While the filming and release of Jagga Jasoos may have been beset by trouble, the soundtrack released by the producers urges you to forget all that. Composed by Pritam and with lyrics penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, the film comprises 29 songs, of which thankfully, in the interests of journalistic brevity, only 7 came out prior to the film's release.
Ullu ka pattha
Without pausing for breath, the album begins with Ullu ka Patha, a fast paced flamenco-influenced number with a lot of ulullating. The Ullu ka Pattha referenced in the song is the heart (a metaphor, not the organ) and all the trouble it gets one into. The song's light-heartedness is perfectly captured by vocalists Arijit Singh and Nikita Gandhi, their vocals a seamless medley with the Spanish guitar, castanets and other instruments.
Galti se Mistake
Continuing this theme of catchy trouble is Galti se Mistake, the video of which caused quite a flutter when it released and showed Ranbir Kapoor as an irreverent schoolboy. Vocalised by Arijit and Amit Mishra it continues the frenetic pace set the first track with a carousel of sounds merging in to form a melody that hovers just on this side of cacophony. It's loud, chaotic, and unapologetically brash. Just like a really good Punjabi wedding.
Jhumritalaiyya
When this song begins you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking that you're listening to a John Mayer song, with its contemplative guitar strains and emphatic drumming. Indeed, Mayer's music is clearly the inspiration here, if not source material, complete with a complex guitar solo and the high notes hit by Arijit and Mohan Kanan. We hope JM doesn't go watch this movie, is what we're saying. It makes for easy listening in any case.
Phir Wahi
Slower in pace and far more reflective is Phir Wahi, which gives Arijit a chance to demonstrate the versatility in his delivery, switching from active to meditative. Once again, there's some serious fretwork going on by the guitarists yet while the percussion is light-handed, hitting all the right notes.
Musafir
Arijit finally gets a break as Tushar Joshi takes over vocal duties for the fifth song from the released music. So do the guitarists for a bit as the piano is the aural centrepiece here, with some finger-snapping providing a contrast to the rest of the instruments swing in. If that sounds even slightly familiar that's because yes, if it wasn't for the language of the lyrics this would be a Coldplay song, with Joshi even belting out Chris Martin's usual style of delivery. This Musafir heads firmly West.
Khaana Khake
Shaking off, perhaps, suggestions of being inspired, Khaana Khake is shudh desi ghee, complete with our favourite topics, khaana and daaru. From spoken word to a stumbling refrain from a trumpet and lyrics and vocals with tongue firmly in cheek, this one is for when the party is going full swing.
Tukka Laga
We weren't sure about including this, to be honest. Clocking in a mere 31 seconds, and basically providing a soundscape for a teaser for the movie, there's not a lot you can say about this one. Thankfully there's always YouTube.
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