Song: Bethe Bethe Kaise Kaise
Artist: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Gaudi
Review:
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Gaudi. A few years ago when
I looked up Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on iTunes, this song that I had never heard
of was the #1 seller. Whaaaah? I’ve been a super NFAK fan since I was in
braces, this couldn’t have slipped through my fingers!
Then I heard it – and I understood. This was a Nusrat remix
for the future – for the past – and for today. Gaudi, with his masterful
production, unique musical instincts and strong grasp of music technology (from
techno to dub and who knows what else!) has taken the master’s music and
remastered it.
I’ve heard a lot of Nusrat remixes – the most notable by
Bally Sagoo over the years, but this – this was gold. I recommend that you
check out the entire album: “Dub Qawwali”.
So let’s break this down – this album is a mix of dub and
qawwali – and that to, it’s stripped down to best of both worlds. Like “behte
betha kaise kaise”, most of the tracks on the album use Nusrat for his vocal instrument,
but there’s a keen focus on his emotion and lyrical abilities – so instead of
dousing the track in alaap and screaming, these tracks strip down some of
Nusrat’s best vocal performances to the actual song and lyrics.
That’s been my gripe with Nusrat remixes that have emerged
since the 90’s – they’re so intense, loud and beat heavy. This track is the
antidote to bad Nusrat remixes – it’s melodic, focuses on Nusrat’s lyrics and
soothing voice, all the while putting your mind at easy. It has the vibe of “Waitingin Vain” with the omnipresent calming vocal qualities of “Caminando Por LaCalle”. And the mixdown is so smooth and crisp. Best Nusrat remix ever!
I tried my own hand at making a Nusrat remix in the same
vein as Gaudi – something chill – it’s of my favorite Nusrat track ever - feel free
to check it out: Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Aave (simple remix).
And Gaudi… please release more music like this!
Follow Gaudi on Twitter: @gaudi_music
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