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Category Archives: Classical base in film music
Top hits of Kalyanji Anandji, magical duets
In earlier posts on Kalyanji Anandji, I highlighted various facets of their music. First, I showcased their affinity for Mukesh and the many gems they composed specially for Mukesh. Next, I highlighted their mastery of string instruments and how they … Continue reading
Posted in Classical base in film music, Hindi film music, Kalyanji-Anandji, Orchestration and arrangements
Tagged Aamne Samne, Bairaag, Bollywood hits, duets, duets of kalyanji anandji, Geet, Haath ki safai, Hemant Kumar duets, hits of Kalyanji Anandji, Kalyanji Virji Shah, lata and mukesh duets, lata and rafi duets, Mere humsafar, Paras, Parivar, prelude music, Saraswati Chandra
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Top 3 composers of the golden era in Indian film music – part 2
In the ‘top 3 composers of the golden era – part 1’, I listed my two principal criteria for shortlisting top 3 composers: ‘Purity’ of composition – closer to the beauty of classical songs with murkis (gamakas or vocal curves), variations … Continue reading
Posted in Classical base in film music, Great music directors - Hindi, Hindi film music, Lata melodies, Madan Mohan, Top 3 composers
Tagged Anpadh, Chirag, Dastak, Gems of Madan Mohan, Ghazal, Heer Raanjha, King of Ghazals, Lata & Madan Mohan, Manmauji, Mera Saaya, Rafi & Madan Mohan, Sanjog, top 3 composers in hindi films, Top hits of Madan Mohan, Woh kaun thi
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Top hits of Ilayaraja – the classical genius
Ilayaraja’s genius knows no bounds. His music continues to enthrall fans all over the world even now, when he is well past his “golden reign at the top”– whether it is a recent mythological in Telugu or a new romantic … Continue reading
Top 3 composers of the golden era in Indian film music – part 1
Who are the 3 best composers of the golden era (1950s and 1960s) of Indian film music? This is really tough given the fact that all composers were at the peak of their music prowess during this period. Stalwarts like … Continue reading
Posted in Classical base in film music, Great music directors - Hindi, Hindi film music, Naushad, Top 3 composers
Tagged Aadmi, Aan, Andaz, Baiju Bawra, Dillagi, Ganga Jamuna, gems of Naushad, Hits of Naushad, Kohinoor, Mela, Mere Mehboob, Mother India, Mughal-e-Azam, music directors of golden era, Naushad, Saathi, Sanghursh, Son of India, top 3 music composers, top 3 music directors
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Evergreen Indian film music 