Music: Ab Mujhe Koi, track from Ishqiya

What happens if you take a serving of Soul, blend in a heady dose of Hindustani classical raaga and sprinkle in a dash of Jazz? That, in my opinion is vsop music. 

Rekha Bharadwaj has rendered a soulful classic and it is called "Ab Mujhe Koi", one of the tracks from the movie Ishqiya, Lyricist Gulzar, a genius of words has offered a real treat. There is a fantastic guitar solo that gives the song a very Jazzy tempo but blends into the background like a well behaved child when the Hindustaani Raag kicks in. A snare drum in the ensamble is the only pep in the offering and it is very arty. Overall, 'Ab Mujhe Koi' will be remembered for its subtle character. Hmm...like Pinot Noir maybe? That reminds me of what Miles says to Maya in the film Sideways when asked why he was so into Pinot Noir. Here's an abstract:

"Uh, I don't know, I don't know. Um, it's a hard grape to grow, as you know. Right? It's uh, it's thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It's, you know, it's not a survivor like Cabernet, which can just grow anywhere and uh, thrive even when it's neglected. No, Pinot needs constant care and attention. You know? And in fact it can only grow in these really specific, little, tucked away corners of the world. And, and only the most patient and nurturing of growers can do it, really. Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot's potential can then coax it into its fullest expression. Then, I mean, oh its flavors, they're just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet. "

Wow! That piece explains 'Ab Mujhe Koi' so perfectly!

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