music to listen to

phunkymonkey · Dec 12th, 2007, 02:52

i have been watching a few bollywood movies recently and i'm loving the music

i'm looking for some tunes to fill the last bits on my ipod for my trip in january, any recommendations?

the opoponax · Dec 12th, 2007, 03:07

It depends what sort of Bollywood music you favor.

Clubby techno-ish stuff from recent movies? The classic Asha Bhosle vibe? In between?

I'm a sucker for the Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge soundtrack, and also Dil Se. Dhoom is a little more danceable. I also recently picked up the soundtrack to The Darjeeling Limited, which is not a Bollywood movie at all (and which I don't actually recommend, as a film), but which is full of title themes to old Satyajit Ray and Merchant Ivory movies from the 60's. I would also guess you could easily pick up "Best of Asha Bhosle" or something to that effect, too. A few Western companies also put out "Bollywood 101" and "Intro to Bangra" type albums which might provide a good mix.

Mehndi Masala · Dec 12th, 2007, 03:24

Hit your local Indian grocery store! They are bound to have lots to choose from. If your looking soundtrack, I'd say right now I'm really happy with all of Om Shanti Om, most of Bunty aur Babli, half of Ashoka, most of Kahbi Kushi Kahbi Gham, and one or two off many, Dhoom and Dhoom2, Don, Heyy Babyy only has two good songs, but they are good, Jab we Met has a couple of good ones too. Dil Se has one of the biggest hits of the past 5 years in Chaiyya Chaiyya . You should know that CD's are pretty cheap in India and is a great way to add to your CD collection! If you PM me, I can give you a list of actual song titles that are great hits that get everyone on the dance floors at the sangeets and weddings. Bhangra, bollywood and Arabic.

Kim

the opoponax · Dec 12th, 2007, 03:33

The main problem I've had with just heading over to the local Indian grocery is that there's just SO MUCH there it's hard to know where to begin. Much better to go in with a shortlist of things to look out for, even if it's something vague like "Recent SRK movies".

dlesli · Dec 12th, 2007, 04:13

More More More! Give us more India Pop titles! we all want them (especially clubby techno-ish) - is is addictive like smack

phunkymonkey · Dec 12th, 2007, 05:10

woohoo!! thank you for the advice!

just done a quick google and i like sound of The classic Asha Bhosle vibe

Cardamom · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:48

Hello - I Felt the need to add to this thread

dlesli - here are some good soundtracks that are newer and have some dancey songs and remixes:

Jab We Met (came out awhile ago, but they basically played this album on the radio 24/7 when I was in New Delhi last month - very catchy)

Race (new movie coming out in march - soundtrack is sort of like Dhoom 2)

Other new ones:
Johnny Gaddar
Cash
Dhol
Halla Bol
Goal
Kya Love Story Hai

I could go on and on

I dislike CDs, but like to pay for music so I usually buy from Itunes or emusic. Emusic is really expanding their selection of new albums. They also have a lot of great older hindi and tamil soundtracks.

C

dlesli · Feb 16th, 2008, 08:40

Cardamom -

This is EXACTLY what i was hoping for. post often with your likes - i'm off to buy hindi!

D'Lesli

Sabra · Feb 20th, 2008, 03:55

Some of my favorites see:
http://youtube.com/my_playlists?p=58816EA60F33345 B

Greetings from Cologne
Ingrid

Dec 12th, 2007, 02:52	#1
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Mehndi Masala Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 223	Hit your local Indian grocery store! They are bound to have lots to choose from. If your looking soundtrack, I'd say right now I'm really happy with all of Om Shanti Om, most of Bunty aur Babli, half of Ashoka, most of Kahbi Kushi Kahbi Gham, and one or two off many, Dhoom and Dhoom2, Don, Heyy Babyy only has two good songs, but they are good, Jab we Met has a couple of good ones too. Dil Se has one of the biggest hits of the past 5 years in Chaiyya Chaiyya . You should know that CD's are pretty cheap in India and is a great way to add to your CD collection! If you PM me, I can give you a list of actual song titles that are great hits that get everyone on the dance floors at the sangeets and weddings. Bhangra, bollywood and Arabic. Kim __________________ Time flies like an arrow.......... Fruit flies like a banana! Mumbai/New Delhi/Agra pix on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?i...id=5503760 15 (there are 5 more just go back to the photo albums!) Old Blog from my India Adventure! http://winnipeghenna.blogspot.com/

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Dec 12th, 2007, 03:07	#2
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	It depends what sort of Bollywood music you favor. Clubby techno-ish stuff from recent movies? The classic Asha Bhosle vibe? In between? I'm a sucker for the Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge soundtrack, and also Dil Se. Dhoom is a little more danceable. I also recently picked up the soundtrack to The Darjeeling Limited, which is not a Bollywood movie at all (and which I don't actually recommend, as a film), but which is full of title themes to old Satyajit Ray and Merchant Ivory movies from the 60's. I would also guess you could easily pick up "Best of Asha Bhosle" or something to that effect, too. A few Western companies also put out "Bollywood 101" and "Intro to Bangra" type albums which might provide a good mix.

Dec 12th, 2007, 03:33	#4
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	The main problem I've had with just heading over to the local Indian grocery is that there's just SO MUCH there it's hard to know where to begin. Much better to go in with a shortlist of things to look out for, even if it's something vague like "Recent SRK movies".

Dec 12th, 2007, 04:13	#5
dlesli Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 23	More More More! Give us more India Pop titles! we all want them (especially clubby techno-ish) - is is addictive like smack

Dec 12th, 2007, 05:10	#6
phunkymonkey Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sunny derbyshire Posts: 74	woohoo!! thank you for the advice! just done a quick google and i like sound of The classic Asha Bhosle vibe

Feb 16th, 2008, 02:48	#7
Cardamom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 324	Hello - I Felt the need to add to this thread dlesli - here are some good soundtracks that are newer and have some dancey songs and remixes: Jab We Met (came out awhile ago, but they basically played this album on the radio 24/7 when I was in New Delhi last month - very catchy) Race (new movie coming out in march - soundtrack is sort of like Dhoom 2) Other new ones: Johnny Gaddar Cash Dhol Halla Bol Goal Kya Love Story Hai I could go on and on I dislike CDs, but like to pay for music so I usually buy from Itunes or emusic. Emusic is really expanding their selection of new albums. They also have a lot of great older hindi and tamil soundtracks. C

Feb 16th, 2008, 08:40	#8
dlesli Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 23	Cardamom - This is EXACTLY what i was hoping for. post often with your likes - i'm off to buy hindi! D'Lesli

Feb 20th, 2008, 03:55	#9
Sabra Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cologne - Germany Posts: 27	Some of my favorites see: http://youtube.com/my_playlists?p=58816EA60F33345 B Greetings from Cologne Ingrid

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