The song from the war movie Pippa left people dissatisfied. Many took to social media to share their thoughts on AR Rahman’s version of the legendary Bengali protest song Karar Oi Louho Kopat. People have expressed that the reimagined version of the song bears no resemblance to the original version and that it lacks “essence”. Several said the new version sounded like a “light romantic tune”.
The picture is taken from the movie Pippa. (YouTube/@Prime Video India)
About the song Karar Oi Louho Kopat:
It was written and composed by the revolutionary poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, and is one of the most powerful protest songs in Bengal. Many still get goosebumps while listening to it because of its powerful lyrics and heart-touching melody.
Here is the new version of AR Rahman’s song:
Since it was shared two days ago, the post has garnered tons of comments. Most netizens shared how this version “ruined” the original song.
Check out how YouTubers reacted:
“A powerful song based on powerful revolutionary messages to younger generations is randomly transformed into a light romantic melody. The lyrics seemed to be haphazardly thrown into some random string of pop chords. It doesn’t even have a central melody structure. Why AR Rahman? Why butcher such a wonderful phenomenal song? Why distort the works of the great Kazi Nazrul Islam?” wrote a YouTube user. “Rahman sir, you cannot play with our emotions by destroying the very soul of such an immortal creation,” joined another.
“This Nazrul Geeti is a masterpiece in itself and does not need any modification from any musician in the world to make it sound better. Being a musician yourself, you should not have disparaged an artist of this caliber,” added a third. “MR. Rahman, this song has a different place in the heart of every Bengali. It is very disturbing to listen to my favorite musician ruining Kazi Nazrul’s song which still gives chills to every Bengali youth. You probably haven’t listened to the original song,” commented a fourth.
About the movie Pippa:
Directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the film centers on the Battle of Garibpur which was fought between India and Pakistan in November 1971. Apart from Ishaan Khatter, who plays the protagonist, the film also stars Priyanshu Painyuli, Soni Razdan, Mrunal Thakur and Inaamulhaq.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn