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My Name Is Khan

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My Name is Khan is the music CD soundtrack of the genre-defying Bollywood (India's Hollywood) movie of the same title. Unlike most Bollywood movies, the movie "My Name is Khan" is drama that forgoes the usual elaborate dance numbers of the Bollywood industry in order to use its music to illustrate its at times tragic, at times inspirational story of a loving Muslim couple in America. After the catastrophe of the September 11th attacks, the love of the hero's life is so devastated that she leaves him; to win her back, he goes on a journey across America. The soundtrack reflects the perseverance and dedication of true love, as well as the desire to educate, uplift, and transform human understanding. An emotionally moving background score that perfectly complements a soulful drama about sparking transformations, My Name is Khan is highly recommended especially for fans of the movie, and features a wealth of bonus tracks (plus a video theatric trailer playable on one's PC)!

... here is music that you will not tire of... the Sufi styles are so smooth, so velvety... you keep wanting more and more...!

I LOVED THE MOVIE. I thought it EXCELLENT. Thought it FAR SUPERIOR to what Hollywood is turning out these days. Loved the MESSAGE, the photography, the music and,therefore, ordered the CD. Couldn't wait to listen to it in my car as well as at home. Imagine my disappointment when only part of the movie's music is on the CD. Where is the Hindi version of We Shall Overcome which was so integral to the movie? Why give us bonus tracks and not that? And yet in spite of this I shall not return the CD. I like the presentation. I just feel like I only got part of what I was looking for.

The movie is entertaining, I would probably give it 3.5 stars. It is as if "Rain Man" and "Forres Gump" were mixed in a Bollywood brand blender. But the music stands at a different, higher level. It has all the colors your mind can possibly imagine. It is really an album in the true sense of the word, where the distinct pieces and arrangements will take you to a beautiful ride you are sure to enjoy. Even if songs are in hindi, it is the language of melody and rythm that will take care of the experience. There is solid percussion, exact strings and inspiring, comforting vocals. Give it a go, you are not to regret it.

I bought this after seeing the film, so my comments are colored by the romantic and uplifting portions of this multi-chaptered film. Although I found and read the English translation for the lyrics online, I would love to hear them as I listen. I wonder if any music with Hindi lyrics has been produced again in English?

Listening to the soundtrack while seeing the movie might give you a better feeling than listening to the music only, but nonetheless the songs and the arrangement are colorful and relaxing. Good choice if you buy it.

I bought this CD because I watched the film first, and the music was so beautiful I hunted down the CD and bought it. Yes, the songs are not in English, but who cares, I just love the music and have played it over and over again. I don't think it would be every one's cup of tea, but if you have an open mind and are willing to give new things a try, try this.