My top 10 songs in 2008

1. Kaise Mujhe Tum -  The most repeated track in a short span of time. Plus points – Vocals – Benny you are a great find and Shreya – my favorite female vocalist, Lyrics, Correctly placed in the movie
2. Kahin to – Sounds fresh…. listening to it with closed eyes will take you to the world as described in the song. Plus Points- Amazing vocals by both  – love the way Vasundhra starts with “Saansein kho gayi hain..” in a kind of rough way and the harmony in the background smoothens it. Also the part were Rashid says .. ” mulaqaaat mein… “.
3. Tum ho to – Unleashing the singer in Farhan – a rough sound which fits in to magik to create magic! A song which is not just meant for your better half or your love…. its  your best friend ( the way its picturized in the movie ). I already have done the dedication … Plus points: Farhan – Man you rock!! The way you pulled zindagiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii… is amazing ! . Lyrics – Your dad rocks too always! you simplify poetry… love this line.. “Tum ho to rahein bhi hain…. tum nahi, to raste kahan!!”.  SEL – If Rahman started the revolution, you are following it with perfection. Rock on is a perfect album where you proved to non-rock listeners that it is one of the rare genres of music where you can express all kinds of expressions.
4. In Lamhon ke – This songs acted like a slow poison to me. I am not a big fan of Sonu Nigam…. though listening to this one moves me closer to becoming one! Plus Points – One of the best Compositions I have heard ever,  Amazing use of instruments… loved the use of sarangi ( 0:45), drums through out…. and the way heavy chorus stops… ( 02:44).. leaves a silence and Sonu starts off again with jal tarang ( not sure of this ) playing in the background… and madhushree starts off.  My fav part of the track is when Sonu starts with “Mere khwabon ke… ” and then the chorus takes it from there with “Kyun hain yeh aarzoo… “. Amazing lyrics and an Amazing Composition – which makes Rahman stand out always.
5. Manmohani - An ignored track of the year – but this is an example where techno beats can carry off Hindustani Classical music. Perfectly Inter-woven… and if you like Sargams, this one is a gem in your collection. Plus points – Great fusion, amazing vocals – Vijay Prakash… who has sung this not-so-easy to sing track.
6. Kuch Kam – I had started under-estimating Vishal Shekhar after listening to their recent compositions… like Golmaal or Om Shanti Om. Dostana was ‘kind-of’ their comeback… its a pity that only their peppy numbers become hit and people kind of ignore the gems in their album. Kuch Kam is one of them….. the lyrics of the song are superb, perfectly describes the empty space in your life. Plus Points – Lyrics and perfectly woven in to the movie.
7. Zindagi - If Kuch Kam makes you realize that you are missing something in life… and how life has changed without it… then you ask “Zindagi Zindagi Kya kami reh gayi….” . I have reviewed this song before in my blog and its currently called ‘A ghazal on synth’.  Plus Points – Lyrics – Gulzar, not known for his simple lyrics, but simplifies it here. Vocals – Srinivas… Loved you ever since i heard ‘Kaisi he yeh ruth’ from Dil Chahta Hai.
8. Khuda Jaane – Another song which makes me beleive that Vishal Shekhar is back to quality music. Not a big fan of its lyrics – but I started listening to this song after hearing the Female Voice – later finding out that its Shilpa Rao.. I dnt remember hearing her before, but i am sure she will have a huge fan following after this one. KK – as usual.. yes its always as usual for him, rocks in this song.
Plus points – Shilpa Rao  – Love your voice girl.. specially when u sing.. “Karti hun sau baatein tumse…. “, I dnt know why it makes me feel I am in love.. .. .Music: Love the way Table starts off at 0:44…. and also the mixing part. But Vishal – Shekhar.. you guys have a lot to improve on the engineering part.. for example.. towards the end starting 4:50.. you guys have added and amazing harmony… but its hardly heard!
9. Jaane Kyun : I love Songs about friendship…. started with Yaaron.. Tum ho to… and now Jaane Kyun. Love the beats when it starts…. and in most songs I hate it when they mix english in to hindi just for the sake of it… but in this one its done greatly well. Love the lyrics and the peppiness of the track. Plus points : Lyrics and livelyness of the song.
10. Sindbad the Sailor : This song rocks… the lyrics which takes Sindbad as an example to prove that try again n again and you will succeed one day. Sindbad went through a lot of troubles before he succeded in his travel… similarly to be happy you need to go through lots of them in life… but sometimes.. you are still looking for that! Plus points : Inspiring Lyrics…. Love the picturisation and also the way “Tum ho to.. ” comes in the end…….

Would like to mention two songs which I have not Included in the list… “Khwaja mere Khwaja” and “Man Mohana” from Jodha Akbar. Both of these tracks stand somewhere above the rest and are beyond comparison….