Friday, July 16, 2010

The Real Geniuses

‘Genius’ is the word that is being used generously these days I believe.
When people are so thankful to someone serving them ‘baby meals’ and are adding all available superlatives to their names, I wonder what could be offered to some one who served them ‘full meals’.
During those days, when a soundtrack was released, it was a feast to everyone. I say, it was a golden period and should be remembered and appreciated for many years to come. Still remember the evening when we got the LP of ‘Noorie’ from the audio shop and played it for 'n' number of times. ‘Noorie’ with Khayyamji’s music was released in the year 1979. Everyone was pulled towards Khayyam’s 'Kamaal'. He followed a different style and had never compromised with melody. The title song ‘Noorie-Noorie’ sung by Nitin Mukesh and Lata mangeshkar was very popular. I still remember that I refused to watch the movie only because the story had a tragic ending. ‘Noorie’ also had ‘chori chori koyi aaye’, a solo by Lata. The beautiful lyrics are penned by Jan Nissar Akhtar and Naqah Layalpuri.
Excellent tabla work,Just love the rhythm patterns.


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