Was "Nasek Nasek" too demanding of a standard for "Nahubo" to meet?

DailyStar || Shining BD

Published: 3/20/2023 5:27:59 AM

Artist Animes Roy was right when Coke Studio Bangla dubbed him a rockstar; in the song "Nahubo," he demonstrates his vocal prowess, which could unquestionably be heard accompanying a gritty electric guitar riff.

 

Even though I'm by no means a musical expert, the last song had me bobbing my head to the crescendos and diminuendos. The song's opening notes made me think of 1980s synth keyboards.

When it comes to percussions, "Nahubo" definitely packs a punch. Its resounding sound would easily fit in with any high-octane movie about a youth revolution.

Sung in the Hajong dialect, the song also features Daughter of Coastal, a female rapper from Chittagong. Her ability in spitting bars in Chattogram's dialect made me an instant fan, leading me to subscribe to her channel then and there. As much as I loved both the artists and their individual contributions to the song, I still feel that there was a dissonance in the composition.

The general public has a particular expectation from an artiste, especially in musical terms, we love to expect the same stamina and beat over and over again. 

With "Nasek Nasek", Animes took the country by storm when he sang a song that was literally about dancing. The energy and the rhythmic composition had their imprints carved out in my brain even when I sat down to hear "Nahubo". Despite loving the performances individually, I personally believe that the composition didn't do justice to Animes's extremely diverse vocal range.

If paired with a female contralto, Animes' gritty baritone voice could have been a head-banger. The song's first verse, which was Animes' slow buildup, was quickly replaced by Daughter of Coastal's fast-paced rap. The diminuendos weren't strong enough to match themselves with the pace of the rap verse, so it didn't work.

On the other hand, "Nasek Nasek" made the best use of Animes's vocal range by beginning the song quietly and building to a crescendo with the instruments. However, it maintained its pace the entire song, with Pantha Kanai's bass-heavy voice serving as the ideal counterpoint to Animes.

The musical structure of "Nasek Nasek" is groovy but consistent, which "Nahubo" does not follow.
Although it could be argued that each had a distinct goal in mind, comparisons are inevitable, particularly when it comes to Animes Roy and his earlier work.

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