Ek Tha Tiger (soundtrack) explained

Ek Tha Tiger
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Sohail Sen and Sajid–Wajid
Cover:Ek Tha Tiger (soundtrack).jpg
Recorded:2011–2012
Studio:YRF Studios
Label:YRF Music

Ek Tha Tiger is the soundtrack to the 2012 film of the same name directed by Kabir Khan and starred Salman Khan. The film's soundtrack featured four songs composed by Sohail Sen and the film's theme song "Mashallah" (featured in the end credits) composed by the duo Sajid–Wajid as guest musician. It also featured three remixes of its songs produced by Joshilay. The lyrics for the songs were written by Neelesh Misra, Anvita Dutt and Kausar Munir. The soundtrack was released by YRF Music on 27 June 2012 to positive reviews and preceded with "Mashallah" as the lead single on 13 June 2012.

Background

A. R. Rahman was initially approached to score music for the film but left the project due to schedule conflicts.[1] Later Pritam was roped in to compose the film score, and was credited for the music on the film's first digital poster.[2] However, he dropped out following scheduling conflicts with Dhoom 3 (2013).[3] [4] Sohail Sen replaced Pritam as the composer. Sen had previously scored Mere Brother Ki Dulhan for Yash Raj Films, and upon Aditya Chopra's insistence, he was brought in to score the film.[5] Julius Packiam composed the film's background score, who had been frequently collaborated with Khan Kabul Express (2006) and New York (2009).

Recording for the soundtrack began in 2011–2012.[6] Sen and Kabir had several discussions regarding the film's music where the latter instructed him on the songs should have a feel of the place where they have been shot. He influenced Middle Eastern and Irish instrumentation and soundscapes in the song "Mashallah" and Latin American sounds in "Laapata".[7] For the latter, Sen went to Cuba for recording the instrumentation and chorus to have an authentic touch.

In late-2011, the song "Jaaniyan", which was recorded by Pakistani singer Bilawal Baloch was leaked, and reported to be included on the soundtrack. Yash Raj Films denied the song was to be on the soundtrack and increased security measures to prevent leaks.[8]

Reception

The soundtrack received positive reviews. Indo-Asian News Service posting on CNN-IBN also rated the album a 4 out of 5, noting it "offers the listener the romantic and action of the [film], with an entertaining array of sounds".[9] [10] Purva Desai of The Times of India and Devesh Sharma of Filmfare also gave the soundtrack a 4 out of 5, noting it as an improvement over the soundtracks of Salman Khan and Kabir Khan's previous films.[11] They also praised the composers for their contemporary focus.[12]

Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave the album 3.5/5 and wrote "[it] is good, though one expected it to have gone all the way. [Nothing] puts you off, but the overall sound of the album remains more or less consistent".[13] Shivi of Koimoi gave 3 out of 5, summarizing that "a couple of more chartbusters would have done further wonders to the album".[14] In contrast, Vipin Nair of Music Aloud described it as a "middling score" and rated 5.5 out of 10.[15] Karthik Srinivasan of Milliblog criticised the soundtrack saying "this is not a tiger – only a cat".[16]

Chart performance

The film's theme song, "Mashallah" topped several music charts throughout August and continued ten weeks till the end of its theatrical run.[17] The song won the People's Choice Awards for Favourite Song of 2012.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3 March 2014 . Has AR Rahman replaced Shahrukh Khan as Salman Khan's arch rival? . https://web.archive.org/web/20210605105600/https://www.bollywoodlife.com/editors-pick/has-ar-rahman-replaced-shahrukh-khan-as-salman-khans-arch-rival-321992/ . 5 June 2021 . 6 June 2021 . Bollywood Life.
  2. Web site: 1 October 2011 . Sohail Sen Replaces Pritam . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111008025800/http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/sohail-sen-replaces-pritam/ . 8 October 2011 . 9 August 2012 . .
  3. Web site: Pritam chooses Dhoom 3 over Ek Tha Tiger. 15 September 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212000731/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/features/type/view/id/2624. dead. 12 December 2013. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 15 September 2011.
  4. Web site: 2011-07-01 . Ek Tha Tiger To Release On June 1 Next Year . https://web.archive.org/web/20240218141621/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ek-tha-tiger-to-release-on-june-1-next-year-620348 . 2024-02-18 . 2024-02-18 . NDTV.
  5. News: Vijayakar . Rajiv . 23 September 2011 . Hot tracks . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306020424/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/hot-tracks/849659/0 . 6 March 2016 . 23 September 2011 . The Indian Express.
  6. Web site: . 10 August 2012 . Best phase for Indian music: Ek Tha Tiger music director . https://web.archive.org/web/20240218144058/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/best-phase-for-indian-music-ek-tha-tiger-music-director-606704 . 2024-02-18 . 2024-02-18 . NDTV.
  7. Web site: 2012-07-24 . Tiger's feeble roar . https://web.archive.org/web/20211128141218/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/tiger-s-feeble-roar/story-CG8oKesOdVFBdgv89PI55L.html . 2021-11-28 . 2024-02-18 . . en.
  8. News: That ain't our song: YRF . https://archive.today/20111113194204/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/69522 . dead . 13 November 2011 . . Joginder . Tuteja . 11 November 2011 . 16 November 2011 .
  9. Web site: . 9 July 2012 . Music review of Ek Tha Tiger: Get a taste of romance and action . https://web.archive.org/web/20240218142906/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/music-review-of-ek-tha-tiger-get-a-taste-of-romance-and-action-111796-2012-07-30 . 2024-02-18 . 2024-02-18 . . en.
  10. Web site: . 9 July 2012 . Music Review: 'Ek Tha Tiger' offers variety . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120814115055/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/music-review-ek-tha-tiger-offers-variety/275716-45-76.html . 14 August 2012 . 9 September 2012 . CNN-IBN.
  11. Web site: Purva Desai . 1 July 2012 . Ek Tha Tiger: Music Review . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130708064621/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-21/music-reviews/32775722_1_kabir-khan-ek-tha-tiger-salman-khan . 8 July 2013 . 9 September 2012 . The Times of India.
  12. Devesh Sharma . 2 August 2012 . Music Review: Ek Tha Tiger . https://web.archive.org/web/20121012175243/http://filmfare.com/reviews/music-review-ek-tha-tiger-981.html . 12 October 2012 . 9 September 2012 . Filmfare.
  13. News: Joginder Tuteja . 29 June 2012 . Ek Tha Tiger . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120721201347/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/545809 . 21 July 2012 . 9 September 2012 . Bollywood Hungama.
  14. Web site: Shivi . 29 June 2012 . Ek Tha Tiger Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20141013123030/https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-movies/music-reviews/ek-tha-tiger-music-review/ . 13 October 2014 . 18 February 2024 . Koimoi.
  15. Web site: Vipin Nair . 2012-07-01 . Ek Tha Tiger – Music Review . https://web.archive.org/web/20120806234752/https://www.musicaloud.com/2012/07/21/ek-tha-tiger-music-review/ . 2012-08-06 . 2024-02-18 . Music Aloud.
  16. Web site: Karthik Srinivasan . 2012-06-27 . Ek Tha Tiger (Music review), Hindi – Sohail Sen & Sajid-Wajid . https://web.archive.org/web/20171026113131/https://milliblog.com/2012/07/19/ek-tha-tiger-music-review-hindi-sohail-sen-sajid-wajid/ . 2017-10-26 . 2024-02-18 . Milliblog . en-US.
  17. Web site: 13 June 2012 . On-Spot: 'Ek Tha Tiger' song launch . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131212104033/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/gallery/on-spot-ek-tha-tiger-song-launch . 12 December 2013 . 29 June 2012 . MSN India.
  18. Web site: People's Choice Awards 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140225214759/https://peopleschoiceindia.com/winners2012.php . 25 February 2014 . 10 November 2012 . People's Choice Awards India.

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