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Ishqiya
Music Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
Lyricist: Gulzar
Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sukhwinder Singh, Mika Singh, Rekha Bhardwaj and Clinton Cerejo
Rating: *** 1/2

Vishal Bhardwaj's track record as a composer has been very impressive and with Ishqiya he once again proves that he is not only a good filmmaker but also a brilliant musician.

It is an album to watch out for - most of the songs are hummable and could go on to become chartbusters.

Ishqiya, which stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi and Vidya Balan, has four originals and three remixes.

The album begins with the great composition titled Dil to bachcha hai. Sung by the brilliant Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the song instantly strikes a chord with the listener thanks to its retro feel and soothing orchestration.

It seems to be inspired by the music of a Raj Kapoor film and the accordion is being used in a track after a long time. It is hummable and one of the best songs of the album.

The remix of the song is equally appealing. In this version, the music is louder and more contemporary. However, there are no unnecessary beats or jarring sounds. Singer Clinton Cerejo pitches in with a few English lyrics.

Next in line is Ibn-e-batuta, the most ordinary of the lot. While it isn't brilliant, it's a peppy track sung by Sukhwinder Singh and Mika Singh. It doesn't appeal as much as the other songs.

The number has two remixes - one is a general remix version and the other is called the nucleya remix version. Both are average.

Then there is Ab mujhe koi in the soulful voice of Rekha Bhardwaj. There is something magical about Rekha's voice that lifts the song completely. The slow-paced track, coupled with the strumming of the guitar, the sound of the piano and drums, has a mesmerising effect on the listener.

Finally, the album offers another Rekha rendition, Badi Dheere jali. Starting with the music of the sitar, this semi-classical number, mixed with western music is a treat to the ears. The song slowly grows on you and presents a combination that is highly interesting. Rekha's vocals coupled with Bhardwaj's tunes create magic.

The album boasts of Bhardwaj's signature style as he has stayed away from the typical formula numbers. The soundtrack is a must hear. It is indeed a commendable job by the composer, who believes in experimentation and brings out something fresh always.
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Famous singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt is reported to be on a terrible condition and is currently under coma after another suicide attempt.

Several sources actually reported that he died already although we cannot really confirm at this point.

His condition was first learned via the Internet, specifically from Twitter, as the former Throwing Muses singer Kristin Hersh posted some tweets about it.

“Another suicide attempt, looks bad, coma–if he survives, there may be brain damage. This time, it’s real scary: *this* time, he left a note, *this* time, he asked them to call me.”

Chesnutt was known for his painful and poignant songs.

Chesnutt is 45 years old. He has been in a wheelchair since he was 18 years old due to a terrible car accident. He was discovered by REM singer Michael Stipe. Stipe produced his first two albums, including “At the Cut” and “Skitter on Take-Off.”

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Eminem is offering his fans an opportunity to snag an autographed photo with him for Christmas. The Detroit rapper is offering up personalized photos of himself dressed as "Shady Clause" and letting fans upload pictures of themselves sitting on his lap, via his Web site. Fans can choose one of four portraits offered for $24.95 per photo, and will take 4-6 weeks to be delivered. All proceeds from the photos will benefit Em's charitable organization the Marshall Mathers Foundation, which supports disadvantaged youth.

Em's had a good year. Following a three-year hiatus he released 'Relapse,' which debuted atop the Billboard charts selling over 600,000 His second dose of the record titled 'Relapse: The Refill' hits stores today (Dec. 21) and will feature new music. "I wanted to deliver some new material to tide my fans over," Eminem told The BoomBox. "Taken as directed, 'Refill' should keep people happy for a minute ... " In recognition of his colossal record sales Billboard crowned the 37-year-old Artist of the Decade for selling over 30 million albums since 1999's 'The Slim Shady LP.' Em beat out big names like Jay-Z, Nelly and even the Beatles to win the honor.



source:http://www.theboombox.com/2009/12/21/eminem-offering-autographed-pictures-for-christmas