Remo Pens Song

Goa musician Remo Fernandes has penned an anthem for Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption, saying it is his 'tiny contribution' to the movement.
The well-known Bollywood singer and music director said on his YouTube channel: 'This free song is a tiny contribution to Anna Hazare's 'India Against Corruption' movement. Share it, spread it as much as you like.'
The song, also titled 'India Against Corruption', was uploaded Friday.
Remo's song touches every aspect of the activist's struggle against corruption and begins with a satiric, rhyming invocation to the motherland, 'India shining, my motherland... India Shining, in Switzerland', in a not so oblique reference to the reports about the billions of dollars hoarded away by the Indian elite in Swiss banks.
Invoking people to back Hazare, the song, which has been written by Remo along with Shyam Banerjee, has also credited another famous pop group, Microwave Papadums, for lending additional voices.
Remo, who has virtually launched a volley of comments in Hazare's support on his official Facebook page, says in his song that 'if you are not against corruption, then you are corrupt yourself'.
'I am an Anna supporter. Pure and simple. If you don't agree with him, stay away from this page,' Remo says on his page.
Meanwhile, Remo's fans cheered his initiative.
'Remo, you always have been one of the forerunner of many social causes. May your inspiration n likeness filter down so a few (wish for many) may follow in ur inspired footsteps (sic),' posted Ivan Souza from Dubai.
'Great song!!! We should use this song as the theme song for the latest crusade,' said John D'Costa, owner of a production house in Goa.
Remo has also made political statements earlier with an album titled 'Politicians don't know to Rock n Roll', which was released in 1992 by Magnasound. The hit album had several tracks critical of the establishment, in light of the communal violence prevalent at the time.

Soundtrack Music

Film: 'Soundtrack'; Music Directors: Midival Punditz, Karsh Kale, Kailash Kher, Laxmikant Kudalkar, Pyarelal, Ankur Tewari and Papon; Lyricists: Dhruv Jagasia, Anushka Manchanda, Kailash Kher, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Ankur Tewari, Papon and Anand Bakshi; Singers: Anushka Manchanda, Kailash Kher, Suraj Jagan, Ankur Tewari and Papon; Rating: **
When a movie is called 'Soundtrack', the least you expect from it is to have a strong musical backing. Fulfilling this to some extent is this album that has more than one composer and also marks the entry of electronic music specialists Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale in Bollywood.
The songs in this album are of various genres, including some retro hits that have been nicely transformed into contemporary numbers.
The music of the film starts with 'Atomizer', which is Midival Punditz' and Karsh Kale's original composition and was selected for the official FIFA World Cup 2010 video game. Later, they had featured it in their album 'Hello Hello'. The song is high on electronic beats and low on lyrics - good for parties and lounges.
Then comes in Papon with 'Banao', a track that has a raw feel, owing to its acoustic instrumentation. It is spiritually inclined but the composition of the song is more apt for a love ballad. So, the devotional song fails to impress.
Next is 'Ek manzil' with Vishal Vaid behind the mike. The Sufi rock composition brings forward east meeting west amalgamation. It begins on a solid note but fails to hold the interest till the end, though it is backed by strong orchestration.
Then comes another Sufi rock 'Fakira' crooned by Vishal Vaid. It seems more of a situational track. Although the music is still impressive to an extent, the song, overall, is mediocre. But it might gain importance with visuals.
Up next is an inspirational song 'Main chala' in Kailash Kher's voice. The fast-paced song has a strong musical backing and the punch in Kailash's voice gives it an edge. The intense song creates drama and slowly grows on the listener. Overall, it is an impressive number that should go well with ardent Indi-pop listeners.
'Naina lagey' is undoubtedly the best song of the album that has been skilfully voiced by Papon. This semi-classical track is soul-stirring and takes romance to a different level altogether. It is appealing and soothing to the ears, which makes this a slow-paced harmoniously delightful track.
Next is a re-arranged version of the song 'Ruk jaana nahin', which was originally sung by Kishore Kumar in the 1974 film 'Imtihan'. The new version has been rendered by Suraj Jagan in his silken voice. Although old is gold, yet this version is not too bad, since it retains the qualities of the original track.
Then comes another old rehashed Bollywood song 'Yeh Jeevan hai', which had appeared in 1972 film 'Piya Ka Ghar'. The song is more contemporary as Malini Awasthi has given her own singing style to the song.
Then there are two instrumental tracks, which are equally impressive. One is called 'Symphony of the streets' and the other is titled 'Soundtrack theme song'.
Finally the album ends with the song 'What the F' that might look like another controversial song in the making owing to its title. However, there is nothing controversial about the song that is sung by Anushka Manchanda. Although it tries hard to impress with its quirky lyrics, experimental singing and composition, yet it doesn't appeal much.