After the marginal success of "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd",
music director duo Vishal-Shekhar have composed another seemingly bouncy
compilation in "Ta Ra Rum Pum". The album is relatively small
by our Hindi film industry standards as it has only six tracks and there
is not a single remix.
The title track "Ta ra rum pum" is sung by Shaan, Mahalaxmi
Iyer, Sneha Suresh and Shravan Suresh - Vishal-Shekhar have used four
different voices for four leading characters of the movie. Consistent
whistling makes this track vivacious. The lyrics, however, lack creativity.
"Hey shona" is sung by Shaan and Sunidhi Chauhan in their
melodious voices. It is a slow euphonious track conveying the feelings
of two lovers for each other. Apt dhol and drum beats and spirited guitaring
gels with the lyrics, which for the most part remain mediocre.
"Nache le" is one jaunty track full of vigour. Sonu Nigam
and Somya Roah lend their voice to the song, which is an open invitation
for the listeners to dance. The background score is more of a mix and
match variety. The lyrics further convey the robust Punjabi spirit of
dance and celebration.
"Ta ra ra ra rum" is another mellifluous track sung exceedingly
well by Shreya. This one is a slow lyrical track and marks a turning
point in the movie with its sanguine tone. Piano play is the mainstay
of the music. It is repetitive at some places and relatively long as
well.
"Ab to forever" is about the eternal male-female war of words
about love. It begins with rhythmic dholak beats and Vishal's mumbo-jumbo.
The Hinglish lyrics reflect the contemporary lingo of youth.
"Saayiaan" is a song that expresses Sufi spirit, crooned
by Vishal Dadlani on an inspiring note. Though the rendition falls short
of creating that soothing effect through the lyrics, it gels well with
the music.
Although attempts have been made to compile an assorted album it turns
out to be mediocre. At some places, there seem to be traces of "Salaam
Namaste". Some more creativity and imagination might have lifted
the album above average.
