Composer duo Salim and Sulaiman Merchant have crafted an apt soundtrack for director Leena Yadav’s suspense thrillerTeen Patti starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hollywood veteran Ben Kingsley.
It has six originals and two remixes and themusic comes across as edgy, dark and truly international.
The album starts with Life is a game that is presented in two versions – English and Hindi. The English version is crooned by Sonia Saigal that is interspersed with dialogues in Amitabh’s baritone voice.
The Hindi song has another addition in the guise of Anushka Manchanda. It has a dramatic element that makes it sound truly international. It is chic and stylish.
Next in line is Summertime by Joe Alvares. The lyrics are in English and Alvares impresses with his range.
Then there is Neeyat kharab hai, a slow song that flows at its own leisure pace. It is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, who has done a commendable job by modulating her voice to create a sense of mystery and thrill. The video of the song is currently on air and it is at its seductive best. Read more…
