"Johnny Gaddar" is completely unconventional and belongs
to an era gone by. It is a complete surprise, especially when the composers
happen to be Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Here's looking at the songs that make
it interesting and thrilling.
"Bhule bisre geet" is what one gets when composers move the
clock 40-50 years back. It has been appropriately rendered by Sabeeha,
who reminds one exactly of how 50s singer used to be like. Composers
have kept in mind the situation in the film and composed a uniquely
interesting track.
"Dhokha" is sung by Tarannum and Anousha Mani. With lyrics
written by Nileesh Misra, "Dhokha" isn't great but would pass
off as a decent hear.
Heavy on musical arrangements, "Johnny Breakbeat mera naam"
is a situational track that has echo thrown in here and there, dialogues
sewed in with electronic music paving its way in.
Akriti Kakkar and Suraj Jagan croon title track "Johnny Gaddar".
A number that is sure to build up the suspense and thrill in the film.
"Johnny Gaddar" is penned by Jagdeep Sahni. It belongs to
a genre, time tested by composers of music for all the mafia movies.
Composer trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, take over the mike to sing "Move
your body", a very retro but interesting song. Hinglish lyrics
add to the funky appeal of the song.
An amazing instrumental track that should do well being set in the
backdrop of the film, is "Revenge of the 70s", which actually
sounds like music from the 70s. Again with elaborate musical arrangements,
the track is catchy right from the start.
"The caper begins" is another instrumental number that is
dramatic in its appeal and, again, belongs to an era gone by. This kind
of song is rare these days. One only gets to hear them in Hollywood
flicks.
"Toss", too, is a decent instrumental number that may not
excite much but is still noteworthy.
To expect Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to come out with music of this genre was
quite unexpected but they have done a fantastic job. Whether the album
is going to be a hit with the audiences is doubtful, as fans of such
a genre are quite limited. Yet, if the movie does well, a lot of credit
ought to go the composers as well.