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Remix is here to stay
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In Times Music's recent album "Hit Machine" featuring seven remixes and three originals, the tracks are impressive and different.
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THESE DAYS, looking at the changing trend, it wouldn't be unfair to say that Indipop is being equated with remixing. There seems to be a noticeable rise in the number of remix albums, while original music albums seem to be fading. But then, it's not quite the end of the road for original compositions and artistes.
An album featuring the latest remix hits - along with a few original ones in recent times, is surely welcome. Times Music has released a compilation called "Hit Machine" (CD: Rs.195) which includes a total of 10 tracks - seven remixes and three originals.
Leslie Lewis' baritone is synchronised in "Hai Re Hai Tera Goongta" (from the album "Jalwa-3"), which kicks off the album on a jumpy, energetic note - solid beats, strong vocal accomplishments and a danceable groove set the mood for the songs to follow.
"Jaago Zara" by the Viva girls (down to 4 members now, minus Seema) is skilfully remixed by adding that extra punch (which was lacking in the original version) and some real good vocal effects. Even if it does not make a big impact on the first listening, repeated hearing will have you tapping your feet.
"Dil Kabootar Khana Hai" from the motion picture soundtrack of "Bollywood/Hollywood" which has some `hatke' lyrics and rhythm - but hugely danceable, is followed by the Abhijit Pohankar hit, "Piya Bavari". Hugely acclaimed by critics and listeners alike, the song blends Indian folk and modern instruments with earthy vocals. "Punjab" by Karunesh too falls in the same genre, but is more on the `lounge' and `ambient' side.
The chants are hummable and the tune, unforgettable after the first listening.
DJ Na'ryan Beck is featured in the remix versions of "Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani" , "O Babua" and "Aaj Ki Raat", which has been very popular on the disco scene. "Chalte Chalte" by DJ Amit is okey-dokey, but when you have options like "Jalwa" and "Raat Baki", it does seem out of place. But then, we have no reason to complain as the other tracks are impressive and different - each in their own way. Indipop meets remix meets OST in this one. Deserves a place on your CD rack.
A. V.
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