Luck By Chance

Another great album from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. They are definitely the second most bankable music directors (after ARR of course :P). Luck By Chance is directed by Zoya Akhtar and has lyrics by Javed Akhtar and is a great album for listening to over and over (ask me or Akil!)

So here goes...

Yeh Zindagi Bhi: Loy Mendonsa and Shekhar Ravjiani

Wonderful meaningful lyrics. The music is lovely - the kind of song that appeals to your ears immediately. The chorus "Chhoone hain taare ise..." is the part I loved most. The overall package of the song is quite brilliant.

Pyaar Ki Dastaan: Mahalakshmi Iyer and Amit Paul

I wonder if this is the Indian Idol Amit Paul. If so, he has come a long way - he was always really good, but this is REALLY well sung. The part where Mahalakshmi starts off is very nice. The interludes are very good. It's the kind of song that makes you smile and sort of go "awww". My only complaint is that I feel like we've heard a lot of songs like this in the recent past.

O Rahi Re: Shankar Mahadevan

Akil's nomination for the best song in the album. Marvellous singing by Shankar Mahadevan. I can never get tired of saying that. He's simply AWESOME. When he sings "Bol tera hai kaun sa rasta" at different parts of the song, it's simply superlative. Background music is also lovely. Interludes are simple guitar tunes which appeal immediately. The lyrics are fabulous. What a song.

Sapnon Se Bhare Naina: Shankar Mahadevan

My nomination for best song. What a guy Shankar Mahadevan is. Listen to this song. It'll give you goosebumps. It's got a fast-ish background beat. Listen to the part after the first stanza. It proves why Shankar Mahadevan is who he is. He sings so effortlessly. And listen to the end of the song. And the lyrics. They are out of this world. So simply put but touch you in some part of your heart. I can't say anything more about this song - you just have to listen to it for yourself.

Baawre: Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa & Rajasthani Ensemble

Love at first hear! From beginning to end this is just a FABULOUS song. Singing, lyrics, music - all absolutely superb. S-E-L described it as "Rajasthani on acid" and it's the perfect way to describe it! The beginning of the second stanza makes you smile and believe in romance, just for the way (once again!) Shankar sings it. Got to listen to this. Play it on repeat on your playlist. You still won't get bored.

Baawre (Remix): Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa & Rajasthani Ensemble

The remix is funky, it completely takes you by surprise at parts. I still think the original song is better, but the remix is really good too. The beats are very well done.

Yeh Aaj Kya Ho Gaya: Sunidhi Chauhan

The guitar strumming throughout the song is lovely. The lyrics are marvellously imaginative, though simple again. Sunidhi Chauhan has done a fantastic job. I kept humming this song for three days on and off - and I totally want to sing this sometime on stage!

Luck By Chance should be on repeat on your iPod. As one review said, it restores your faith in good music.