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A bonfire by the beach in the backdrop of the setting sun, and Sham playing on the guitar either make it the most romantic moment or an escapade towards
self-love and self-discovery. The visuals might remind us of the original picturisation of this track from Aisha (2010), but there is no denying that it's a perfect setting for several emotions. But what makes it extra special is each mood being highly personal and internal. Amit Trivedi weaved magic with this song in ways more than one can imagine. It speaks in silences, like a brush of cool breeze rubbing through your face on that beach! ALSO READ: From Austen To Aisha: How Sonam Kapoor Film Indianised Emma In Post-Liberal Delhi
Perfect amalgamation of folk-meets-country
This is just one piece in an album that perfectly fuses genres, melodies and mood. Even after 15 years, the music of Aisha lives on. Call it Trivedi's expertise to give us a fresh and youthful playlist that ranges from Punjabi dhols of Gal Mitthi Mitthi, to energetic rhythms of Behke Behke and By The Way. Infact, for music aficionados, it can easily be noted how Trivedi had fun with arrangements, so much so, that even simple instruments sound unusual. There a touch of folk and country music, there are loads of drums and trumpets, and there are haunting strings punctuated with vocals. Back in the day, it was a pleasant departure from traditional Bollywood fare. And legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar played with words too.
Amit Trivedi's Midas touch
For a candyfloss-esque, high on couture movie like Aisha, its music balanced its gloss. Once in a while, we get an album that gets a perfect score. It becomes an integral part of our long drives as much as it dominates the dance floors. Aisha is an example. This was Trivedi's third full-fledged album and only cemented his stronghold in the arena. The loyal fanbase that he acquired post DevD got a treat in Aisha, that still lingers like a petrichor after a long shower.
After my Goa trip two years ago, I was looking for a song to add to my Instagram reel that could gel with the mood of my trip. Sham instantly came to mind. Post edit, it seemed the track was especially made for my reel. That's Aisha and Amit Trived's Midas touch.
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