U ME AUR HUM - Music Review

THE MUSIC OF U, ME AUR HUM
No great love story is complete without a beautiful soundtrack. In fact,
they say that love is friendship set to music. Just like a love story needs
moments, both light and somber, passion, desire, understanding, and
soul, so does it’s music.

The responsibility of putting all these elements together and creating a
heartfelt, moving, soulful and melodious compilation was entrusted to
lyricist Munna Dhiman, and music maestro Vishal Bhardwaj, on the
heels of the stupendous success of his music for “Omkara”.

And thus was created the delightful soundtrack of U, Me aur Hum.

The album begins with “Jee Le”, the song which is already creating
waves owing to its brief appearance in the film’s teaser trailer. The song
finds its roots in Latin American music, which is inherently catchy,
infectious and lends itself naturally to dance. The words depict a couple’s
discovery of love, its unparalleled power, and how it’s best to give in to
love when it comes knocking. Adnan Sami’s sensual crooning is joined by
Shreya Ghoshal’s trademark innocence and the song builds up to
carnival-like crescendo.

The second track is the title track of the film, “U, Me aur Hum”, sung
gently, yet stirringly by Shreya Ghoshal. It is a modern love ballad,
perfect for a modern, urban romance. With a soft rock vibe, coupled with
mild reggae beats, and smooth English interjections, the song fittingly
captures the soul of the movie. The lyrics deserve a special mention, for
staying away from clichés, yet clearly stating the essence of a
relationship. More than love, it is a song about something far more
important — togetherness.

Sunidhi Chauhan lends some of her magic to “Saiyya”, a fun filled song
about a woman’s take on her husband and lover. Vishal infuses funky
orchestration into an essentially folksy piece and creates a whole new
genre. The language is colloquial, and often quaint, yet very evocative.
Vishal couples this with predominantly modern arrangement and
instrumentation. The lyrics good naturedly complain about some habits
of a spouse, but reveal the sheer love and affection that also exists.
Adnan Sami returns with Sunidhi Chauhan for “Phatte”, a fun filled
Punjabi, battle of the sexes. Using typical North Indian phrases, bhangra
beats and a modern rock baseline, this song is a comic tu tu main main
of husband versus wife and promises to make very enjoyable, as well as
insightful listening.

The fun continues with “Dil Dhakda Hai”. Adnan Sami croons about love,
alcohol and other such intoxicating things. Shreya joins in, skeptical
about all the claims being made. Another rocking jugalbandi takes place,
though this time the man, suitably intoxicated, is trying, in vain, to woo
the woman. The lyrics are wonderfully conversational, and the first few
lines are bound to bring a smile on the face of anyone who has ever
enjoyed a drink!

The album is rounded up by “U, Me aur Hum (Part 2)”, a moving,
slower, male rendition of the title track. Vocals this time around are
provided by Vishal Bhardwaj himself, who brings back the soul stirring
magic he created earlier in “O Saathi Re” (Omkara). With much less
instrumentation than Shreya’s version, Vishal smoothly and gently
guides the song, creating an unforgettable mellow mood. The lyrics are
different for the verses, but retain the spirit of togetherness of the
earlier track, and the film.

Someone once said, “A relationship is like music… it must be composed
by listening, feeling and instinct, not by rule.”

And that is precisely what the film is about. And that is precisely how
the music and lyrics of the film have been created. With feeling. By
instinct. By understanding. With love. The album, like the film, is One
From the Heart.