Director: Anurag Kashyap
Music: Indian Ocean
Lyrics: Piyush Mishra
Singers: Asheem Chakravarty, Rahul Ram, Amit Kalam,

Director Anurag Kashyap bases Black Friday on the serial bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993. He has formerly directed Paanch which is ill fatedly stuck in the floors. His films, the former Paanch and the forthcoming Black Friday has been in controversy for their sensitive issues. But this is in no way going to dampen his spirit and make him give up. For Black Friday, he has roped in talented actors like Kay Kay, Pawan Malhotra and many theatre artistes.

When the film pitches serious tone, the music cannot be fiddled with. The lyrics are by Piyush Mishra and music by the famous band Indian Ocean. For the one who haven’t heard of them, they’re basically Delhi based and have awesome albums like Desert Rain, Kandisa and Jhini to their credit. The members comprise of acoustic guitarist Susmit Sen, bassist Rahul Ram, percussionist Asheem Chakravraty and drummer Amit Kalam. What they have done for Black Friday is of International standard with hard-hitting vocals and instruments as per requisite.

‘Bandheh’ is the opening track and it strikes the chord at the first instance. Hear it ones and it’ll stay with you. The fusion of pop and rock with lead by guitar makes it as resounding as it can. The vocals of Asheem Chakravarty, Rahul Ram and Amit Kalam expresses the note of subjugate feeling implied by Piyush Mishra’s lyrics. The composition will no sooner be a rage in the circuit.

The title song ‘Badshah In Jail’ is a situational track. This is another one treading the philosophical route with a hint of pathos and guilt. Though the symphony is somber yet there is a tempo which oozes with zeal. Traditional instruments and western feel makes it a one of a kind fusion experience. The lyrics are commendable. A good piece of work done!

‘Bharam Bhaap Ke’ the next track is served differently too. Guitar, percussion and a range of varied other instruments makes the riff of the track. This track is theoretical and thoughtful as the former ones. The vocal at the background merges with the music brilliantly.

What follows subsequently from here are apparently situational instrumental tracks, with profound music and the stream of vocal flow. ‘Opening/Pre Blast’ is enthralling with flute work, incessant beats and an atrocious rhythm. It sounds to hail the way of a crime sequence on screen. This background score is more gripping than the common days tracks we hear.

The next instrumental composition is ‘Bomb Planting’. It is done with grace beating the general composition in the block. It is just the thing!

‘Memon House’ takes over with a jazz-rock encounter, techno instruments and a punch for the ears. ‘RDX’ follows with an explosion too. ‘Training’ and ‘Chase’ are also show stealers with enigmatic work of instruments. This Indian band is just too rocking!

The composition of Black Friday is a making in itself, out there to revolutionize the musical scenario and predominating it with mastery and eminence. What an effort, and Indian Ocean are the orienter to the credits. To sum up ‘it has truly arrived’!