Yes, that's how I could best describe the latest tear-jerker "Tum hi ho" from Aashiqui 2 in a phrase. The song stirs the lovelorn and the moonstruck alike. Youtube search reveals hundreds of covers for the song, some of which command close to a million hits. You can only imagine the anthemic heights this song has reached. Arijit Singh's voice has become a rage and Mithoon's music, simplicity redefined.
The song has been composed like a sentimental ballad with typical AABB pattern on F# scale. Mithoon, a "shagird" of Pyarelalji himself, portrays his strength in keeping things absolutely unalloyed. The song takes off with piano notes which create that instant connect. The use of melodica and acoustic guitar during interludes proves efficacious in lending that additional sugar coat to the track. The best part of the whole arrangement is that the vocals never fizzle out in the musical mumbo jumbo.
Classically trained vocals always prove a leg up for any composition but Arijit Singh's voice is probably just made for this one. The husky throws he croons here are simply inimitable [tried myself quite a few times, horrendous is the word]. Subtle use of western and hindustani classical techniques in the song establish his vocal prowess beyond doubt. I'll stick my neck out and say that Sir Atif Aslam might find it hard in days to follow since this half Punjabi, half Bengali lad here not only has a characteristic voice but also understands music ;)
While it may be unfair the compare this track from the ones in the original Aashiqui soundtrack, quite frankly, this one holds its own. So folks, hold out your lighters or hold out your candles but do swing along this emotional ballad just like the millions out there.
Watch out this space for more musings on recent music.
Cheers!
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