The moment you hear the abbreviation 'R. D.', what do you think of? Zing? Youthfulness? Rhythm rather than melody? Folksy music? Pop music? Copy-paste of Western tunes? Well, R.D. music magic sure was much more than all these put together, and truly much much more! Why, he had a great classical touch as well, as many of his songs could comfortably prove.
In my opinion, however, the real R.D. with his own signature dhun, beyond the influence of either his father's or the Western tunes, that real rare R.D. magic is the music he created for "1942:A Love Story". Each song from this film is a gem so much so that it is difficult to decide which is the best of these rarest of rare songs!
Today let us look at "Ek ladki ko dekha". It is simply divine. It captures the essence of deep love. It is a tribute to the unique girl as well as to the intense love she inspires.
Actually, the song is a series of similes cum images that capture the rare beloved in all her special uniqueness. R.D's music embellishes equally softly, sweetly, superbly the gentle, pure, sweet soul. This song genuinely captures the 'junoon' of love that is as intense as the 'junoon' of patriotism, and thus adds credibility to a love that crosses the class and creed boundaries. The real rare R.D. magic it is! Take a listen on the R.D. anniversary day!
Pratima@ Ek song ko suna to aisa laga/jaise jannat ki dhun, jaise pyar ki gunj, jaise platinum me jhalake koi hira! Rarest of rare R.D, in brief!
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