'Choodiyan' replete with Punjabi folk music

Coming right in the midst of the marriage season, the music release of "Chooriyan" could not have been better timed. This is a true celebration album, apt for a Punjabi wedding.

Under the direction of veterans like Sukhvinder Singh and Sardool Sikander, the music is tinged with Punjabi pop elements and folk traditions. The album consists of six original tracks and a remix of the title song.

"Chaandi ki teri surmedani" is rendered in a slow narrative style by Sukhvinder and Sonu Kakkar. Tajinder Harjit's lyrics bring out the significance as well as the importance of bangles for Indian women. Sukhvinder with his hallmark loud, heavy vocal enlivens the rendition. Sonu tries to assist him in right earnest.

"Boliyaan" is a salute to the men folk, especially the "Punjabi Jat", and is sung brilliantly by Javed. It clearly bears the mark of Punjabi folk traditions. The spirited and energetic beats of the dhol (drum) is the soul of the song.

"Gudiyan gudiyan" has been rendered by Sudesh Kumari and Sukhvinder, whose loud voice conveys the pain inherent in the lyrics with a classical touch.

Sudesh's mellifluous echoing vocals once again highlight the significance of bangles in a woman's life. This is definitely here track. Background score, although repetitive, impresses.

"Kala Doriya" is a run-of-the-mill song but Shreya Ghoshal is brilliant in vocals. Sardool Sikandar-Rajesh assists her. Sardool's music is bland with the dhol being the mainstay.

"Baawan diyan chooriyan" starts on an orchestra note. But with the cracking of vocals, the track turns into a slow-paced juggernaut reducing all happiness to pain.

The song is sung and composed by Sardool Sikander. An array of instruments has contributed to the composition of this track.

The last track "Mehndi" underscores the importance of henna for an Indian bride. The track begins with guitar and flute play, but a host of instruments soon take over. Debi Makhssospuri's lyrics and its rendition by Depali Somaiya provide consistency to the track.

Interestingly, several veterans of Punjabi music have contributed to this album. Thus the Punjabi tinge is but obvious.

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