KONKANI
MUSIC
In his new audio album "Kuwaitkar Novro", Emiliano accompanies Sumita in "Mummy & Daddy" and Lorna in melancholic "Tuka", and even goes solo in romantic "Maria", which has been based on his own lyrics. For a much needed change, we find a rare, rich, vibrant voice singing in Konkani. The voice seems to breath emotions into the lyrics, some of which he has composed. Santosh Naik has penned most of the other lyrics.
Drawing on his vast experience of performing at Mumbai's recording studios, under exacting directors, and assisting them often to structure sections, Emiliano has mastered the trick to mix and match words and moods into a charming harmony. The tune sounds familiar initially but suddenly does a pleasant detour. Likewise, Emiliano also dismounts the established traditional line in lyrics too in "Kuwaitkar Novro". In Konkani, the Indian style and the westernized one generally go their separate ways. Emiliano, however, attempts some sort of a welcome narrowing of the gap between the otherwise parallel lines. Quite experimental and evolutionary music does he. When one listens to it attentively, the fresh trend which Emiliano has brought into Konkani music, appears worthy of applause. The string maestro has to perfect the new trend, which he has ushered into Konkani music, by producing more such fine music to keep up the tempo. So far there is no CD of "Kuwaitkar Novro", which in the audio cassette format sells at Rs.70. JD |
EMILIANO da Cruz, the Goan violinist of
repute, has entertained lovers of good music of several countries
over the years. Having groomed himself for a musical career, he
eventually led his own band, which regaled guest of affluent hotels.
Besides playing the instruments he has composed music, which
possesses a classical touch. The string effect, with which he
embelishes his compositions, few can equal. That's when he plays any
instrument. But with his latest Konkani cassette, one can hear the
master's vocals too.
We also find that
Lorna, takes a break and attempt a diversion. Besides rendering the
theme song "Kuwaitkar Novro", Lorna is also heard in "Are Raja
Mhojea Moga" and "Jiv Zata Hum Hum" with Sylvester. Sylvester also
does justice to Emiliano's experimentation in "Jai, Jai Bharat"
along with the Tender Voices (Tabitha, Zubin, Nejba, Karishma,
Roselle, Luis and Mavita), then teams up with Lulu in another
enchanting number called "Sobit Goa". But it's in "Jiv Zata Hum
Hum", sung with Lorna, that he really shines. Anthony San sings "Happy
New Year" (lyrics by fermeena Khaunte).