Doob Doob O' Rama: Filmsongs From Bollywood, Vol. 1 [Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Qdk Records
• ASIN: B0000259DI
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,267 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #80 in Music > Indie Music > Soundtracks > Movie Soundtracks
  • #87 in Music > World Music > India & Pakistan > General

Track Listings

1. Sona Lai Ja Re

2. Jan Pahechan Ho

3. Nari Kathai

4. Piya Too AB to Aaja

5. Mujhe Maar Daalo

6. Baat Zara Hai Aapas Ki, Pt. 1

7. Baat Zara Hai Aapas Ki, Pt. 2

8. Ponmeri

9. Isaiyarasi

10. Yaar Dildar Tujhe Kaisa Chahiye

11. Bolo Bolo Kuchh to Bolo

12. Unakkum Enakkum

13. Doob Doob Jata Hoon

14. Meresapnon Ki Rani

15. Chanda Hai Tu Meca Suraj Hai Tu

16. Kaele Pyar Karle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brush up on your classics..., January 15, 2005

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ewomack "ewomack" (MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Doob Doob O' Rama: Filmsongs From Bollywood, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

Here's a great collection of classic Bollywood songs. Most have 1960s or 1970s production values, but they sound like nothing in the western hemisphere ("Bollywood strings" appear in abundance). With a mixture of traditional Indian rhythms, instrumentation, vocal styles, languages, and classic western rock (with some english phrases thrown in here and there) the songs take on a style all their own. Most of the melodies will stick fast and forever to even the most musically insensitve brains. Likewise, the infectious rhythms will inspire the indolent to flail spastically. This is nothing short of adventurous party music.

These songs come directly from Indian movies. So, in a way, they lack their original context. This explains some of the speaking and the - what may seem like - bizarre interludes. Some of the sense is lost without the context, but the music suffers not one iota. Plus, without knowledge of the languages sung, many won't miss a thing around the context. Nonetheless, hopefully the music will inspire the desire to see the original Indian movies.

This disc also contains "Jan Pahechan Ho" featured at the beginning of the movie "Ghost World" (that also included clips from the original Bollywood movie). Many have been introduced to Bollywood through this song and this movie. But this one song represents only a small peek into the immense and fascinating world of Indian popular music. Keep exploring.

5.0 out of 5 stars changed my life, February 26, 2011

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teeter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Doob Doob O' Rama: Filmsongs From Bollywood, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

I found a tape of this album in a thrift store many years ago, and it is my favorite compilation of funny and great old indian hits. Since I found this album, I have a big collection of old indian hit songs, and this is one of the best collections! It is true that the sound quality is really bad, but for me that adds to the charm. If you like kitschy old indian film songs, you should check this one out.

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars high pitched Indian frenzy, November 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Doob Doob O' Rama: Filmsongs From Bollywood, Vol. 1 (Audio CD)

If you like screechy Indian pop music you'll love this. These are fun Indian movie theme songs, many in a James Bond/sixties/spy/thriller type of theme or fake westerns. It's lots of fun but the sound quality is HORRIBLE, which is especially evident when played loud.