Bang Bang! (soundtrack) explained

Bang Bang!
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Vishal–Shekhar
Cover:Bang Bang! (soundtrack).jpg
Caption:Soundtrack album cover
Recorded:2013–2014
Studio:Vishal & Shekhar Studio, Mumbai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:22:17
Label:Zee Music Company
Producer:Vishal–Shekhar
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Bang Bang! is the soundtrack to the 2014 film of the same name directed by Siddharth Anand starring Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. Produced by Fox Star Studios, the film is an adaptation of the American film Knight and Day (2010). The film's musical score is composed by Salim–Sulaiman, while the five-song soundtrack accompanying the film is composed by the duo Vishal–Shekhar and lyrics written by Vishal Dadlani, Anvita Dutt and Kumaar. The soundtrack to the film was released by Zee Music Company on 12 September 2014.

Release

The soundtrack to the film featured four original songs, including a reprised version of one of the tracks.[1] Zee Music Company acquired the music rights for the film.[2] The album was preceded with the single "Tu Meri" written and sung by Vishal Dadlani on 18 August 2014,[3] with a music video accompanying the same day.[4] [5] It was then followed by the second single "Meherbaan" written by Anvita Dutt Guptan and sung by Ash King, Shilpa Rao and Shekhar Ravjiani.[6] The music video for the song was released on 3 September 2014, and the digital single released three days later.[7] The teaser of the title song was released on 10 September 2014 featuring Roshan and Kaif. Two days later, the official music video of the song was released.[8] The track was written by Dadlani, who also performed backing vocals on it, and sung by Benny Dayal and Neeti Mohan.[9] It was choreographed by Bosco–Caesar. The song experience was "fun" for Roshan, who said, "It's my ode to the inspiration he [Michael Jackson] has been".[10] [11] A music launch was held on 12 September 2014, with Roshan, Kaif, Anand, Vishal–Shekhar to release the soundtrack containing the remainder of the tracks.[12]

Reception

Joginder Tuteja of Rediff.com described that "the musical team [Vishal–Shekhar] have created enough good numbers to entertain us" assigning 3.5 out of 5.[13] Surabhi Redkar of Koimoi gave 2.5 out of 5 describing the album is "not exactly a work of brilliance, as it's a tried and tested formula of Bollywood music" but a "signature Vishal–Shekhar album".[14] Namrata Thakker of Bollywood Life rated 3 out of 5 calling it as "a pulsating album which will appeal to masses".[15] Rajiv Vijayakar of Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "Hooks, catchphrases and beats more than musical or lyrical substance are the three anchors of the score. This is a score that will be liked in passing."[16]

Track listing

Telugu

Accolades

AwardCategoryRecipient(s) and Nominee(s)Result
BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Music DirectorVishal–Shekhar[17]
Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music AwardsBest SoundtrackBang Bang!Vishal–Shekhar[18]
Global Indian Music Academy AwardsBest Film AlbumBang Bang![19]
[20]
Best Film Song"Tu Meri"
Best Music DirectorVishal–Shekhar
Best DuetBenny Dayal and Neeti Mohan — ("Bang Bang")
Best Music Arranger and ProgrammerAbhijit Nalani and Zoheb Khan — ("Bang Bang")
Mirchi Music AwardsMale Vocalist of The YearVishal Dadlani — ("Tu Meri")[21]
Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)Abhijit Nalani and Zoheb Khan — ("Bang Bang")

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar unplugged . https://web.archive.org/web/20240119090450/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/music/story/vishal-shekhar-interview-220667-2013-12-12 . 2024-01-19 . 2024-01-19 . India Today . en.
  2. Web site: Music giant acquires digital album rights of Bang Bang . . 27 August 2014 . 27 August 2014 . 30 August 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140830045623/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/Music-giant-acquires-digital-album-rights-of-Bang-Bang-and-Bombay-Velvet/articleshow/40929076.cms . live .
  3. Web site: 2014-08-19 . Hrithik Roshan woos Katrina Kaif in peppy song 'Tu Meri' from 'Bang Bang', watch the song . https://web.archive.org/web/20141022175659/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-first-song-hrithik-roshan-woos-katrina-kaif-in-tu-meri-from-bang-bang/ . 2014-10-22 . 2024-01-19 . . en.
  4. Web site: 17 August 2014 . Hrithik Roshan Says Tu Meri, But to Whom? Find Out . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140908135223/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-says-tu-meri-but-to-whom-find-out-651016 . 8 September 2014 . 20 August 2014 . NDTV.
  5. Web site: 18 August 2014 . Hrithik Roshan Returns to The Dance Floor With a Bang Bang in Tu Meri . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140907151348/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-returns-to-the-dance-floor-with-a-bang-bang-in-tu-meri-652286 . 7 September 2014 . 21 August 2014 . NDTV.
  6. Web site: 3 September 2014 . Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif Sizzle in Meherbaan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903140838/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/hrithik-roshan-katrina-kaif-sizzle-in-meherbaan-658447 . 3 September 2014 . 3 August 2014 . NDTV.
  7. Web site: Hrithik-Katrina's sizzling romance in Meherbaan . . 3 September 2014 . 3 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903111223/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/meherbaan-the-perfect-romantic-song-from-bang-bang/article1-1259396.aspx . 3 September 2014 . dmy .
  8. Web site: 10 September 2014 . 'Bang Bang': First Look of Title Track Released; Hrithik-Katrina Share Romantic Moment . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140919055823/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bang-bang-first-look-title-track-released-hrithik-katrina-share-romantic-moment-609254 . 19 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . International Business Times.
  9. News: B3 Reasons why 'Bang Bang' title track is unmissable . . 17 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . 20 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140920212812/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-3-reasons-why-bang-bang-title-track-is-unmissable-2019552 . live .
  10. Web site: Hrithik Roshan's tribute to Michael Jackson in Bang Bang title track . . 17 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140919200141/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/watch-hrithik-roshans-tribute-to-michael-jackson-in-bang-bang-teaser/1/383387.html . live .
  11. Web site: Bang Bang title track is out: Isn't Hrithik the best dancer in Bollywood? . . 17 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . 19 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140919011348/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bang-bang-title-track-is-out-isn-t-hrithik-the-best-dancer-in-bollywood/article1-1265286.aspx . dead .
  12. Web site: 2014-09-12 . Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif at Bang Bang song launch . https://web.archive.org/web/20151003003101/https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/hrithik-roshan-katrina-kaif-at-bang-bang-song-launch/photo-sd1Y0ivoUcIW16B8HlRPJL.html . 2015-10-03 . 2024-01-19 . Hindustan Times . en.
  13. Web site: Tuteja . Joginder . Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining . https://web.archive.org/web/20141001044113/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-bang-bang-music-is-entertaining/20140927.htm . 2014-10-01 . 2024-01-19 . Rediff . en.
  14. Web site: Redkar . Surabhi . 2014-09-14 . Bang Bang Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20141024162304/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/bang-bang-music-review/ . 2014-10-24 . 2024-01-19 . Koimoi.
  15. Web site: 2014-09-20 . Bang Bang music review: Shekhar Ravjiani steals the show with his reprise version of Meherbaan! . https://web.archive.org/web/20210512211253/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/bang-bang-music-review-shekhar-ravjiani-steals-the-show-with-his-reprise-version-of-meherbaan-398484/ . 2021-05-12 . 2024-01-19 . Bollywood Life . en.
  16. Web site: Vijayakar . Rajiv . 2014-10-02 . Bang Bang! Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20240119093011/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bang-bang/songs/music-user-reviews/music-review-of-bang-bang-by-rajiv-vijayakar/ . 2024-01-19 . 2024-01-19 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  17. Web site: Big Star Entertainment Awards Nominations List 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151216084934/http://www.927bigfm.com/bsea2014/nomination_list.php . 16 December 2015 . 30 December 2014 . Reliance Broadcast Network.
  18. Web site: 2015-01-14 . Winners of Bollywood Hungama Surfers Choice Music Awards 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210906145427/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-bollywood-hungama-surfers-choice-music-awards-2014/ . 2021-09-06 . 2023-12-09 . Bollywood Hungama . en.
  19. Web site: James . Anu . 25 February 2015 . GiMA Awards 2015: Shahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, AR Rahman, Other Celebs Attend the Ceremony . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150324024754/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gima-awards-2015-shahid-kapoor-shraddha-kapoor-ar-rahman-other-celebs-attend-ceremony-624479 . 24 March 2015 . 16 April 2015 . International Business Times.
  20. Web site: Goswami . Parismita . 16 February 2015 . GiMA Awards 2015: Ankit Tiwari, Alia Bhatt and Others Nominated; Complete List of Nominees . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150217074141/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gima-awards-2015-ankit-tiwari-alia-bhatt-others-nominated-complete-list-nominees-623619 . 17 February 2015 . 16 April 2015 . International Business Times.
  21. Web site: 7th Mirchi Music Awards Nominations . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150213105428/http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/bollywood/2014/nomination.php . 13 February 2015 . 15 April 2015 . Mirchi Music Awards.