BULBUL - INDIA'S FIRST LP RECORD NOW REISSUED!
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India’s first long-playing disc was Bulbul in the year 1954! This retro masterpiece has been refitted by Tara Disc Record and contains 14 rare gems of wonderful vintage Bollywood music created by the who’s whos of the genre.
This red vinyl is a collector’s item and delights the senses. The sparkling audio experience of the LP is heightened by detailed sleeve notes of the song tracks.
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1. Aji Humko Hai Tumse Pyaar, Lata & Talat:
(Film: Mehbooba, 1954)
This opening catchy duet sets the mood for the fun to come. The Accordion & Trumpet contribute with energetic fill-ups. The flirtatious communication penned by the bard of Sultanpur is a fine example of his trademark ‘question-answer’ format of film songwriting. The teasing chemistry of the singers, pleasantly offset by the effervescent orchestration is captured expertly by recordist BN Sharma of Bombay Sound Services.
2. Aa Ke Ab Aata Nahin Dil Ko Karaar, Lata Mangeshkar:
(Film: Mehbooba 1954)
When the wait for one’s beloved becomes endless, life seems ruthless. The Mandolin towards the end of the prelude shows a tormented heart pacing up and down for a ‘fond’ heartbeat. Young Lata Ji's lovelorn voice expresses the pain inflicted by the venomous fangs of longing that have emptied the heart.
3. Baanka Wo Sanam, Shamshad Begum:
(Film: Mehbooba 1954)
The ‘baanka sanam’ stops her in the path, just like the rhythm does, and casts his spell! The shifts of rhythm patterns and instruments -Dholak, Matka, Double Bass, and Tambourine are terrific in the vintage song. One more enchanting outcome of the evergreen O P Nayyar-Shamshad Begum alliance, this effervescent creation stops you in your tracks!
4. Agar Teri Nawazish Ho Jaaye, Talat Mahmood:
(Film: Gul Bahar 1954)
The twinkling Piano, the Acoustic Guitar, and the epitome of delicateness- Talat Sahab's serenading silky voice! Silkiness, all the way… The entire song is a lovingly-made effort to preserve the ‘nazaakat’ (tenderness) of old-fashioned love, so innocently expressed by Shewan Rizvi- ‘hum Ishq ke maare Duniya mein itni si Tamanna rakhte hain, daaman jo tumhaara haath Aaye- jeene ka sahaara ho jaaye!’
5. Aankh Royi Magar Muskuraana Padaa, Lata Mangeshkar:
(Film: 26th January, 1955)
Hiding tears with a smile comes the protagonist. But her anguished heart finally lets go of the paradoxical burden because it has stumbled on the rocks of helplessness. Ace lyricist Rajinder Krishan’s versatile pen heightens the agony with the lines ‘Tere dum se jawaan ye mohabbat rahe, mera kya hai magar tu salamat rahe, bas yehi sochkar zehar khaana padaa’ as Chitalkar Anna and Lata ji hammer the final nail in the coffin!
6. Nazar Ka Teer Chale, Geeta Roy:
(Film: Son of Alibaba 1954)
Looks are the arrow that pierces the heart.…sweet, enchanting and mesmerizing! V Balsara’s energetic Harmonium sounds like the gripping dips and turns on a roller coaster ride in this item song of the Black & White flicks! ‘Nazar ka teer chale, koi na tadbeer chale’…the delightful helplessness when love strikes…dil kya kare!
7. Sabse Pyaara Sabse Nyaara Prabhuji Naam Tumhaara, Lata & Rafi:
(Film: Taksaal 1954)
The simple devotional song makes the listeners sway to the soulful rhythmic combination of the Sitar and percussions. This melodious tune decorated with the Sitar, Jaltarang, Tabla Tarang, Clarinet, etc creates a visual of temple bells ringing and devotees paying respects to the Lord. The devotion in the voices of singers Lata & Rafi is uplifting and heavenly!
8. Brij Ke Nandlala Radha Ke Saanwaria, Lata Mangeshkar:
(Film: Taksaal, 1954)
Composer Roshan tunes Prem Dhawan’s lyrics with such elegance and finesses that it seems as if both, melody and verse originated together. And supreme vocalist Lataji infuses the remaining sweetness into this charming melody, typical of the bygone golden era of cine music.
9. Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere, Lata Mangeshkar:
(Film: Taksaal, 1954)
Ceasing to be 2 different individuals is the penultimate stage in love. When one reaches that stage then anything and everything that the beloved does or gives is a gift. The introduction music on Strings is accompanied by heavy Double Bass depicting deep-rooted agony. Lata ji makes us feel what her heart has endured, highlighting the helplessness, touchingly expressed by the ink of Prem Dhawan.
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