Needless to say that all Himesh Reshammiya fans like all his songs.
But still, each fan would have his favs.
Therefore, after years of listening I want to share my all time Himesh songs.
To what extent do our choices match, if at all!
Best post ABA album
AAP KA SUROOR (2006).
The best album of Himesh - the post ABA composer is his debut pop album Aap Ka Suroor (2006), and if there is any other album that can come close to it as a total overall combined package, then it is Kajraare (2010).
Best 'sung n composed' songs in semi classical genre
1. YAHI HOTA HAI PYAR - NAMASTEY LONDON.
2. AFREEN - KAJRAARE.
Yahi Hota Hai Pyaar is instantly catchy with a history mukhda full of typical unique HR melody, whereas Afreen takes time to grow upon the listener. But eventually, both songs have the same repeat hear value appeal in the long run.
When Yahi Hota Hai Pyaar released, after a while it was the view that it was Himesh's best ever semi classical sung n composed song. Then when Afreen from Kajraare released, after a while it was of the view that it was at par and joint best semi classical sung n composed song of Himesh. But after few years, it is concluded that Yahi Hota Hai Pyaar is Himesh's best ever semi classical sung n composed song till date, and followed by no.2 which is Afreen from Kajraare.
Best 'composed only' songs in semi classical genre
Top 3 "composed only" semi-classical songs by Himesh (not ranked in any order, but all 3 are equally good):
> Bichdann - Son Of Sardar
It has a history mukhda from top musical drawer of Himesh - the composer.
> Main Jahaa Rahu - Namastey London
Best mukhda line is, TERI YAAAA-AAAAD (terrific prolonged emphasis twist) from 0.33 to 0.36, 1.10 to 1.12 & 2.33 to 2.35, DILLL-LLLLL (terrific prolonged emphasis twist) from 1.28 to 1.30, HISTORY sarangi piece from 1.25 to 1.28 konnekts with da listener.
> Ishq Ne Tere - Ahista Ahista
Best mukhda line is, BAS TUJHE (catchy vocals) YAAD KARTA HU MAAIIIN (HISTORY classical twist) RAAT BHAR from 1.01 to 1.06 & 1.33 to 1.38 along with off-da-hook profound quick tabla hit pattern.
Ultimate best 'sung n composed' songs
Himesh Reshammiya - the post ABA composer is at his ultimate best in songs like ABA Title Trax, Naam Hai Tera, Tera Suroor and Dil Tumhare Bina. But the ultimate best of HR 2.0 is still yet to come.
1. AASHIQ BANAYA AAPNE TITLE TRAX and NAAM HAI TERA - TIE.
2. TERA SUROOR - AAP KA SUROOR.
3. DIL TUMHARE BINA from 36 CHINA TOWN.
Rest are not ranked in any order but are more or less on da same level.
TANHAIYAAN from AKS – THE MOVIEE.
YAHI HOTA HAI PYAR from NAMASTE LONDON.
RABBA LUCK BARSA - KAJRAARE.
AFREEN from RED – THE DARK SIDE.
AHISTA AHISTA TITLE TRAX.
JUNOON from ROCKY - THE REBEL.
KAJRA KAJRA KAJRA - KAJRAARE.
O JAANA from ROCKY – THE REBEL (one of biggest under rated master pieces by himesh).
KOLA LAKA VELLARI from WELCOME (one of biggest under rated master pieces by himesh).
In terms of HR sung n composed songs:
> most heavenly divine song in post ABA era - Tujhe Dekh Ke Armaan Jaage from Kajraare
> most rwakin song in both melody n orchestration in post ABA era - Dil Tumhare Bina from 36 China Town
Best 'sung n composed' sad song
CHAHE GILA KARO - AAP KA SUROOR (only audio wise)
SAMJHO NA - AAP KA SUROOR (both audio visuals)
Best 'composed only' sad songs
These are the most touching:
KYUN KISI KO - TERE NAAM.
TERE NAAM (SAD VERSION) - TERE NAAM.
Soul
Ahista Ahista (2006) and Kajraare (2010) are 2 post ABA albums that had an 'underlying soul' to them.