Happy New Year

Happy new year,
Forget the rear,
eat the fear,
and hail the cheer!

Music Maestro: Mikey McCleary

I'm not a fan of remixes but Mikey, if you're reading this, you're the baap of all the Music directors out there who try their hands on remixing or as they say "reviving" the track. You must have heard the remixes of Mikey in some movie or as some ad jingle but here i give you the list of 5 best remixes (not in a ranking order because all of these are so frigging beautiful!)

1) Chalte Chalte yun hi koi - This remix has a very relaxed and calm feel. Singer Mauli Dave has done complete justice to this song. The saxophone just adds to the lovely track making it the late night anthem. The original is form the movie Pakeeza(1972) sung by Lata Mangeshkar and music by Ghulam Mohammad

2) Yeh Sama, Sama Hai Yeh Pyar Ka  - The original is from the movie Jab Jab phool Khile(1965)  Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Music by: Kalayanji, Anandji. This version is again sung so beautifully by the melodious Mauli Dave that it takes you to the dream world.

3) Kabhi Kabhi mere dil mei - Originally by the movie Kabhi Kabhi (1976) sung by Lata Mangeshkar and music by Khayyam. the continuous snaps along with the jazzy music makes it a peppy yet soothing track. I totally love this one by Mikey!

https://soundcloud.com/mikey-mccleary/kabhi-kabhi-mere-dil-mein

4) Dhak Dhak - Originally from the movie: Beta (1991), Singers: Anuradha Paudwal and Udit Narayan Jha, Music Directors: Anand-Milind. Revamped for the movie Nautanki Saala with the singers Saba Azad, Geet Sagar, Bruno Carvalo, Santosh Sawant is the new and awesome version of the same ol' legendary "Dhak Dhak".

5) Mast Kalandar - It is a punjabi folk song and many singers have sung mast kalandar. Mikey has produced two versions of the song with the euphonious voice of Rekha Bhardwaj. One has a nice folkish clap-and-sing music and the other is a rock version!!

Mikey, you make brilliant music which gives us a nice company in our joyful and cozy moments. I'm a fan of yours! Keep making the awesome music!!

Others, for listening to more of his work please visit Mike's website: http://mikeymccleary.com/

Cheers!

Happy Dussehra

Kill the devil inside,

and let the truth prevail!

Happy Dussehra!

Bollywood: Andaz apna apna

My favourite five dialogues from the movie.

1. Crime master Gogo naam hai mera ... aankhen nikaal kar gotiyaan khelta hoon main
2. Teja main hoon ... mark idhar hai
3. Unkey ek ek sawaal, hamare do do jawaab. Sawaal ek, jawaab do
4. Jab dil toot ta hai toh uska asar seedha dimag par hota hai
5. Aggar police ko khabar ki....toh? kardena koi baat nahin......lagta hain pakka khiladi hain

Abstract: The king who lives the life of a plebe

"Rabba sacheya tu te akheya si
ja o bandeya jag da shah hai tu.
Kadi saar vi layi rab sohneya
Tere shah nal jag ki kitiyan kitiyan.."


Once upon a time, I happened to be the king of my universe. The universe which was there when i saw it first. It was good, warm, soft and used to spin and sparkle according to my will. As i started knowing it, it was not as dreamy as it looked. it was rough, dry and had some pointy ends too. It scratched my skin, made me bleed and left a mark on me forever. It happened to me multiple times till i understood that the universe i own doesn't deserves the cuddles. it is meant to be thrashed, exploited and burnt. Even though it is mine, i will have to keep a distance from it to maintain the balance. Kings are not supposed to mix with the commoners.

I was down, on the ground, bathed in dust and mashed flora. In that little moment of silence, i made a pact with myself to draft some commandments to run this haywire wild universe. Now i follow them and stay grounded because the universe neither can bear me it nor is worth it. I am a king who lives a life of a plebe. I've made peace with myself and my universe. At times i let it play, other times i slap it down to remind how to behave with me. I am an injured king but i will rule, because i'm destined to!

Beeroholic: 5 beer brands I adore!

Everybody has their taste according to what they like and what they can afford. I'm a student hence I buy beer that is pocket friendly and does its work good. So here, I've made a list of five beer brands that are my favourite and are, well not cheap but Pocket friendly. You may be able to get these beers very easily in India. So, if you are coming to India for the first time, here's what you should drink.

1) Miller - Miller is my favourite! the colour, the way the taste is welcomed by the taste buds is magical! I've never met a single guy who has not liked it. It is a light beer but is fabulous.

2) Indus Pride - I was out with my friends and we thought of trying this beer out. It is not a normal beer, it is flavoured beer.It has four flavours Citrusy Coriander, Citrusy Cardamom, Spicy Fennel and Fiery Cinnamon.and all are awesome!  As their tagline says "brewed with spices", it is definitely something which will be a surprise to your taste buds. Flavours are good and give a fresh feel. A must try!

3) Carlsberg Elephant - One nice normal beer to set your evening. I prefer bottle over cans.

4) Kingfisher strong - This is a different one. All others have a 5% alcohol content but his has an 8% alcohol content in it and is available at a very low price!

5) Budweiser - I don't like Budweiser much. I choose it iff I have only poor beers like Haywards and Tuborg in its option.

in the end I'll only say that party hard like a maniac but don't drink and drive! Make drunk calls instead.

Bollywood: Gunda

My favourite five dialogues from the movie.

• Lambu-Aata to Kafan-Chor-Neta – “Bullaaaa ! Bulla ka naam leke tu ne mera khopdi hila diya hai! Khada Kar diya hai mera.........gusse se ek ek baal khada kar diya hai! Saale ko maine doodh pila-pila kar paala..Lekin aaj woh meri chaati chabana chahta hai, meri chaati?

• Ibu-Hatela Introduction:

         Mera naam hai Ibu Hatela,
         Maa meri chudail ke beti,
         Baap mera shaitan ka chela,
         (pointing downwards) Khayega kela? 

• Lambu-Aata to Munni-“ Kal Bulla Allah ko pyara ho jaayega. Mera naam hai Lambu-Aata, sale ko doonga maut ka chaata.”

• Pote to Shankar-“Hum yahaan ke dada hai Shankar, Zyaada badbad karke apni zindagi mein maut ki gadbad mat kar!”

• Shankar to Ibu Hatela-“Aaj ke baad tujhe koi bhi Ibu Hatela nahin, Ibu Katela kahega”