Shreya Ghoshal – Humnasheen

Humnasheen - Shreya Ghoshal (Ghazal Album) 2014

Shreya Ghoshal – Humnasheen
Humnasheen – Ghazals by Shreya Ghoshal is the first ghazal album of singer Shreya Ghoshal. Shreya has spent the two years working on this album and has described it as “A heartfelt humble effort from me to revive pure form. of ghazals.” The music to this album has been composed by Deepak Pandit, with lyrics from Manoj Muntashir.

  • Ye Aasmaan
  • Naam Likh Kar
  • Yeh Dil Jo Pyarka
  • Raaton Ko
  • Maahi Rokna Aaj
  • Teri Talash
  • Shamma Jalti Rahi
  • Kuchh Rishtey

Shreya Ghoshal – Humnasheen development
Shreya Ghoshal is a fan of ghazals, but she had never thought to take it as a first step into the non-film world. Urdu poetry has its own charm and impact. Ghoshal cannot do raag-based singing in films, and does not expect that it will happen in films. “Diction needs to be very clear”, she said. Her tilt towards Urdu happened only after she entered the film industry. There are so many talented lyricists and composers from whom she learnt something every day. She has learnt music from Kalyanji (composer), who told her how important diction is. When she heard old songs of Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi, she could see how particular they were to ensure that the words were clear and beautifully pronounced. So she teamed up with Deepak Pandit & Manoj Muntashir for the album.

To kick start the album, we have ‘Ye Aasman.’ Probably one of the longest tracks in the album at a length of over seven minutes, you will need a great deal of patience to fully appreciate this one. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the unconventional style of this song and Shreya sings with full throttle passion. In addition, I very much like the way in which the composition has been arranged. This gives the song a nice Indian texture to it which makes it hard to not enjoy! Overall, a good effort which definitely deserves a listen!

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Following this, we have ‘Naam Likh Kar.’ I love how the song starts off with a mix of the guitar and the sitar. Shreya’s voice also gives the song that mellow touch which it needs, making it one of the highlights of the album. In addition, given that I am a fan of classical Indian music, I really appreciated the use of the tabla and sitar in this song. The lyrics have also been very well written. A brilliant song that you should not miss out on hearing!

We also have ‘Yeh Dil Jo Pyaar Ka,’ which to be honest is not as strong as the previous two tracks. Although Shreya’s vocal performance was flawless, the music did not have as much of an impact on me in contrast to ‘Ye Aasman’ and ‘Naam Likh Kar.’ Having said this, it is not a bad song and may be enjoyed by other segments of music lovers.

Next up is ‘Raaton Ko.’ Although the song is slightly overstretched, I found it to be a nice relaxing number. The music complements well with Shreya’s vocals and the lyrics have also been well written. The length of the song may put people off from listening to it in full. Yet I recommend that you give it a try as most ghazals are quite long in general anyway. A respectable attempt by Shreya that deservers your ear’s attention.

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‘Maahi Rokna Aaj’ is next and this has a more upbeat flavour to it compared to the other songs in the album. I found this one to be an average number which could have been better if a little more work had been put into it. It’s a shame as it could have been one of the major highpoints of the album.

Following this we have ‘Teri Talaash.’ This is another great track which has clearly been composed with a great deal of thought. Shreya’s vocals in particular stand out in this one and she manages to exude the precise emotions through her voice which makes it all the more melodious to listen to. The music has also been well composed and instruments such as the tabla have been well executed.

‘Shamma Jalti Rahin’ is next which is good but not great. I think it may appeal to other listeners more than me. It just didn’t click for me in the same ways as some of the other songs in the album. Hence, try it and see for yourselves whether or not it is your kind of song.

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Finally we have ‘Kuchh Rishtey’ which brings the album to a beautiful close. I loved the use of the piano, the flute and the sitar, which gives the song that flavour it needs. I also appreciated the lyrics and Shreya’s beautiful voice, which gives the song a very soulful tone. This is another splendid track that is worth your time!

Having listened to Humnasheen in full, it can be said with confidence that Shreya, Deepak and Manoj have gifted us with an album that should be treasured in the years to come. Although a few songs could have been improved; I found the majority of them to be of a unique style and presents Shreya in an alternative avatar. Praise is due to her for exemplifying that music is more than just Bollywood. Known largely for her work within this industry, the popular singer has demonstrated that she can entertain us all through other means also. Humnasheen is a fine example of why Shreya Ghoshal is considered to be one of India’s most beloved singers!

Reviews
The album received an allover positive reviews from critics and listeners. BollySpice said, “Shreya, Deepak and Manoj have gifted us with an album that should be treasured in the years to come.”

5/5 - (6 votes)

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2 Thoughts to “Shreya Ghoshal – Humnasheen

  1. Alkin

    hai..shreya ghoshal
    How are you, I love your songs&voice also u r my fav. singer

  2. gangs kumar

    My best female singer is shreya ghoshal
    Your best song . Movie aashaki2
    Sun raha hai n hu
    Ma sarde ki kreepa aap our hi best song gaye

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