Big B at Aladin's music launch

Big B along with Riteish Deshmukh and newcomer Jacqueline Fernandez at the music launch of <i>Aladin</i>.

The soundtrack of this much-talked about Amitabh Bachchan-starrer, a contemporary take on the classic fairy tale, is racy and energetic.

Seen in this pic are Riteish and Jacqueline.   (Photo: IANS)

Composer duo Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani have tried to go beyond their usual tunes and beats.

In this pic Big B addressing the reporters. (Photo: IANS)

Aladin contains six originals and two remixes. It opens with Genie rap, where Amitabh turns rapper along with Anushka Manchanda. The song seems to be a situational number and doesn't interest much.

Jacqueline posing with the film's music cds.(Photo: IANS)

Genie rap has a remixed version too by DJ Suketu. This version is faster and has more beats.(Photo: IANS)

There is Tak dhina din, the title track. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan, the song starts with a bang and is full of energy. The tempo is maintained all through. Then there is complete shift of genre with O re saawariya. It has a soft start but picks up pace later. It's an entertaining piece with a mix of classical and rustic influences. Sudesh Bhonsle, Shreya Ghoshal, Shaan and Amitabh have lent their voice to the song.(Photo: IANS)

The film also has a soft number You may be, which has composers Vishal and Shekhar behind the microphone. A love ballad, it has a mix of English and Hindi lyrics. Soothing to the ears, You may be is a pleasing song.(Photo: IANS)

On the whole, Vishal and Shekhar have composed fast-paced, high on beats songs and most of them are enjoyable.

Big is playing a genie in this film. (Photo: IANS)