Category Archives: Lata melodies

The haunting music of Hemant Kumar

Posted on April 13, 2014 by RSBAAB Ravi

‘Haunting’ is the first word I associate with Hemant Kumar (as a composer). I use the word haunting in a broader sense. Haunting does not mean spooky or ghost songs or ‘voices singing mournfully in the night’. By haunting, I … Continue reading →

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The best of S D Burman, the charming ‘Dada’

Posted on December 21, 2013 by RSBAAB Ravi

Sachin Dev Burman (Dada) brought a unique style of composition to Hindi film music. It was said that in his early years as a composer in Mumbai, he was in a market when he heard songs being played on a … Continue reading →

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Top 3 composers of the golden era in Indian film music – part 3

Posted on November 6, 2013 by RSBAAB Ravi

In top 3 composers of the golden era – part 1, I featured Naushad’s immense contribution to the purist style of composition. In top 3 composers of the golden era – part 2, I showcased the soulful and mesmerizing style … Continue reading →

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Top 3 composers of the golden era in Indian film music – part 2

Posted on August 26, 2013 by RSBAAB Ravi

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 →

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Lata melodies – top 20 from Kalyanji Anandji

Posted on June 30, 2013 by RSBAAB Ravi

All of us are lucky to have heard and seen Lata Mangeshkar – the legend. Her range, strength, sweetness and flexibility of voice have made her the queen of hindi film music. When you hear Lata, you sometimes feel that … Continue reading →

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