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The hit-machine
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Following an unprecedented rise in the number of remix albums, original albums are fading out...
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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. Though it's not quite the end of the road for original compositions and artistes, there seems to be a noticeable rise in the number of remix albums dished out month after month, while original music albums seem to be fading out.
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 with 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 four 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' that has some hatke lyrics and rhythm — but danceable, is followed by the Abhijit Pohankar hit, Piya Bawari. 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 is 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. The other tracks are impressive and different — each in their own way. Indipop meets remix meets OST in this one. This deserves a place on your CD rack.
A. VISHNU
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