Omor Mogachi Kanni’, an audio album by Babli carries 12 songs on varied subjects and in the form of solos, duets and trios. It is a tribute to her departed parents Bab Peter and Ophelia.
The opening and title song ‘Omor Mogachi Kanni’ by Babli narrates the story of her departed parents, whose rich contribution on the Konkani stage cannot be ignored. Bab Peter and Ophelia met each other as artistes on tiatr stage and finally tied the knot, vowing to be faithful spouses till the end, the singer mentions. Noted writer and director of the Konkani stage, the birth of a daughter, unexpected death of Bab Peter in Bahrain, followed by Ophelia, the narration flows into a beautiful melody.
The following song ‘Bab Peter Medley’ by Melroy, Merrick, Joel speaks about the love towards a girl called Bela, whose one boyfriend expired. But when it comes to love, there’s no end to the ecstasy that follows. It also focuses on the irresponsible PWD authorities who charge their customers with high water bills. But it all happens because the minister is hand in glove with the PWD authorities, they say. The miraculous cross at Dobitalao and the plea to construct a chapel is also incorporated in the song, with a brief mention about Bab Peter, who won the hearts about of the Goans with his songs and tiatrs.
‘Apron’ a duet by Babli and Merrick speaks about the usage of apron by women in the houses. It’s precisely to hide the stain that lies on the dress under the apron, the singer says. The girl tells her fiancé that he is fortunate to get her and he has no knowledge about fashion. Torn clothes are a fashion for girls today, the boy says. The girl demands that the boy should dress decently when moving about with her.
The following trio ‘Fulwali Nistewali’ by Jennifer, Samantha and Joel is an interesting conversation between a girl who sells flowers for a living, a fisherwoman and the boy who falls in love with both the traders. Differences in religion are not a barrier, they say. The boy wonders why the meeting happened with the two traders as he is sandwiched between the two.
‘Dolleanchi Vatt’ a song by Nia, Babli and Sameer is a beautiful rendition highlighting blindness that has dawned and the challenge the daughter takes up to take care of her ailing parents in their old age. The advice provided by mother to her daughter is worth listening. ‘Calendar’ a duet by Marisa and Aaron is an interesting conversation between husband and wife with regards rearing of children and the rule of the government concerning admissions in school.
‘Vhodlem Duens’ a solo by Constancio speaks about various dreaded diseases like TB, cancer and he also mentions about another disease that had made its entry in many families and its cure lies in one’s own decision.
‘Maim’ a solo composed and rendered by Babli is a tribute to her mother. She recalls her childhood days with her mother, the prayer for a bright future and the unexpected departure. ‘Life looks empty without you, she says, ‘you nurtured us with all love and care.’
Two trios ‘Bodyguard’ by Vanessa, Constancio and Melroy and ‘Soda Lau’ by Babli, Merrick and Melroy carry interesting conversations between teens and the elderly respectively. The latter has some common dulpods interspersed, which make the song appealing to ears.
The composition and lyrics are by Bab Peter and Babli, with Ronnie Monserrate as the arranger and conductor. Ronnie Monserrate and Aaron Rodrigues have assisted with background vocals arrangement.
