Shalimar

Ohh, more indian albums, exciting! Putting the controversial topic of having movie scores on this list aside, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this. There is a good mix between more orchestral tracks, a bit similar to something from the early James Bond movies, and more "modern" music. It blends elements from (what I consider) Indian music, and western, as well. 'Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai' for example sounds very Indian, or middle eastern, with the female vocals and percussive elements, while 'Countess Caper/Shalimar' sounds typically french with the accordion, and 'Baby Let's Dance Together' almost sounds very funky with the wah wah pedal guitar. The sound quality is not that good, but other than that I found this to be a really fun record to listen to. All songs stood out well and caught my interest without difficulty. Solid 4 star record, will definitely come back to some songs from this!

What a ride! You could tell it was a movie soundtrack with a great mix of styles and songs. From the psychedelic intro to the western movie inspired parts of "Countess' Caper". I feel like other movie sound tracks we have had, the music was not as good without knowing the film but here I think this is not the case. I really enjoyed the mix of styles and felt i wanted to see the movie to understand more. It may be a bit front loaded but it was still fun. Very refreshing compared to all the other stuff on this list. 4 star.

3/5

Never even heard of this but terrific

I'm something of an authority, having been a paid extra in a Bollywood movie and subsequently watching most of that movie, and this is without doubt the best Bollywood soundtrack I've ever listened to. One Two Cha Cha Cha is a legit jam.

Some Indian music is nice to listen to. This was not enjoyable to me, although I did think Romantic Theme was a beautiful number.

Love the vibes of the record, really cozy

Unexpectedly fun!

Why is this on the list? There’s probably 1001 soundtrack albums better than this.

What a weird pick. As far as I can tell this is not some iconic Bollywood film that has endured the test of time. In fact it is seen as one of Bollywoods biggest critical and commercial failures. Ya man Rahul does seem to be ‘the guy’ when it comes to Bollywood soundtracks, but it’s not even seen to be one of his best. There are three other soundtracks which he won a Bollywood ‘Oscar’ for, he just got a mere nomination for this, one of nineteen. This felt like someone panicked at the last moment and decided they needed an album from India, and this was the first one they found. Simpsons: No

This would be a perfectly acceptable soundtrack to wolfing down a lamb bhuna and a couple of Cobras in the Shabab. However, a place in the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is probably a step too far.

After listening to this I'm not going to seek out the film. A very underwhelming and totally forgettable album Unsure why this made the list

More of this please. Different and fun.

Pretty awesome

agree ja copytrade 2 star

That had some funk and spaghetti western elements. I enjoyed this just enough.

Definitely surprised by some of the tracks, especially Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai, but don't think I'd revisit it outside of those couple tracks

Cool to hear stuff that isn't necessarily from US/UK, it has its moments, but I think it falters like most soundtracks due to not having the source material with it. 6/10

ok FINE I'll watch a bollywood movie

Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman is a mixed bag. I reckon this album might be absolute magic when paired with the movie—it’s full of lush, vibrant sounds that probably work wonders on screen. Problem is, I’ve never actually seen the movie, so I can’t really vouch for that side of things. As a stand-alone album, though, there’s just too much going on, and it never quite gels for me. There’s no denying RD Burman’s brilliance in crafting intricate arrangements and catchy melodies. Some tracks are full of energy and promise, showcasing his knack for blending traditional Indian sounds with a modern twist. The production is, in parts, really polished—there’s a richness to the mix that hints at the magic the music could conjure when paired with a compelling visual narrative. A few tunes genuinely shine and remind you why RD Burman is considered one of the legends of his time. That said, when I listen to Shalimar on its own, it can feel a bit overstuffed. There’s so much going on in the arrangements that it ends up being a bit chaotic and unfocused. I found that the musical ideas are all over the place, lacking a cohesive flow that would tie the album together. Without the context of the movie’s visuals to ground it, the album feels like a jumble of styles and moods that just don’t work together as seamlessly as they might in a proper cinematic setting. Shalimar is a case of an album that’s probably stellar in the right context—within the movie—but as a standalone record, it’s a bit of a mess. I appreciate the effort and the moments of pure genius from RD Burman, but overall, it leaves me wanting a bit more cohesion and focus. For me, it’s a 3.1/5—a decent effort that just can’t quite hold together without its visual counterpart.

1001 Albums You Probably Actually Don't Need To Listen To But Should Because a Brit Was Involved. I don't get it man. I feel like so many of these choices are completely arbitrary. The music is totally fine, but totally unnecessary. Maybe the movie recontextualizes things? I don't hear it. Glad it at least wasn't made in the UK.

if the phrase "dont stab my tits with your claws" was an album this would be it in the most enlightening way possible. I'd love the movie watching <3

I was so ready to be a hater, I was soooo ready. Truly an amazing blend of sounds and styles. Not only deserving to be on the list as a soundtrack, but among the best things we've heard thus far.

7/10 I appreciate all the cool genre switch ups and blends from Jazz, Orchestral, Funk, and traditional Indian music, but I think it would be a much better listen accompanied for the film itself, a lot of this soundtrack is obviously supposed to play in the background of a lot of shots/choreography Best soundtrack next to Gnomeo & Juliet 2: Sherlock Gnomes (2018)

Good, but only a few of the songs

Kinda want to watch this movie now and see what this was all about! Great change of pace and fun to listen to!

I know very little about Indian music so I have no idea how culturally relevant, significant, or representative of Indian music it is. But this album is good and surprisingly funky at parts. I could do without the lyrics on One Two Cha Cha Cha though. Mid 3.

this is such a good film score and also just so fun to listen to in the car

Bollywood? World music? That's not my world. I listened to it anyway. The album was surprisingly fun and diverse. Many styles were taken up. In the end, it was too Indian for me to listen to it again. Nevertheless, it was fun. 3/5

Surprised to hear a Bollywood Album on this list. Found myself enjoying the music a lot- very pleasant, and you can tell how well crafted it was the score the movie. Overall- 3.5/5

Fruity! But I still find it strange that only some soundtracks are included here.

If I could zero….

What a surprise.

I enjoyed this! Always nice to get something different than dreary Brit rock.

индийское, норм

Vet cool. Not for all the moments. But that’s some powerful music

What an obscure choice. It’s fine, but I have to imagine there’s better Bollywood representation out there.

What a charming record! I've never listened to Indian music before, and this was a surprise, and a very pleasent one, as I can feel it was done with passion. So glad to discover things like this

The songs were really different from each other. Some I really liked, some not so much

That’s not the way I ah ha ah ha I like it.

One or two enjoyable tracks on here

Bro what is this 😭

Really expected more from a Bollywood soundtrack. Just kinda boring background noise.

Fun and interesting. This is the type of music I was expecting to find on this list , not crap like kid rock!

Maybe or maybe not obviously but I am not very familiar with this language or culture. I did look it up and it looks like this is the soundtrack for a Bollywood movie. From the brief Wikipedia description, I would give it a watch. I'm curious if it is a musical or what is happening here. I was certainly not turned off by this album. I found listening to it quite pleasant and I was able to focus and get a lot of tedious work done and it didn't feel so bad. The mood was good. Again, I'd give this movie a watch. Seems fascinating!

actually pretty cool. i feel like there's a lot of sampling potential here

I mean, not the worst thing ever I guess, but like...I don't want to listen to it again is all.

Enjoyed, but can’t tell whether this is good or not because the amount of world music is so limited on this list. Perhaps a bit less repeated albums and more artists would have been better

Very surprising. Although completely not my cup of coffee, interesting enough to keep me entertained for a full listen. Musicians all very capable, interesting phrases all over the place. The singing is a little bit too much on the operatic side of things. The production though is dreadful, way too hot in the mix. Don't know really what to make of it, don't know whether to down or up vote, I am lost here.

Surprised this was on this list

Not for me, and that's okay. I wouldn't listen to this again.

Tämähän oli hyvä soundtrack. Tai aika hyvä! Yltää kolmoseen. Onkohan elokuva hyvä? 3/5

Ennen kuuntelua on sanottava, että levykannen perusteella oon jo vakuuttunut. Sen verran on kyllä taustatietojen perusteella sanottava, että vaikka onkin aika hyvä levy, nii tietty se Bollywood-soundtrack joka listalla on, on leffasta jossa on länkkärinäyttelijä ja joka julkaistiin länsimaissa myös. Koska kuinka voisi olettaa että musatoimittaja, joka laatii tällaista kirjaa, tekisi pohjatyötä :)

This was really out there. I'm glad it's on the 1001 but that said, it wasn't my cup of tea. Adventurous!

Of all Bollywood music out there, this feels like the most inoffensive/white-adjacent flavor of it, not sure why this album (a soundtrack?!) in particular was picked. So much potential, but the anglocentrism continues to come through this list's choices. 3* because it got way more interesting as it went along, it was the first couple tracks that I really disliked.

It's rough having so many songs self-sabotage by including bad vocals that could've easily been omitted Naag Devta has a group of backing vocalists that seriously damage the song whenever they butt into the (otherwise fairly good) instrumental. Track 3, which starts with a brief dialogue, diverges into a thin, weirdly percussive soundscape with brief interjections of human elephant noises. Fortunately, the lead vocal is good enough that it's still a decent track, but those noises should be removed – particularly as the production isn't doing them any favours. The lead vocal in Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai starts well in the low register, but as the singer goes into her upper range, it immediately becomes clear that the production doesn't do her voice justice. It sounds like one of those operatic tracks from a 1940s Disney film, with equally blurry high-pitched yowling to match. I would've happily taken this song without the lead vocal, because it actually sounds good after I tune out that singing. Now for the highlights. One Two Cha Cha Cha is, as the name suggests, a catchy tune with a Latin-style hook. It's fun, and a definite highlight. Mera Pyar Shalimar is the lead female vocalist's best performance in the soundtrack, vastly outshining Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai from side 1 (though it could still use some improvements on mixing and getting rid of those vinyl aberrations). Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay is a solid closing track with a simple, driving percussion-string backing, and Cash-esque vocals. All in all, though, this sounds far too musically conservative to belong on a list of the 1001 most crucial, groundbreaking listens in the world of music. Perhaps if it had come out twenty or thirty years earlier, my opinion would be different. 2/5 Key tracks: One Two Cha Cha Cha, Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay

Kul med något annat än new wave (som en annan här på sidan påpekade). Nu blev just den här skivan inte så värst bra. Det finns inslag som är kul. Men en hel skiva å med den där sången. Det blir inte njutbart i längden. De låtar som är en mix av "modern" musik är bäst. Men gärna mer "världsmusik".

Uppskattade denna mycket mer än vad jag trodde. Title music, Countess’ caper, Baby let’s dance together och Romantic theme är alla riktigt bra. Däremellan är det mer traditionellt indiskt och det är inte lika bra, men att 40% av skivan håller hög klass räcker definitivt till en trea i betyg.

Not necessary to listen to ever.

Bollywood film music. Not for me

slaps. a lot of different styles, felt a lot more experimental/adventurous than modern bollywood.

Maybe a fun soundtrack but in terms of an album not my jam.

3.5

Märkligt album. Fast 1,5 miljard indier kan väl inte ha fel.

6/10. I'll copy this review from my personal blog. :) First of all, figuring out how to listen to this album was a pain in the behind. When I listened to it, I didn't realize that it is actually on Spotify (minus two of its tracks). It's on YouTube, but it's on a playlist that didn't sort the tracks in the right order, so I had to select a new track to play every single time a song would end. Besides that, it wasn't really my style. I enjoyed its ethnic vibes, but it felt really cheesy, and its quality felt somewhat sketchy. I will give it props for standing out among other albums from the album list on which I am working.

The music is a bop

I try to keep an open mind with foreign language albums but can really only judge the music as I don't know what is being said. This album music sounded incredibly repetitive but given it is a soundtrack I'll give it the benefit of the doubt and assume they were going at this like a concept album and not give it a 2 star review.

Pretty good, I liked Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai and the romantic theme.

This one grew on me. Not an every day listen, but cool

This album was great. I wish more albums like this, surprises, and not the obvious classics along with the severely over-represented 80s and 90s albums from the UK, were on this list.

I've never heard of this film or the composer of its soundtrack, but I've seen this album cover on the visual list of albums, and I've been curious as to what it would sound like. I'm looking forward to experiencing something new and unknown on this dreary Monday morning! I enjoyed listening to this soundtrack a bit more than I thought I would. I find it difficult to appreciate a soundtrack or score if you haven't seen the movie; even something as well known as the soundtrack to Shaft was somewhat difficult to appreciate the context of the film. This was even more difficult to appreciate since I have no idea what this movie is about, but after listening to it, I read about the plot of the movie, and I have to say that I think this soundtrack probably captures the visual feeling of this movie pretty well based on what I read. The main title theme had a very 'James Bond' feel to it that really hooked me in. The arrangements on this album were really rich and deep, and I thought the composers made great use of stereo sound to make the depth much more immersive. There were some pretty unusual instruments used as well, but they were used in such a way that made the sound exotic but still accessible. I figured that there would be some songs that were Bollywood dance numbers, and I didn't expect to enjoy those songs, but I found them pretty fun, despite my expectations. This was an enjoyable album to listen to, and I certainly wouldn't be opposed to checking out the movie.

It’s not my kind of thing. A bit obvious and a bit easy. I listened through it 5 times - it was a weekend and I had time. And nope, nothing to see here.

Me gustó, porque no suena como nada que haya escuchado antes: es otra cultura. Sin embargo, no es algo que podría volver a escuchar. Con conocer este álbum y haberlo escuchado una vez ya estoy. PD: pensé que bandas sonoras de películas no habían sido incluidas en esta lista. Cosa rara.

It was OK I guess. I bet that there are hundreds of better example of the genre though.

It's meh. Some funky instrumentals otherwise unenjoyable.

see this is the exact kind of stuff i love to listen to in this project. an album i otherwise would have never listened to or even known about. is this album mindblowing? no. is it an interesting sample of music from another country? yes, absolutely. what i really liked is that it feels like a 70s spin on traditional indian music. there's some funky stuff here, for sure. does feel like corny 70s music sometimes, but i'm into that. really pleasant to listen to and is definitely relatively unique amongst all the other albums on this list. engaging and really fun to listen to.

This record was extremely unique and it was not just “Indian music”. There are a wide variety of genres on display here and I liked many of the tracks. I hope to get more soundtracks like this one in the future.

A tricky album to rate as it's in a foreign language and is for a movie which I've never seen, but I enjoyed it. It was varied, interesting, unique at times, and well performed.

This one had me doing the One Two Cha Cha Cha.

Favorite Track: Baby Let's Dance Together

meh not my cuppa but ok

Prolly better if i watched the film

One two CHA CHA CHA. This record got the girls up and dancing – Dorothy treated us with an enigmatic saunter around the room over dinner. A really brilliant record that, and without meaning to sound at all patronising, has touches to it that feel so modern as to be portentous. The title track, in particular, is an astonishing jam. Has a crispness, flow and energy that I’ve felt from Blaxsploitation cinema but never Bollywood (surely my error). Anyway, if J Dilla had it on “Donuts” it wouldn’t be at all surprising. Brilliant songs littered throughout. Bravo.

Not entirely sure what this was all about, but it was fun and interesting and different. Can’t argue with that.

Fun! But not my thing

This album will catapult a lot of people out of their anglo-american musical comfort zone!

Listened Before? N Interesting listen. Never thought I'd find a Bollywood soundtrack on here. It wasn't too bad. Not anything I'll just listen to, but I didn't mind it. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: One Two Cha Cha Cha

Not sure how a Bollywood soundtrack snuck on the list, but it wasn't terrible

bollywood bond with a strong helping of morricone. fun

I really gotta check out this Bollywood movie. Soundtrack slaps.

Men

Meget positivt overraskende! Jeg tænker som regel på soundtracks som baggrundsmusik, og det her var ret godt. Det var godt nok i sig selv at høre noget med indisk instrumentation, men jeg var mest overrasket over hvor ueksotisk det lød. Det mindede mig meget om soundtracks fra italienske film fra den periode, Danger Diabolik og den slags

Har ingen referenceramme for den her slags musik så jeg ved ikke om det her var "god Bollywood", men det var Not For Me!

Feels like a weird collection of Bollywood tries to do western music, mixed with some medley.. Won't be revisiting any time soon 😳

Struggled with this a bit

Eh, I dunno. I've never had curry in my life

The first song has a train horn as an instrument. What is it with indians and trains?

Thoughts before listening: 70s disco meets traditional Indian music....something like that? I don't really know. Review: This is okay. Its not a disco album, more of a Bollywood soundtrack album I guess. Traditional Indian music with a bit of a spy movie flair I guess. Not really my thing but not horrible. I'm going to give it 2-stars though.

4.0

Þetta fannst mér ekki skemmtilegt.

Weird choice. It wasn’t exactly a bad soundtrack but it was a soundtrack without context.

No clue what was going on the whole time, thought it was great regardless. Fav Songs: The one where she's singing shalimar

was ok - wouldn't listen to again

The Shalimar album artwork struggles to create a cohesive visual narrative. The awkward juxtaposition of dancers in the background against a stark, graffiti-style gun motif above the title feels disconnected and jarring. The graphic elements seem to clash rather than complement each other, creating a confusing visual message. The color scheme appears muddled, and the overall composition lacks the sophistication one might expect from a professional album design. A visually discordant and unconvincing album cover that fails to capture viewer interest. Album artworks rated: 26/1001 Music's also not really my cup of tea.

Brutes mcgoots

I find it hard to believe that this wasn't just selected entirely at random, but it's pleasant

This is fun, unique enough from song to song to lure me in deeper. Curious now if the movie is worth seeking out.

interesting album of indian music of the soundtrack to a film. it wasn’t terrible, but not amazing. probably wouldn’t listen to it again, to be honest.

Couldn’t find it on my streamer, but I get the gist. Not my thing.

You’re kidding, right?

interesting... the lead vocals are blasting on some songs. some is really good and some is really bad, generally. Favorite songs: title music, baby lets dance together, mera pyar shalimar. overall around 6/10

Nice for a change but I suspect there are even better albums of this kind. Cheesy in parts but enjoyable 3.4

Instrumental tracks are interesting -- kinda like a spy film. Definitely Western influences. But the songs with singing were corny.

This was... interesting. There were some bright spots, and I really wanted to like it, but most of this just sounded very dated and odd. Two stars.

No thanks

This started out zany and funky, but soon took a backslide into soppy and generic. I think 3 stars is fair.

the instrumental tracks are far better than the tracks with vocals but still. very fun ost

Indian spy movie soundtrack from the 70s. Jazzy Indian spy music. Certainly sth different, appreciate the diversity. Fun. Indian bollywwod music mixed with Western spy soundtrack. Sure this is a cult album for some.

🎧Well this is certainly different. Props to Dimery for adding this soundtrack to a 1978 Indian film to the book, definitely would not have listened to this on my own. Favorite track: Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai. Least favorite track: One Two Cha Cha Cha

70s crime soundtrack x Bollywood. What a mix up. Steets of Pimpri-Chinchwad

SUPER interesting though I couldn't find it on the streaming services. This artist seems to have produced a TON of music and it's pretty neat - definitely 'western' movie-soundtrack influenced but also exotic/miiddle-eastern/Indian.

Very enjoyable, but then I’ve always had a soft spot for Bollywood movies as there was always one on late Sunday night when I got home from a 4 hour train ride back from seeing my girlfriend! Again I would question whether this was an “essential” album or if it were even the best of this genre but it made a pleasant change.

i'm still very confused as to how this made it on to this list. are there other soundtracks? i am surely missing something culturally here, but parts of it were fun.

I expected to like this more than I did but I think the dialogue inclusions and sometimes abrupt start/end threw me off

Not for me

It was quite a fun listen overall, and I guess that Bollywood soundtrack was selected because of its tongue-in-cheeks winks to Western music, sprinkling the mix with references a non-Indian listener might find amusing or entertaining going from a lot of Ennio Morricone-adjacent pieces to funk (the one about KC And The Sunshine Band's "That's The Way (I Like It)" on "One Two Cha Cha Cha" had me laugh out loud). The moods and tones are also varied, and can make up for enticing, vintage background music. And the compositional work and arrangements are often stellar. That said, I'm not sure those assets are enough to include that album in a list of mandatory listens. We're reaching the limits (and even the slight absurdity, let's admit it) of the 1001 Albums project here. I bet there are dozens of other great Bollywood soundtracks out there, given how pivotal music is in the Indian film industry. I dunno... Maybe this album should be presented in a separate book listing motion picture soundtracks instead. I shouldn't even grade this thing. Going for a pretty positive one, because the record isn't bad by all means. It's just that its fun parts are very derivative anyway, which is a very conscious choice from its composer, and therefore not a flaw. And yes, there are also beautiful songs in that record. Yet until I know more about Bollywood music, if I ever do so one day, I won't decide in one way or another if this should be a mandatory listen for everyone. Number of albums left to review: the 80-ish extra LPs listed on this app, included because different past editions of the book have mentioned albums that have since been dropped in subsequent editions. Number of albums I'll keep in my own list: half, approximately Number of albums I *might* keep: a small quarter, approximately (including this one) Number of albums I won't keep: a large quarter

love the funk edge

there's so much personality in this, especially in the first track. Thankful for the rare instances of true variety this list can provide, so glad its a break from classic rock or new wave. Very very fun mixup

Hressandi og skemmtilegt. Áttundi tugurinn var góður víða.

Bollywood soundtrack, I did not expect that to come up. Initial track does not come across as very Bollywood, more something I would expect from a Steve McQueen movie. It gets more Bollywood very quickly and its quite enjoyable. Lot of jazz elements to this record, which I really enjoyed. Stand out tracks: - Title music (Shalimar) - One two Cha Cha Cha - Countess' Caper - Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai - Mera Pyar Shalimar

I was excited to see another global music entry. I enjoyed but week only cover back for a couple of these pieces.

It was fine as background but no real desire to go back to it.

No idea why this is on an albums to hear before you die list.

Never really understood the draw of a soundtrack. Compilation type are interesting sometimes, but not the score. Are you cosplaying?

Random Bollywood movie soundtrack aber randomly auch richtig gut. Gefällt mir.

There's no world where this becomes part of my regular listening. That said, it was great

#414. Why is a movie soundtrack on here? And one from some random fucking Bollywood movie at that? I feel like there probably shouldn't be soundtracks on this list, but if there is, why not something good like the soundtrack from that shitass 90s Godzilla movie. That shit was fantastic. This one not so much. 2/5: one, two stars, cha cha cha Song added to playlist: One Two Cha Cha Cha I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

I enjoy world music, but I always feel like the picks are something out of left field just to be included and not the best or most accessible options out there. This does have a cool retro-exotic vibe that feels missing in modern times. It sounds like there's an adventure underneath it all.

I can't fit this in any sort of continuum of music I normally do and don't like. It was totally left field for me as an album. I didn't even listen to it in the same circumstances that I've listened to most of these other albums. That said, I kind of loved it.

Maybe I’m overthinking this, but I don’t think a soundtrack should count as an album. That said this one was okay I suppose… I noticed some alternative percussion instruments, that was probably what stood out the most for me. Otherwise it was not super memorable for me.

Felt like the author was short of the requisite 1001 albums and googled “random Bollywood albums” to add some spice. I guess it beats another Deep Purple album. Other than some DJ mining it for breakbeats, I didn’t hear anything super interesting.

I have generally liked the Bollywood style of music as energetic and a good change of pace. This was fine, but I probably won't be revisiting anytime soon.

Some songs were pretty fun and interesting but some of the songs dragged on a bit. As far as soundtracks go, it's pretty solid.

This was really fun! Definitely a movie soundtrack, but its fun and varied and has a lot of interesting musical themes.

Bollywood soundtrack, sjovt nok men ikke et mesterværk

Loved that!

Pretty standard Bollywood stuff, but infuses the best elements with that of Western tropes of the time.

Pretty good considering it's a soundtrack. Some songs would be better accompanied by visuals, others are stand alone. 3/5

Sounds like James Bond got lost in a bazaar

Album 598 of 1001 Rahul Dev Burman -Shalimar (1978) Rating : 2.50 / 5 It is a soundtrack from a Bollywood movie. Everyone should listen to some Bollywood at least once. Not something I would come back to but was an interesting listen.

Nah

I'm jamming out to the Bollywood vibes when I'm hit with Baby Let's Dance Together! 6/5 for that song alone.

I was only able to find a 10 minute Youtube clip of this. From what I heard? Great! But, I would be shocked if this was the whole soundtrack. How do I review something if I can't even be sure I've heard the whole thing?

Ok listen

Vermakelijke muziek, niet helemaal mijn ding

Sorry, are film scores now allowed? Where are the rest of them then?

Did I just do mushrooms?

Fun and I enjoyed it, I get there might be other better Indian or Bollywood albums but as something to get you into listening it is probably bang on!

Significance is unclear, but its cool

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Is this the greatest Bollywood album ever made? I have no idea, and this book is clearly not going to provide me with enough context to know before I rate and review Shalimar. What I will say, though, is that it’s a ton of fun! Half groovy referential disco mixed with kitschy, sappy movie romance songs. Both of those things are right up my alley, and no language or cultural barrier could ruin those good vibes for me. Maybe I should dive a little deeper into Bollywood soundtracks, clearly.

I really don’t know why this was on the list. A lame soundtrack to a Bollywood film.

Not super into Bollywood, but I can appreciate how theatrical this soundtrack is. I have no idea what this movie is about, but it sounds like it would be an interesting one. I especially enjoyed the random mariachi moment in Countess' Caper.

really?

One of those albums where I have no idea what was going through the list composer's head when they decided I needed to hear this before I died. Is there some significance behind this particular soundtrack that I'm missing? Oh yeah, it's a soundtrack, which is primarily what rubbed me the wrong way. Either way, it's not that bad or anything - it was honestly a nice change of pace from everything here, I love how grainy and lo-fi everything sounds - it's a loveable yet slightly unsettling aesthetic. Feels like an album that can be easily sampled too which is pretty neat, at least that's where my mind went while listening to this - thinking of all the potential sample opportunities. I don't think I needed to hear this before I die, but for what it is - at least it didn't bore me to tears.

Love hearing international music I would have never discovered on my own. Didn't listen super intently but the overall energy and fun beats made for a nice background sound all day.

This had me dancing at my desk more than I should have been yesterday.

I actually really liked this album. The first track was really cool and some of the beats on various songs were great. A cool, quirky soundtrack that would be fun to have on at a party. I'll put a few of these on my party playlists (yes, my parties are fun)

Delightfully different from what I’ve gotten lately. I don’t know what this movie is about but this soundtrack makes it seem very cool. (ntm.)

Not bad but not something I'd come back to.

Is this an outstanding example of this genre, or just a random Bollywood soundtrack that the editors chose? It’s kind of interesting, but the couple of Western sounding songs made me question its choice. Strangely, one of those, One Two Cha Cha Cha, was one of my least favorite.

as a person whose cat is named shalimar i had higher expectations for the album named shalimar it was solid. someone in the reviews called this morricone-esque and i really felt that

So now we're dropping film soundtracks aswell?

Hmm... sure. Why not? Let's just throw a random Bollywood soundtrack on the list. But you know what? I didn't hate this. I wouldn't even say I disliked this. It's alright! This definitely isn't my favorite album. I wouldn't even call it my favorite "world music album." However, I see the appeal of something like this. The sound is pretty good. There's some solid variety to each song that is kind of lacking in albums like this sometimes. I can definitely see how George Harrison was inspired by the music of India. I don't know what the writing says, but you can definitely still get a general feel for narrative structure in regards to this being the soundtrack to a movie. Apparently, the guy who made this soundtrack, R.D. Burman, composed the soundtracks to over 300 films from the 60s to the 90s. That is genuinely very impressive. Good for him. Overall, I don't love this album, but it's a solid piece of art that serves as a companion to a piece of art that I'm unsure of the quality of due to the fact that I've never seen this movie. The plot seems very interesting though. 3/5.

As always, difficult for a record to overcome a language barrier and install itself as a personal favorite, but a really fun listen!

Interesting!!

Okay! Classic Bollywood vibes -- I think this is the first soundtrack that I've come across on the 1001 list.

Now this is what I'm after. Something completely different than what I hear on the day to day. It's a pretty interesting combination of jazz with a unique flair from the more traditional Indian sounds included.

Yeaahhh, nah. Next!

Shalimar (Hindi : शालीमार) is a soundtrack to the Bollywood film of the same name, originally released in 1978. This was pretty cool It's really funky in spots. There's also a dash of traditional Indian instruments. Never saw the film, but I feel like this easily stands on its own as an album. I would love to see more Indian music on this list.

How did this end up on the list!?!?!?! It was not great, but amazingly, not a one star vote either.

Weird to see a Bollywood soundtrack on this list. It was definitely a competently done soundtrack, with some parts better than others. Kind of want to watch the film now. 3.1 stars

Surprising! Can’t see myself listening on repeat but it was an enjoyable ride

Bollywood is wild, I’ll admit I enjoyed this way more than I thought

Interesting entry - an essential album that is a soundtrack to a movie I haven't (and probably won't) see. The "Title Music" track really grabbed me, it seemed like a really great start, but the rest of the album seemed to be closely tied to the movie (which again, haven't seen). Overall an interesting listening experience from an accomplished film composer, but nothing more.

I had low expectations but it wasn't too bad. I'll never listen to it again but have a 3 for not being terrible

really not my kind of music

Cool

shalimar é filmaço, mas não concordo nem um pouco que a trilha sonora do filme seja um dos 1001 álbuns pra escutar antes de morrer.

doidera, divertidinho até deu vontade de ver o filme. mas TEM QUE OUVIR antes de morrer? creio que não

Great soundtrack with some real style to it. At times it sounded almost like Ennio Morricone, which is certainly a compliment.

Meh! I like some Indian music. But this? Nah!

Nice to get some more world music from this list. Curious that the selection was a soundtrack and how it compared to other mainstream music at the time, and the rationale choosing this. 3.5/5 but rating down as I don’t think I would search this album out again

If the point of a soundtrack album is to interest me in the film, it worked. I really want to know how these multiple different sounds are used, from Western horns to '60s pop to the Indian classical music-influenced Bollywood sound. It reminded me, in a way, of Adrian Quesada's Boleros Psicodélicos, as a place where multiple musical influences were meeting in new technologies. (In fact, Mera Pyar Shalimar reminded me very specifically of a couple tracks on that album.) All that said, only 3 stars because, as individual songs, some gripped me and some failed to. Worthy musical experiments but I don't see a lot of re-listening potential for me.

Um, no.

I like Bollywood sometimes… I don’t think I like this Bollywood. It’s very repetitive.

What an odd pick! Some cool bollywood vibes but it is all over the place. Hard to categorize. Maybe I’ll just watch the movie to fill in the holes.

This album had some really inventive and awesome music and some music. I really did not like. 3/5.

Its all over the place but not in a bad way. I never thought I would ever enjoy an album full of Bollywood music. Real funky and just plain cool. Baby Lets Dance Together is a real jam.

What a true delight. I loved how funky it was. I loved how sloppy it was. I loved how shrill it was. I loved it!

Interesting choice. Had some good things inside, the opening song was sampled in an album that I was really into a few years back. It’s interesting to listen to some of this obscure stuff and hear samples

This was a right old mish mash of styles. Jolly enough and accessible.

4/5

Not my thing. Its hindi but has a pop american culture kind of appeal. Like it was produced for a wider audience. Its not bad but just not my cup of tea.

This was unique and not what I expected. Fun and had some interesting patterns. Will revisit again!

If we could remove the female vocalist from a few tracks, this would be a solid album. However as we can't, that really brings this down.

Catchy music and well done, just not my thing. Probably won't revisit it, but I enjoyed being exposed to it.

Funny to listen, I doubt I will listen again but very pleasant. 3.2/5

Sometimes I like that this list takes me out of my comfort zone, but after the first couple of tracks I couldn't wait for this to be over.

Pretty fun listen, and an interesting fusion of different genres. On the one hand I'd question whether there are other Indian pop (non-soundtrack) albums that maybe could have taken this spot. On the other, I think it's good that at least some effort was made to include non-Western music. Could be way more though obviously!

The Wikipedia article on the film says the soundtrack has 6 songs. Apple Music, YouTube, etc. has 10. I went ahead and listened to the full 10. Some of this reminds me of a Quinn Martin production or Quentin Tarantino film, but Indian. I liked Title Music and Baby Let's Dance Together.

Didn't think I'd ever listen to a Bollywood soundtrack, but I definitely didn't also think it would go kind of hard

WOW!!!!!!!! i enjoyed this so much. i loveeeeee how intricate the percussion in indian music often is. sounds much closer to 60s kitsch/yé-yé music than late 70s western music, but that’s obviously part of why i liked it so much lol. i can definitely appreciate the point that some others have made in their reviews about this being an odd choice because it’s a movie soundtrack and perhaps not the best/most interesting representation of indian music, and that if the editors of the list had a greater familiarity with indian music, they might not have picked it. fav tracks: title track; baby let’s dance together; mera pyar shalimar

Loved it

This album fucks.

To me one of the more stark examples of how difficult it is to rate or appreciate music without having any context of what other things sound like. It's fine.

Incredibly difficult listen.

I truly appreciate the variety this album brings to this list, I wish there were more non-anglo records represented. However, this type of music just isn't for me at all.

Not my thing - but not terrible

I swear this was recorded with a tin can microphone in an aluminum submarine. It's fun, but the context is lost on me.

Yesterday I was thinking about how music is always better with something paired with it. Probably went hard in whatever movie this is in

All I knew before is that Shalimar was the name of my grandmother's favorite perfume. Apparently this is my last album in the project. I'm so happy that it was something different from the usual themes and it felt like a wonderful discovery on my last day listening to assigned music. What a great variety of sounds and styles! I think I'm going to have to watch this movie. Goodnight, everybody!

Now for something completely different, and that is a good thing. I appreciate the exposure to new works. Is this the end of our list????

Well, all right. I really hope this actually is our last album because this is right where I want it to end. Fun and 70s and new to me. That's the way, uh-huh uh-huh, I like it! Thank you so much, Alexander!

This project has been 1089 straight days of listening to an album a day. It’s become such a part of my life that it was hard not to dream about what the final album on this incredible journey might be. Reviewing yesterday’s Pavement album, one of my associates listed a bunch of deserving artists who have not appeared on this list which only added to my anticipation. What will it be? Something that will make me scream in agony - more Elvis Costello anyone? Someone underrated I was hoping to see like the Pointer Sisters? Or maybe something in-between - a Britpop band from the early 90s I’ve never heard of for a real “meh” finale? When I saw the cover of this Bollywood soundtrack from the 70s show up it was completely unexpected - beyond my expectations of the unexpected - unexpectedly unexpected! Will this be a satisfying way to conclude this project? The title track sounded like a funky 70s police drama set in India. Groovy, exotic, I’m digging this. Ok… ok… Hmmmm… this is up my alley… A wackadoo sitar-infused cha cha cha song is up next… ONE TWO CHA CHA CHA… and then… “That’s the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it.” A KC and the Sunshine Band callout!? Didn’t see that coming… I transferred listening to my headphones for a visit to the grocery store as Hum Bewafa Harris Na Thay ended with “Whirrrr Whirrrr CH CH CH CH CH”. Don’t know what is happening and don’t much care because I’m grinning from ear to ear! Countess’ Caper came on and suddenly I’m in a 70s spy thriller slinking my way through the produce aisle until spotted - resulting in a mad dash through the store. At least that’s what my soundtrack was telling me. Naag Devta is a fantastic tune... and Baby Let’s Dance Together was pure 70s bliss. The closing track brought it all home as I could see the credits roll to the La la la la la la la la la la las and Hmmm Hmmmm Hmmm Hmmmmm Hmmmmmmms. As I listen to this album a second time I think it is a really fitting and suitable end to this list. It’s a lot of strange and nostalgic fun that managed to surprise and delight me even after so many other albums. Somehow it seems like a perfect end to this project. Terrific!

This is an interesting, fun listen. Gets me out of the bubble I live in, musically. Why pick a soundtrack? I feel like it just shows the unfamiliarity with Indian music/culture.

Some of the songs were okay, but the whole thing *felt* like a movie soundtrack, and that's not my thing.

This was the soundtrack to a Bollywood movie. Had some fun tracks, but also a lot of very movie-sounding music, which is not what I'm looking for here. Stand-out: Mera Pyaar

why would i care for this

Favorite Tracks: Mera Pyar Shalimar One Two Cha Cha Cha

1.7 listened 1x

I don't really have an reference for this. And it's a soundtrack.

How did this album make the original cut, must be some movie to the author maybe?

Change of pace with Bollywood's finest

I’m not gonna listen to this

For indian music it wasnt that bad

erste song cool. zweite slappt jo heert. ich nimm ah s isch alles intrumental. lieb so alti film soundtracks. oke jetz singt sie hahaha. thats the way a ha a ha? finds etz chli langwilig. hä? was macht das do? countess caper au komplett random afoch morricone? naag devta isch uf hindi glaub? aber no funny. aiina wohi isch huuere schön. sie singt glaub würkli so en rag mode aber de rhythmus isch chli rumba oder so? richtig geil. denn feett geili gitarre mit delay jooooo. schöön. beber lez däns. rieeese flöte solo! romantic theme isch halt afoch filmmusig. isch schön aber wiso ischs do? ischs irgendwie meeeeega iconic z indie? mera piya shalimar isch okaay aber wiso isch das album do?

wow wow wi wua, title music tönt actually refht geil hahahaha one two cha cha cha chani nöd würkli ernst neh hahahahaha aber sie hend spass und müsst jz nöd über 5:30 gah? dialog macht mi mit sim HRRR HRRRR chli nervös hahahaha oahhh geil, trumpete und marschtrummle countess caper hetmer recht gfalle jaa jz plätscherets chli vor sich hii romantic theme tönt tatsächlich romantisch und cute mera pyar shalimar find auno schön, resp. v.a. de gsang, d musig isch hslt sehr im hindergrund joaaaa

Not sure I'd listen again, but I sure didn't hate it.

Well that was a surprise. Not bad at all.

Whoa, cool surprise! Some songs I liked way better than others, but enjoyed the listen.

Better than every Bond soundtrack by a mile.

Ok, I'm feeling criminal that I've never even heard of this. Sometimes things just slip through the cracks because I can't listen to this and think this soundtrack and the movie it belongs to weren't a big deal. This album is EXCELLENT and puts me right in the mood of what MUST be a movie full of romance and adventure and fun and laughter. The music was full of stuff you just wouldn't do in "Western" music - those women giggling as part of the vocal melody was the one that really stood out - and yet it's all written with such a propulsive sense of melody and rhythm that I couldn't help but be drawn in and thoroughly enjoy it.

It's always interesting getting music from different cultures or places. I enjoyed this album, and I'm sure it has some significance but I feel like there could have been a better album to use. Overall solid though, just not one I would come back to.

Bit of fun, not my thing.

Hard to review. It's sometimes cool and sometimes cheesy, sometimes inventive and sometimes derivate, sometimes fun and sometimes dull. Safe 3 🌟?

Pretty good, really appreciate the worldwide music instead of just UK/USA stuff.

3/5

Super Meh

The cover of this album got me hyped to listen to this record, and sometimes you can judge an album by its cover. This shit is awesome from the first track. It's highly versatile, with a lot of Indian music and elements, but fused with a lot of western music, particularly the soundtrack-style cinematic elements. Really cool album that I'm going to seek out on vinyl 4/5

This is fine. I do appreciate that it's very apparently real instruments and singing. I do think the instrumentals are probably better, mostly as some of the singing is just not for me. Some of the vocal embellishments are really really good, though. English is also my only language, so I don't understand most of the vocal songs. I'm also not a fan of this being a movie soundtrack. I'm not familiar enough with Bollywood movies and soundtracks, so maybe this is the best soundtrack to come from Bollywood, but that's not something I would know, or even really be able to tell, without listening to more content from Bollywood. Favorite Song(s): Romantic Theme

Sono contento che un album così particolare ed esotico sia nella lista. Detto questo...non è proprio piacevole

I wish this was English so I could understand what they’re saying but wow, why is this better than most British and American albums I’ve listened to? And why haven’t I heard more of these soundtracks?? This was so much better than the stereotypical Indian music I expected to hear.

questo album è importante nell'ottica di non ascoltare il millesimo album rock che non ti lascia niente, e apprezzo che sia qualcosa che normalmente non cercherei mai. faccio fatica ad apprezzarlo in quanto sono suoni a cui noi occidentali non siamo abituati, ma è stato a tratti anche molto piacevole, ed è stata nel complesso una bella esperienza.

Sono contento che un album così particolare ed esotico sia nella lista. Detto questo…non è proprio piacevole

My wife is from India and loves Bollywood movies. Over the years I have seen many of these to be cheesy in the worst possible I also find the music, including this soundtrack, to be formulaic and a very difficult listen. Hard pass.

Loved this. Joyous stuff, and made me want to see the film itself.

This wasn't the body popping experience I was expecting.

I’m not sure why this is here…

Cool to hear some world music here, it's nothing I would have ever seeked out on my own. It's good, but not amazing. Surprised how much Latin influence there is throught the soundtrack. My favorite is Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai, this one is really nice with good singing and destinctive Indian intruments and sounds. I also liked the Romantic Theme and Mera Pyar Shalimar

Ooh. Ok. Finally something interesting after 7 straight days of mediocrity. First off, the title theme sounds a lot like music I was listening to in the late 90s/early 00s when I was on this kick, but also the culture was looking closely at this sort of stuff. Not least Cornershop obviously. A mix of kitsch cuckooing and more pure Bollywood soundtracking. I would have dug this to fuck back then. And I still do now. It's going straight in my 'must remember this' playlist.

**Album Review: Shalimar by Rahul Dev Burman** **Introduction** "Shalimar," released in 1978, is a Bollywood soundtrack composed by Rahul Dev Burman, one of the most prolific and influential music directors in Indian cinema. The film, directed by Krishna Shah, starred Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, and international actors like Rex Harrison and Sylvia Miles. The soundtrack, though not as commercially successful as some of Burman's other works, remains a significant piece due to its eclectic mix of genres, innovative orchestration, and memorable melodies. **Lyrics** The lyrics for "Shalimar" were penned by a team of lyricists including Anand Bakshi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Kaifi Azmi. Each of these lyricists brought a distinct flavor to the songs, contributing to the album's diverse lyrical landscape. 1. **Anand Bakshi**: Known for his ability to craft relatable and emotionally resonant lyrics, Bakshi’s contributions include songs that explore themes of love, betrayal, and adventure. His lyrical style is straightforward yet evocative, making the songs accessible and memorable. 2. **Majrooh Sultanpuri**: Sultanpuri's lyrics often delve into philosophical and poetic realms. In "Shalimar," his work adds a layer of depth and introspection, particularly in the more contemplative tracks. 3. **Kaifi Azmi**: Azmi’s contributions are marked by his progressive and socially conscious approach. His lyrics in "Shalimar" reflect a sense of urgency and drama, perfectly complementing the film's adventurous narrative. **Music** Rahul Dev Burman’s composition in "Shalimar" is a testament to his versatility and innovative spirit. The album features a fusion of Western and Indian musical elements, showcasing Burman’s ability to transcend traditional boundaries. 1. **Diverse Genres**: The soundtrack includes a mix of disco, funk, rock, and classical Indian music. This eclecticism is evident in tracks like “One Two Cha Cha Cha,” which blends disco beats with traditional Indian instrumentation, and “Hum Bewafa,” a soulful ballad with haunting melodies. 2. **Instrumentation**: Burman’s orchestration is rich and varied. He uses a wide range of instruments, from the sitar and tabla to electric guitars and synthesizers. This blend of instruments creates a unique soundscape that is both contemporary and rooted in tradition. 3. **Vocal Performances**: The album features vocal performances by some of the most iconic singers of the era, including Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar. Their emotive and powerful renditions add a layer of depth to Burman’s compositions. **Production** The production quality of "Shalimar" is notable for its time. Burman, known for his meticulous attention to detail, ensured that each track was polished and well-balanced. 1. **Sound Engineering**: The album’s sound engineering is impressive, with a clear separation of instruments and vocals. This clarity allows listeners to appreciate the intricate arrangements and subtle nuances in the music. 2. **Innovative Techniques**: Burman experimented with various recording techniques, such as multi-tracking and the use of electronic effects. These innovations contributed to the album’s modern sound and set it apart from other Bollywood soundtracks of the time. 3. **Collaboration**: Burman’s collaboration with international musicians brought a new dimension to the album. The influence of Western music is evident, but it is seamlessly integrated with Indian musical traditions, creating a cohesive and distinctive sound. **Themes** "Shalimar" explores a range of themes, reflecting the film’s adventurous and dramatic narrative. 1. **Adventure and Mystery**: The soundtrack captures the film’s adventurous spirit, with songs that evoke a sense of excitement and intrigue. Tracks like “One Two Cha Cha Cha” and “Mera Pyar Shalimar” are upbeat and energetic, mirroring the film’s plot. 2. **Love and Betrayal**: Several songs delve into themes of love and betrayal, a staple in Bollywood narratives. “Hum Bewafa” and “Aa Jane Ja” are poignant ballads that explore the emotional complexities of relationships. 3. **Cultural Fusion**: The album’s fusion of Western and Indian musical elements reflects the broader theme of cultural exchange. This blend highlights the universality of music and its ability to transcend cultural boundaries. **Influence** While "Shalimar" may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as some of Burman’s other works, its influence is undeniable. 1. **Innovation in Bollywood Music**: The album’s innovative approach to composition and orchestration set a new standard for Bollywood music. Burman’s use of diverse genres and modern production techniques inspired a new generation of composers. 2. **Cross-Cultural Appeal**: By incorporating Western musical elements, Burman expanded the appeal of Bollywood music to international audiences. This cross-cultural approach paved the way for future collaborations between Indian and Western musicians. 3. **Legacy of Performers**: The vocal performances in "Shalimar" are among the best in Bollywood history. Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar’s contributions to the album have left a lasting legacy, influencing countless singers who followed. **Pros and Cons** **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Composition**: Rahul Dev Burman’s ability to blend diverse musical genres created a unique and memorable soundtrack. 2. **High Production Quality**: The album’s production quality was ahead of its time, with clear sound engineering and innovative recording techniques. 3. **Iconic Vocal Performances**: The contributions of Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, and Lata Mangeshkar elevate the album, adding emotional depth and power to the songs. 4. **Thematic Richness**: The album’s exploration of various themes, from adventure to love and betrayal, adds a layer of narrative complexity. **Cons:** 1. **Commercial Reception**: Despite its artistic merits, "Shalimar" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as some of Burman’s other works, which may have limited its immediate impact. 2. **Eclectic Nature**: The album’s diverse range of genres, while innovative, might not appeal to all listeners, particularly those with a preference for more traditional Bollywood music. 3. **Context Dependency**: Some songs are closely tied to the film’s narrative, which might affect their standalone appeal outside the context of the movie. **Conclusion** "Shalimar" by Rahul Dev Burman is a testament to the composer’s innovative spirit and his ability to push the boundaries of Bollywood music. The album’s diverse genres, high production quality, and iconic vocal performances make it a significant piece in Burman’s discography. While it may not have achieved the same commercial success as some of his other works, its influence on Bollywood music and its legacy in terms of musical innovation and cross-cultural appeal are undeniable. Despite some drawbacks, "Shalimar" remains a valuable and memorable soundtrack, showcasing the genius of Rahul Dev Burman and the timeless appeal of Bollywood music.

Some of it was very cool. Some of it was quite unusual. Still not quite sure what I thought of it.

July 29, 2024 HL: the title theme, "Romantic Theme", "Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai", "Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na They", "Baby Let's Dance" I didn't do this justice. Apple Music didn't have this (despite claims on the Internet to the contrary), and the YouTube upload turned out to be in a random order, so my primary criticism about the songs not flowing properly doesn't hold up. There was enjoyment to be had, despite the fact that I've never tried listening to a Bollywood soundtrack before today. It's kinda trippy, although some of the effects (esp. the reverb on the vocals) were distracting. For those confused about this inclusion on the list, let me make the following suggestion: wah wah sitar 3.5/5 Now I'll listen to College Girl, out of a desire for completion; it's not a real entry, but the book lists Shalimar & College Girl together, and I just do as the book guides update: "In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida" jumpscare

Look, I've had to sit through a lot worse on this list in the few months I've been going through it.

WTF... this list...

Hoy toca escuchar una rareza. De India sólo conozco un disco que hizo Jonny Greenwood con otro compositor israelí y un ensamble de músicos y músicas indias: el resto, alguna canción aparecida en alguna que otra película y seguramente en "Slumdog Millionaire". Va variando ritmos, más allá de la base india. En líneas generales, me pareció entretenido y me gustó.

Did not enjoy.

Love getting albums like this that I would never normally be exposed to

An unexpected gem, I want to go and watch the movie now!

Guys, I'm starting to think that Robert Dimery is completely clueless when it comes to world music and is picking random shit for the sake of it. Haha, the original entry on the list was a bootleg of this album? Holy shit, this dude just straight up had no idea what he was doing.

cha cha cha

Weird combination of typical Bollywood songs together with som catchy 70s pop music. Not bad.

Special!

I not all that into this kind of music. I enjoyed some of Daler Mehndi’s crazy songs back in the late 90’s, but I’m not young and drunk all the time anymore, so I never put on music from India

Really don’t know what to make of that. I can’t mark it down as being bad, but I didn’t really love it. Just not to my taste.

Wtf is dit album? Even een totaal ander album dan alles wat ik hiervoor heb gehoord! Vind ik het vet? Geen idee eigenlijk? In eerste instantie niet, maar er zit een bepaalde fun in dit album die ik de afgelopen tijd een beetje mistte eerlijk gezegd. De kwaliteit lijkt vrij matig, wat waarschijnlijk komt omdat het een ouder album is. Maar daarnaast vind ik het muzikaal ook allemaal niet zo spannend. Ik vind het wel leuk dat het iets anders is, dat vind ik ook zeker interessant, maar ik word hier ook kwaad van, want waarom krijg ik zooooveeeeel standaard rock muziek als er ook zulke muziek bestaat die best wel interessant is? Dit is waarom ik ooit begonnen ben met die lijst, om uit mn comfortzone te komen qua muziek... Ik heb me eigenlijk echt veel meer vermaakt met dit album dan ik hiervoor had verwacht, en als ik dat dan vergelijk met het 200e rock/britpop album, tsja, dan is dit toch echt een stuk leuker en interessanter om te luisteren. Conclusie: Prima vermaakt, ik ga het hierna waarschijnlijk nooit meer luisteren, heel misschien nog een keer het Cha cha cha nummer, das gewoon echt een banger. FAVO: One two cha cha cha, Countess Caper, Hum bewafa Hargiz(happy)

01) Title Music - 8,0 02) One Two Cha Cha Cha - 8,5 03) Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay - 7,5 04) Countess Caper - 7,5 05) Naag Devta - 7,5 06) Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai - 7,5 07) Baby let's Dance Together - 7,5 08) Romantic Theme - 7,5 09) Mera Pyar Shalimar - 7,5 10) Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay (Happy) - 7,5 TOTAL: 7,65 (77/100) Current ranking: 112/244 Wikipedia says: "R.D. Burman married Asha Bhosle in 1980. Together, they recorded many hit songs". Thanks to the song "Brimful by Asha", Asha Bhosle is the only person I know from the world of Bollywood, and here is her husband as the main and responsible for this and hundreds of other Bollywood soundtracks. Asha is also featured, on song #9. When I got this album I thought shit, here's another boring one I have to listen to, this is going to be another one star, maybe two. But two songs in, and here I am, moving to the rhythms of these cute, optimistic songs that I would never have listened to if this project hadn't forced me to. This was very educational and quite entertaining, Asha Bhosle will surely not be the only one from Bollywood that I have heard of after this...

Day190 - i wasn’t expecting a bollywood movie soundtrack but it’s kinda fun and now im gonna try and watch shalimar

Lo siento, no me ha gustado.

I've heard much better bollywood soundtracks. this might just be too old for me

This is the reason I love this list. It's nice to see music on this list that isn't from the UK in the 80s, 90s, and 00s. We're supposed to experience other cultures and there is no better way to examine anything without hearing their music. Indian soundtracks are an amazing meshing of current western and local which is a great sound. 4/5

I had very low expectations for this album because of the album artwork and it also being from 1978, but I am sure this was a huge bop of an album when it came out because it sounds very interesting. Now, is it an absolutely great album - I don't really think so, but I just found it very intriguing for its time and the first half of the album sounds relatively nice.

I didn’t get the chance to fully listen to this album due to time constraints but the few songs I heard weren’t for me. Turns out a movie soundtrack can be pretty bad without the movie to support it.

Shalimar is an interesting album as it is actually the soundtrack for a movie of the same name. It makes me wonder why can't other movie soundtracks like "Star Wars A New Hope" or "The Lion King" be on this list. Anyway this sounds like granny music. Some of it is really good and interesting while as other parts straight up suck. Weird album but balances to be a 2.

Feel like I didn’t vibe with this quite as much as everyone else did 🫣

Ton of fun with this one! Maybe closer to a 4.5

Dramatic and groovy album with rich arrangements. Enjoyed the trill-loving Hum Bewafa Hargiz Na Thay and the upbeat One Two Cha Cha Cha. Mera Pyaar Shalimar is also a gorgeous track with simple lead vocals - love how Shalimar is sung drawn out. This movie soundtrack was epic. Maybe I'll watch the movie one day.

Difficult to fully judge without having seen the film, but a really lovely piece of music! A bunch of really catchy tunes, but the instrumental tracks are really impressed me most! I’d love to see more surprises like this come up on here!

So fun! Love soundtracks and happy to listen to one for a movie that I would likely never be exposed to otherwise. Curious to know exactly why this is on this list but grateful for the uniqueness!

Ultimately I felt this album was a bit generic and overly western compared to the Bollywood soundtracks we listened to around the house when I was a child. It was very jarring to hear an English language sung tune too... I was a bit disturbed by the music here and generally confused at this album's presence as this album's inclusion on this list seems to be the only noteworthy thing about it... some of the instrumental tracks were pretty good and I enjoyed the Hindi sung songs but One Two Cha Cha Cha was maybe the most grating and perturbing song I have heard in a long time...

Legend says no one's ever made it to the bottom of his discography on Spotify. I'm still scrolling!

I’m also gonna review this on Letterboxd because I think it counts as having watched it

What in the world? Hope there aren't any more movie soundtracks in here...

Altough it probably is much better if listened with the movie, including this album on the list already deserves 4 stars. I came here for it.

Þetta var virkilega frískandi plata. Bollywood kvikmyndatónlist sem lætur mig vilja horfa á myndina bara til þess að geta notið tónlistarinnar betur. Ég komst í gott stuð við þetta og mun örugglega setja þetta aftur á við gott tækifæri. Þrátt fyrir það set ég hana í meðalmennskuflokk af því að mig grunar að ég muni gleyma henni.

p345. 1975. 2 stars. Weird selection. Schizophenric Indian film score that pilfers from multiple music genres. Well done, but why is this on the list? It feels like an afterthought - "better have some Bollywood in there, but make it accessible."

It's nice to get some non-Western music! It's Bollywood, and follows that Bollywood formula effectively. It's an easy access point for people unused to Indian music, but also kind of an odd choice. Are there other movie soundtracks on this list? Overall the album was fine. I wasn't blown away, but I did really enjoy several of the songs. I'm adding the movie to my Watchlist on Letterboxd.

Very different than what I listen too normally but not bad at all.