roja)
4)Tu Hi Re(Bombay)
5)Ja re Ja(Duniya Dilwalon Ki)
6)Mustafa Mustafa(Duniya Dilwalon Ki)
7)Jaana(Duniya Dilwalon Li)
8)Ek Ladki Thi(Love You Hamesha)
Last but not the least,is ‘Bombay Theme’.It is just mindblowing.
There are loads of others.He is not composing in the same style.
In Rang De Basanti, except ‘tum bin bataye’,no other song is in that style.
27-Feb-2006 at 10:15 pm
get me the english words in the song apni to patshala
thnx
26-Feb-2006 at 1:16 am
wohoo! Love roobaroo!
24-Feb-2006 at 10:02 am
If anyone interested in movie review of Deepa Mehta’s Water then check it here: http://www.whoisdeep.com/2006/02/24/movie-review-deepa-mehtas-water/
Regards,
Deep
24-Feb-2006 at 9:21 am
Hello friends,
This is kranthi from hyd, and u know onething..from last 6yrs we are not buying any cd’s or cassettes other than a.r.rehman’s..His music is amazing and no body is comparable to him..Especially some songs which are unfornately not become popular like ‘Tumho meri nigahomein’ from kabhi na kabhi..and ‘dheemi dheemi’..from 1947 earth..are too nice
he can compose slow romantic songs..and classical..and fastbeat…and bangra..and kawwali..anything
hez reallly amazing..
so frns be proud to be a.r.rehman’s fan
19-Feb-2006 at 8:52 am
YO ..JITHIN’S BACK…GLAD..MORE THAN 100 RESPONSES…I FULLY AGREE WITH KICHOO…LUKKA CHUPPI IS REALLY MEANINGFULL IF YOU ARE FAR FROM UR MOM…BINGO
16-Feb-2006 at 6:58 pm
Tanuj!
If you get the album on this weekend that is fine other wise do let me know, i will give you the link. Also can i have you contact.
16-Feb-2006 at 1:56 pm
dear Urchin,
I couldnt get the album till now. bcz i was in training with a very busy schedual and i didnt do much search , i am free now and this saturday i surely get the album.
16-Feb-2006 at 1:11 pm
hey Tanuj!!
have you got the album “Water”. Do let me know. Waiting for you reply.
13-Feb-2006 at 4:04 am
Hey Guys..
Nice reviews..Seems like we have lotza ARR fans here..I might top the list!!
Everyone has covered every bit of RDB nothing much left for me to say..
To me the best song of the album is Lukka Chuppi. Iisten to this one from your heart and think about your mother(especially if you are living away from her), it makes your eyes moist..very touchy!!
The rest of the songs are also great..Blaaze blazing away with Paatshaala eng version(you will love more it if you watch the visuals)
Kalbali is made for masses(end of the day it is “show me the money”)
Roobaroo is simply outstanding because of its simplicity. Watch out for Rahman’s high pitch notes and say WOW!! (heard saying this is his favourite tarck in one of this post-release interviews.)
The title tack sounds funny/weird the first time you listen, later you’ll fall in love with this one. Daler is back and Chitra sweet as always(experimentation at its best!!) Khoon Chala is equally good!!
RDB is a great package and a must buy for all ARR fans!!
12-Feb-2006 at 1:34 pm
Noting much to say….saw 99 messages and wanted to make 100….hope Rahman also hits a century….east or west …Rahman is best
09-Feb-2006 at 6:33 pm
they r good
08-Feb-2006 at 8:09 pm
loving movie with great patriosm and emotions.it is enjoyed by my whole family.cool songs like paathshaala,roobaroo.
07-Feb-2006 at 9:06 pm
sexy music specially i like song pathshala we reabel
arun
07-Feb-2006 at 2:48 pm
Dear deep,
Really enjoyable to get 100 comments approx , in this section , this only done , bcz of rahman, great rahman, Lord of the rings.
thanks to start such string.This is a real expression of music lovers and their blessings.
06-Feb-2006 at 5:05 pm
i want to know about you`r songs not.espeshely TALL songs.
05-Feb-2006 at 9:41 pm
Yeah it is cool yaar
05-Feb-2006 at 10:27 am
great music, specially i like the song “tu bin bataye,” beautiful tune, lyrics and soft music, it is sung very nicely by madhushree, she is really day by day get matured, what a song, it is so nicely sung by madhushree as if i am in other world, i heard the song more than 7 times, it is really pleasure to hear the music of rahman and the sweet silken romantic voice of madhushree, thanks a lot,
31-Jan-2006 at 12:17 am
all the songs reached into deep in my heart.JYO A.R. RAHMAN & AMIR KHAN
30-Jan-2006 at 10:18 am
Iam a small jingle composer who has travelled maybe 4 out of the 7 oceans of music, but man this guy ARR blows the $hit out of even other {like me} composers` brains, who know what music is all about. He`s a Genius ? I guess thats truly an understatement!!!
30-Jan-2006 at 2:39 am
Deepesh - If you read the review then you will find that I have clearly said that…
I like the music very much..there is no question in that
cheers
Deep
30-Jan-2006 at 2:32 am
Deep think u had a gight with ur wifer while u posted this review..Dun think u done justice to the gr8 music n fabulous Mr. Rahman.
The music is one of the best in recent times and considering the fitment in movie it simply rocks!!
Rahman has created one of his master pieces and shut mouth of his critics after Mangal Pandey!!
29-Jan-2006 at 5:12 pm
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29-Jan-2006 at 1:46 pm
Oh! dear I love all the songs.Freedom? What the hell is this?
Azadi?
29-Jan-2006 at 9:46 am
thans this is great ireally loved it
29-Jan-2006 at 4:23 am
i get lost in thoughts when i hear the song rubaroo…..its like a dream …same with tu bin bataaye and luka chupi….
lyrics are fantastic and AR rehmans rendition is simplylovable
title song and khalbali are nice songs to be played when dansing with friends
khun chala has the most isnpring lyirics ever same with rubaroo
“dhuan chataaa khulaaa gagan mera”
just love it
Rehmanbhai, this is a breakthrough album which caters more to classes and little in it for masses too
27-Jan-2006 at 1:51 pm
hi every body, previous reviews are really awqsome. lets see , how will happen with RDB. Best of luck rahaman and other unit.. songs are hit , moovi is also looking to get trmendous sucess.
27-Jan-2006 at 1:04 pm
i dont shy away frm saying i’m a great fan of rehman,i’ve got all the music collection this living legend has ever made,i read all the voices and opinios given above,itz really awesome to know there are so many ARR fans around,i really liked the view that RDB is not for masses,but for classes….presently no music director in India can match the genius and class of rehman,i really mean it…i have carefully studied and listened to music made by all other music director,but i culdn’t find anybody matching rehman’s class,elegance,versatility,flexibility,freshness in music,and abt RDB,wow….itz beyond words…experience it chill out
25-Jan-2006 at 9:04 pm
AR Rehman you r just amazing
23-Jan-2006 at 6:00 pm
Dear urchin,
I am a dead heart fan of rahaman, but feels so pleased to listion you, here i searched once water local market, but couldnt find , i am trying to find the album in raaga.com, but i really enjoy rahaman only at home , bcz when i listion him , i dont do work so i neglect to listion him in office . As getting time , bcz i ma here in hydrabad in very busy shedual, but be sure i will get the original CD on the last of this week.
thanks
tanuj
23-Jan-2006 at 3:06 pm
A R Rahman is Universal. Say balls to people talk about his music. Listen to LOTR (Lord of the Rings ) this year. Simply Gr8!!
23-Jan-2006 at 3:01 pm
I told Deep to listent the album and write some comments what he thinks about the album but still nothing…
Now, for right now let me do this.
There are number of instrumetals and all conveys the human pain, hope and joy in really good manner. “Ladoo Dreams” (Excellent Shehnai in Khamaj Thhat shows joy one (to be get married ones) can feel in every note of it) , “Carriage”, “Train”, “Funeral”, “Across the river” and others reviels the pain, helplessness and a lots of hope.
“Fatty” comes out like the sun and shatters the nights away.
“Kallu” and “Chuhiya Express” are the ones, they starts of with a desire and ends up on jouyes node.
“House of widows”, you must check this. A track full of depth and lots of sayings.
Till now one can feel the difference of what is commercial and what should be called a soulfull different music.
Now, the songs, again if you are looking for some masalla or regular number this is not for you.
Frist “Chanan”, my personal favourite. An extreamly hatke sort of track. One must notice the use of Sexophone with very few other instruments. Beautiful rendering by Sukhwinder and Sadhna.
Then comes the first love song of the album, “Naina Neer”. Smoooth, Classssy. I dont anything else.
First joyous track, don’t know much about what is meant by “Sham Rang” but again an extreamly differnet and will grow on you as soon as you listen.
In the end, this albums needs a proper listening. Not for those who likes to dance to the tunes of Rehman. Album won’t take time to grow but at the same time very different indeed.
Classical is the base of this album.
Good work done by Rehman.
If any one wants the linke, check out the replies, you will find that…
22-Jan-2006 at 12:32 pm
i’ve searchd a lot for “water”.we don get it jus like that here and there…where to we get a review on ..”water”….i”ve heard it rocks…kudos to rahman sir.
19-Jan-2006 at 1:54 pm
ilike the song
18-Jan-2006 at 1:36 pm
I loved the music & me thinks there r a lot of people who worked very hard on it and they must get their dues so buy CD and don’t
download, this album is worth its price